Photographer #415: Thomas Locke Hobbs

Thomas Locke Hobbs, 1976, USA, is a photographer who has been based in Buenos Aires since 2008. Although his background is in economics and finance he decided to dedicate himself full-time to photography in 2008. He started following numerous workshops in order to further his technical skills as well as to define what photography is to him. Thomas works in a very exploratory manner, investigating the city he lives in from various different perspectives. His conceptual series are the work of an organized photographer who looks at the city as an outsider. His series Ochava Solstice is a collection of large format photographs showing the corners of numerous buildings. In the early 20th century the government mandated that buildings on corners in Buenos Aires have diagonal edges to improve visibility for cars. However, from the 1960's onwards, the economic imperatives of real estate development demanded maximum square footage. The ground floors are diagonal edge, the floors above have square edges. This way of building leaves a triangular shadow which tracks the sun as a sun dial would. The following images come from the series Ochava Solstice, Riverbank and Chalet Porteño.

Website: www.thomaslockehobbs.com

better late than never...

I know I'm a few days late announcing this, but better late than never!
 

The winner of my photo giveaway is...

the Price family!

Thanks for all of the wonderful nominations...

and thanks to my sisters/sister-in-law and out-of-state friends who acted as judges!  

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I will be out of town from the 19th-30th, and am going to be mostly unplugged...giving myself the gift of a break from the computer!  I wish you all a very merry Christmas and will see you next year!  (I always loved saying that when I was a kid!)

Kopp Family | Orange County Family Photographyer

Jacque and her sweet family met me down at the pier in Huntington for a quick mini-session. It was a little chilly out, but the light was warm and pretty! I was loving the low-tide and the exposed barnacles and mussels on the pilings. Here's a glimpse at our time together:

8 is enough! baby sister love | Orange County Family Photographer

Just a little sneak at a sweet family mini-session.  Aren't ALL of these kids GORGEOUS?  I think so!  And look how much that little baby sister is loved!  So sweet :)

backlit mama love! | OC Baby, Children, Family Photographer

Culling images from the Kerr family session and LOVED this series of baby Gavin with his darling mama. Straight out of the camera...soft backlight...and a little bit of sunflare. I could sit here and watch this for hours. Enjoy...

p.s. I'm doing another giveaway this year! Read all about it HERE and send in your nomination(s) by Sunday night, Dec. 11. :) Thanks!

it's that time again!

image (c) James Wojcik

Hello friends!  That's right, it's GIVEAWAY time again!  So, what are the details?

Please nominate a family who you think is deserving of this gift. There aren't really any guidelines, but for example, it could be someone who has fallen on hard times or someone who you just really admire.

The winning family must be able to meet me within 20 miles of Huntington Beach for their session, and the session must be completed by August 31, 2012.

All of the nominations will be carefully considered and the winner will be determined by a special, 

and impartial panel of judges. (not ME!)

The winning family will receive a 1-2 hour photo session PLUS a Top Ten CD AND their choice of two 8x10s or one 11x14. (total value: approx. $670)

Please send a paragraph (or more) explaining WHO you are nominating and WHY to:

sharihansonphotography@gmail.com 

Please include your nominee's contact information (email or phone #) with your entry. 

All entries must be received by midnight on Sunday, December 11th.

The winner will be announced and contacted on Wednesday, December 14th.

**Special Note** If you'd like to remain anonymous to your nominee, make sure you specify that in your email, and I will make sure to keep it a secret!!!

PLUS...as a BONUS, the person who nominates the winner will receive 50% off their next session fee!

I love the family who won last year, the Jensen family.  Tracy is a dear friend and just look at all those handsome boys!

Here's what Tracy had to say about their experience:

"Last Christmas we were nominated to win a photography session with Shari.  When we won, I couldn't believe it.  I was so excited to take our pictures, because Shari does amazing work.   I hadn't had our family pictures taken in four years, and our oldest is now a senior and going off to college in the fall.  Our family pictures won't quite be the same after this.  It means so much to have these photos, a small snapshot in our family's life before things change. We had some challenges the day we took our pictures; the Huntington Beach pier was crazy busy so we went to Seal Beach instead.  My kids were so annoyed and I really would have liked to throttle them all (well mainly the teenagers).  I thought for sure that Shari was not going to get pictures of a happy family, but a family that was annoyed and irritated instead.  What came out of her camera was a miracle.  How Shari got these photos was simply a miracle....we are so very grateful to have these gorgeous photos.  And above all else, I am so grateful that she chose to donate her time and her miraculous camera to capture our moment.  Thank you so much Shari."

This is the third year I've offered this giveaway, and I look forward to reading all of your entries!  They always touch my heart and I am so happy to be able to share the gift of beautiful photos with another special family!

xoxo,  Shari

Baby Bodhi | OC Newborn Photographer

Oh Bodhi is so adorable!  This little guy came along about a month after mine..and I can just picture them being buddies up in heaven and now they are here!  There is just something so magical about newborn babies...they are mesmerizing and perfect in every way.  Here's proof:

Pure, heaven-sent perfection, no?

You won't want to miss this!

I'm so excited to offer you all a couple great deals for Cyber Monday this year! Both options would make a wonderful gift! Please contact me for more information about Gift Certificates.

All purchases must be completed by midnight PST on Monday, 11/28/11.  I accept PayPal, cash and personal checks.

and P.S.  I am still offering my Fall Mini-Sessions through this Saturday, 12/3/11.  Click on the tab marked "Specials" on my menu bar for more information.

