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I could also title this blog, “The Life of a Tree,” “Climbing Trees”, or “A Tree over Time”. I have been a portrait photographer in the Hamptons for over twenty years. When I photograph I imagine what would be enjoyable and interesting for my clients. I like my portrait clients to be engaged in whatever it is we are doing. I feel that natural expressions come forth and enable me to photograph who that person really is. One of my favorite locations has a giant tree. It’s a magical tree with all of its nooks and crannies stretching out over the sand by the bay.

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This giant tree has held countless children and families in its limbs.

Portrait Photography, The Life of a Tree

I remember how much fun I had as a child climbing trees. The world looks so different through the limbs of a tree.

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Some families have chosen to make their holiday cards from the portraits on the tree.

Portrait Photography, The Life of a Tree

I started using this location with its giant limbed tree over twenty years ago. It has weathered many storms, lost some branches and many leaves. This is what it looks like now, in July 2013. I wonder what portraits I can make from its aging limbs.

Portrait Photography, The Life of a Tree

Time will tell!

 
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Michael Blount Joins Deborah Kalas PhotographyI am excited to introduce Michael Blount to Deborah Kalas Photography Studio. He will be working as my lighting assistant, technical expert, and second shooter for weddings and events. Michael began his interest in photography at the age of 15 when he received his first film camera, a canon AE-1 for his birthday. He graduated from Chadron College in Nebraska with a degree in Environmental biology. His interest in photography led to a job photographing for the Department of Interior in Montana, Nevada, California, Utah, Arizona, Nebraska and Texas.  He soon realized how much he enjoyed photography and wanted to make it a career. This led him to enroll in the Hallmark Institute of Photography in Turners Falls, MA, an intensive photography program which focuses its curriculum on the art, business and technical aspects of photography and digital imaging.

Michael Blount Joins Deborah Kalas Photography

Children’s Portrait

 Michael is very excited about moving to East Hampton because he loves to spend his time outside and at the beach. He has a labrador retriever named Izzie, who is Buttercup’s new friend.

Michael blount joins Deborah Kalas Photography

High School Senior Portrait                                     Pet Photography
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I will admit that besides being a professional portrait photographer, I am a Pinterest addict. What better venue to feast my eyes than thousands of wonderful photographs? Every day I watch how light falls upon someone’s face, or admire an outfit that brings out someone’s personality or see a landscape I would love to be in. Pinterest offers me hundreds of choices. Perhaps some of my signs of addiction match yours.

1. FOLLOWERS: First thing upon waking every morning and that first cup of coffee is checking on the number of followers on my Pinterest site. I have no clue how or why I think that the hours I sleep will magically make new followers appear. I probably check for followers at least four other times during the day. I always love it when suddenly new people are “Following”. I feel a twinge of disappointment when the numbers stay the same.

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2. PINNING: I set strict guidelines for making new pins. The photographs must be large, well lit, have good composition, be expressive and in focus. Even if I like an image but it doesn’t meet my criteria for one reason or another, I pass it by. When I pin it, I make sure the description makes sense and usually embellish when inspired. I am picky about what I pin.

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3. TIME LIMITS: Whenever I find a few minutes free during the day or evening, I am on Pinterest. The time seems to fly by. In fact, if I am not careful I can sit at my computer for hours. My dog comes in and out repeatedly checking to see if her dinner is coming soon. I promise her ten more minutes, or just until I finish searching someone’s board I find exciting. She signs and curls up in her bed again. She is so patient with me.

Signs of a Pinterest Addiction

4. NEW BOARDS: When ideas for new boards come to me throughout the day, I write them down. I always start them out as a secret board. When I search for other peoples similar boards I am amazed how many there are to choose from. I am methodical in my searching. I check every person’s board on the new subject. Eventually, I see similar images and realize I must go elsewhere in my search for bold evocative images. I enjoy learning about the subject as I go.

Signs of a Pinterest Addiction

5. EDITING BOARDS: After adding new pins to any board, I check to make sure it is not a duplicate. I hate duplicates! Sometimes I change the board cover to give the board a new look. I may run through many images to find the right one. It must meet my standard of excellence with the cropping. I tend to go for lighter images, or photographs that are intriguing and might draw you into the board to see more. I’m always looking for beauty and balance.

Signs of a Pinterest Addiction

6. WILD ABANDOMENT: At times I throw out all my rules of time limits; restricted searching on one topic and just see where clicking on an intriguing image will take me. I have found the most interesting boards, gotten new ideas, and learned about the history of people or places in the meantime. Occasionally, throw out all the rules and pin for pins sake!!

Signs of a Pinterest Addiction

If you haven’t tried Pinterest, do!  It’s a way of traveling without leaving your seat. It’s fun, entertaining, educational and can be relaxing. I hope you enjoy it too!!