I wanted to share my favorite photographer with you all, Julie Blackmon. She is a local artist here in Springfield. I am so thankful for all the great artists that live here! Julie's work is a huge inspiration to me. Some photographers have the talent of "taking you away" when you look at their work, and Julie's does that for me. Here is a little info about her work. She uses her family and extended family as models in most of her pictures. She also photographs in homes and locations that are beautiful! I really appreciate Julie's eye for design. From the decor, furniture, and even the clothing...it's all darling. Each picture has so many beautiful elements to look at. Here are a few of my favorite pictures. Enjoy! Janae
























































Haha I did a post about her when I first started my blog! I used to be best friends with her nieces! Her pictures are SO beautiful!
Posted by: ~Dorothy~ | March 12, 2010 at 01:10 PM
Stop blogging and enjoy Hawaii!!!
Posted by: Jeanee | March 12, 2010 at 01:17 PM
they are amazing!! just like the best sort of illustrations from my childhood that have so many elements that you could stare at them for hours and come back to them time and time again. the ones that my daughter loves now, i can't wait to show her these pictures
Posted by: rebecca | March 12, 2010 at 01:23 PM
I absolutely love these photos. Whole new way of looking at how to take pictures.
Posted by: Dixie | March 12, 2010 at 01:29 PM
These are so inspiring. I feel like I've stepped into Wonderland. The colors are mesmerizing. Ooo I love.
Posted by: Roxanne | March 12, 2010 at 01:46 PM
oh i LOVE the one with the dolls and the little girl hiding behind the curtain! so cool!
Posted by: tabitha jane | March 12, 2010 at 01:51 PM
@tabitha jane - I was just about to say the same thing!
the colors are so saturated but yet pale and inviting too.
the composition of each of these is absolutely amazing. I LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Posted by: chelsea | March 12, 2010 at 01:55 PM
Very beautiful photos and there's so much to look at! Although I found the next to the last one a little hard to look at. That baby is a little to high up in the air.
Posted by: Tricia | March 12, 2010 at 03:48 PM
wow she is amazing!
Posted by: the frugal designer | March 12, 2010 at 03:50 PM
so inspiring! she has such style. thank you for sharing!
xoxo, juliette
Posted by: juliette crane | March 12, 2010 at 04:16 PM
Great photos! I love the depth of space.
Go out and take in some of that sunlight.
Enjoy yourselves! :)
Posted by: rxanna | March 12, 2010 at 04:39 PM
Aweseme pictures! Enjoy your time in Hawaii!
http://amysreallife.wordpress.com
Posted by: Amy | March 12, 2010 at 04:48 PM
OMG, she is AMAZING!!!!!! I wish we lived closer. I think she would just "get" my life. lol. especially the pose where the kid is upside down. my family totally!
Posted by: Leica Forrest | March 12, 2010 at 05:20 PM
Interested concepts of domestic spaces. These are great!
Posted by: Lily | March 12, 2010 at 05:23 PM
Fabulous!
Posted by: mrs boo radley | March 12, 2010 at 06:21 PM
very cool, very surreal, almost Dali-esque...thanks for sharing!
Posted by: kelly@the blue muse | March 12, 2010 at 07:05 PM
Hey, I'm Lizette, I like your blog. Got here from Red Velvet Art.
I love Julie Blackmon. Seen any Loretta Lux? If you like Blackmon she's right up your alley.
Posted by: Lizette | March 12, 2010 at 08:23 PM
wow, what a unique style! thank you for sharing!
Posted by: jooleedoh | March 12, 2010 at 11:17 PM
oh wow!! yes, she's in the latest issue of aperature magazine. i just became familiar with her work...absolutely inspiring.
Posted by: zara | March 12, 2010 at 11:46 PM
Lovely! Absolutely incising.
Posted by: ArtTales | March 13, 2010 at 12:28 AM