Wow - Its been a while!

Wow guys, it really has been a while since I posted, I guess I really forgot about this blog!

I guess I haven't really got much to post about, I haven't actually done much with my summer. I'm just enjoying myself. We've not got much of a summer at the moment, mostly rain and dreary days, but theres been the odd nice hot day every now and again... :D

I'm going to post again soon!

Laura Duncan

 Model:
Laura Duncan

Make Up Artist:
Kirsty Byram

~(3 Different make up styles were used)

I don't think Laura was herself this shoot, she was having a few health problems, but she managed to work through it, and we got some gorgeous shots!
Can't wait to work with Laura again!

Pregnancy

This is a portrait of the gorgeous Sarah. She wanted some photographs taken, to present to her boyfriend, to remind them of the precious moments of pregnancy.
We all know times goes way too fast, and sometimes you don't step back and look at the beautiful changes that are pregnancy.

You can see some other photos that aren't so SFW, on my DeviantART, Linked below!


Thanks!
-Sarah x


DeviantART: www.sarahmon.deviantart.com

Who is behind the camera?

I worked with a new MUA today. After the shoot was done, we decided to have a bit of fun with the studio set up, make up and my camera! Kirsty wanted some new shots of make up for her portfolio, and I was a willing model!
This isn't the most flattering picture of me, but it shows you all who is taking the pictures that you see on your screen! Be nice. I wasn't too comfortable with this, I'm not entirely sure what to do when infront of the camera, I've got to say, I'm much happier behind it!

Speak soon!

- Sarah

Competitions!

The past couple of months, I've been working on my Freelance assignment for University. Which entails us to enter our work into Competitions!
I've become really interested in entering competitions, as I feel it holds a certain excitement... The submission, the wait... Could it be you who is the winner?

 The following 3 Photographs were submitted to the "Garden & Leisure" Photography competition. The entrants are allowed to enter 3 photographs that will be judged and placed in a calendar if they win.

Once I read the terms and conditions, I thought these were the 3 photographs that would fit in perfectly with the theme.

The closing date is 1st July, so I've not heard anything back yet!

This Photograph has been entered into 2 competitions.
Firstly the "Lavenderworld" Landscape Photography competition,  which as the name states, is a competition dedicated to Landscape photographs. The closing date for this assignment is 30th September, so I have quite a while until this one closes, Boo!



This shot has also been entered into the "Take the Stage with David Beckham" Which I would actually love to win!
Apparently the photograph didn't have to be a portrait, it only had to be a photograph that you had "Poured your heart and soul into"
This competition is a vote one aswell as a judged one, so as soon as I'm sent the link to my entry, I will post it here, incase anyone would like to vote on it!
The closing date for this competition is 20th May, so I'll again post any information once thats closed.
http://www.photographycompetitions.net/2012/04/take-the-stage-with-david-beckham/


Hoping to enter more competitions during the summer, some of them National and some of them International. I'm hoping to have some success, as I can put any wins or nominations on my professional photography CV, which would look rather nice!

Second year is almost over... Time is flying too fast!

-Sarah
x

Final Image!

I'm so proud of myself!

I went to Formby Beach on Saturday, there was the strangest sky ever goin' on! I managed to get some gorgeous pictures of the dunes and the beach in general.

The photographers that i've been looking at for my "Freelance Project" have been Stephen Shore and Ansel Adams. Both very different, but very distinctive in their works.
I wanted to study both of their works, but Adam's has always stood out to me as the Granddaddy of Landscape Photography, his work is so inspiring and timeless, I wanted to create something just like it. The weather on the Beach on Saturday was just amazing, so moody, with hints of sunshine and fluffy clouds.



The Dunes, Sarah Gibson, 2012.

Mountains, Ansel Adams

Adams' image of "Mountains"
This has a bit more contrast than mine, but the concept is still the same.

I'm actually really happy with the way my image turned out in regards to Adams'. It isn't a direct copy, it's different enough to be on it's own.



Don't forget guys, you can always check me out on Facebook, or on Flickr or DeviantArt!

I'd love to hear comments from anyone!

-Sarah
x

The Zoo

 So! Whilst my sister was visiting, we decided to go on a day out to the Zoo. Our closest Zoo is Chester. It was such a fun day out, and I thought it'd be the perfect chance to get some wonderful shots of Animals.

Some of my favorite shots are of the butterflies! I do love how some of these insects look! Some of the Butterflies are amazing to look at, I mean, their camoflauge are amazing!

The above photo, was a butterfly that landed on my sister's friends hand. I managed to get close enough to get this amazing macro shot. I really love this!

The image to the Right was a Butterfly that looked to me like an Owl. So amazing... When it opened its wings, it was the most amazing shade of Blue! Blue green, if you know what I mean... so beautiful

Elephants have an amazing memory. It is thought that they never forget.
I love this shot, the contrast in it, the creases in the face. I just think there is so much emotion in this photo. I'd love to hear your opinion!

Thanks for reading, as per usual.
I hope you enjoyed the photographs. To see more, don't forget, you can go to my facebook page and "Like" me. I also have a Deviant Art and a Flickr. Links are below!

See you soon guys!

Sayunara!
~Sarah x

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