Wednesday, July 29, 2009

old pictures = new perspectives

Yesterday I received these photos in my mail from my Aunt Annie. 

They are of my father when he was younger. It was special to see them for the first time because my brother and I only have a handful of photos of him at all, maybe 5 to 8 pics. 

I guess people just didn't take pictures back then the same way we do now, that is my best guess on why. 

The pictures I have are from when he was older. Possibly even after he had become Ill. My brother probably has a better idea on the time frame of those.

However, these are different.
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He is only 13/14 in this one. I was blown away especially by how much I look like him in this photo. I know, it's kind of a no brainer that I would. But this really confirmed it. 

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This was taken from a polaroid that my aunt took of my father when he was about 18 or 19. You can really see the native american in his face in this photo. I had never known he had long hair like this either. Although it doesn't surprise me too much knowing that he was self taught on guitar (and quite talented) and had gone through a stage of rebelliousness. Sometimes you forget that your parents were young once. 


It is reasons like this that I love photography so much. I only have a handful of photos of him but it is strange how much just one image can completely change your perspective. Just one snippet of a moment in time. One photo can draw out so much emotion out of someone. They can open a floodgate to a part of your history you sometimes lose touch with when it is out of sight for so long. Photos are so powerful at this, they can do all of these things to you and more in just a split second. It would be like if you could tell an entire story with just one word. This is why I take photos. And why I love looking at them. 

-Angela

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Christin + Philip.

Yay! all done with the wedding photos!

The Ceremony was in Newport, Rhode Island at a little Methodist Church (one of the oldest in the country), from there we took the trolley back to the house in Middletown going down Ocean Drive. The party was catered at their house. :)

Since there are now 290 wedding photos on my Flickr account, (to go to my flickr set, click here.) From here Ill just let some snippets from the photos tell the story. 

Before the ceremony. 
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The Church.
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My Aunt Annie, Leon, And cousin Kyle.
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The bride, Christin, and my Uncle Merle. 
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The Ceremony
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The new couple.
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Fam and friends.
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oh and kids too. I discovered this in the corner of one of my photos. lol.
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The trolley/Champagne fest. :)
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and then a stop on ocean drive for photos.
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Leon, her son is inseparable with that puppy. It is like his security dog. :)
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Then back on the trolley.
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Then the Par Tay.
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Soooo many photos of the party. Click to see more. 

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Annnddd thennn It was bedtime. 

-Angela

St. Vincent. The strangers.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Eclipse.

There was an eclipse on the other side of the world today. We missed it. 
People congregate on the banks of the River Ganges watching a total solar eclipse in Varanasi, India, 
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For the other incredible photos, click here: 

Saturday, July 11, 2009

A walk around Newport, RI + The Pier

Ok so getting these photos up has been slow. There are just so many to wade through.

Anyway. During the rehearsal, I had the opportunity to keep myself busy by walking around Newport and the Pier. 

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This was right outside the church. No matter how far east I go, I can't escape cowboy boots. And really, why would I want to?

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An inside view.

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Newport.

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Inside of a another random shop. 

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Cute.

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The first thing I saw at the pier. I always love finding things that might seem out of place.

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One of my favorite photos of the trip.

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Couple of guys that asked me to take their picture. 

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The colors. 

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How Zen.

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The only way photographers ever get photos of themselves. Now I was off to go to Goat Island.

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On the way to Goat Island.

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The view from the bridge.

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Spotted a fisherman of sorts. Whilst keeping an eye on that rain in the distance.

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Another one of my favorite photos from the trip. 

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As I looked to the side, I noticed the fisherman's home, where his wife was inside making food. As soon as I brought the viewfinder to my eye, his wife began to reach for the door to stop me from taking a photo. Lucky for me, I am quick.

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Boats + People.

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Rain was beginning to get closer. Gah. Look at those skies. A close rival of Oklahoma ones.

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I loved seeing the lighthouses around. 

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Last photo right before it started to pour rain. I was on my way to the restaurant my family was eating at. As I was putting my camera away right as it began to sprinkle, I saw a petty cab ride by and offer me a ride to the restaurant. :)

-Angela
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