Hello Gorgeous!

Last year, my friend Kelly Rae asked me if I could take some photographs of her, that would make her feel beautiful in her new pixie haircut. I was honored, of course! As photographers, I think one of our best gifts is to be able to capture the beauty we see and and reveal it to those around us. I cannot think of a better thing to do, but to make someone feel seen, gorgeous and happy in their own skin. And isn't she a beauty through and through? It was easy peasy. That is why I love my job :)

With that said, it’s time for a June Mini Photo Contest. That means it’s time for you to share your best image that fits our theme this week. And today (guess!), it’s Hello Gorgeous!

So show us what you’ve got between now and Sunday night at midnight PST over in our OWP Flickr pool and leave a comment here with a link to your shot. Only one image per person please and only those images shared through links in the comments here will be considered. There will be one “Grand Hello” winner that will receive a 36X24 canvas (Hello!) and 2 runners up that will win a 20X24 canvas compliments of Hello Canvas, of course! Winner will be chosen by best interpretation of the theme. Good luck!

Comments

[DawnS]

Beautiful photo of Kelly Rae! I'm loving her Flying Lessons class :)

Here's my hello...hello gorgeous, hello sunshine, hello joy, hello universe!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilac-girl/4673741588/

[Amanda Mason]

The gorgeous part changed as I was taking the shot, ambushed from the rear.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amamason/4197115160/in/pool-shuttersistersonewordproject

[jv]

This is one of my favorites of my baby. I love the light...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31354605@N03/4673971976/in/pool-shuttersistersonewordproject

[Kristina]

It was a Valentine's day in Paso Robles, CA. The sky was clear the birds were singing, and the grass was electric.

http://owningkristina.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/dsc_0081.jpg

[Tracy Sutherland]

One day last year I was fooling around with my camera. My then six year old daughter was willing to be my subject (an unusual event) and I captured this shot. It blew me away. Like every parent I think my kids are lovely, and I see the beauty in the dirty faces and the messed up hair and the silly smiles that are in most of my photos of them. This one though, this one is of a gorgeous GORGEOUS girl. She looks mature far beyond her age and I see the glory of what she is going to become.

Hello, gorgeous.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/konehead/3608386555

[Gail]

My granddaughter is most gorgeous for me...altho she is resisting any photo taking these days...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22733432@N08/4674547339/

[darrah parker]

I love this challenge! I took this photo a few days ago of my friend who wanted some photos taken of her with a "reflection" theme. Here's my favorite from the bunch:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/artcetera/4675611470/in/photostream/

[Stacy Bass]

One of those moments when you feel so lucky to have your camera nearby and I actually though to myself . ..Hello, Gorgeous! Here's the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/36484187@N07/4675651561/

[Jennifer]

Kelly Rae is such a stunning soul. The world is a better place because she is flying around it.

My submission is here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/giggling131/4403207748/

[Marianne LoMonaco]

Strawberry rhubarb cake. Made with rhubarb from my garden. While my 4 year old daughter stood on chair by my side helping me stir and measure. With more than enough to share a slice or two with good friends.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/mariannelomonaco/4666434692/

[AnnGeeDee]

My next door neighbor's gorgeous little lady was playing dress-up and talking and laughing to herself in the mirror. I was lucky enough to snap a shot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40070449@N08/4676627975/

[heather246]

This is my little 7 month old "gorgeous". Her eyes kill me :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36677128@N02/4676663867/in/pool-shuttersistersonewordproject

[Shawna]

My son on his second day of life; were we ever happy to meet him!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/shawnac/4625422929/in/pool-shuttersistersonewordproject

[gina]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27309700@N02/4677183233/in/pool-shuttersistersonewordproject

My daughter....she has so much fun just being herself....spunky, full-of-life and possibility.

Thanks for the contest. Great photos! It's been so much fun looking through them. It's one of the many things I love about photography...seeing people see themselves and those around them as beautiful.

[North Face]

next greatest quantity, not less than thirty teres, the plate two hundred pounds.17. To the person

[Christian Louboutin Outlet]

LV anaglyph on the feeling too smooth, not clear.