tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20055560006047428932008-12-12T15:44:22.996-05:00Musings on photography and the like by Carrie Acosta.Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-3864504161324887832008-12-12T15:35:00.004-05:002008-12-12T15:44:23.009-05:00

Some architectural photography of mine is currently featured in an Hour Detroit / Detroit Home contest for "Best Overall Home." It's the Carlson Residence that I shot a few months ago. Please click on the following link and vote for Entry 7 when you have the chance. http://www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/December-2008/Detroit-Home-Design-Awards-Best-Overall-Home/

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-55172248959239403942008-12-12T15:31:00.003-05:002008-12-12T15:40:53.458-05:00

Well, I was selected to be a juror and it looks like I will still be serving well into next week... ! I am trying to get caught up on all my work and such this weekend. So far it has been a very interesting but draining experience. It's almost like being kidnapped from your normal life, and your new life revolves around a few lawyers, a judge and a bunch of witnesses. At least our courthouse

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-38845043598107651702008-12-08T10:57:00.003-05:002008-12-08T11:18:19.211-05:00

I have been summoned for jury duty tomorrow in downtown Detroit. Wish me luck!

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-55164121881703152052008-11-13T12:00:00.007-05:002008-11-13T12:36:02.438-05:00

My husband, Dave, is an illustrator and just completed this drawing of a zombie Karl Marx for an upcoming SSM and Wolfbait poster. I took a turn at the typography to give it a 60's vibe. I thought it turned out sweet, kind of melty and zombie-ish.

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-43295533423274962282008-11-12T18:35:00.004-05:002008-11-13T13:12:24.058-05:00

I have finished the photography and design for a "starter website" for JW Murphy Guitars. Check it all out at www.jwmurphyguitars.com!

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-22539599817998177522008-11-10T15:01:00.007-05:002008-11-10T18:17:00.191-05:00

This past Thursday I was covering an event that featured Elvis impersonator, Fred Wolfe, and I must say it brought back a lot of memories. Let's just say I've spent my fair share of time viewing a few Elvis impersonators (El Vez, Eastside Elvis, Sherman Arnold, Snaggletooth Elvis, Black Elvis, etc.) In my days at CCS I spent a good part of a year documenting a legendary Elvis impersonator who

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-499858462101832202008-11-05T13:33:00.009-05:002008-11-05T18:28:15.657-05:00

Wow. Last night was so moving. I really can't imagine how you could not be inspired by the speech that Obama gave, let alone the historical significance of it all. We were watching on NBC when they announced that he won with the billboard and fireworks, etc. It was shocking, amazing and overwhelming all at the same time. Even though he had a large lead most of the time, it was, "Is this

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-77674598913587437302008-10-29T14:52:00.004-04:002008-10-29T15:29:12.212-04:00

I have finally found the time to post the final selection for the Bastone series that dominated my summer. (I have never talked to so many farmers in my life!) But let it be noted that it wasn't the dozens of farm bureau offices that I called that lead me in the right direction. In fact, they didn't even call back. Instead, it was the community of craft beer enthusiasts that seem to be

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-55594457373845922582008-10-28T12:20:00.005-04:002008-10-29T15:43:44.207-04:00

I recently photographed several custom archtop guitars made by James Murphy of Fenton, Michigan. The guitars were really beautiful in person and had a long sustain to their sound. I am also working on a small website for him at jwmurphyguitars.com. I'll announce when it's published...

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-69715920104049275162008-10-17T16:50:00.004-04:002008-10-17T17:47:35.365-04:00

I know this site is supposed to mainly focus on photography, but I still design websites here and there and www.letsrockcf.org is one of them. A while ago I told Emily, the founder of the Let's Rock CF Foundation, that I would do a site pro bono. However, my generosity turned to panic once I found out I had to design a Wordpress template (!) which I knew nothing about. Let's just say that it

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-49489854902921965472008-09-29T22:23:00.002-04:002008-09-29T22:30:20.181-04:00

A little preview of the photography I did a week ago. I'll add more when I get some time.

