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8/365

nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:31:59 -0700

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nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Sun, 12 May 2013 10:55:54 -0700

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Interpret however you'd like.

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nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:38:58 -0700

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It's been a while, I know. I promise to make up for my absence somehow though! This is just something simple I shot the other day. I had realized that I hadn't gone out shooting in a while so I picked up my camera to try and start getting back into the swing of things. I did try a few different things in post processing, felt like experimenting I guess.

I just began a new job, which is why I've been so busy, and so far I like it quite a bit. It's difficult at times and my patience is tested constantly, but its good for me and I find that I learn a lot.

Also, I have decided to stop my 365. I am way too far behind to try to catch up and I just don't want to put myself under that kind of pressure. This does not mean that I will not be posting frequently, just maybe not everyday :)

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Heartbreak

nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:44:34 -0800

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Here is the main shot from yesterday's shoot in the snow. This is also my submission for David Talley's Collaboration this month, the topic is Heartbreak.

When I first started thinking about what I wanted to do for the collaboration this month I had a different image in mind that I had been wanting to do but hadn't figured out how I wanted to do it. Then I kind of put that concept on the back burner again and decided to go with something else I had been wanting to do, and I am so glad I did.

This is supposed to depict more of the idea of self-inflicted heartbreak. You know when people are in unhealthy situations or relationships and they stay in them even though it does nothing but weigh them down and make them feel bad about themselves? What is daunting to me is there are so many people in situations like this and yet they stay in them, even though they are constantly put down and made to feel awful. I find that it may be from a sense of comfort, they have been in the situation so long that leaving it does not seem like an option. Or maybe they are afraid of what might happen if they do try to get out, especially in a physically abusive relationship. In a sense, it is like they are breaking their own hearts. Its so sad to me, no one should have to live like that.

I wanted the entire image, every element to really encapsulate how heartbreak feels.

I had actually had thought of a similar image last winter and had wanted to shoot it for a while but I needed snow and last year I just didn't feel confident enough to really do a good job on it. But I am so glad that I got around to finally shooting it this year and am happy with how it turned out. I did tweak the concept a bit from what I had in my head originally but I really am happy with the changes I made and I might still do the original concept eventually.

I also did record me shooting this, so once I get imovie reinstalled or find another program that I can work with i'll have it up!

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36/365

nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:16:18 -0800

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Yeah i'm not really uploading much lately. I think its just the time of year combined with other circumstances that is making me discouraged and non-productive, but I do have three solid concepts that I am going to be shooting very soon. One is for David Talley's collab so that'll have to be done by the last day of the month, which means I'll be forced to get things done, which is probably what I need.

But anyway, I feel really bad about being AWOL lately so here is an outtake from my "Internal Ramblings" shoot. I had made a really last minute concoction of jelly food coloring and corn syrup to resemble blood that smelled delicious but was very sticky. When I went to pour it on myself it had turned into this like big mass of goo (I think due to the 14 degree whether), I could hardly get it out of the bottle. I managed to be able to squeeze it out and rub it all over my body (which was disgusting I might add) and get a few photos before I said eff it and went inside to shower.

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Internal Ramblings 32/365

nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 08:50:40 -0800

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This concept was originally based around all things evil with strong influences from Carrie, The Exorcist and The Craft.

Then as these things go my ideas changed and developed during post processing. This is now supposed emulate the internal struggles that many people have, where in your mind you feel like your literally going insane.

Throughout editing I drew a lot of inspiration from Sybil and what I learned about multiple personality disorder throughout my psych classes.

Also, ever get the feeling that your brain is doing flips? That your head brain is literally going to jump out of your head? Its an awful feeling and when it happened to me I freaked out. I googled it to see if I was the only one experiencing this and to make sure I wasn't dying. Come to find out there is an actual name for this, its called brain zaps. And no it isn't fatal.

Also, thank you to my boyfriend for inspiring the title as it is a part of the title of the book he is writing.

And yes, the fire is real.

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Refuge 28/365

nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 07:57:57 -0800

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This is another idea I had while wandering through the woods. I had been walking around a big hill trying to find this one spot I had been to last year and happened to stumble upon my neighbor's lean-to.

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The idea that I had for this was that this character, whoever she is, had escaped from somewhere and after days and days of stumbling through the woods on the edge of survival she came across a little cabin in the woods. While editing I really got the sense that this woman is some sort of super human that had been being experimented on. Along the lines of Xmen, Resident Evil, and The Fifth Element. Or pretty much anything with Milla Jovovich.

Depending on what I can come up with I may make this idea into a series, the main character being a giant mixture of kickass women from film and television.

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the weight of love and loss 24/365

nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 04:55:12 -0800

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Loss: Part 1

Here is the first image in a small series of photos centering around loss.

As I had said in the description of my previous photo, I have a really strong connection with death. It has a great impact on me and the way I look at the world. When I found this bird I felt such sorrow and I made it my duty to bury it, give it a proper goodbye. I felt that I had to, I had found him, I should bury him. Even though I never knew this bird while it was alive, it owned my heart and my time. It deserved to be appreciated and respected, even if it never would know what I did for it, but I kind of feel like somehow, someway, it does.

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16/365

nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:56:49 -0800

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You show me what it feels like to be lost

This is for a new series inspired by music and lyrics. I have always been inspired by music and I find that a lot of my ideas and the emotions behind a lot of my photos come from music. Its a special part of my life and it makes me so happy that there are so many talented musicians in the world who love what they do and put so much passion into both creating and performing their music. One of the best feelings in the world to me is when you listen to a song and are so physically and emotionally moved to the point where you can feel the song resonating through your body.