Smith Family | Orange County Family Photographer

Meet the Smiths!  Not only are they the winners of a free Fall Mini, but they are also my neighbors and good friends!  It was quite chilly down there under the pier...but the light was so warm and perfect and I love these shots..hope they do too!  Thanks for a fun time guys!

p.s. I added a "like" button for FB below...  show me some love!!!!!!

The Skinners | OC Couples Photography

Look at this cute couple, so in love! Jim and Jackie came in town from Utah to visit their new granddaughter! Seal Beach is near and dear to their hearts, so we planned to meet there under the pier. Well...unfortunately the beach was closed because they were bulldozing all the sand! We decided to go for it anyway, thinking the worst that could happen would be that they tell us to leave. So we ventured down in the sand, and just as we were about to cross the path of the construction trucks, a life guard truck pulled up and stopped us. Jackie explained that they were visiting from out of town, and that she really, REALLY wanted a few shots under the pier... The life guard (Lori) was so helpful! She called her supervisor and we got permission to grab a few photos and then get outta there! I am so happy it worked out... Jim and Jackie...here's a peek at our session!

Photographer #414: Sabelo Mlangeni

Sabelo Mlangeni, 1980, is a South African documentary photographer. He was able to study photography thanks to a bursary from the Market Photo Workshop and graduated in 2004. In 2010 he released the book Country Girls, an intimate portrait of gay life in the countryside of South-Africa. The areas in which he photographed are rough and poor, yet Sabelo shows that glamour is also present. He worked on this project for six years, focusing on drag queens, hairstylists and beauty pageant contestants who are still often perceived as un-African or un-Christian. Besides Country Girls he also released the series Men Only as a book and a catalogue containing his series At Home and Ghost Towns. Ghost Towns concentrates on small towns that have been abandoned due to immigration towards the country's urban areas. His work has been shown at several venues in South-Africa, UK, Germany, Italy and the US. The following images come from the series Ghost Towns, Country Girls and At Home.

Website: www.stevenson.info

Photographer #413: Andrew B. Myers

Andrew B. Myers, 1987, is a young Canadian photographer based in Toronto. He has a very distinct photographic style. His work is aesthetic, using carefully placed objects on simple color backgrounds which creates a large area of negative space. Due to the use of negative space the images gain an awkward flatness. His photographs are well composed, graphic and stylish. The sunlit shadows, washed out colors as well as the objects used refer back to the 1970's and 1980's with a modern twist. Andrew's photographs contain elements of nostalgia and pop culture. The following images come from the portfolio's 2011 PT.1, 2010 PT.1 and 2009.

Website: www.andrewbmyers.com

Photographer #412: Paulina Otylie Surys

Paulina Otylie Surys, 1979, Poland, is a fine art and fashion photographer based in London, UK. Only recently she has launched herself as a fashion photographer. She studied fine art in Poland and photography in the UK. She uses a variety of camera's, mostly vintage one's working with 35mm, medium format and large format film. Currently she is interested in working on other alternative techniques as tintypes and the wet collodion proces. Her analogue images are hand-painted using a mixture of toners, chemicals, inks and dry dyes. The photographs are often described as outerworldly and have a strong relationship with classic photography and painting. Her work has appeared in numerous magazines. The following images come from the series The Deadly Chair of Moros, Sever and Une Belle Sauvage.

Website: www.paulinasurys.co.uk

little sister | OC Baby Photographer

It's hard to believe that I took this little cutie's newborn pics just a few short months ago!  Look how big she's getting!  And oh, so darling!  Her mama has had a picture like this taken of each of her kiddos, all around the same age...in fact, I took her big brother's pic a few years ago!  We were talking about how sweet it will be to see them all displayed together...the 3 boys, and then the little sister with a cute bow on her head!  I love the sparkle in her eye, and she just has the sweetest smile ever!  Thanks baby Hope!  It's so fun to see you grow!

Photographer #411: Adam Amengual

Adam Amengual, 1981, USA, is a portrait photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. He studied at Massachusetts College of Art and Parsons School of Design. After graduating he started assisting commercial photographers as Ruven Afanador and Art Streiber. Even though he was photographing for himself and commercially he felt the urge to create his own series. While researching gangs, cults and hardcore religious factions he came accross Homeboy Industries, a non-profit organization assisting former gang members to become positive and contributing members of society. He portrayed the former gang members at Homeboy Industries which resulted in a series named Homies. The images are stylized and aesthetically composed mug shots. He hopes that the viewer connects to the portrayed on a more human level. It is important to Adam that his subjects are always shown in a respectful manner. The following images come from the series Homies: Portraits of Former LA Gang Members, Day Laborers and People, Places, and Things...

Website: www.adamamengual.com

Photographer #410: Christopher Anderson

Christopher Anderson, 1970, Canada/USA, is an all rounded photographer who is well-known for his documentary / photo-journalistic work. He has traveled extensively to conflict zones throughout the world as Israel, Afghanistan and Haiti. He photographed these conflicts from a personal point of view. In 2009 he released the book Capitolio, a cinematic journey into Caracas, Venezuela. "He notates the country's current incongruities, where the violent and the sensual intermingle chaotically." (Magnum Photos) A recent body of work is called Son. He photographed his wife, his son and his father who was ill with cancer. Due to the birth of his son and several other happenings Christopher has decided to step away from war photography. Son is a very intimate and emotional project, touching themes as the cycle of life. It is a project that defines the real reasons for our existence and our drive as human beings. Christopher joined Magnum Photos in 2005 and became a full member in 2010. He has worked on commercial fashion shoots and had portrait sessions with people as Lady Gaga, Lance Armstrong and Al Pacino. The following images come from his book projects Son and Capitolio and from his story on Bethlehem.

Website: www.christopherandersonphoto.com

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