Sunday, April 10, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Upcoming Show! April 15th 5-8 p.m.
EXHIBITION: Stefanie Mattens, Facade and Misti Walters, LUXE
LOCATION: War Memorial Building,
102 East German Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
OPENING: Friday, April 15, 5-8 p.m. (One night only.)
Shepherd University artists Stefanie Mattens and Misti Walters proudly present the conclusion of their college careers with an exhibition of sophisticated images from their current collections. Each collection individually investigates society’s attraction to opulence and luxury. The exhibit is one of five senior exhibitions taking place on April 15 in Shepherdstown.
Intrigued by the splendor of high fashion, Stefanie Mattens embraces her roots in commercial design by illustrating the poise and style exhibited within homes. Mattens’ vast experience in retail furnishings has highly evolved her awareness of color theory, balance, and harmony. With this in mind, she also employs her proficiency in studio photography to create elegant, sophisticated depictions of luxurious living. Mattens captures interior environments in such a way as to evoke feelings of grandeur and desire from onlookers. While advertising is her expected career path, Facade reveals her passion and understanding within the realm of couture design.
Misti Walters, a northern Virginia resident, is a calculated, detail-oriented photographer who will not settle for less than perfection. Her interest in commercial photography ignited due to her experience as an intern for The Washington Post. Assisting on photo shoots for Express and Fashion Washington, solidified her love of fashion, beauty, and product photography. Her current body of work, LUXE, fuses studio photography with typography to create images that investigate consumer attitudes towards luxury products.
LOCATION: War Memorial Building,
102 East German Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
OPENING: Friday, April 15, 5-8 p.m. (One night only.)
Shepherd University artists Stefanie Mattens and Misti Walters proudly present the conclusion of their college careers with an exhibition of sophisticated images from their current collections. Each collection individually investigates society’s attraction to opulence and luxury. The exhibit is one of five senior exhibitions taking place on April 15 in Shepherdstown.
Intrigued by the splendor of high fashion, Stefanie Mattens embraces her roots in commercial design by illustrating the poise and style exhibited within homes. Mattens’ vast experience in retail furnishings has highly evolved her awareness of color theory, balance, and harmony. With this in mind, she also employs her proficiency in studio photography to create elegant, sophisticated depictions of luxurious living. Mattens captures interior environments in such a way as to evoke feelings of grandeur and desire from onlookers. While advertising is her expected career path, Facade reveals her passion and understanding within the realm of couture design.
Misti Walters, a northern Virginia resident, is a calculated, detail-oriented photographer who will not settle for less than perfection. Her interest in commercial photography ignited due to her experience as an intern for The Washington Post. Assisting on photo shoots for Express and Fashion Washington, solidified her love of fashion, beauty, and product photography. Her current body of work, LUXE, fuses studio photography with typography to create images that investigate consumer attitudes towards luxury products.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Blue Ridge Arts Council Show: December 16th from 5-8 p.m.
Hello everyone! I just wanted to let you know that I will be exhibiting works on December 16th from 5-8 p.m. The Blue Ridge Arts Council exhibition "Artful Giving" will be held in Front Royal, VA at 305 East Main Street. It would be great to see you there! Below are a few images from the show. 
Friday, September 24, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
So, a little update on my summer activities. I've been working with Marge Ely at Express, which is a publication of the Washington Post. It has been a great experience. I have enjoyed my time in D.C. as a photographer assistant, despite the countless hours of waiting in traffic, fighting for parking, and scorching heat. Below is a little taste of what I've helped to produce. It takes many, many people to produce a page like this, and I'm am grateful to have been a part of it!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Currently on hold...
I've been working on my summer internships and have been very busy. I will post new images as soon as possible. Thanks for sticking around.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Parking at the Metro
On Tuesday I met with Marge at the studio in D.C. I had a little trouble with parking that day and ended up feeding the quarter machine, aka meter, a hefty meal. That brings me to a point....Tip number one: When attempting to snag a parking spot at a Metro station plan on leaving your house early. For me this is about three hours early depending on the time of day. I actually only live about an hour away from the Vienna station. Tip number two: When said parking space is not available make sure you have a $10 roll of quarters for the hungry meters. (Four quarters is one hour) Tip number three: DO NOT attempt to get quarters from the machines in the metro station. You will only be disappointed with $1.00 coins...who actually uses these? Tip number four: When you don't have enough quarters for parking be sure to ask the tourists who are fighting with the metro card machines. They are the only ones who will exchange their precious quarters for your measly little dimes and nickles. If you are lucky that is. :-) Tip number five: Smile and shrug the stress off, remember you are interning at the Washington Post with a very talented photographer.
Monday, May 31, 2010
D.C. Internship
My start date for the internship has moved to June 1st. In the meantime I thought I would talk about the first photo shoot I had with Marge Ely, the photographer I'll be assisting.
On April 23rd, I drove to the D.C. National Harbor to assist Marge with her photo shoot. The shoot was to be for FW magazine, a publication of the Washington Post. I was really excited to get the opportunity. I never thought I would get the chance to be part of a fashion shoot. It was definitely a dream come true!
It was very interesting to see all of the people who are a part of making the photographs come to life. I met the makeup artist, the stylist, the art director, and other interns and assistants. Various important people came by to visit the set at different times of the day to check in on our progress. It was really nice to be surrounded by people who are interested in the same things that you are. It's a great environment to ask questions, share experiences, and learn from others.
I also learned things like, the idiot check. The idiot check is performed after shooting on a particular set and it is time to move on to the next location. Everyone involved combs the area for equipment that may have been left behind or for things that have been moved and need to be put back into place. It's a wonderful example of how everyone works together and also how everyone helps and leans on the other. These are the things you don't plan on learning, when you do, you just have to smile.
You can view the photos at http://fashionwashington.com/cover.html (copy and paste address)
On April 23rd, I drove to the D.C. National Harbor to assist Marge with her photo shoot. The shoot was to be for FW magazine, a publication of the Washington Post. I was really excited to get the opportunity. I never thought I would get the chance to be part of a fashion shoot. It was definitely a dream come true!
It was very interesting to see all of the people who are a part of making the photographs come to life. I met the makeup artist, the stylist, the art director, and other interns and assistants. Various important people came by to visit the set at different times of the day to check in on our progress. It was really nice to be surrounded by people who are interested in the same things that you are. It's a great environment to ask questions, share experiences, and learn from others.
I also learned things like, the idiot check. The idiot check is performed after shooting on a particular set and it is time to move on to the next location. Everyone involved combs the area for equipment that may have been left behind or for things that have been moved and need to be put back into place. It's a wonderful example of how everyone works together and also how everyone helps and leans on the other. These are the things you don't plan on learning, when you do, you just have to smile.
You can view the photos at http://fashionwashington.com/cover.html (copy and paste address)
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Becki and Jason's Wedding
I had the opportunity to photograph a friend's wedding with my friend Ronda, who is an amazing photographer. Using her camera and lens I was able to catch a few great shots! My favorite sequence of photos is when they started to cut their cake. Becky and Jason are an amazing couple and I'm sure they will enjoy a lifetime of happiness together.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
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