Sunday, June 5, 2011

self image

This post is out of character. Most of you know me as a quiet, relatively shy person not eager to bang my chest or loudly brag about my work. So a post filled with images of myself may seem a bit odd.

Recently I have had a few requests for portraits and images of my work, which explains why I decided to have some professional photos taken of me, my studio, and most importantly my work process. Charlottesville photographer Sarah Cramer Shields was the perfect person for the job. Within minutes most of my self awareness and nervousness vanished and the session turned into fun chatting about life, work, dogs, and art. Sarah is a wonderful photographer, probably most known for her imaginative wedding shoots and portraits. Her documentary photo style makes all of her assignments shine. As evident here. Thank you Sarah! 





20 comments:

  1. Nice photos...do I see a humorous, fun person there?

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  2. These are wonderful photographs. It's wonderful to see you in the midst of your work and your environment and to see your work in situ. Wonderful to see the continuity of your aesthetic and the distinctly Swedish influence. Wonderful to see you so obviously happy in your work. Thank you Lotta!! Gloria

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  3. Lotta, these are great! It's always fun to see the artist in her space. And, I think it's so important for people to see that these things are made by a person, not in a big industrial setting.

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  4. These photos are great! They really radiate your warmth.

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  5. I love, love the first two photos. So beautiful, Lotta.

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  6. well done, lotta, very cool to see the process, and you.

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  7. You look so beautiful and happy.

    It's a pleasure to see you at work and relaxed.

    I rake horrid pictures so i am v jealous.

    xo Jane

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  8. Lovely ones!
    It is what it is, you enjoy working and creating, and that is seen at photos

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  9. great post of a great woman with a
    great passion !

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  10. Oh, my! These images turned out wonderfully, I can just sense your quiet sense of self-assurance, creative genius and humor! Wonderfully done!

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  11. Lovely to see you, Lotta! I am surrounded by pieces of your work in my daily life (whether it's the tote bags I carry, the wall art, or the pillows around the house), and I am thrilled to see glimpses of more of your lovely designs in these photos.

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  12. what beautiful, warm and personal pictures -- they're wonderful!!

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  13. what beautiful images of your work and of you. you come over as a very calm, alive, vibarent beautiful person. glad to know you even if it is only on your blog. xlynda
    http://tyringtocreatearteveryday.blogspot.com
    and
    http://chocolatelifeandjazz.blogspot.com

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  14. you look beautiful and it's great to see your process! as others have said, i also get a greater sense of your warmth. lovely.

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  15. These are lovely images and they do convey your nature and your spirit, Lotta.

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  16. oh friend these make my heart just sing ... so natural and lovely ..hope you are having a marvelous beach vacation

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  17. Love seeing your space. You look beautiful!

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  18. I love this!
    It is wonderful to see an artist in their environment AND the photographer seemed to really capture your personality.

    Excellent photos :)

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