carol carmichael - 21.7.08

Unlike other photographers, Carol Carmichael mainly focuses her photography towards the rural area... aka the "country." She captures her love of rural life through various digital techniques. A true artist finds beauty in everyday things and her images of cows, deers, flower- all fairly common, becomes exquisite through her lens.

Though her subjects are "ordinary" from peoples perspective, she boasts noteworthy awards. "In February 2008, her mixed media image won Painter Magazine's website challenge. In January and February 2007, her work won 10 medals or honorable mentions, and 63 juried acceptances in Photographic Society of America-accredited exhibitions. In 2006 , Carol had 145 works (54 works in 2005) accepted or awarded medals. " And in 2006 and 2007, she was in the list of "Who's Who in Photography" from the Photographic Society of Americas.

So, who's to say common images are just "common"? Ms. Carmichael surely doesn't.

rachel freire - 18.7.08

The Bride and Grooms
The Wedding Of The (Leap) Year (Of The Rat)
Photo credit: Absolute Queer

When someone thinks of costumes, images of Halloween, broadway theatres, ballroom dancing, etc. comes to mind. But who ever thought that these costumes/costume making is a profession? This is where a costumiere like Rachel Freire comes in the picture.

"Hailing from the wonderful port of Liverpool, being educated in a convent school, then relocating to London via New York City to study at Central Saint Martins is enough to drive anyone of a mildly insane disposition just a little bit more loopy," writes Ms. Freire about herself. With this background surely would peek someone's interest... sure did mine! Find out yourself as to what kind of costumes this gal comes up with.