Prints Charming

Last night, I came home to find a package sitting by our front door. Don’t you love it when that happens? Turns out Chris had one of my favorite photos from our wedding blown up onto a gallery-wrapped canvas. This photo was taken during our first dance by our good friend, Benjamin. I love its dreamy and semi-abstract depiction of a moment that still remains crystal clear in my mind.

I’m usually pretty reserved when it comes to displaying photos of ourselves around our home, but this one definitely makes the cut! Such a thoughtful surprise from Mr. Jeng. He gets points for this one :)

Because Hipstamatic Does Not a Photographer Make

I purchased this lovely DSLR camera a while back in hopes of learning how to capture beautiful pictorial stories. As a pupating shutterbug, mastering all the technical aspects of digital photography seems like an extremely daunting challenge. Luckily, I have a bunch of talented, camera-savvy friends who have offered to bestow knowledge upon me and help me understand the process. Once I get a grasp on the basics, I can start exploring the imagination, art, and science behind remarkable photography.

So far, I’ve learned that exceptional photography does not require fancy cameras and equipment. What’s truly vital is the honesty and courage to share the world through your eyes. I am curious to see what will unfold as I develop to my potential, and can’t wait to share my creative endeavors with you!

Sea Ponies

So, the aforementioned transition is taking a bit longer than expected, and I am still working from our downtown office in SoHo. It is such a pleasant neighborhood for people watching, shopping, and exploration, so I really can't complain at all.

While I was window shopping (as usual) during my lunch break yesterday, I stumbled upon a gallery showcasing the beautiful work of Roberto Dutesco. Dutesco is a world-renowned artist who is known for his stunning fashion and nature photography. I had the great pleasure of meeting Roberto, and we discussed the exhibit, titled "The Wild Horses of Sable Island".

Sable Island is a narrow, crescent-shaped sandbar - sable is French for "sand" - located southeast of Nova Scotia. Infamously referred to as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic", Sable Island is known for over 350 recorded shipwrecks that were caused its sandy landform. Over 400 feral horses, fabled survivors of those shipwrecks, inhabit Sable Island. Access to the island is restricted by the Canadian government, and only a handful of people are allowed on the island at one time in order to protect its wildlife. Dutesco was granted special permission to visit and photograph these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

I've always associated the equine species with tailored, impeccably polished, and refined elements of propriety. The unbridled freedom in these photographs left me completely weak in the knees.

The exhibit first caught my eye when I recognized the photos from some high-end interiors spreads. One of Dutesco's gigantic photos could set you back a good $60K. But get this - not only did I get to meet and chat up the lovely artist, I also walked out with some amazing autographed prints! I am so thrilled, honored, and enchanted, and cannot wait to display these magical photos in our home. What a happy, unexpected afternoon!

{Image credits: Roberto Dutesco, Jarlath Mellett, Elle Decor, Christine Lane, Moris Moreno}