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The Magic of Photography

Photography has never been my strong suit. I have modeled for years and been in front of a camera, but to be behind the camera and see what it takes to really make an image look great is quite fascinating.

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This photo uses the rule of thirds. Notice that the tree is not in the center of the photo but rather on the side- If we draw a grid on this photo we will see that the red tree is on the right third of the photo. It creates a new and interesting angle to draw the eye to the focal point but also allowing the eye to follow the tree around to the other mystical treasures that the photo holds.

Rule of Thirds
Mudassir Ali

Leading Lines are fascinating, aren’t they? Look at all these lines, straight and curvy that draw your eye down the path to a certain location. What a fun way to picture something. It is as if you are taking the journey with those in the photo.

Rule of Leading Lines
Jennifer Murray

This picture is just beautiful! This little girl is in a world all her own as she collects the leaves that are freshly fallen from the surrounding trees. Can you smell the leaves? Can you feel her whimsy and adventure? I sure can! This is a great photo of depth of field. Look at how this little girl and her red wheelbarrow are front and center and everything else seems to suggest depth and distance.

After seeing these photos taken by other, I had to create some of my own. Here is my poor rendition of these same 3 rules.

How enchanting and empowering to know a little more about how the eye of an expert photographer works. Although my photos are lacking in expertise for sure, they gave me the opportunity to experience these 3 rules. Now you go out and try it for yourself- see if you come back having learned a new skill.

Wearing white after Labor Day?

White flowy maxi dress

Can I wear white after Labor day? The answer to this age old question is of course! Many people have heard this phrase thrown around and it seems to stick in some minds. To dispel any misgivings about this subject, lets talk about how this phrase began.

The old adage got its reputation from the early 1900’s when elite groups would take the summers off to vacation in areas which were warmer, putting away their neutral toned clothing and bringing out their lighter, whiter, summer outfits. When summer was over, the whites were put away and the ordinary wardrobe was pulled out, thus marking the beginning of the school year and normalcy. The “you can’t wear white after Labor Day,” rule was created to separate the old money elitists from the new money group. “It [was] insiders trying to keep other people out,” according to Valerie Steele, director of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, in an interview with Time, “and outsiders trying to climb in by proving they know the rules.”

This phrase no longer applies. It is completely acceptable to wear white after Labor day. As a matter of fact, it is encouraged. You will find many a stylish gal wearing a white wools, cashmeres, jeans, and fabulous down-filled parkas in the New England area and other areas around the world.

So be brave, pull out that fabulous white fur coat, or those white jeans you have been saving and strut your stuff for the world to see how chic and fabulous you are.