Charlotte & Andrew

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OFFICIAL STUDIO OPENING!

The new photography studio will host its official opening next Saturday October 3, 2009!


DAYTIME HOURS 11AM - 4PM
The day will be split up into two portions... the first half of the day is a casual exhibition where I will be handing out coupons, free artwork, and exhibiting unreleased works from my portfolio!

EVENING "RED CARPET" EXHIBITION - 7PM - 11PM
Come to the evening event in your formal attire to experience the exhibit "red carpet" style! We will have available refreshments, and other fun surprises. Mingle with models and clients I have worked with, other area photographers, and art enthusiasts. *News just in, we will also have live music performances: details shortly!*

STUDIO ADDRESS

1419 1/2 MAPLE AVENUE
ZANESVILLE, OHIO 43701

Excited to see you there!

NEW FREE ADOBE PRESETS - on thehideoutforum.com

I am giving out 2 free samples from my up and coming Old-Fashioned Preset Collection, featuring a gorgeous, faded, slightly selectively-colored look with a modern edge. And you thought selective color was out of style! Not anymore :)

You can obtain the samples FREE by joining thehideoutforum.com and going to the "Michelle Black's Freebies" section of the forums, where I will be posting monthly freebies for our forum members ONLY! Registration is totally free, too (even better, right?!)

So what are the Presets like? Have a look:

*presets included for both Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw*

Postcard Sets!

Exciting news! To be released locally in October are the first batch of my new Childhood Series postcard sets! The Childhood Series is an ongoing monologue I have been working on for the past 3 years and will continue doing so throughout my career. From deep imagination, to dark and indescribable hurt and tears, to playful innocence, I am on a journey to illustrate the sphere of complex growth and change that we define as "Childhood".

The studio Open House Exhibition is scheduled for October 3, 2009 (hours to be announced) and attendees can pick up the following cards FREE that night! There will also be unreleased work on display, as well as door prizes, coupons, and refreshments.

After the studio's official opening, the postcards will be distributed by me, by hand, to my favorite area hot spots where you can obtain them FREE (locally) for the remainder of the year! Details will be announced in October.










PostCard Details: 4x6", gloss-coated cover with UV, ready to place on a stamp and mail. Gorgeous Vintage Text on the back with plenty of room to write a handwritten message to friends and loved ones. Custom Design.

Zayden - faves from our session!

Alice Inspired

To this day, one of my very favorite stories in the world is the lovely tale of Alice in Wonderland, and so today I've spent a large amount of time peeking around the web. I'm drawing (and absorbing) tons of inspiration despite the fact that I've seen just about every different interpretation ever put onto film. I think its safe to say that Tim Burton's rendition is going to blow me out of the water.

1898 Version of the Book

Just ordered this version of the film earlier today, super excited!


My fave photograph inspired by this story was published in Vogue by Annie Leibovitz April 2008:

And you can't deny that these shoes are just the cutest!



Gorgeous jewelry on Etsy:








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Ludwyg

Hailing from Canton, Ohio, this experimental electronic duo is a dramatic blend of darkness and ethereal bliss. I had the pleasure of working with musicians Billy Ludwig (synth and vox) and John Branham (drums), also known as "Ludwyg". Ludwyg is known in the Cleveland and Columbus electronic scene as their reputation continues to grow.