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Hey guys!

As promised, my once a week update shall continue.

This past week I had my first assignment due for photojournalism, we did landscapes (one urban/cityscape and one ruralscape).  After review, our professor wanted the class to re-do the assignment, but said we started off stronger then last years class.  Basically, we sucked? Solid start.

Here are my photographs. My re-dos will provide much more to look at I am hoping...but enjoy these for now:

Urban/Cityscape:

Ruralscape:

The second one is purposefully dark because of the impending storm. I really wanted to emphasize the clouds.  I also loved these yellow flowers and how even with darkened stems, the flowers were still vibrant.  My main focus though was to do something dynamic with the blue covered boat in the distance.  I used it as my focal point, but I'm honestly not satisfied with this final shot.  I'll keep you guys posted on the new shots for the next assignment.

My other photography class is Advanced Illustrative Photography and that is on Mondays so due to the holiday we didn't have class, BUT these are the pictures that we had due that we will be reviewing today!  We had to do portraits and objects.

Object:

Portraits:

Model: Elizabeth Reyes

Model: Camille Malkiewicz

Lastly, I had an awesome opportunity to shoot for Newshouse on Friday, the online Newhouse Magazine.  Broadways, The Lion King, came to Syracuse and I got to photograph it!

There are tons of these, so visit the website and see the header "Syracuse Publications". 

As for the weekend, I was feeling pretty crappy so I took it easy and didn't do a whole lot.  I am hoping to have a crafty weekend sometime soon so I can give you guys new tutorials and fun projects to try at home.  But for now its just pictures.  : D

Here is an awesome architectural find...you can sleep here, but its not your house! Enjoy

http://www.dezeen.com/2011/09/12/sleepbox-01-by-arch-group/

Peace, Love and Photos,

R

2 posts in 1 day!?! It must be Christmas

Yes Christmas came early this year.  I am posting twice in one day. Contain yourselves.

My website is officially up and running. Pardon the unprofessional URL as I am still considering options for a domain name.

ryanshanley.weebly.com

There is an option to leave comments on the home page so if you have an idea for what my URL should be, let me know!

Peace, Love & Photos,

R

Start to the Season

HELLOOOO There.

So I've been receiving some complains about my lack of posting lately. GOD ONLY KNOWS WHY since the last time I posted was July 5th...come on people that was recently...no it wasn't. Thats a lie.

So myself and fellow grad schoolers have made a pact to post at least once a week and we will start posting about topics were interested in, school assignments and weekly on-goings for friends at home and were hoping to keep each other accountable.  Heres to hoping everyone posted this week...*note my effort in "keeping them accountable* I'll try harder next week.

So this past week was our first official week here at Newhouse.  The temperature has been a lovely 65-72 degrees and has allowed me to walk to class, take long drives with the windows down and brag to my family back home who are currently enduring 107 degree days in Texas.  I recently visited home and while I loved seeing my friends and hanging out with the fam, I was in no way, shape, or form bummed about leaving that weather...

Anyhow back to school, this semester I will be taking an advanced photo illustration class, a media law class (winning), and a photojournalism class (photoj when we feel the need to be snobbishly cool about how we refer to our class) with non other then the former editor and chief of National Geographic, Tom Kennedy (now when I say winning Im not being sarcastic, winning in deed!!)

Our schedules are already jam packed with exciting assignments like media law reading and tonight I am shooting a "Jersey Shore" themed party put on by the school for Newshouse, a campus publication.  There really isn't a whole lot of super exciting school things going on, OH BUT, my camera is finally in the shop and getting fixed and I should have him back this week : ) So happy!

As for current life/creative things....

I went shopping this weekend with Camille, Liz and Zoha and while we were at TJMaxx I found a Micheal Kohrs winter white heavy full pea coat for.....$59. No, I'm not lying. Yes, you should be jealous. Soooo excited :)


Crafty news...I just finally hung up all of my jewelry and I did a jewelry collage on my wall...take a look!  I also bought this WAY OVER SIZED clock that I hung above my bed...$29 at (yes you guessed it) Home Goods...my favorite store.

Yes I realize that Im a photographer and my picture isn't straight, but I took this with my MAC so cut me some slack.

I also made that shelf with Mrs. Cienna Smith. We nailed two pieces of 2x4s together, screwed "O" hooks into the top piece to hang on the wall and modge podged the pieces of wood to our liking.  Turned out cute!





This is the over sized clock above my bed.  It actually works too : )  Now lets hope it doesn't fall one night and kill me.  Neat.

 These are some shelves I made that I hung above my TV for dvds and accesories. This is when my grandmother says..."You've been nesting". She's right (again..) but I like to feel comfortable in my space and I like to build things which equals decorating time. Sorry Im not Sorry.









Here is another picture so you can see how they are
"corner" shelves.  Again, my apologies for the pictures.

So on other news, I have started working on my website. I think I am going to open it today or tomorrow for the public to see. There are still a few tabs that are "coming soon", but for the most part the links have a bit for you to look at.

I hope everyone is doing well and had a lovely week. Enjoy the holiday tomorrow!

Peace, Love and Photos,

R