Three Images Selected for the Chait Galleries Downtown – “Small Works Show”

Doing a happy dance!  🙂 

The images below were accepted into the “Small Works Show”  at Chait Galleries Downtown in Iowa City, Iowa.   Exhibition dates:  November 4, 2011 – January 4, 2012.   Opening reception: November 4, 2011, 5-8pm at Chait Galleries, 218 East Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa  52240.

BTW this is the 3rd open call “Small Works Show” that I have been accepted into at Chait!  :)   It’s the 9th gallery show in which I have had fine art images accepted. 

The images will be available for purchase during the show.

Come on out to the show and help support local artists and galleries! 

As always have a great day and stay positive!

Carl
Visions Photography – Go beyond the snapshot, You Deserve Something Special!
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Tracy, Brahn, Roxie, Amelia, and Parker

Some recent fun with Tracy, Brahn, and their 3 adorable dogs, Roxie, Amelia, and Parker!  Thank you guys for choosing Visions Photography!  🙂

 

Amelia

Amelia

Roxie

Roxie

Parker

Parker

As always have a great day and stay positive!

Carl
Visions Photography – Go beyond the snapshot, You Deserve Something Special!
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Two Images Selected for A Smith Gallery – “Alterations Show”

The images below were accepted into the “Alterations” Show at A. Smith Gallery in Johnson City, Texas.   Juried byJill and Dan Burkholder.  Exhibition dates: November 11 to December 18, 2011.  Opening reception: November 26 from 4 to 7 PM.  You can see all the accepted images here:  Accepted Images  Of the 318 submitted images, 48 were selected for the show.  I feel very honored to be a part of  the this show by just being in the company of the great images selected! 

BTW this is the 4th open call show that I have been accepted into at A. Smith Gallery!  :)   It’s the 8th gallery show in which I have had fine art images accepted. 

A special shout out and thanks to everyone that has helped me along this photographic  journey of mine!   You know who you are!   :)    

Winding Road

 

Old Fork

 

As always have a great day and stay positive!

Carl
Visions Photography – Go beyond the snapshot, You Deserve Something Special!
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Backyard Randomness

Just a collection of random shots photographed in my backyard over the spring and summer this year.  🙂  The thing about being a photographer is sometimes the scenes that unfold in front of you sometimes “scream” at you to have your camera at the ready at all times. 

Hope you like them! 🙂 

As always have a great day and stay positive!

Carl
Visions Photography – Go beyond the snapshot, You Deserve Something Special!
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carl@visionsphotography.net
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Robyn and Jeff

I met Robyn and Jeff at Pallisades State Park for their engagement pictures.  Robyn is a kindergarten teacher and Jeff owns his own farm, and they seem like such a perfect match for each other!  🙂  I’m really looking forward to photographing their wedding in December!

Congratulations to Robyn and Jeff and our sincere wishes for a lifetime of happiness together!  Thank you for choosing Visions Photography!

  

 

As always have a great day and stay positive!

Carl
Visions Photography – Go beyond the snapshot, You Deserve Something Special!
319-286-8483
carl@visionsphotography.net
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Brucemorchestra IV

I arrived about 5:30 to photograph the pre party and even that early with the weather the way it was….”PERFECT”….I KNEW it was going to be a special evening!   The weather was SO much better than last year! 

After photographing the pre party I was riding down the hill and we got a glimpse at the crowd.    45 minutes to go before the music started and the hill between the mansion and the stage was already starting to fill up and that special energy that was present two years ago was BACK!  🙂 

By the time the music started the hill was full with 4000+ ready for an evening of fantastic music under the stars! 

Orchestra Iowa’s season opener at Brucemore is always a great time, last year was cold but the music was still outstanding and had a way of warming you up from the “inside”.  This is my third year of photographing the Brucemore event, and I think the best one yet! 

The music was flawless as always, the energy was “electric”!   As Maestro Timothy Hankewich  put it in his blog, “If the weather is great, then magic happens”. 

During the encore the sight of the cell phones glowing in the audience gives you an idea just how much everyone enjoyed the performance!!! 

A special thank you to Orchestra Iowa for your continued trust in allowing me to photograph your events for 3 years now!  It’s always pleasure to work with your entire staff! 

Also, special thanks to Michael Webber for his help in photographing this event on short notice! 

photo by 2nd photographer Michael Webber

 

photo by 2nd photographer Michael Webber

photo by 2nd photographer Michael Webber

 

photo by 2nd photographer Michael Webber

As always have a great day and stay positive!

Carl
Visions Photography – Go beyond the snapshot, You Deserve Something Special!
319-286-8483
carl@visionsphotography.net
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Lindsey and Ryan

Another super couple and a lot of fun to be around!  I’ve been blessed recently with some super couples and Lindsey and Ryan were no exception.  We started out at Noelridge Park in Cedar Rapids then headed downtown! 

Thank you Lindsey and Ryan for choosing Visions Photography, REALLY looking forward to your wedding in June! 

As always have a great day and stay positive!

Carl
Visions Photography – Go beyond the snapshot, You Deserve Something Special!
319-286-8483
carl@visionsphotography.net
www.visionsphotography.net
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Andrea and Luis

All I got to say is this was a REALLY FUN session with a REALLY FUN couple!  🙂  Thank you Luis and Andria for choosing Visions Photography and for the fun time!  Had a blast!

As always have a great day and stay positive!

Carl
Visions Photography – Go beyond the snapshot, You Deserve Something Special!
319-286-8483
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Leah and Taylor

Leah and Taylor were married on August 27th at Noelridge Park in Cedar Rapids.  A small ceremony that was in the perfect setting. 

Their daughter Avah, is just way too cute and was the life of the party! 

A special heart felt congratulations to you both!  May you have a lifetime of happiness together! 

Jaime and I had a great time and enjoyed working with you!  Thank you for choosing Visions Photography!  

Also a special thanks to Jaime Moquin for her always awesome 2nd camera work!  She has such a great eye for special moments!

Photo by 2nd photographer Jaime Moquin

Photo by 2nd photographer Jaime Moquin

Photo by 2nd photographer Jaime Moquin

Photo by 2nd photographer Jaime Moquin

Photo by 2nd photographer Jaime Moquin

Photo by 2nd photographer Jaime Moquin

As always have a great day and stay positive!

Carl
Visions Photography – Go beyond the snapshot, You Deserve Something Special!
319-286-8483
carl@visionsphotography.net
www.visionsphotography.net
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SIDs Walk 2011

I’m a big believer in giving back to the community in any way I can.

This is my fourth year to participate in the Cedar Rapids SIDS “Walk for the Future” All the images in the slide show are from this years walk on Saturday, August 27th. It was emotional and uplifting at the same time.

I got involved with SIDS for two reasons. My neighbor lost their son, Cole to SIDS appx four years ago. When I lived in Texas I had the honor of photographing little Brian. Three days after that photo session Brian passed away from SIDS.

If you can, please give a donation, SIDS is so devastating to the parents that have lost babies. Can you imagine what it would be like, to wake up one morning and find your precious little angel has passed away? http://www.iowasids.org/ Please help if you can!

You can purchase team and candid images on my website at: www.visionsphotography.net scroll down to where it says “Click here to view your online photos!” All profits will be donated back to the local SIDs organization.

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As always have a great day and stay positive!

Carl
Visions Photography – Go beyond the snapshot, You Deserve Something Special!
319-286-8483
carl@visionsphotography.net
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