Stacey Vaeth Photography Adventures in Light
Posted on November 6, 2008
The ultimate task of any photographer is to capture light. We’re not looking to actually take a photo of a “thing” – we’re looking at how the light reflects off of that thing. Sometimes our eye can see, and sometimes, on those really hard days, it can’t. I had one of those nights last night. I was working with a challenging lighting situation on little sleep, trying to “see”, and got stuck. I can’t say that that has happened to me in years. But there it was. Perhaps it’s the photographers version of writer’s block. The more I thought, the more muddled gray I saw.
So..as a reminder to me, this morning I am working through older photos, and came across a few that really demonstrate how light is more important than the object itself.
So..as a reminder to me, this morning I am working through older photos, and came across a few that really demonstrate how light is more important than the object itself.
Posted on November 3, 2008
This are two of my favorite images from a shoot with 8 month old Adeline on Saturday.
She had the sweetest, calmest little demeanor.
i came very close to eating those little toes.
Happy Halloween!
Posted on October 31, 2008
in my excitement about our coming trip to guatemala…i completely forgot that i have been hoarding this pic for halloween! so two posts for today….Happy Halloween! i have not yet carved my pumpkins, but for the first time in a decade have a great costume…
Guatemala and the Human Knot
Posted on October 31, 2008
a snap from the reading group my husband and i formed in siete pinos, guatemala. we lived in this little block house at 11,000 feet above sea level in the mountains of guatemala as peace corp volunteers. here you see valentine, victor, eustaquio and daniele as directed by juan, playing the always fun ‘human knot’. we’re headed back in november for the first time since january 2004. Victor – in the front is now 14, and Valentine, on the left, is likely married.
New Orleans Funky
Posted on October 29, 2008
This image was taken when i was in New Orleans on a photojournalism project. I was out around 5am and this was the only car on the street. the old/new contrast, the tonal similarities between car and building, and, of course, the awning, attract me to this image.
Posted on October 29, 2008
A shot taken in Georgetown of Sue, a really great model who knows how to help make a great shot. I used a new technique here to get the great vibrant colors, as taught by Zaid Hamad, a stellar photographer. The patriotic colors juxtaposed with the Kennedy Center, and the curve of Sue’s waist balanced with the narrowing horizon line really attracts me to this image.
Andrea and Justin – Halcyon House | Washington, DC Wedding Photographer
Posted on October 28, 2008
Restaurant Hospitality Spread
Posted on October 28, 2008
This is one of my images featured in Restaurant Hospitality Magazine. Gina is mixologist extraordinaire. if you have not yet tried her Gnome Water, get yourself to Eat Bar, stat.
In this pic, she has just poured her mushroom martini. If it weren’t 10am, i would have had a sip.
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