I'm waiting for you, my dear love. Fall, please come soon.

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I ventured outdoors, with hopes to find many surprises of Fall. It has yet to come! The leaves are only beginning to change color. This was a post tgat was supposed to be published in the fall.  

I have two new ideas for a photoshoot. I won't tell the full details. They've come to be over the span of two days! It's a liberating feeling! I haven't been inspired in a while. I'm quite enjoying this roller-coaster ride.

So, number one.

Just yesterday, I was at a major Christian multi-artist event, here in Winnipeg. It was a blast! There wasn't anything I loved about it.
Anyway.
I was trugging, pushing, and finding my way through a crowd. Okay, so I did that a few times. But this one specific time. I was going to go meet my friend somewhere.
Here's the setting. The night sky was new and fresh. The sky was smogged with all the city lights, it had a bit of a glow...like most cities do.  I was heading out of the heart of the crowd. I was in the area where everyone was jumping like crazy, and it was awesome. All the faces that I was passing, had this blank stare as they were watching the band that was on the concert. They paid no attention to me as I wiggled through them. It was like a little marble just finding her way through speghetti. No one had no personal bubbles anymore, at this point. I was in a rush, so I just kept going and going. I was alone. It felt as through I was the only one heading into the opposite direction.
I suddenly was hit with inspiration. Going against the crowd, with all my own problems. No one paying any attention whatsoever. Am I looking for attention? Am I wanting to be heard?
So, I've done a photoshoot (with myself) for a class assigntment, last year of course.Where I set my camera up in one position. On  a tripod, with a timer and lights set. I would put together three pictures. I did three different poses. I was dressed and makeup was different in each. I put them together in one photo, but they were all me. It was an awesome turn-out. Here's what I'm talking about...
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=187984981225192&set=a.151886694835021.25095.124232060933818&type=1&theater

So, I had the same idea except different. With a different model of course. I would have multiple shots. The same model, but different poses...eventually enough to create a "crowd" (of herself). All facing the same way. And have one pose where she's facing the other way...with a heavy look of pain, and eagerness to just be noticed. Being rejected. It's a beautiful idea. We, all feel this way at one or two points in our lives. I, of course, way more than once or twice. Just the desire to be heard or seen, but not willing to be spit on at the same time. You know? It's hard to explain...

As far as the second idea. I still need to put it into final set.
So, look out for that...

TO BE CONTINUED...

Hey readers!
There are a few updates. I'm not working full-time, non-photography related, but it means more photo-shoots! It will help pay for props, and new LENSES! Oh baby, i'm SO excited! I'm looking at a few tele-photo lenses, fish-eye, and macro that I'm hoping to get within the next year. Currently, I have a few unofficial photo-shoots with a few friends coming up.
I'm currently working on photos I've done with a regular client, a family member, and landscapes! Keep updated on my Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/elsieassinphotography
I'm hoping to also get internet set up at my new house within the next month. That means more blog posts about ideas, thoughts about lenses (etc), updates on photoshoots, and everything Elsie Assin Photography related!
I hope to have an official site set up for just my photography! That way, you don't have to follow so many links to read my blog AND follow my Facebook Page.
I'm debating whether or not I should delete this blog and my Facebook page when I get the site set-up. Thoughts?

let me know! oh, by the way, as of late, i've been getting wonderful feedback from followers of my photography! thank you SO much! I absolutely adore getting feedback, and blush every time someone gives me a compliment in regards to my photography!

I've loved Photography since I was a young girl, and I'm not only doing photography because its "in". I'm not flaunting my photography because it seems to be a trend. I reassure you that I was into it BEFORE it became a trend. It pissses me off, but what can you do eh?
Just because you have a fancy big camera, doesn't make you a professional photographer....

I'm not the best photographer, I'm still learning! I just finished a program just a few months ago. I'm still learning! It's more than just pretty pictures, it's ART! Get with it, guys. Seriously.

Okay, no ranting.

That's all for now! Just a brief update.

Check out the Facebook Page, eh? I'd appreciate it! It wouldn't hurt to "like" the page as well!  ;)

Thanks guys! Love you all!

- Elsie A

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elsie-Assin-Photography/124232060933818

check out the albums i've updated!

Angel of My Dreams

I just recently added this piece on my Face book fan page. I usually add the photograph when they are straight out of the oven (photo shop). I like to experiment with various pictures, and create images that will entice the imaginations of those who view the photograph.

Angels. They remind me of my mother. She loves porcelain angels. She collects them, and I always thought they add this beauty to where she puts them. I thought I'd leave the caption for this photograph to those who see it.

What does it make you think? What does it make you feel?

Real World: Project #1

I'm currently working on another B&W project, like the B&W'10 album I have on my facebook page. Except, this project has only one purpose: showing the world, the realities of the real world. We are all morphed into statues, being told to live a certain way, and dispose of those who don't desire that way.
The real people. Or, not necessarily that dramatic, but I want to show visually what this world is made of. What a beautifully raw world we live in. I will shoot mainly in Winnipeg, MB. I wish I could travel many places, but for now, this is where I will shoot this project.
As for when it will be up, that will be yet to be announced.

Thanks for all the support you all have showed! I greatly appreciate all the feedback. It makes my passion more worthy pursuing :)

If you're needing any photography needs - let me know!
shoot me an email

elsieassin@hotmail.com

Always,
Elsie Assin

Elsie Assin Photography

1st post

So, I've decided to take the next level with putting my photography out there. Therefore, the blog has been created :)

I'm half way through my 1st year of professional photography @ RRC, here in Winnipeg. I've learned a lot, and have grown as a photographer quite a bit.

I will be posting photos soon, and be sure to check me out on Facebook and "like" my page.
Most of my recent photographs are up on there, just search "Elsie Assin Photography" and it should pop up.

That is it for now. I'm currently studying for an exam, and a practical this coming Wednesday and Thursday. Should be good. K, beautiful people, keep smiling!

- Elsie