The Lightbulb Project

BTS: Week 48 "Book"

#thelightbulbproject_book this is my abstract interpretation...i literally just wrote about how not everyone loves movies...but most of us love a good "story" right? book > story < movie So, here's the story. <3 written in the only way i know how.... "me". ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Not everyone is a movie fan. But I think we can all agree we LOVE to hear stories....right? So, my trip to Washington was AWESOME....so don't get me wrong when I tell you that I was sneezing my head off Wednesday....then, into Thursday I felt like absolute sore & tired..... I had previously setup a fun photo shoot with a local friend, which had a bout of a serious allergic reaction that prohibited us from having a full afternoon together. (insert sadface). I was disappointed, but not broken. I took myself to the waterfall later in that afternoon of Friday....to find it may have not worked for what my vision was anyways. So, while I had to cancel my day trip with the model...I just took the quiet time to myself (and a few other tourists) to just have peace & thoughts. I finished out Friday with more advil and capturing (working) the rehearsal dinner! I got quality time with the bride...and her friends/family. I met an amazing 70+ year old lady originally from New York. (who was taking pictures at the brewery) Saturday (the wedding day) was a flash of people...decorations...sunlight....food and preparation....it went fast...and i worked hard & played hard. In the meantime, I reconnected to see how the model was doing. To my surprise (and GLEE!) she was available & well enough to head out into the woods with me for "The Village" shoot. I only had enough time to really execute one look, but I took it. I may not get to execute every single vision of my creative life...but I know how to maximize a minute when it counts. I'd like to personally thank Crystal Duffield for being so open & willing to meet with me Sunday before my flight....so I could create a very silly movie vision in Covington Woods. <3 You may not realize it...but a dream is a dream....and a story is a story...so now i have a dream AND a story to tell. LOL!!!! inspired by: The Village "Those we don't speak of". Model: Crystal Duffield Photography: Pink Light Images Location: Covington Woods

Week 48 "Book"

#thelightbulbproject_book this is my abstract interpretation...i literally just wrote about how not everyone loves movies...but most of us love a good "story" right? book > story < movie So, here's the story. <3 written in the only way i know how.... "me". ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Not everyone is a movie fan. But I think we can all agree we LOVE to hear stories....right? So, my trip to Washington was AWESOME....so don't get me wrong when I tell you that I was sneezing my head off Wednesday....then, into Thursday I felt like absolute sore & tired..... I had previously setup a fun photo shoot with a local friend, which had a bout of a serious allergic reaction that prohibited us from having a full afternoon together. (insert sadface). I was disappointed, but not broken. I took myself to the waterfall later in that afternoon of Friday....to find it may have not worked for what my vision was anyways. So, while I had to cancel my day trip with the model...I just took the quiet time to myself (and a few other tourists) to just have peace & thoughts. I finished out Friday with more advil and capturing (working) the rehearsal dinner! I got quality time with the bride...and her friends/family. I met an amazing 70+ year old lady originally from New York. (who was taking pictures at the brewery) Saturday (the wedding day) was a flash of people...decorations...sunlight....food and preparation....it went fast...and i worked hard & played hard. In the meantime, I reconnected to see how the model was doing. To my surprise (and GLEE!) she was available & well enough to head out into the woods with me for "The Village" shoot. I only had enough time to really execute one look, but I took it. I may not get to execute every single vision of my creative life...but I know how to maximize a minute when it counts. I'd like to personally thank Crystal Duffield for being so open & willing to meet with me Sunday before my flight....so I could create a very silly movie vision in Covington Woods. <3 You may not realize it...but a dream is a dream....and a story is a story...so now i have a dream AND a story to tell. LOL!!!! inspired by: The Village "Those we don't speak of". Model: Crystal Duffield Photography: Pink Light Images Location: Covington Woods

Week 47 - 'Moon'

Week 46 "Poem" 07/19/18

Week 46 "Poem" #thelightbulbproject_poem Intertwining beginning... i take apart the lies and light. Weaving in and out of life presence. Truly knowing where you are going. Creating within. Creating without. Taking that moment To be your truest you. I stand I fall I crawl. Into the being I'm meant to be. ----Pink Light Images much love. #fineart #darkness #light #being #purpose #weaving #creating #human #alien #thorns

