lately through the linz...

Here is a smorgasbord of pictures taken with my iphone. "All aboard my train of thought! choo choo!" (One of my favorite quotes from siddathornton. You should follow me on instagram or twitter, where most of these pictures have been posted. It's where I "over-share." ;) If you don't have the instagram app (boo) or you don't tweet (double boo), pics can also be found here.

dreamers...

"Every great dream begins with a dreamer.

Always remember, you have within you

the strength, the patience,and the passion

to reach for the stars to change the world."

                                                           ~ Harriet Tubman

ZeltaMae Magazine...

Hey dreamers!

I have been slacking in the blogging dept. lately, but not for lack of picture taking or simply sitting on my arse. About 6 months ago I was photographing the musician Marc Cogman when I met Amanda, a recent graphic design grad from Louisiana Tech. We clicked instantly and she told me about her and her mother's dream of starting a magazine in the Shreveport-Bossier area. As fate would have it, she was interested in my photography so I led her to this little ole blog. Who would have thought that I'd be the Director of Photography for a new publication due to the humble photos I have on focused Linz! It has been a bumpy road, but also an incredible ride. Honestly, it is a lifelong dream of working for a magazine turned into reality. I get to work with an incredibly creative and talented team of Southern women. All of us are working on ZeltaMae in our "free time" and I am inspired daily by everyone's dedication. Your support for this blog and my photography keep me motivated. I truly appreciate all of you.

ZeltaMae celebrates family and our southern culture. Articles include self help such as organization, relaxation, health and beauty, travel, and cooking. Over the weekend the ZeltaMae girls went down south to capture some photos and experiences for an upcoming travel article. It was not only editorial worthy, but a super-fun weekend getaway! Can't wait to share it with you all...in the meantime, check out the September issue at the ZeltaMae website. In fact, the cover of the September issue was done by me and my mom. Of course Mom did all of the cooking! It was so much fun setting up this shoot with her :) She has an exceptional eye for styling and having her by my side helped create what I consider a great cover shot!

If you have any suggestions or inquiries about ZeltaMae please email me at lindseymarie@zeltamae.com.

 



evening light...

There is something about this picture that I love- that draws me in...the warm  sunset casting it's orange hue through this tiny street in Athens, the man crossing the street, the romantic dining table set up on the side of the road.....minus the woman's elbow in front of this shot I think it would be one of my favorites ever! :)

food photography makes me happy...

I enjoy what I eat and  I enjoy photographing what I eat. I draw inspiration from several foodie blogs that display the most beautiful styling, lighting, and photographic technique. Here is a sampling of a few brilliant minds that I find express supreme creativity, a sense of comfort, and literally make my mouth water!

Sunday Suppers

 One Charming Party

Alexandra Grablewski

{None of these photographers exclusively photograph food- all their photos are exquisite.

Please visit their websites for abounding imagination!}

Happy Thanksgiving!

May you have the most wonderful,

blessed Thanksgiving.

We have so much to be thankful for!

{photos by Roxanne Harrington}

crewcuts

Today I am taking photos for an event called ACT NOW:Stamp Out Truancy. The event is sponsored by the Volunteers for Youth Justice. {where the bf, Tison, works}I will be shooting with a simple white background to make the kids the only subject in the photo. I haven't taken photos of kids in quite some time...well, since I worked for Pat, but I am hoping they will turn out like my photo shoot inspiration. 

After this, my family and I are going to be taking the ever dreaded "Christmas card photo." Can you imagine- 4 girls trying to all like the same photo of themselves!! It is near impossible! {poor poor Dad...}Our dear friend Roxanne will be doing the honors. When I told everyone it was hard enough to get us all in town at the same time, so we were taking the picture today, my sis, Lauren, said, "You're turning into Mom!"

What are you up to today?

-xo-

Pub craaaawl...

My friend Richard started this and it has taken off like wild fire here in the port city. It's about time we had some cool happenings 'round these parts! Last night was no exception to the rule- we had a blazing good time.(even if we didn't win the raffle for 100 buck-a-roos!)

Here's some pictures to prove it:

{Artspace}

{ps- my friends are really fun!}

{Robinson Film Center-Abby Singer's Bistro} *that looks like a beer, but actually it's a t-shirt!!

{University Club}

{Overtime Sports Bar & Sand Bar}

On the walk down Texas Street back to the car- I got a little camera happy, but downtown is just so pretty at night!!

Happy weekend everyone!!!!
{My sisters are coming in town this weekend
and I am beaming with excitement!}

I Am A Girl - The Girls With Glasses Theme Song from The Girls With Glasses on Vimeo.

Alaskan Slideshow

{waiting for the rain to stop}

{typical supper}

{nomad navajo indian we met in new mexico}

{The Grand Canyon, indescribable!}

{Cu's first-ever s'more}

{finally got to go to California!}

{the Pacific Ocean}

{Banff pic still doesn't capture how pretty it was}

{we made it!}

{the Alaska highway...b-e-a-utiful}

{that guy's cousin stole our food}

{Tired, dirty, thirsty...us and the bike, but we did it!}

{selling the bike!} :(

Trip Review:

Read about the start of their trip here!

Then follow them along here, here, here, and here 

AND don't forget the side panel for Leslie's text updates.

:)

Dear Leslie and Cuan,

Thank you for sharing your writing and photography skills with us.

Thanks to your descriptive texts, emails, and pictures,

 it is as if we were along for the ride.

This was one incredible trip, my deary! Love you.

xo- Linz

ps- I heart the picture of y'all on the beach!!!