Carla's Comp

Bronte Pool Copyright Carla Coulson

    Carla Coulson, is my most favourite photographer in the whole wide world. Really she is - she's professional, friendly and a huge inspiration. What a marvellous combination!

    So anyway, right now Carla is hosting a competition, and by going into the draw you have a chance to win either one of two of her photo prints from the following series - "Water Jungle" and "La Vacanza Italiana". If you're a fan of Carla you won't want to miss this opportunity. To go into the draw for one of Carla's lovelies, follow her super simple steps… 

Step 1:
Share this post or your favourite photo from the series on your Blog, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #carlacoulsonprints or #waterjungle or #lavacanzaitaliana

Step 2:
Subscribe or be a subscriber to Carla's print shop carlacoulson.com/shop (don’t forget to verify your subscription when it arrives in your inbox)

Step 3:
Like Carla Loves Photography on Instagram or Facebook

Fab Finds 2

    So, what do we have this week? What fabulous finds have caught my eye?

    First there is an up and rising fresh Australian talent in the fashion industry - Teresa Redrup. For a number of  years she has collaborated with Romance Was Born, producing hats for their fashion shows. And now she has gone all entrepreneur on us and started a site called Bashful Garter, the focus of which is Australian, fashion, designer, eco and community minded. I really could tell you more about it but I won't because the site explains itself just fine. Bashful Garter is under development, the online shop will open it's doors mid 2014, and I recommend 'watching this space'. You can also visit their Facebook page.

Bashful Garter

    The next fab person I want to mention is Marie Forleo. I heard about her through Carla Coulson. Marie Forleo is a Life Coach. 'What's a Life Coach', you might wonder. Well, have you ever felt you were in a holding pattern and even though you have these great aspirations for your life, you're too scared to act. If that is you then Marie has the answers that can help you through those fears. I have only just heard of her and have just seen a handful of her videos, but boy has that helped. Plus the woman is absolutely hilarious.

Marie Forleo

    I am enamoured with levitation photography. Whether it is a simple selfie of someone jumping in the air, or a complex series of photos edited into one magical image in Photoshop. So I was excited to come across this article: Secrets of the Best Levitation Shots Shared. This is a useful article as it provides informative examples of how the levitation shots were done.

Levitation: Victoria Dayneko by Ravshaniya

    Also, this week I am watching on DVD Jamie's School Dinners. Such a good watch. I am a relatively healthy eater, even so, watching JSD does make me think twice about prepackaged snacks. The truth is if we want to be sure of the nutrition in the food we are far better off preparing the meals from scratch.

DVD documentary: Jamie's School Dinners

An Evening with Carla

    Last week I met a primary photography hero of mine - Carla Coulson. Follow this link to see photos from the event.

This Reminds Me Of...

    I was taking heaps of photos on the weekend. And after taking a certain kite flying photo I just thought that reminds me of a lovely Carla Coulson photo. There was just something about that one moment of movement. What do you think?

Photography by Melissa Gaggiano.

Photography by Carla Coulson.

End of the Week Grats

    It may not be the end of the world, but it is certainly the end of the week. Some people are so excited by this end of the world 2012 business, I can't help wonder if it's just an excuse to party. You know, to have a party that ends all parties. Whatever that means.
    No parties here but I do have a reason to be excited and it has nothing to do with a Mayan practical joke. Today I received an awaited book in the post. It is Carla Coulson's Italian Joy, which I had recently won in a competition. Tonight, when dinner is eaten, the rugrats are asleep and it is all quiet in the house I am going to sit down and have a nice little read of Italian Joy and my latest issue of V Magazine.
    V is a larger format than your standard fashion magazines, which I love, because it allows the viewer to see greater detail in the photographs. Just how a portfolio should be seen, I think.

Carla, thank you so much for your book. Merci!



Carla Coulson: Italian Joy

Photography Joy

    I have exciting things in my life to share... I received 10/10 on my last two photography assignments. Woo-hoo! Plus [and this is a mighty big plus] I won a copy of Carla Coulson's Italian Joy. I can hardly wait to get my hands on her book of photography. Thank you, so very much, Carla! Merci beaucoup!

Copyright Carla Coulson "Italian Joy".

     Today I picked up a copy of British Vogue. I was drawn in by the amazing photo of Kristen Stewart. After seeing her play Bella for so long I had no idea her eyes were like a translucent blue green. The amazing photography was of course by Mario Testino.

British Vogue October 2012

    I also stopped off at the library and borrowed a copy of Paris Tango, another book by Carla Coulson. This book is beautifully bound - red ribbon bookmark, magnet clasp closing the book, thick textured printed paper.

Copyright Carla Coulson "Paris Tango

    So the plan tonight is I'm gonna sit down and flip through my magazine and Paris Tango, drool over some lovely photography and make some notes, collect my thoughts.

Appreciating Emma, Norman, Carla and the Universe

    I love this photoshoot in which Emma Watson modeled for Teen Vogue a while back. This photoshoot made such an impact on me. It brings to mind a kind of romantic country eccentricity. I would most definitely want to dress like this, especially if I was out in the country.
    The photographer in question is Norman Jean Roy. Quite by coincidence photographer Carla Coulson wrote about the work of Norman on her blog just the other day. When I decided to back track Emma's old photoshoot this morning I had no idea at the time that Norman had been the photographer. Is this the universe talking to me?

Photography by Norman Jean Roy

Photography by Norman Jean Roy

Photography by Norman Jean Roy

Photography by Norman Jean Roy

Carla's French Summer Giveaway

Photography by Carla Coulso

Okay! One of my favourite photographers, Carla Coulson, is hosting a blog giveaway - the prize being a print of this summer light photo. For more information on this competition simply follow this link... http://carlacoulson.com/paris-fine-art-print-give-away/

Oh My! That Dress

    Carla Coulson put me onto a fantastic photographer known as Sharyn Cairns. She can create wonderful atmosphere in her photos. But the other thing to capture my attention in one of her photos is this white and red flowery dress. Oh how I would love to wear that dress...


Photography by Sharyn Cairns

Carla's Competition

Image by Carla Coulson

    One of my favourite photographers, Carla Coulson, whom I could not give enough accolades, is running a perfectly packaged photography competition.

    To find out the details of this competition simply follow this link...

http://carlacoulson.com/2012/03/win-a-portrait-shoot-and-make-over-in-paris-or-sydney.html

Carla Coulson

Image by Carla Coulson

    One of my favourite photographers, Carla Coulson [whom by the way is an absolute inspiration] has relaunched her website and blog. Rolling it all together in a fabulous new way. Even for those who are familiar with following Carla's work, will feel like they are seeing her in a whole new light.
    If you do anything new today, I highly recommend getting your shimmy on and visiting Carla Coulson...

carlacoulson.com