Week 45 "Rest" 7/19/18

Week 45 "Rest" #thelightbulbproject_rest I took a few hours yesterday to go out in the 105+ degree heat...and do a photo shoot session with a friend of mine. Once we completed our reciprocating headshots...we took some time to really take in the scenery. I cannot tell you the last time I just stared at nature. I mean...truly STARED...and just took pictures because. In these moments....I "rested" in my craft...my sight...my vision...my being. I chose this image because of the lone leaf...curled up....(but inverted here)...and i wanted to show strength in rest. Sometimes we think that always hussling around and staying busy gets up places....but there is power in rest. There is power in being still. I mean...TRULY STILL. So enjoy your day today... I'm thinking of you.... <3 Pink Light Images

Behind the Scenes - "Tower" 070518

#thelightbulbproject_tower - Week 44 I’ve been on this internal *kick* lately to just let life roll. I’m not ahead, behind…but trying to stay present every day to what is happening in my sphere. When it comes to artwork (like some of us) …we like creating when frustrated. I find that frustration actually can breed intense emotions and ideas that you might not have seen or experienced before. I, for one, dislike the same ol same ol….so when I let things shift – there is purpose behind it. Today’s image I captured part of last week. I took out my old Canon A95 and took it out to the electricity towers. I love that I kept the fisheye lens attachement on it because it’s a super cheap way to create things in a bubble. You may not see symbolisms right away – but when I create its from my mind. I’m happy that some folks have commented here that “I love seeing your mind work”. I’m grateful for that compliment because my brain and way of thinking is unique. I cannot fit into a mold gracefully. I cannot create what gets “attention” …its just not in me. So I create whats going through my brain and catches my eyes. Today, here are my eyes…and a tower into my mind. I don’t mean this to be like “look at me”….but in some ways we should look at each other…and look at ourselves. We have a lot to learn in creative conversation here in our art and in our worlds. Thank you for hanging out ….until the next image! (yes, I skipped ahead – almost caught up) #mindfield #tower #fineart #introspection #symbolism #electricity #popart

Week 44 - "Tower" 070518

#thelightbulbproject_tower - Week 44 I’ve been on this internal *kick* lately to just let life roll. I’m not ahead, behind…but trying to stay present every day to what is happening in my sphere. When it comes to artwork (like some of us) …we like creating when frustrated. I find that frustration actually can breed intense emotions and ideas that you might not have seen or experienced before. I, for one, dislike the same ol same ol….so when I let things shift – there is purpose behind it. Today’s image I captured part of last week. I took out my old Canon A95 and took it out to the electricity towers. I love that I kept the fisheye lens attachement on it because it’s a super cheap way to create things in a bubble. You may not see symbolisms right away – but when I create its from my mind. I’m happy that some folks have commented here that “I love seeing your mind work”. I’m grateful for that compliment because my brain and way of thinking is unique. I cannot fit into a mold gracefully. I cannot create what gets “attention” …its just not in me. So I create whats going through my brain and catches my eyes. Today, here are my eyes…and a tower into my mind. I don’t mean this to be like “look at me”….but in some ways we should look at each other…and look at ourselves. We have a lot to learn in creative conversation here in our art and in our worlds. Thank you for hanging out ….until the next image! (yes, I skipped ahead – almost caught up) #mindfield #tower #fineart #introspection #symbolism #electricity #popart

Week 43 "Rainbow" - 071218

I originally had wanted to do something with my little girl....being that she is a rainbow baby....but i also know...that sometimes things speak to me....in unique ways... confession time: I'm about to have to toss some of my multi-media artwork....and I just don't have room for it and I cannot keep the past and move forward at the same time. My daughter was right here with me when I was taking this picture today - so in an abstract way - she and I are in the reflections of these discs. :) This piece was a project I did a long time ago reflecting how much discs/movies can take over our lives and we worship them. While the discs are mildly outdated...the concept was the same. I made art of addiction. This was also a group *smashing* of the discs in my backyard to signify we would "break" strongholds on our minds in regards to these certain addictions. To me, it was powerful. In the end...as i say goodbye...I see in this piece a rainbow...a promise...and a future. <3 Pink Light Images #thelightbulbproject_rainbow week 43

