love life

 

Every time I try to write about Kal, I sound like a crazy groupie. It's probably not far from the truth. I've been adoring her work for years for the way she combines fine art, with graphic elements, and WORDS. I LOVE the way she sees and communicates, whether she's using a paintbrush, a camera, or a paper bag. Today's post is by (my favorite) Kal Barteski.  :)

Hey Shutter-Sisters. You don't know me. My name is Kal Barteski and I would expect you should think three of four times before taking photography ideas from an artist-but, I wanted to share two holiday-happies that a non-photographer thinks about when lugging around a camera.

First, I don't think about taking photos. Whether I'm using a camera or a paintbrush-I don't think so much about the tool as I do the idea of creating art. Magic even. That's right- a camera is simply a tool used to capture shadow and light - the magic is in the taking.

Second- I don't think about taking photos. I think about watching and catching memories and glances and those little words between what's happening and the invisible music between the hearts in  the shot. Because to me - the very, very best photographs are the ones we cherish - not for the fashion or the beauty, but for the message.

You can find Kal's blog with everything she's been working on here. She's having a holiday special on her Love Life books. It's such a good deal, I purchased ten of them as gifts this year. So go check it out, and leave a comment to win one today!

Comments

[Brigitte]

Would LOVE to win LOVElife!
Thanks!

[Charlotte]

I am huge fan of Kal's.. she takes the best photos.. always very inspiring to read her blog in the morning.. :-) great way to start the day..

[PamJ]

Kal is great :)

[Katrina Henry]

I read Kal's blog everyday & enjoy her art so much, as well as her sense of humor! :) Thanks for the opportunity to win her book!

[{vicki}]

KAL ROCKS!

would love to win a book.

{vicki}

[Cindy]

Yay to all the Kal groupies!! Her work is amazing, and her energy is awesome. I too would love to win a LoveLife gift, as the perfect gift for my Best Friend!

[Cate]

I love Kal's stuff! She's totally inspiring!

[Shannon B.]

I love Kal!! I read her blog every morning.

[Amy]

Kal rocks !!!

[Verna G.]

I check Kal's blog on a daily basis. She is such an inspiration!

Thanks for offering this giveaway!

[Dana]

I love Kal's style and her view on life... I tend to check out her blog A LOT!! :)

[June]

I've been following Kal's blog for over a year now. She does amazing work and has a bulletproof attitude.

[liz]

Awesome!

[Gypsy]

I had to laugh because I talk about Kal in the same way... anyone would think she's my idol and best friend. But all I've ever done is read her blog. The exchange rate makes buying her book a little hard so I sure would love to win one!

[Debbie McIntyre]

I love Kal and pretty much everything she touches is special. Wouldn't drink my morning coffee without reading her words. Such a nice way to start my day.

[courtney]

i *love* kal's work! i completely understand when you say that you feel like a groupie because i'm very much the same way. thanks for sharing this!

[Kelley]

Love the picture!

[Jessie]

This is beautiful, I would love to have one.

[Esperanza]

Kal's expressions are beautiful..

[reeva]

another great giveaway! I hope I'm lucky enough to be chosen as a winner :)