The Inner Path of Photography

Happy Birthday, Maria!

Image: “Maria and Morgan, Laughing Again” © 2014 Heidi Straube
From “Maria Spirit” Collection

When I’m shooting portraits of a person, whether candid or in a formal photo shoot setting, I’m having an experience of their spirit. The joy and challenge of portraiture is to capture the feeling, the essence of the person – whether it be stillness, depth, vibrancy, sadness, or bliss.

Today is my sister Maria’s birthday – and I decided to put together a small impromptu collection of photos I’ve taken of her to share with friends, family, and you. I’m traveling, so they’re just what I had available on my laptop or already on my website – so I’ll happily add more once I get back to my stored images.

Most enjoyable is to see how Maria’s spirit shines through – no matter what the occasion, in whatever year we’re living.

A wonderful woman who celebrates the moment. I’m honored to be her “celebrity photographer.”

More “Maria Spirit” on my website

If you liked this…Morgan Turns 21″

March 24, 2014

“Bliss Before Bedtime” to be in CCAA Photography Exhibit

Image: “Bliss before Bedtime”© 2014 Heidi Straube
From the Beach Play Collection

I’m happy to share the news that my image, “Bliss Before Bedtime” has been chosen to be in the Cape Cod Art Association exhibit, “In the Moment,” March 27 – April 21, 2014. This is a photography-only exhibit, sponsored by the Photography Center of Cape Cod.

A reception will be held this Thursday, March 27, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the gallery in Barnstable, MA.

I’ll be at the reception! Please come to share the Spirit with me, have an experience of the image in its elegant, framed incarnation, and enjoy the work of other fine art photographers.

Cape Cod Art Association, 3480 Route 6A (Main Street), Barnstable, MA 02630.
Phone: 508-362-2909

Heidi Straube – Inner Path Photography website

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March 15, 2014

Bill Cunningham: ‘Facades’ Exhibition at the New York Historical Society

Image by Bill Cunningham, “Editta Sherman at the Guggenheim.”
Copyright Bill Cunningham, New York Historical Society.

I love Bill Cunningham – his spirit as well as his photography work.

Based on his book “Facades” of 1978, the current exhibit at the New York Historical Society reflects his collaboration with the artist Editta Sherman, “The Duchess of Carnegie Hall,” where they drew from costume, architecture, and history to create a collection of images that are both playful and deep.

As Glenn O’Brien says in his New York Times Article (which includes 14 images from the exhibition):

“Bill Cunningham is not an innocent, but he is a rare purist, and this body of work is a testament to his undiminished idealism.

By presenting fashions in the context of New York City architecture, Mr. Cunningham traces the evolution of aesthetics from colonial times to the rise of Modernism. On the surface, “Facades” seems to be a lark. There’s something very light, even madcap, in this historical dress up, but behind it, there looms serious intention.”

A “must see” for me!

“Bill Cunningham: Facades,” through June 15, New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West at 77th Street; 212-873-3400.

March 4, 2014

Patti Smith on Creating/Staying with Your Work

Recommended Video for Today:

An inspiring talk by the musician/poet/artist Patti Smith at the Louisiana Literature Festival, August 2012. Experience only the first 2 minutes – and easily take heart. Listen to the total 6 – and say “yes” to life.

“One does their work for the people.
And the more people you can touch, the more wonderful it is.

You don’t do your work and say ‘I only want the cool people to read it.’
You want everyone to be transported or hopefully inspired by it.”

“Be concerned with doing good work.”

*****

“Life is like a roller coaster ride. It is never going to be perfect.”

May you honor that deepest part of you that naturally transports and inspires.