Need Your VOTE... On a New Logo for 360 Studios Photography

In light of being new to Charlotte, I've decided it's time for a new image and branding for 360 Studios Photography. With that, I've commissioned the amazing Brent Holloman to create and design a new logo.

At this point in the logo creating process, I'm torn between two very similar concepts and would love to get the opinion of friends, family, clients and even random blog watchers. To the right of this page you can place your vote on the concept you like best! *** The colors you see are NOT going to be the final product (that's the next step) AND "Jennel" is not my real signature Brent's having to work with a not so great preliminary version of something I sent (sorry Brent, the original should be there by tomorrow).

Please vote to help me decide on a concept to move forward with! Thank you!

Here are the 2 logos I'm looking at:

Concept A (Blue)

Concept B (Orange)

20mm for 20 Days - Mission Complete!

So I've done it! I didn't change my lens for over three weeks and I'm completely satisfied with the results. In fact, I WILL upgrade to a faster wide angle lens and continue to experiment with it.

The weather in Charlotte has been amazing and as I begin to focus on my work in this new city, I look forward to exploring locations to photograph new clients. My next goal is to "Show and Share Charlotte" a peek at what I've found in my new city!

Above are a few of my recent favorites...

20mm for 20 Days - Day #17...

Yes it's been over two weeks since I last Blogged and knowing that, I must admit it may be a while before I get in a routine of blogging and posting photos. I've been trying to settle in to my new home and city however, like with many things in life, unexpected obstacles sometimes appear and they have to be dealt with immmediately, this is what I'm faced with right now. So, without boring readers/viewers with my life complications, I'll just give an update in my world of photography...

This week the WPPI conference is being held in Las Vegas, I should be there, but I didn't plan in advance and now I feel like I've missed my review before a final exam. On the bright side, I did learn that the women from "Love Affair" are hosting another conference this summer so I will make up for my absence at WPPI with a week of a "Love Affair". Okay, I just had to get that off my mind!

Finally, the 20mm for 20 Days Experience: I've truly enjoyed using only this lens and "forcing" myself use it and learn what I like about it. Over the past few weeks, between packing, unpacking, traveling, etc., I've had the opportunity to meet new people, hang out and say goodbye (for now)to close friends and spend time with family. All of these occasions have given me the chance to experiment and play around. So here is some of what I've captured, enjoy!

20mm for 20 Days - Day #5

The moving process is ALWAYS a huge hassle and this time it has been the worse move I've ever experienced. The movers packed my computer and some electronics I need (and that's just a small tip of "accidents" I've encountered with this first half of the move). I can't wait to see what happens on the other end... I'll share the entire story when I get my computer back!

For now, I'm still using the 20mm and getting some fun shots (sorry I can't share them yet). I thought for a few minutes my camera had been packed in the truck and I had a "mini stroke" then quickly found I had hidden it in the food pantry, away from boxes.

The good news is, I've have great friends helping me in various ways and I will never be able to repay them for their generousity! I'm a lucky girl...

20mm for 20 Days - Day #1

Over the past several weeks I've been reading and talking to my photographer friends about several different aspects of photography and the business. However, the most eye opening topic has been on the use of wide angles lenses. I usually only pull out my 20mm when I'm trying to fit a bridal party in a small space or for group shots. But in a weird sequence of events only days apart, two separate photographer friends of mine; Carmen Nauseef and Stevan Talevski from different parts of the country shared with me their love and comfort in shooting "wide" and I was surprised. Then, I saw the images they captured and I realized, I'm missing out on something so simple and fun! Why haven't I used that lens more? I could give several reasons why I think I haven't used it but honestly, I just simply DIDN'T...

In light of this, I've decided to challenge myself. I'm going to use my 20mm 1.8 lens exclusively for the next 20 days to see what I come up with. If I like the results, I'll upgrade to a wide 1.2. Unfortunately, I don't have any crazy or fun shoots coming up so I'll have to share photos from my upcoming move to Charlotte. So, if several days go by before you see a post, you'll know it's because of the packing and unpacking and overall transition I'm going thru. You may also notice, colors in the images below may vary (I've been trying new effects in the editing process). I also noticed I have to chill out on "tilting" and I don't ALWAYS need to get headshots. What's my deal with headshots recently???

Today was the THIRD snow day in a row here in Springboro, Ohio so lots of kids were outside sledding, throwing snow balls and building snow families. Here are a few images I captured today between packing and shoveling snow.