Fine art and vintage photography

gallery exhibition opening

Friday, October 2, 2009

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Last night, I had the pleasure of attending the opening reception of Fresh Perspectives 2009, a juried photography exhibit featuring 28 of Atlanta’s emerging photographers. I am so honored to have two of my fine prints, “be happy” and “collect your thoughts“, included in this exhibit! This is the very first time that my work has appeared in a gallery – and the experience was phenomenal!

I was joined by friends and family who came out to support me and my work. Nervous, excited, humbled, proud….. just a few words that describe what I felt last night. With a glass of wine in my hand, I took a moment to step back and take everything in – I want to remember this moment for a very long time!

And as I look back on this experience, I feel that I am proof that you can dream a little dream and make small strides each day towards your goal. You just have to be willing to push through your fears and quiet those doubts that might creep in your mind. You can do it.

Posted in Storyboards, Things I've Seen

12 comments

Sue - October 3, 2009 - 3:57 am

Congratulations! Well deserved.

I have recently enjoyed being included in a couple of juried photo exhibits. It IS truly an experience just like you described.

Jess - October 3, 2009 - 5:28 am

Congratulations! What a wonderful experience and one that I am sure you will get to do again… your work is stunning!

Your so right about the pushing through your fears and doubts. I’ve been going through a lot of those emotions lately, thanks for the words of encouragement.

Again, Congrats on your fabulous accomplishment!

Michelle - October 3, 2009 - 9:17 am

Congratulations! So deserved. I’m a big fan!

Teri - October 3, 2009 - 11:30 am

Congratulations my friend! Very proud of you:)

Kim Kath - October 3, 2009 - 6:50 pm

Congratulations, how exciting for you and how beautiful the gallery looks. Wish I could have been there to cheer you on. Good work.

elizabeth - October 4, 2009 - 1:31 pm

oh yay, yay, yay! I am so happy for you! congratulations!!! it looks beautiful. i imagine it was very exciting.

leaca - October 4, 2009 - 6:32 pm

Congratulations.

shelli - October 5, 2009 - 8:10 pm

Yay! Congratulations!! I’m so excited for you. May I ask how you heard about the show? I am wondering how to look for these opportunities, and I haven’t had much time to research it.

Yvette - October 6, 2009 - 5:30 pm

Yeah, well deserved, friend! Congrats!!!

vintage simple - October 6, 2009 - 7:05 pm

Your work is phenomenal…! I am so, so very happy for you (I realize I don’t really know you, but blogs can be funny this way, no?) – congratulations on your first gallery exhibit… I loved reading this post, too. Beautiful, all of it – how it was written and what it had to say. And again, I peeked at your Etsy store and looked around your blog – you are such a talent..! Congratulations again. Just beautiful.
-maria

Relyn - October 11, 2009 - 4:59 pm

I am so excited to read about your exhibit. I’ve been thinking about you and thinking that it was coming up soon. I’ve been off line for a while so I have much to catch up on. Congratulations, yahoo, and celebrate good times, come on!! Way to go my friend.

October 2009 | Gabrielle Kai Photography - October 7, 2009 - 9:58 am

[...] Two of my fine art prints, “be happy” and “collect your thoughts” are on display until November 30 in the juried photography exhibition Fresh Perspectives 2009! Please read about the opening reception. [...]

sweet preserves

Thursday, October 1, 2009

gabriellekaiphotography_balljardiptych Sweet preserves to welcome October!

Posted in Dipytchs, still life

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discovery project – nine month review

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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I began the first few days of September in Italy. Looking back at this month’s mosaic of my Discovery Project, that makes me smile! I am transported back that beautiful place – and my heart soars when I look back at the images I captured there.

I have to be honest with you – I missed a day this month. For reasons that I do not wish to share with the internet, I did not take an image on September 11. I cannot begin to explain to you the pit in my stomach when I realized at 2AM that I had not taken a picture that previous day. But I’m not going to beat myself up about it. As a mother, I know how hard I can be on myself sometimes. I am not going to throw in the towel. Why? Because life happens. I knew when I started this project that it would be hard – but I made a commitment to myself. The very next day, I pulled out my camera and clicked away. Missing one day is not going to stop me! At the end of my project, I’ll continue for an additional day.

My favorite image from this month? Taken on September 19, 2009:

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Do you have a favorite image that you took this month? Please do share, I’d love to see it!

If you are keeping up, you find my Discovery Project here (and links to all 9 months so far!). And my previous month’s reviews here.