BTS Week 42 - Accomplish

I really don't think I have a set image that I could make right now that would even come close to what I want to "Accomplish". So I'm taking this a different way. I wanted to accomplish something, if anything today artistically. I'm going to make a small series called "Death of a Vent" because this box is a picture of our dead bathroom vent. The heat lamp burned out the motor and this is the empty shell that was left. I put myself into that empty shell and am being summoned by the escape hatch above. There is no need to stay boxed in or caged. You can accomplish your life purpose by moving forward...every day.... <3 Love you! #thelightbulbproject_accomplish Week 42

Week 42 "Accomplish"

I really don't think I have a set image that I could make right now that would even come close to what I want to "Accomplish". So I'm taking this a different way. I wanted to accomplish something, if anything today artistically. I'm going to make a small series called "Death of a Vent" because this box is a picture of our dead bathroom vent. The heat lamp burned out the motor and this is the empty shell that was left. I put myself into that empty shell and am being summoned by the escape hatch above. There is no need to stay boxed in or caged. You can accomplish your life purpose by moving forward...every day.... <3 Love you! #thelightbulbproject_accomplish Week 42

BTS Week 41 - "Landscape"

i skipped over camera for now...cause i wanted to play with one of my favorite landscapes (and waterscape) from the Goonies beach - Haystack Rock! I just wanted to play with a portion of the double exposure idea - which really turned into a flipped around double rock cutout. This was one of my favorite memories and landscapes. I could have sat there for HOURS watching people, the water and the sun moving around the rock. I'll get back to camera this weekend.... i want to get caught up! <3 #thelightbulbproject_landscape #haystackrock #oregon

Week 41 - "Landscape"

i skipped over camera for now...cause i wanted to play with one of my favorite landscapes (and waterscape) from the Goonies beach - Haystack Rock! I just wanted to play with a portion of the double exposure idea - which really turned into a flipped around double rock cutout. This was one of my favorite memories and landscapes. I could have sat there for HOURS watching people, the water and the sun moving around the rock. I'll get back to camera this weekend.... i want to get caught up! <3 #thelightbulbproject_landscape #haystackrock #oregon

BTS Week 40 "Camera" 6/28/18

I kept getting stumped on this theme. I was watching all the images come out regarding the camera and I felt that every idea I had wasn’t even close to what I wanted to do. How could I truly express how photography (and the tool, camera) has been a part of my life? Yes it gives expression, Yes it gives my internal visions life….but I also know this wasn’t a short journey – it has been a VERY long journey to find myself, my voice and my expression. The camera I used to take this image was my first ever digital camera… A massive 5 megapixels and quite frankly had the best macro setting I have ever used. Last week because I was so sick, I never got to visit the area I had wanted to photograph so this week I returned back to the place…and let myself play. In this instance, I have left the fisheye extension on it and you can make some really fun images this way. As I was creating layer upon layer…I began to realize this journey with my camera as the tool of creativity is simply layer upon layer being revealed to me. My craft, my voice goes deeper and deeper as the path unfolds. I created a vortex of lights, boundaries and stepping stones to represent my camera and my craft. I’m thankful I started this journey. I never would have met my clients…my friends and fellow creatives…and quite frankly –I wouldn’t be as purposely FULFILLED had I not started creating with a camera. So, here you are…my whopping 5 megapixels of layers and vortexes. Enjoy! The color was captured as is – no changes. #thelightbulbproject_camera #artistic #journey #path #discovery #5mp #canonA95 #artwork #fineart #blue #bluehues #inspiration #encouragement #pathway #tool #camera #canon #canonartist #fisheye #layers #fulfillment #purpose #love #thankful #week40 #square

