Saturday, December 31, 2011

Friday, December 30, 2011

the nelou & laura show + week 21 = "holiday cheer"

It maybe a little late but here's some holiday cheer for you!
nelou . me

Thursday, December 29, 2011

black & white ... in nature!

One of the many things i have been working in recent months is my black & white & i've remembered how much i love it. The feel is so completely different to that of my colour work, it has a classic & timeless feel, reminiscent of my film days. My original photography shop on etsy is now solely for black & white ... & whilst it has a limited selection of images available right now i plan on adding many more in the not too distant future!

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

around the world with fPOE ... this week it's Gothenburg, Sweden

So i know this is called around the "world" with fPOE but right now it's feeling much more like around "Europe" with fPOE ... & i can't lie i kinda like. Being english, & living in Germany i love to see the many creative & talented photographers we have in Europe & in my mind it seems as if we've had them flocking (don't you love my choice of words) to fPOE in recent months. It brings fresh inspiration & a new perspective to everyone's work & i for one love it! Anyways so our whirlwind tour of Europe has taken in the sights of England, (not so sunny) Germany, & Latvia in recent weeks & now we're heading up to Scandinavia to check out the gorgeous photography of Karin Andersson. & no that's not Gothenburg in the photograph!  

When i think Sweden i can't lie i think IKEA & thank fully i don't get that with Karin's work. There's nothing "mass produced" in her style, it's not something you would find hanging on the walls over every tom, dick & harry (although it would be wonderful it you could) because it is a little more unique. To me Karin's work is incredible pretty, her use of pastels & subdued tones, & small details such as the incorporation of textures bring something seemingly boring to life. I find myself at peace looking at her work, infused with calm & quiet moments. & i love her wonderful composition especially within her fruit pictures. It's as if she found them just sitting there patiently waiting for the right person to come along & photograph them. 

a plate strawberries in the grass ...

... a lonely bicycle ...

& a pair of cherries all waiting for Karin's magic touch!

As usual you can view more or Karin's stunning photography in her Etsy shop (where all these gorgeous images are available for purchase), on her website, her blog or flickr

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

nick & nikki ...

Meet Nick & Nikki ... they were the cutest couple, i swear they laughed the entire session! Prior to arriving in Germany 2 weeks back to visit Nikki's sister who's stationed here Nick had been seeing the sights of the sandbox where he has been working as a contractor. They saw each other at the airport for the first time in 7 months. & Nick had surprised Nikki with the shoot! They were gorgeous & so much fun. 

Monday, December 26, 2011

chevrons are everywhere ...

Have you noticed how recently everywhere you look there are chevrons? Ok so when i say everywhere i mean you know etsy, & style blogs & fashion & well those kind of places (basically places i would look but the hubby not so much) ... so i figured i'd share some of my recent favourite chevron finds over on etsy!  Just in case you were considering a belated christmas present for yourself!

it's the simple thing's in life that make me happy ...

my munchkin's first Christmas ...
santa went crazy nuts in photojojo ...
messing with old photographs ...
i want this ...
new ideas, plans & all the rest for 2012!

Sunday, December 25, 2011

new (ish) listings ...

I was lucky enough to travel a little this past year & here are some of my favourite new (ish) listings from my travels ... interested in purchasing some of these or other images then just head over to ooh pretty shiny ...

 
~ E.B. White


~ Jerzy Kosinski


& a couple of new sets ... 



ps. i will be updating my other etsy shop in the next couple of weeks so stay tuned!

Friday, December 23, 2011

the nelou & laura show + week 20 = "baby it's cold outside"

Yes we're super late again & we were so close to being back on schedule ... but i'm blaming the weather. It's been horrible & not even close to putting me in the christmas spirit, in fact i simple want to hibernate! So here is our interpretations of "baby it's cold outside" ...
me . nelou

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Monday, December 5, 2011

the nelou & laura show + week 18 = "thankful"

there are so many many things to be thankful for this holiday season ... what are yours?
me . nelou

Friday, December 2, 2011

free december wallpaper ...

So i've been working the fabulous Kristen of Ahoy Graphics, incredible talented graphic designed (& booker binding guru) to produce some downloadable wallpapers for your ipad & iphone. & here is this months ... something sure to get you in the holiday spirit! 

Click on the link that applies to you ...




p.s. there is a free downloadable version without the calender for every day of the year ...