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-64495103092665414062008-09-26T14:27:00.011-04:002008-10-02T19:02:02.899-04:00

And no, I'm not talking about our national team. I've joined a coed house team at Ultimate Soccer which was incidentally named Team USA and is made up of germans, serbians, and then some americans, of course. (I seem to be the only person that thinks our team name is hilarious.) When I first arrived and noticed that most of them were european, all I could think of was how much bigger soccer

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-17266670212021310512008-09-18T11:43:00.004-04:002008-09-18T13:53:47.571-04:00

I've been meaning to get some new photography up here, but the past two weeks have been a whirlwind. I just got back from visiting my sister in Toronto, I've wrapped up a few projects, started some new ones; started a new semester of teaching etc. It's just that time of year I guess. Summer's over. I should have the Bastone series posted soon under the Projects section. In the meantime,

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-37432949137487954942008-08-27T16:10:00.010-04:002008-09-04T16:59:36.616-04:00

I don't think I've mentioned it yet in this blog, but in addition to Beginning Digital and Advanced Digital, I teach a class called Special Projects Digital Photography at OCC in Royal Oak. Before I began teaching the course, it was primarily an independent-study format. I added a twist to that by creating the option of participating in a book project that's based on a single theme elected by

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-36353248266857654272008-08-26T23:34:00.004-04:002008-08-26T23:49:08.903-04:00

I was finally able to photograph the hops grown by Rex Halfpenny from the Michigan Beer Guide this past Wednesday, thus concluding my craft beer photo journey. The photos above are a few of my fav's. I am now currently in the process of editing the final selection which will be printed on canvas and exhibited at Bastone Brewery, Royal Oak this fall. Thanks again to Rex for all his help in

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-68781467446126143092008-08-09T17:33:00.007-04:002008-08-10T17:32:45.294-04:00

Photo: Jason Lee/Reuters Aside from what you may or may not feel about China, their opening ceremonies last night were stunning. If you missed it, check it out online.

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-88610651580019095432008-08-07T15:15:00.003-04:002008-08-07T15:18:15.115-04:00

A sampling of some of the other barley photos I'm shooting for Bastone. Up next- hops!

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After much investigation and anticipation, I was finally able to photograph two-row barley Friday at Turnwald Farms in Shepherd, Michigan. I will post more photography as I'm able to get through it, most likely tomorrow. Thanks again to Mike Turnwald for his hospitality!

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-56026130171102692422008-07-23T16:14:00.004-04:002008-07-23T16:49:29.542-04:00

I'm really happy with the way these developed and a few should make it into my architectural portfolio shortly. I love shooting at dusk, and much prefer it to dawn shooting. (!) On this particular shoot I learned that a lot of people in Royal Oak ride their bicycles alone, listening to music with headphones and singing at the top of their lungs. There were so many people doing this I was

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-21082079763741251702008-07-15T12:42:00.006-04:002008-07-23T16:50:41.708-04:00

Some photos from the recent shoot of the Mitchell residence. The exterior dusk shots are to come this week, hopefully shooting tonight.

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-30585291662577920942008-07-07T16:44:00.007-04:002008-07-23T16:51:51.563-04:00

I'm currently trying to locate growers of barley and/or hops in Michigan for the purpose of photographing the crops in the field and completing this series. If you have any information that may prove helpful, please contact me. UPDATE JULY 10, 2008 I have now located both two-row barley and hops being grown here in Michigan! Many thanks to Anne at KalamaBrew and Rex from the Michigan Beer

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-30719810781513962402008-07-01T19:08:00.009-04:002008-07-23T16:52:34.652-04:00

I will be shooting more photography for Erin at Dirkhund Training this week. Erin is pictured at right with my dog, Uli, looking somewhat crazed. She is currently accepting new clients, so if you have an unruly dog that needs help you can find her at www.dirkhundtraining.com. Uli is actually really well behaved... so long as she gets her exercise. Speaking of dog exercise, one of the best

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-55084195130082196412008-06-27T13:53:00.009-04:002008-07-23T17:21:32.205-04:00

I was spending some time with a few cold ones and award-winning brewmaster, Rockne, at Bastone in Royal Oak. I am shooting their brewing process/beer for new photography that will adorn the restaurant. More to come - I have quite a bit of photos to sort through.

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-49052286810706115182008-06-25T22:56:00.007-04:002008-07-23T17:22:11.245-04:00

For no reason whatsoever.

Carriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864417364433504484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-39295321999740046122008-06-13T18:59:00.004-04:002008-07-23T17:22:53.967-04:00

Viewing good photography can do wonders for a stale mind. Some links I've been enjoying: http://www.fstopmagazine.com/ http://www.blueeyesmagazine.com/ http://www.pdnonline.com/ http://www.flakphoto.com/ http://www.notifbutwhen.com/NIBW/ http://www.lensculture.com/ http://www.iheartphotograph.blogspot.com/

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