Week 40 - "Camera" 6/28/18

I kept getting stumped on this theme. I was watching all the images come out regarding the camera and I felt that every idea I had wasn’t even close to what I wanted to do. How could I truly express how photography (and the tool, camera) has been a part of my life? Yes it gives expression, Yes it gives my internal visions life….but I also know this wasn’t a short journey – it has been a VERY long journey to find myself, my voice and my expression. The camera I used to take this image was my first ever digital camera… A massive 5 megapixels and quite frankly had the best macro setting I have ever used. Last week because I was so sick, I never got to visit the area I had wanted to photograph so this week I returned back to the place…and let myself play. In this instance, I have left the fisheye extension on it and you can make some really fun images this way. As I was creating layer upon layer…I began to realize this journey with my camera as the tool of creativity is simply layer upon layer being revealed to me. My craft, my voice goes deeper and deeper as the path unfolds. I created a vortex of lights, boundaries and stepping stones to represent my camera and my craft. I’m thankful I started this journey. I never would have met my clients…my friends and fellow creatives…and quite frankly –I wouldn’t be as purposely FULFILLED had I not started creating with a camera. So, here you are…my whopping 5 megapixels of layers and vortexes. Enjoy! The color was captured as is – no changes. #thelightbulbproject_camera #artistic #journey #path #discovery #5mp #canonA95 #artwork #fineart #blue #bluehues #inspiration #encouragement #pathway #tool #camera #canon #canonartist #fisheye #layers #fulfillment #purpose #love #thankful #week40 #square

Week 39 BTS - "Weather"

I've had this deer leg in my backyard for several months now....my husband found this for me on our land...we've got a lot of wildlife out in the country...and we randomly find both death and life! As I looked at the theme weather a tad deeper...my mind took me to "weathered". (Def: to expose to the weather; dry, season, or otherwise affect by exposure to the air or atmosphere) This leg has been in the rain, cold, sun and heat. I love that both sides of this one particular leg have two looks. One refined and smooth - the other torn up. Because I was feeling super cheesy - I got the brilliant idea to form it in the shape of a W. I cannot think of anymore I could bring to "Weather" than this. I'm actually very happy I found a use for this....months later :) #thelightbulbproject_weather #bones #deerlegs #decay

Week 39 "Weather" 06 15 2018

I've had this deer leg in my backyard for several months now....my husband found this for me on our land...we've got a lot of wildlife out in the country...and we randomly find both death and life! As I looked at the theme weather a tad deeper...my mind took me to "weathered". (Def: to expose to the weather; dry, season, or otherwise affect by exposure to the air or atmosphere) This leg has been in the rain, cold, sun and heat. I love that both sides of this one particular leg have two looks. One refined and smooth - the other torn up. Because I was feeling super cheesy - I got the brilliant idea to form it in the shape of a W. I cannot think of anymore I could bring to "Weather" than this. I'm actually very happy I found a use for this....months later :) #thelightbulbproject_weather #bones #deerlegs #decay

BTS "Gravity" week 38

Week 38 - "Gravity".......I could have gone very spacey with this one. I began to look at dictionary.com for some kind of additional meaning than what was already in my brain. I found a fun way to look at gravity.... Gravity: Noun, the force of attraction that moves or tends to move bodies towards the centre of a celestial body, such as the earth or moon I created another self-portrait with myself and the attraction of other bodies (and things) in motion towards me. We are about to hold hands in light and become one and *stick* to each other. I continued playing with the smokey/cloudy ideas because it gives no sense of time and space. The atmosphere to me remains mysterious but I know that gravity exists. Can we see it? Can we see relationships around us attracting each other? Can we see the attraction of things to us or around us? How about you? What did you think about the theme of gravity? #thelightbulbproject_gravity #fineart #pinkhair

Week 38 - "Gravity"

Week 38 - "Gravity".......I could have gone very spacey with this one. I began to look at dictionary.com for some kind of additional meaning than what was already in my brain. I found a fun way to look at gravity.... Gravity: Noun, the force of attraction that moves or tends to move bodies towards the centre of a celestial body, such as the earth or moon I created another self-portrait with myself and the attraction of other bodies (and things) in motion towards me. We are about to hold hands in light and become one and *stick* to each other. I continued playing with the smokey/cloudy ideas because it gives no sense of time and space. The atmosphere to me remains mysterious but I know that gravity exists. Can we see it? Can we see relationships around us attracting each other? Can we see the attraction of things to us or around us? How about you? What did you think about the theme of gravity? #thelightbulbproject_gravity #fineart #pinkhair

BTS: "Mindfields" - week 37

Week 37 - "Health" - I'll title this "Mindfield". I challenged myself with the smoke tutorial and let myself play with ideas. I've always had this internal battle of duality. I think the whole world and atmosphere has a duality too. My health is good, yet not 100%. My mind is the battlefield and I wanted to play with the idea of being split in two - but actually joined together. I used a smoke-stitch to sew myself back together and allowed pink smoke to dictate my inner being while also battling the gray smoke within. The gray and pink smoke are mixed inside the split. Anyways...I hope you enjoy this and get a little inspired like Joel has been leading us down this Lightbulb path. <3 much love! #thelightbulbproject_health #mindfield #battlefield #headrocks for extra bonus fun - listen to Prodigy's "Mindfields". :) Lyrics: This is dangerous, Open up your head feel the shell shock! This is dangerous, I walk through mindfields so watch your head rock!

