hey, guess what?

have you noticed how obsessed i've been with photography lately?
yeah, me too.

it's pretty neat.

i stumbled on a free e-book called
Better Photography: in 3 steps
and immediately downloaded it.

this woman refuses to use a flash.
anywhere.
ever.

her photographs are wonderful.
i can't wait to read what else she has to recommend.

and through her e-book i found
ali edwards

anyone who knows me KNOWS i don't scrapbook.

that being said-
ali is a scrapbooking guru,
but that's not exactly why i'm interested in her...

she posted a "week in the life" project that has me drooling.
using mostly photos and some text she documents her week from monday to sunday.

i'm curious to see how my week translates in photos.
since half the time i don't remember what i've done or where i've been.

so basically, i'm doing this.

anyone else want to embark on this adventure with me?
i'd love to post other "weeks" and adventures of the people i love.

i'm starting on friday
because i can't wait until monday!
but you can start whenever you want.

seriously. do this.
it will be fun.

seriously.

xo,meggers

well read

i'm enjoying the heck out of this book.

it was an incredibly sweet gift from a couple fellow plastic camera enthusiasts
who know a whole lot more about the craft than i do.

after reading this amazing book with a ton of inspiring images
i'm realizing how much i'm missing out on by not bringing my holga *everywhere*

it has definitely sparked a fire.

oh, and i also need a diana+ now.
{preferably this one}

i also got loaned this medium format camera.


oh. my. god.
isn't it gorgeous?
too bad i'm scared to death to use this thing.

when i bought my holga i also bought the 35mm film converter.
while i do feel like this is cheating
i just wanted to get comfortable using the camera with the film i had on-hand
before i committed to buying the ever expensive 120 film it actually requires.

with this kiev medium format i have no choice
but to cough up the dough and just go for it!

alright...
i'm going, i'm going.

xo,meggers

accidental light box diy

i had a slight burst of energy after work tonight

and after a couple hours reading a bunch of craft blogs
decided to make a light box.

thanks to do stuff! and strobist i learned how to do it
the cheap and easy way.
it's so easy i had to share.

i imagine the size of the box depends on what you will be photographing...

or like me, what you have on-hand. :)

actually everything i used to make this i already had,
but if you don't have any of the supplies this is only a $10 project at best.

first i cut off 2 of the 4 flaps on the top of the box
then large squares out of 3 of the 4 sides.
{top, left and right}
keep at least a 2-4 inch border on each side.

you will need tracing paper and clear packaging tape to get the proper light box effect.

after all 3 sides are cut tape the tracing paper over the squares.
{it doesn't have to be pretty}
just cover the entire square.

tape some poster board up along the back so you have a clean background.
the poster board was the one item i didn't have but i tried it with fabric and it wasn't so bad.

i prefer my light source from the top,
but this gives the option of side lit photo shoots.

this is my super quick, i'm really tired now so just grab what's in range photo shoot.

my uke doesn't get as much love as it used to.

my pile of headband starters that i'm slowly working on.

some A.W.E.S.O.M.E. gifts from a friend who just got back from thailand.
the banana was the mr's contribution to the shoot.
thanks honey.

he was probably as excited about this light box as i was.
but for different reasons i'm guessing.

now that i've used up every ounce of energy i have i'm going to bed.

xo,meggers

ps- the do stuff! blog also has some amaaaaazing diy's for dyeing yarn.
i don't do yarn crafts (yet) but i can't find a reason NOT to do this diy.
she uses kool-aid.
{KOOL-AID}

best. website. (almost) ever.

i've been having way too much fun with this website right here.

no, it's not in english
but yes, it's awesome.

you can figure it out.
it's pretty user friendly.

little gems

if you have an iphone i highly recommend purchasing this app.

it does take some time and patience to get used to it but
i bought it the other day and haven't looked back.

i even broke my rule about not buying upgrades for apps
(because i think it's ridiculous)
and bought every film type and every lens they had for sale!
{it was worth it}

here are just a few of the images i took around the house tonight.



pretty neat.


tonight i also received an incredibly sweet card from some wonderful friends.
i never (ever) doubt that i have the support of my family and friends,
but it was so great to get this little out of the blue token of support.

thank you kate&joe!

xo,meggers

extra sleepy, extra excited

i'm so excited for my screen printing tutorial tomorrow!
it's going to be great!
and so easy anyone can do it at home.

i'm also excited because i should be getting this little beauty in the mail any day now!(source)

i have been waiting rather impatiently for my holga for about a week now and i just want it to be here!
i also bought a 35mm converter for it in case i can't find 120n film or a local place to develop it.

i'll probably be going picture crazy for awhile as i also recently found my minolta x-370 and managed to inherit one of either an old nikon manual or a canon manual.
(one goes to me one goes to a friend)
as far as i can tell they are so similar it's an awesome deal anyway you cut it.


(source)

next project?
turn our closet into a dark room.
the mister might need to find somewhere else to keep his pants and socks. :)

xo,meggers