Photo Shoot with the Fruit
February 24, 2009
A contest deadline was yesterday . . . and we made it in just in time. Just in time (I cannot stress that enough).
My project was to photograph a still life that gives glory to God. Fruit was my choice, as it shows God’s amazing creativity and care in designing even the little things.
They were positioned just right in an old enamelware bowl, propped up by an apple (who hid in the back).
In the background are two foam core boards which I painted my favorite color.
To brighten the left side, I had my dear sister hold up a white foam board which reflected light onto the darker side (a tip I learned from a previous photography judge).
The top pick is the one on the bottom left, which was sent away in the mail just yesterday. The photo shoot with the fruit has ended for now, but there will probably be another one some day.
As to the contest, the Lord is in control and His will will be accomplished! Praise be to God!
“Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord, O my soul!
I will praise the Lord while I live;
I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.”
- Psalm 146:1-2 -
P.S. Just a little heads up, a new design of Simply Vintagegirl should arrive in a few days.
While living the life my Lord has blessed me with, I am at home with my family enjoying being a daughter, homemaker and artist. My highest goal is to give glory to God and enjoy Him forever. It is He that has saved me with His amazing grace and is continually molding me; to Him I owe everything. Read more . . .
Dear Emily Rose,
Those are some beautiful pictures. I like the one on the top right, but that is probably because I like to eat limes like some people eat oranges. Well, now you’re thinking “weird” and you are probably right.
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Great job and thanks for the tip on how to reflect light! I really like the one you chose to send in. Is there any chance you could offer prints in your Etsy shop? I know I’d like one!
Oo…I like this photoshoot! I would have never thought to paint boards for the background… it’s perfect!
(A new design?? Oh me, oh my!)
Those are lovely dear one! My favourite is in the left column, middle.
Amazing! Really.
The pictures are beautiful! Thank you for sharing that tip. I like that effect. Good luck with the contest.
Such beautiful shots! You are very talented!
Best of luck to you, fellow contestent!!
I entered too, and just got mine delivered yesterday!!! Then when I was back home, I relized I had (somehow) forgotten to include the thumbnail image…I called them and they were very nice about it and said I could maail it in :).
LOVELY pictures!
4Him,
~Hannah
Very nice Em! My favorite is the apple in the foreground. It reminds my of someone looking in just as the shot goes off. :) I know that’s silly, but. . .
Anywho, I am thankful you mentioned the white board. I often forget to do things like that to help my shots.
Have a wonderful evening!
Love,
Marie :)
Beautiful!! Whether you win or not, it is so wonderful to see someone who uses their gifts to first of all bring glory to God!
I give you an A++! (add however many “+’s” to that as you wish! lol)
Lovingly,
~Missie~
Wow, your photography is AMAZING!!! I hope you win the contest – you certainly deserve it! My favorite shot is the one you picked to enter the contest. Bright, a lot of detail, fresh, and happy. God bless!
~Annie~
Miss Emily Rose,
You are amazingly talented! Thank you for sharing. Your pictures made me feel peaceful and hungry all at the same time!!
Blessings,
Joy
That is a gorgeous color of blue! I love it!
Have a very bright, very cheerful day!
Miss Eyebright
Simply smashing, my Dear… Great work!
I can’t wait to see the new blog design!!
Wow, Emily Rose!
You did an amazing job on this bright, cheerful photo of fruit!
God has certainly blessed you with the gift of photography!
Love all of the photos! Hope you win the contest!
Elizabeth
Oh, and I can’t wait for the new blog design, Emily Rose!
Gorgeous! I love all of the pictures — and they’re making me hungry! ;-) I hope your contest entry is successful!
Yours in Christ,
Shannon
Those pictures are SO, SO, SO, neat!!!!!
You did a GREAT job!!!!
You wouldn’t by any chance have copies for sale would you??
~Cassia
I love your photography, and those fruit pictures are SO neat! I love it!
Love and hugs,
Jessica
Gorgeous pictures, Miss Emily! The Lord has blessed you with such creativity. I love seeing your work!
These are truly beautiful . I love the color contrast. The subject is displayed beautifully. You need to frame these. They are really great.
Lovely pics Emily!
Striking photography! Beautiful job!! :)
Your pictures are beautiful! It’s amazing how pretty just a bowl of fruit can look. Great job.
These are amazing photo’s – what an incredible gift you have!
Thanks for sharing!
Those all look gorgeous!
I see what “Shutterbug” means about the picture with the apple in the foreground!!! She has an active imagination :-)
I can’t wait to see the new blog design, and thanks for the tip on the white foam board, I’ll have to remember that…did you use a flash?
4Him,
~Hannah
It’s been so long since we’ve visited your blog, just had to visit again. Not sure if we ever mentioned this before, but you have such a nice layout! So simple and easy and pretty, love it!
~Rachel & Jillian~
Great kitchen inspiration! I’ve thought about using that blue for painting my kitchen and then adding splashes of other colors. I’ve never painted blue in my home (besides my sons’ room) so I’ve been a little hesitant but I do like the colors in your photos.
Emily, I LOVE these pictures. The background color is so fresh! Keep using the gift God has given you.
Hannah’s mom (amanda)