Prints on my walls

I recently printed a handful of images for my walls at home.  I love the look and feel of canvas and after printing many for clients, I finally printed some for myself.  Early summer I met my mom and two of my sisters (Katie & Susie) in the city.  My mom is interested in the history of our family and got involved with documenting some of the key historical spots for (excuse me if I’m wrong, mom) Daughters of the Revolution.  So, our agenda was to visit one of the grave-sights that she had researched.  Along the way I stumbled upon a scene that now has become my personal all-time favorite image:

Stella's ride

I just loved the colors and simplicity of it all. It reminded me of Europe, yet it was in Old City (fitting, I guess!). I ended up printing this as a 16×24 canvas gallery wrap and gifted them to a few people who I thought would enjoy on their walls.  Now I’m just waiting for Ikea to call!

I also, FINALLY, visited Eastern State Penitentiary. It’s a must do for anyone in this area.  It definitely has become a very popular destination for photographers and, in the recent years; for clients to hire as a location. I have yet to bring a couple there for a session, but I’m ready (*wink-wink*)!  I was totally jealous as Jen recently had a fun, outgoing couple who dressed the part (brought props and totally looked “dated”) for an engagement session. My trip that yielded these results was my first visit, simply as a tourist.  The “typical” hall shot I printed as a 20×30 canvas wrap and the other 3 I printed as 8×10’s and framed in an old antique window.  I think it looks pretty sweet.  I love the quality of light, overall, in ESP and that’s what drew me in to each of these images. The image with the barber’s chair has a very desolate, creepy feel to me.