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Couple of extra things:

I cannot believe that tomorrow evening, I will attending my first gallery opening featuring my work!
Come by and visit me at Papernstitch this month!
I’m inspired by the beautiful browns of Fall!

Posted in Discovery Project

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http://writerscyberslate.blogspot.com/2009/09/reflections.html

Lynda Naranjo - September 30, 2009 - 3:39 pm

Really beautiful images! and congrats on your first gallery showing!

xo,
Lynda

B - September 30, 2009 - 5:30 pm

I love this month’s photos! And don’t worry about the missing one, as you say, life happens. It’s definitely not a reason to stop the project.

Lubna - October 1, 2009 - 7:37 am

Hello,
I came by here from Relyn’s blog (she has blog rolled you). Congratulations on your first gallery show. Am sure it must have been a big hit.

My favourite photograph of Sept is here – url below, because it taught me a few things.

I always like to put thoughts to my photographs and feel that I learn a lot. My favourite one for August is here:

http://writerscyberslate.blogspot.com/2009/08/reaching-for-target.html

Cheers.

Kim Living Life - October 1, 2009 - 5:53 pm

what a beautiful mosiac, I want to unwrap the parcel, read the magazine tickle the toes of the little feet in the so cute shoes, its all just so inviting. Thanks

shelli - October 2, 2009 - 5:01 am

I find it amazing that you manage to take a photo everyday! I’m lucky if I pick up my camera once a week! And that’s even before two children! So don’t feel bad. You’re doing awesome.

And you take such quality photos too!!

Valerie - October 2, 2009 - 1:26 pm

Your photos are amazing!! Such a nice retreat from a busy day. Just added your blog to my google reader. And don’t worry about the one day. Seeing all these images together shows how talented you are and one day won’t take away from that. I always thought it would be neat to do something like this, though I am completely lacking in photo skills. I guess I will just have to settle for living vicariously through you. ; ) Not such a bad deal!!!
Congrats on the gallery!

Se'Lah - October 2, 2009 - 6:43 pm

Wonderful mosaic. Just getting a moment to catch up a little on your blog. Your vacation photos are so wonderful. Love your work.

Relyn - October 14, 2009 - 10:20 pm

It would be so tough to choose a favorite, but brown paper packages tied up with string sure has me smiling.

spread your wings

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

gabriellekaiphotography_spreadyourwings Until you spread your wings, you’ll have no idea how far you can fly.

Posted in still life

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bits and peices of my weekend

Monday, September 28, 2009

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I hope that your weekend was just as enjoyable! Happy Monday!

Posted in Dipytchs, Things I've Seen

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the weekend

Friday, September 25, 2009

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If anyone knows a better way to start the weekend, please let me know!

I hope that you find some time to relax these next couple of days – I plan on doing the same. See you on Monday!

Posted in Things I've Seen

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link love

Thursday, September 24, 2009

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The weekend is almost here! Is anyone else looking forward to the weekend as much as I am?

A couple of links for you today:

Wow! Yesterday, I made the front page of Explore on flickr – my very first time…..
New post up on One Inspiration, Two Perspectives. I just love details!
Such a cute blog: The Hidden Seed – A blog dedicated to self expression through style.
Have a daughter? Read this.
The power of twitter.
I just love subway yearbook photos!

Posted in Things that Grow

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solitude

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

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“Women need real moments of solitude and self reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we giveaway.”

~ Barbara de Andelis

Posted in still life

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finito

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

gabriellekaiphotography_florence_dipytch2 Florence, Tuscany.

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This, my friends, concludes my posts from Italy! It has been a pleasure to share my trip with you. I hope that you have enjoyed seeing Italy through my eyes. I have many, many more photos from my trip – and I will share bits and pieces here and there. But for now, my regular visual blogging will continue.

Mini-prints from Bella Italia will be available in my shop until the end of this month. After that time, only a select few of these images will be available for purchase.

I hope that I have inspired you to put Italy on your places to visit!

Posted in Dipytchs, Italia, Places I've Been

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firenze

Monday, September 21, 2009

gabriellekaiphotography_florence_dipytch1 Florence, Tuscany.

Happy Monday!

Posted in Dipytchs, Italia, Things I've Seen

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frutta dolce

Friday, September 18, 2009

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There was sweet fruit (my favorite) to be found around every corner in Italy!

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Yesterday, I picked up my prints – “collect your thoughts” and “be happy” which I had professionally framed for my first gallery showing! Almost took my breathe away – I’m so excited! More soon…… Have a wonderful weekend!

Posted in Italia, Things I've Seen

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