tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:44:22 +0000Musings on photography and the like by Carrie Acosta.http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com (Carrie)Blogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-386450416132488783Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:35:00 +00002008-12-12T15:44:23.009-05:00randomawardsarchitectural photography 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/http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/12/hour-detroit-contest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-5517224895923940394Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:31:00 +00002008-12-12T15:40:53.458-05:00randomWell, 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 http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/12/obligation-of-jury-duty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-3884504359810765170Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:57:00 +00002008-12-08T11:18:19.211-05:00 I have been summoned for jury duty tomorrow in downtown Detroit. Wish me luck!http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/12/jury-duty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-5516412188170315205Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +00002008-11-13T12:36:02.438-05:00randomfriends 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.http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/11/ssm-wolbait-poster.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-4329553342327496228Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:35:00 +00002008-11-13T13:12:24.058-05:00websitescommissioned photography I have finished the photography and design for a "starter website" for JW Murphy Guitars. Check it all out at www.jwmurphyguitars.com!http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/11/jw-murphy-guitars-website-published.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-2253959981799817752Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:01:00 +00002008-11-10T18:17:00.191-05:00documentaryrandomportraitsThis 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 http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/11/of-elvis-impersonators.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-49985846210183220Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:33:00 +00002008-11-05T18:28:15.657-05:00inspirationWow. 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 http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/11/being-part-of-history.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-7767459891358743730Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:52:00 +00002008-10-29T15:29:12.212-04:00craft beerbrewingcommissioned photographybastoneI 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 http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/10/bastone-photo-series-posted-in-projects.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-5559445737384592258Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:20:00 +00002008-10-29T15:43:44.207-04:00musiccommissioned photography 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...http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/10/jw-murphy-guitars.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-6971592010404927516Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:50:00 +00002008-10-17T17:47:35.365-04:00randomwebsitesI 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 http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/10/let.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-4948985490292196547Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:23:00 +00002008-09-29T22:30:20.181-04:00exteriorsarchitectural photography A little preview of the photography I did a week ago. I'll add more when I get some time.http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/09/carlson-residence.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-6449510309266541406Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:27:00 +00002008-10-02T19:02:02.899-04:00randomsoccer 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 http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/09/team-usa-strikes-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-1726667021202131051Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:43:00 +00002008-09-18T13:53:47.571-04:00randominspirationfriends 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, http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/09/busy-few-weeks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-3743294913748795494Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:10:00 +00002008-09-04T16:59:36.616-04:00classI 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 http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/08/special-projects-storytelling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-3635324826685765427Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:34:00 +00002008-08-26T23:49:08.903-04:00craft beercommissioned photographyI 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 http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/08/hops.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-6878146744612614309Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:33:00 +00002008-08-10T17:32:45.294-04:00randomPhoto: 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.http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/08/2008-beijing-olympics_09.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-8861065158001909543Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:15:00 +00002008-08-07T15:18:15.115-04:00craft beercommissioned photography A sampling of some of the other barley photos I'm shooting for Bastone. Up next- hops!http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/08/more-barley-photography.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-309481737253544523Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:16:00 +00002008-07-27T18:22:16.433-04:00craft beercommissioned photographyAfter 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!http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/07/barley.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-5602613017110269242Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:14:00 +00002008-07-23T16:49:29.542-04:00exteriorsarchitectural photographyroyal oakI'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 http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/07/311313-n-washington-exterior.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-2108207976374125170Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:42:00 +00002008-07-23T16:50:41.708-04:00exteriorsarchitectural photographyroyal oakinteriorsSome photos from the recent shoot of the Mitchell residence. The exterior dusk shots are to come this week, hopefully shooting tonight. http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/07/311313-n-washington.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-3058529166257792094Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:44:00 +00002008-07-23T16:51:51.563-04:00craft beerbrewingcommissioned photographybastoneI'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 http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/07/brief-sampling-of-photography-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-3071981078151396240Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:08:00 +00002008-07-23T16:52:34.652-04:00dogscommissioned photography 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 http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/07/dirkhund-training.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-5508419513008219641Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:53:00 +00002008-07-23T17:21:32.205-04:00craft beercommissioned photography 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.http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/06/what-were-you-doing-yesterday-morning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-4905228681070611518Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:56:00 +00002008-07-23T17:22:11.245-04:00randomFor no reason whatsoever. http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/06/things-on-my-kitchen-table.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005556000604742893.post-3929532199974004612Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:59:00 +00002008-07-23T17:22:53.967-04:00inspirationlinksViewing 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/http://www.carrieacosta.com/blog/2008/06/inspiration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Carrie)0