“A Bit Mad I Am.” My version of the Mad Hatter. Self-Portrait Challenge.

Hi everyone!

              Here is a new challenge that I imposed upon myself.  I really wanted to push my Photoshop limits.  This is my version of the Madhatter.  It’s a bit mad, but then again, that is the point.  I am really enjoying the thought process of creating.  I really feel that we get so caught up in work and in just trying to make every hour of the day productive, that we forget and do not dedicate time to ourselves whatsoever.  I believe I spent about three days at a time for two weeks tweaking and playing with this piece.  There were several times in which I wanted to give up.  I don’t know if it’s art, I don’t know if it is technically sound, but what I do know is that I did best.  I will continue to do my best.  They may not all be gems; however, I do feel that they are a necessary part of the creative process.  At this point in time, I have the opportunity to take a step back and dig in.  Rather than work for a pretty penny, I have the chance to look within and invest in myself.  I have the chance to explore and learn.  I am going to take advantage of it.  On a side note, much to my dismay, the hair is all mine!  I was making the best out of a bad perm.  All I wanted was a bit of volume and some soft curls.  But nooooooooo, that’s too much to ask for.  So, enjoy my new hair-do!  Can you say mousse!

Till next time,

Aimee Michelle

“A Bit Mad I Am.” My version of the Madhatter. Self-Portrait Challenge.

Editing editing editing!

You cannot just go shutter crazy taking pictures and call yourself a photographer. Nope.  You need to sit down and edit!   Or else you will be playing catch up! I am going to make it a goal to edit photographs at least once a week.  Here are some pictures of my little brother that had been lost in my digital closet. By the way, he gets his good looks from me! Lol.

Enjoy,

Aimee Michelle

Work, Work, Work!

Hi All,

You may be wondering why I haven’t been blogging lately.  I have been working diligently to reach my business goal.  What that is, I prefer not to say.  I’m still not too open just yet, even though I have a blog.  But nonetheless, working hard.  Many people think that photography is glamorous, but in fact, it is really hard work. When photographing an event, you are expected to stand for the entire event, give or take eight hours sometimes more.  Working outdoors is so much fun, but you have to be ready for anything and face the elements.  Editing!!!  I need to hire an editor! LOL!  Hours and hours of proofing and editing work.  Even though I pick the best photos to work with, any kind of editing takes time.  Back to my point, I have been extremely busy doing all this and I love it.  Now the even harder part is trying to juggle it all at once.  As a business owner I am working very hard to reach my business goal.  As a photographer, I am always looking to improve and stay creative.  And as far as creating an online presence, yikes!  I have my hands full!  No matter what I am doing or how exhausted I am, I love my job.  Why>?  Because it is MY job and it is MY business.  Everything that I do and don’t do is immediately reflected within and it is very rewarding to see and experience the results.

Til’ my next insomniac moment,

Aimee Michelle

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