Week 37 "Health" - title "Mindfields"

Week 37 - "Health" - I'll title this "Mindfield". I challenged myself with the smoke tutorial and let myself play with ideas. I've always had this internal battle of duality. I think the whole world and atmosphere has a duality too. My health is good, yet not 100%. My mind is the battlefield and I wanted to play with the idea of being split in two - but actually joined together. I used a smoke-stitch to sew myself back together and allowed pink smoke to dictate my inner being while also battling the gray smoke within. The gray and pink smoke are mixed inside the split. Anyways...I hope you enjoy this and get a little inspired like Joel has been leading us down this Lightbulb path. <3 much love! #thelightbulbproject_health #mindfield #battlefield #headrocks for extra bonus fun - listen to Prodigy's "Mindfields". :) Lyrics: This is dangerous, Open up your head feel the shell shock! This is dangerous, I walk through mindfields so watch your head rock!

BTS: "Home" week 36 - 06 05 2018

I'm a pretty spiritual being....but here lately, when I get caught up in the mess of this world dimension - I lose sight of the bigger picture...and my *home* within. I went a direction I didn't expect starting with a self-portrait...but really felt like it turned into a drawing. Without definite lines...always shifting in & outward. Home I find INWARD when it makes sense. Every day I get a chance to have dark places lit up....and this last year and a half has been very healing and very challenging. So today....I hope you find and shine your light. I hope that you create without apology or validation. I find myself wanting to create what "others" might create simply for being seen....but in the end - that doesn't bring happiness...but I long to connect with other lights of the world. <3 Happy lightbulbing friends!!!! #thelightbulbproject_home Week 36 - Home, for me, is inward. In that, I find my spirit....peace, understanding & hope. peace out.

Week 36 "Home" 06 05 2018

I'm a pretty spiritual being....but here lately, when I get caught up in the mess of this world dimension - I lose sight of the bigger picture...and my *home* within. I went a direction I didn't expect starting with a self-portrait...but really felt like it turned into a drawing. Without definite lines...always shifting in & outward. Home I find INWARD when it makes sense. Every day I get a chance to have dark places lit up....and this last year and a half has been very healing and very challenging. So today....I hope you find and shine your light. I hope that you create without apology or validation. I find myself wanting to create what "others" might create simply for being seen....but in the end - that doesn't bring happiness...but I long to connect with other lights of the world. <3 Happy lightbulbing friends!!!! #thelightbulbproject_home Week 36 - Home, for me, is inward. In that, I find my spirit....peace, understanding & hope. peace out.

Week 35 - "Flowers"

I was really inspired (again) with Joel Robison 's post about the bees. I hadn't caught up yet on the Week 35 "Flowers" theme because i was going to create something new. However...in thinking about my time in the Lavender fields of Washington - I found myself wanting to revisit what I captured while there. I found more than that - a really cool memory! It was towards the end of the trip and it was a lovely lavender farm, but also had a resident peacock and a small garden of ALL kinds of flowers. It was a perfectly overcast day...and I stopped to take photos of the unopened sunflowers. I got a bit more than that.... so here is week 35 "Flowers". #thelightbulbproject_flowers #memories #lavenderfields #inspiration <3

BTS of "Earth" created 05 14 2018

Week 34 "Earth" - I'll title this "ashes to ashes dust to dust". While there are many things we have in common - we have many things different. One thing that is sure - we're all going to become dust again one day. I don't like to think about death as much as being alive...but when I think about earth...that is what I think of. We're here for a time...and then we are gone. So this piece is something I just went outside and captured today in my yard. Our yard is pretty gross. Some of it is spotty and dry...other parts are green and gorgeous. There is nothing consistent about it...but we just let it be. Pausing for a moment to enjoy the fruits of the earth and the seed of my daughter. <3 #thelightbulbproject_earth #fineart #selfportrait

