Using an array of toy and vintage cameras, Darin Melton primarily photographs botanicals and urban spaces.  His images aim to convey the various aspects of solitude. He has exhibited in group shows at Beep Beep Gallery, The Opal Gallery, City Issue and Lux Studio, and has work in the permanent collection of the French Consulate of Atlanta.

See more of Darin’s work here

This Tom Wilson piece “Sope Creek” is even more beautiful in person. Hard to imagine, I know.

Tom Wilson began making photographs at age 40. His work stems from a life-long love of nature and the outdoors. He has worked extensively on the Chattahoochee River providing images for the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, Georgia River Network, The Atlanta Audubon Society, The Nature Conservancy and other conservation oriented organization. His work as appeared in Blue Ridge Magazine, The Atlantan Magazine and on the cover of Southern Exposure Magazine. He has been recognized twice as Photographer of the Year by the Roswell Photo Society. Tom has won numerous awards including a First Place finish in the BetterPhoto.com contest; two-time Grand Prize Winner in the Nikon “Publish Your Passion” photo essay contest; Image of the Year for the Travel Photographer’s Network & First Place in the Atlanta Audubon Society  Photo Contest.

]]> http://thefotolounge.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=375 0 http://thefotolounge.com/blog/?p=370 http://thefotolounge.com/blog/?p=370#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:33:05 +0000 em http://thefotolounge.com/blog/?p=370

Jeani Elbaum is showing three pieces at the Serenbe Photography Center Opening Reception. I find the most provocative image to be the flowergirl piece. Ask her about it at the show.

Her project “Closet Memories” is a series Elbaum has worked on for several years.  She describes the project:

Through the years I have held on to various items and pieces of clothing that have a particular sentimental value. Among these are dresses sewn by my grandmother from my childhood, my glamour girl clothes from my teens and my flight attendant uniform from my twenties. The memories attached to this clothing range from the joy of having a special Easter dress made just for me to the sights, tastes and smells experienced when flying for an airline. I have re-experienced moments from my past, through memories brought on by these pieces of clothing. What I gleaned from this project is that memories are not fact. They are naturally part fiction, touched by desire and the realities of life, with wishful thinking and a few bits of truth thrown into the mix.

One of the very best things Serenbe has to offer is the brand-new Serenbe Photography Center. Classes, workshops, lectures, black and white, color and digital labs, massive printers… It’s going to be major.

And you should come take a tour of the new space, drink wine and look at/buy amazing art tomorrow night at the Opening Reception, which is being held in conjunction with the ArtWalk at Serenbe (part of Atlanta Celebrates Photography).

We’ll be releasing preview images later today, and check back soon for our interview with the Serenbe Photography Center Director, Kathryn Kolb and contemporary photographer Stephanie Dowda.

We’re heading to the Farmhouse after the opening. Thought hard about the Hil but was ultimately swayed by the desserts. (Always.) If you’re planning on dropping by early, pick up a late lunch at the Blue Eyed Daisy Bakeshop…

Art. Food. Nature.

Life is so good.

Everything that comes to mind when someone says Chanel is so right-on about our Chanel. Stunning, sophisticated, stylish, smart. Can’t wait for our big Model for a Day® shoot with her later this fall.

Carl is really, really, really fast. I’m always talking about the guy who can run a mile in under 5 minutes…. that would be Carl. He astounds me with his talent and dedication and drive – qualities he seems to have in droves, he’s totally involved in his school and community and. Yeah. He’s rad.

]]> http://thefotolounge.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=324 0 http://thefotolounge.com/blog/?p=314 http://thefotolounge.com/blog/?p=314#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:14:41 +0000 em http://thefotolounge.com/blog/?p=314 I loved working with Kyle. He was so fun, had such a good presence… I try to ask my girls if they know the people we’ll be shooting, and across the board they told us Kyle was a sweetheart and super, super nice. True that. And those blue eyes… gorgeous.