Okay, my weirdo new age speech has ended. But seriously though, music is incredible.

I will be away for a week starting tomorrow. I am not sure if i'll be able to keep up with my 365 while away but I will try. You'll probably be seeing a lot of nature shots, random strangers, and my family members since I won't have much time to do selfies. Regardless, I will be taking a lot of photos while on my little visit to one of the most beautiful states in the country (in my opinion). SO excited for that and to see family! :)

Lovely Lady 3/365

nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:20:45 -0800

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A few days ago I went to see Les Miserables. I did really enjoy the film and felt it necessary to use it as inspiration for a photo. Poor Fantine.

2013

nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:53:51 -0800

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Another New Years photo from yesterday. I was trying to be all serious and then the wind blew my tiara on my face :( But I ended up liking it anyway. Tried a few new post processing things on this photo.

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1/365 Happy New Years!!

nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:12:27 -0800

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Hello all, i've decided to do another 365 project. I tried to do one a long time ago, maybe 4 years ago, and it didn't go very far. Now 4 years later I feel that it would be something good for me to do because I am at the point where I really want to establish myself as a photographer and want to learn more.

Lately I have been feeling like I haven't been going anywhere or progressing in anyway, I have been feeling very doubtful in my abilities, and I hate when others doubt themselves so I told myself that it goes for me too. Just because I am stuck in a rut doesn't mean I suck or that I have no ability, It just means I need to suck it up and start climbing!

So i'm getting back on my saddle and pushing myself through whatever doubt I may bring upon myself. Doubt can go to hell :)

Here is one of my photos from New Years Day. Tried a few new things in my processing method (finally got Lightroom so i've been playing around with that).

I am also restarting my blog and plan to post an entry at least once a week, so stay tuned for more on that.

As always, I am always looking to connect with other photographers and love to talk and get to know people so don't hesitate to shoot me a message!

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nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 06:31:00 -0800

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Here is another shot from the same shoot I uploaded from yesterday, i'm happy with it :)

Take me away

nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:07:47 -0800

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tried a different method of levitation. I think I like the other way better, this one was kind of awkward but I'll probably try it again, I bet it would get easier after a few more times, and after I work on my balance lol

nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:26:17 -0800

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I thought I had wiped off all of the baby powder but it turns out I used over half the bottle dumping it on my face..kind of hard to get it off.

comfort in the cold hard ground 33/365

nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:42:14 -0800

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Decided that I really wanted to do something a bit more simple so I went and laid in the road behind my sister's house. Feel free to interpret however you want, for me it makes me think of how comfortable and familiar but also painful loneliness can be. For me especially, I am completely okay with being alone. Like all humans, I have a selfish side, and it really comes out when I want to be alone. I can do things my own way and not have to worry about other people, whether it be feeling burdened because I have to make sure they're happy or suppressing myself because I'm bothered by what they may think of me. It is completely selfish and silly but it's a part of who I am, a bad part, a part i'm not proud of, but a part nonetheless. You'll come to find out that I am very real, I don't like to sugarcoat things especially in regard to my personal flaws. Whenever i'm alone I am happy, I am content, but I think there will always be an underlying sense of sadness or a want for someone to share these experiences with me. Its a double edge sword.

Don't get me wrong though, I actually do really love people! :)

Sorry i've been totally MIA the past few days. I decided at the very last minute to go with my mom to South Carolina to see my sister and her family. Glad I did, it's been nice spending time with them.

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Diamond Dust 27/365

nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:43:30 -0800

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Well yesterday I took a long walk through my neighbor's woods to shoot a concept I had in my head. Along the way I stopped to shoot 3 other things that popped in my head while wandering. By the time I got set up to do my main concept shoot I had lost all of my light. I'm just going to try again tomorrow. But on the plus side I am REALLY excited about one of the ideas I had, going to edit that photo now :) AND I shot a video of it all, was going to be a video of the actual concept shoot and how I do that (like my simple self portrait video), but now since the shoot didn't work out its just going to be a fun little docu-video of today.

This is one of the three things I shot, I actually didn't think this idea was going to turn out but i'm quite pleased with the result.

This idea was inspired by two things the frost fairies in the most recent Tinkerbell movie, The Secret of the Wings, only its a bit of a darker version of them, as are most of the things that come from my mind. And also Shiva the empress of ice.

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On Letting Go 18/365

nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:15:26 -0800

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The feeling you get when you are so pulled toward something, you don't know where this force is leading you but you feel you have to follow it. But with that there's also the moment where you need to choose between the familiar and the unknown, where you need to let go.

Been working on this one for a while, it went through several different stages and concepts before it got to this.

I'm coming back from Washington State tonight so i'll be posting more regularly. Sad to be leaving this wonderful place but excited to be getting back to routine.

Nestegg 13/365

nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:34:11 -0800

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Some of you may recognize this as it was from the same shoot as "Sanctuary" for the series I began of the same name.
You can see it here.
I for some reason edited this and never uploaded it here, just to Facebook. So here it is.

The photos I have been working on (from the sneak peek yesterday) are still being edited. The first is taking way longer than I expected and it seems that I just keep adding more elements to it as I edit. So stay tuned for that, will be working on it all night so *hopefully* it will be done for tomorrow.

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nobody@flickr.com (Sarah . Katherine . Place) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:03:38 -0800

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Haven't had much time lately to devote to photography. I got a terrible job that makes me wake up early in the morning and do meaningless work all day, huge bummer. But here is something I got doing a shoot I managed into my busy schedule.
My life is so miserable right now, I just want to be free and do as I please! lol But this too shall pass.

I can be such a complainer, excuse me.