Week 34 - "Earth"

Week 34 "Earth" - I'll title this "ashes to ashes dust to dust". While there are many things we have in common - we have many things different. One thing that is sure - we're all going to become dust again one day. I don't like to think about death as much as being alive...but when I think about earth...that is what I think of. We're here for a time...and then we are gone. So this piece is something I just went outside and captured today in my yard. Our yard is pretty gross. Some of it is spotty and dry...other parts are green and gorgeous. There is nothing consistent about it...but we just let it be. Pausing for a moment to enjoy the fruits of the earth and the seed of my daughter. <3 #thelightbulbproject_earth #fineart #selfportrait

Week 33 "doorway"

Week 33 - "Doorway" I'm going to start with all honesty! I had originally wanted to PAINT a doorway and make art from there. I sat down the other day to do it...and realized it was pretty much the ugliest door ever. I can paint from pictures, but not from my mind. (make sense?) So i scrapped that idea. Now, this post will also buddy-up with #thelightbulbproject_oneday where we talk about the things we will "one day" do. Well, after a lot of time waiting and getting approved to teach a small class - my one day became a reality. This image is a production of that class. I had a model setup, a creepy dress and images to project onto her. You cannot always predict where your art will go - and I like it that way. So, I'm giving you #thelightbulbproject_doorway . The doorway was presented to me to teach and i walked through it to do it. This is a final image of sorts from that evening 2 days ago...and I made my doorway an electric portal. It is who I am....and I love me! <3 ENJOY!!! Week 33 - "Doorway"

Week 32 - "Dream"

I'm going to play a bit of catchup.....I did a lot of photography over easter week....and hope to mesh themes with what i've captured. For now, I'm going to go out of order...but determined to catch up! <3 This image was captured from an idea...a dream....a very simple one. How does one shoot and capture a picture inside a tiny pod? I brought out my very old camera (my first digital one, 5MP) and the fisheye extension. I couldn't have been happier to have a 3-minute photo shoot in the pod inside the Arch of St Louis. It was thrilling actually...to only have 3 minutes to capture a dream <3 I hope you are capturing YOUR dreams this year! <3 *hugs* #thelightbulbproject_dream

Week 31 "Everyday"

there is nothing glamorous about changing dirty diapers everyday....but its something we all do...our bodies do this ...everyday.......someone changed our dirty diapers daily....and yet THIS is an everyday for me right now...I know it is not forever...it is something I do for a season. (at least most times it works this way). It took a lot of pain/loss to get to our baby girl Miracle so i will celebrate this every day...in an artistic form! LOL :) Just be glad i don't use color...its cooler this way. :) #thelightbulbproject_everyday week 31 (i'm still catching up)

Week 30 - "Quote"

I wanted to use a quote from a song lyric I like...its a pretty powerful declaration that maybe you don't normally think of. I think of our insides needing cleansing or a burning passion....so when i hear this song and lyrics...I literally want to be "burned alive" inside. I don't want death to overtake me - I want to LIVE out the life given to me. <3 hope you enjoy - first time to make fire in PS. :) #thelightbulbproject_quote "“Living just isn't hard enough Burn me alive, inside Living my life's not hard enough Take everything away” – Disturbd, “Prayer” There are multi-dimenions you can take from this - today, I want to burn ALIVE! <3 model: Jane Love

Week 29 "One Day"

Week 29 - I've worked backwards because I didn't know where to go with some of these themes. Here lately the desire to teach a class (even a small one) has come up again. I've done many small creative gatherings...I love small groups...I feel so connected in just a handful of people - us creating together...making our own magic & imagination. My "One Day" is actually about to be a reality. Over the last year or more I've been using projection has a new creative outlet. I've seen my work morph into new ideas...new creations and new experiences just playing with this lighting aspect. It is not as easy as it looks. Not every image works. Not every pose works. Not every location works. I said all that to say - next week I'll be teaching a class on "Projection as inspiration". I'm addicted to it and eager to push myself again and collaborate with my fellow creatives to see what we find out about our work and ourselves! I can't wait! Part of the process of ideas is *playing*. #thelightbulbproject_oneday Here is an image at random from the last photo convention i was at. And inside this image is me working with other creatives. This is my happy place! What is yours? (BTS photo by: Dale Ralph) Model: Victoria Weiss