New look to the ol’ blog…
Today, after much anticipation, I celebrate a facelift for my Vancouver Island Photography blog. I’ve had this look to the blog locked in my head for months, and I’m so happy it has now come together.
The header image and the ones here, was a vision I have had for ages. I wanted something that was different from a usual headshot of myself. I wanted to portray who I am, what I do, and how very precious my images are to me. To capture my photos, my canvases, my art, my soul, in amongst the natural beauty of Vancouver Island.
I conveyed my vision to the ever amazing Shannon Andrews, (my incredibly talented sidekick/graphic designer/artist). Unsure how to prop up all of the photos, I didn’t want real easels (however that was my original thought) So, Shannon proclaimed, ‘we can make driftwood easels’. Surely my crafting abilities would not create something like this? But of course, Shannon can do basically anything, and in one night with the help from her ‘crazy with a drill’ helper Ryan… they created me the most beautiful, rustic display easels made with driftwood from right here in Campbell River.
We were ready for action. These images were created near Oyster River in Campbell River. With my wild vision, and Shannon behind the camera. Here is what we created for my updated website and blog. Thank you Ryan and Shannon for all of your help!
All of the old post images will have to stay the same size, unfortunately I just can’t justify the millions of hours it would take to resize each and every one of the thousands of images that are already on here. But, all posts from here on in, will have these gloriously larger images. Fabulous.
Of course, as usual, none of this would be possible without Jeremy Latham Thank you for everything.
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October 7th, 2009 at 7:37 am
Such an exciting launch and with you on the other side of the lens for a change – what a wonderful concept you’ve put together! The canvases show such a great body of work – can’t wait to see more.. on a new blog, no less!
Love the larger photos too! Congrats on the new look!
October 7th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Amazing as usual…. you rock
October 7th, 2009 at 7:57 am
Love it !!!!!
October 7th, 2009 at 8:00 am
Erin the new look is amazing!!! Just like your pictures, great job!
October 7th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Erin, it is beautiful! Love the header, and getting to see you in front of the camera is nice! And the easels rock!
October 7th, 2009 at 8:59 am
thelma and louise… you never cease to amaze… seriously unbelievable what your two creative minds can accomplish!… LOVE it!
October 7th, 2009 at 9:03 am
Love the new design. Captures your essence.
Glad to see your clients arent the only ones to end up in the long grass.
October 7th, 2009 at 9:03 am
Love the new look Erin! Nice to see pictures of you with your beautiful images. Congratulations!
October 7th, 2009 at 9:19 am
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Trevor Booth LOVE it – congrats Erin. Gotta ask, how do you like Word Press, is there a lot of artistic leeway in the look and layout?
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Sherri Bentsen Looks great Erin!!
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Krystle Enns love it! you are inspiring and brilliant!
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Kristi Munro It’s beautiful Erin. I love it, it’s so you!!
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Kim Windle Love the new look!! Can’t wait for our photos on the 20th… I booked Ron’s flight home today.
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Lisa Penn-Pollock Love it, oh and you are so cute!
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Cheryl Budd Henley Beautiful new blog for a truly beautiful lady.
Alana Toso Ruh lLOVE the new look Erin! The driftwood easels, the images…. you in the red boots! Brilliant.
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Sarah Jane Toso Me too! You & Shannon together are an awesome pair!Love it!
October 7th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
ERIN! I love it!!!! How amazing you truly are….its gorgeous and i ADORE the driftwood
xo
October 7th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Erin, this is beautiful! It’s nice to see you on your page and not just your work! Beautiful pictures of you and your work displayed on the amazing driftwood!
October 7th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Thelma & Louise do it again… Love it, Love you… Love it all!
October 7th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
ok Erin enough already ….. sheesh this is absolutely a “thing of beauty!” love love love it all and most of all ….love you! xoxoxoxo Shannon you rock too!
October 8th, 2009 at 2:51 am
Oh Erin, you are just so wonderful, beautiful and so creative… What a great launch. Oh how I wish you were joining us in Hawaii next August (yes I know all of it now, lol!) but totally understand why you can’t be there
October 8th, 2009 at 5:47 am
Gorgeous new look! So creative and inspiring
October 8th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Yes! I love it Erin. You have such a great vision and such a talent.
*do I see a bump??? dying to get a glimpse;)
October 8th, 2009 at 8:40 am
it’s beautiful.. i love it..
October 8th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Oh Erin… I have no words…. just absolutely breathtaking. Congrats!
October 9th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Erin I LOVE your new blog !!! It is soooo you, and So West Coast- LOVE the driftwood, love the colors but most of all love you, you are the BEST !!!! XOXOXXOX
October 10th, 2009 at 3:52 am
Seriously! All of you.. thank you so much for your kind words, your love, your support and your amazing hearts. You don’t have to take the time to click and write and comment.. but you do… and I appreciate it more than you can possibly know!
Thank you all! xoxoxo
October 12th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Beautiful idea! I love it. You look stunning and the wood easels are brilliant. Hope you are feeling well.
Take Care
December 2nd, 2009 at 11:25 am
What can I say that hasn’t already been said before?!?! I think I’m just as excited to see your images as your customers are!!! Keep up the amazing work…..oh….and hang on to Shannon for as long as you can…she’s one of a kind too!!!