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Friday
Jan292010

« the work of other people: me, through justin hackworth's lens, and a video by katherine center »

Photo by Justin Hackworth

I mentioned yesterday that Justin and I traded photo sessions while we were in Salt Lake City this past weekend; so today, I thought I'd share some of my favourite shots he took of me.

Photo by Justin Hackworth

 

Photo by Justin Hackworth


Photo by Justin Hackworth

 

Photo by Justin Hackworth

Like most people, I suppose, I generally hate having my photo taken -- but I have to say I love these shots with a white hot passion.  Justin is really good about connecting with his subjects, so they feel very comfortable and natural as he shoots them; for that reason, these shots feel more like "me" than any shots I've ever had taken of me.  Ever.  Thanks so much, Justin.

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In other news (and in lieu of today's song of the day), check out the truly beautiful video below, written and put together the lovely Katherine Center for the upcoming Mom 2.0 Summit (and if you pay attention, you'll see some of the actual images that will be in my book):

 

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Have a great weekend, everybody.

Reader Comments (45)

Beautiful, both you and the video. Your smile exudes sunshine.

January 29, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMariaV

Karen that second to last pic of you frames you as a perfectly contented creative, right where you want to be in life..doing exactly what you love. One day someone will take a portrait of me like that. Oh, and that video, brought me to tears. Thanks for sharing.

January 29, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterQuilin

You're so pretty! And I LOVE that top. Must have it.

January 29, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAmyBean

gorgeous!! your smile is simply lovely.
(i echo the sentiments of the shirt. super stylin'!)

January 29, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterhaya

Just beautiful! He found your glow.

January 29, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMichelle G

I like the warm color of those pictures, may favorite would be the one of you with your camera. It is kinda how I invison you on the other side of the lens

January 29, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMark

Knowing a little bit of what you've been going through with your hair, I have to say "I love it!" Looks fantastic.

January 29, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterLarita

The profile shot of you on Justin Hackworth's site is a fabulous picture of you!

January 29, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAlison

The profile shot of you on Justin Hackworth's site is a fabulous picture of you!

January 29, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAlison

i can see why you love these pics so much. he really captured the essence of you (or what i know of you). i especially love the first and last pics with you smiling, you have one of the most beautiful true smiles i have ever seen.

January 29, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterYan

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