Saturday, August 25, 2012

THE Eye

I love nearly everything about photography. I love to look at photos; I love to look at cameras; I love to watch photographers at work; I love to take pictures...the only thing missing is 'the eye'. I don't really have 'the eye'. Which, I think, is the one thing that sets the photographer apart from the picture taker.

Deanie lives in DC and she has a friend, Gia, who has 'the eye'.

Gia takes photos of food---


that will make you want to go get something to eat---


But I particularly like the portraits she takes---



Especially of my kid---


She takes photos of table settings--


that make you want to get all dressed up for a fancy meal---


and eat this---


But the ones of my kid are my favorites---


She also takes photos of places---




that will make you want to go there---


But I still love her portraits---of my kid---


She takes photos of fancy fashion events----


and women with wild hair----


and cute little poochies---


But I really like her portraits best---of my kid---



Gia has a wonderful artsy side to her photos---




But y'all know which ones I like best, right?


Yep, the ones of my kid---


Though I really do like her other photos----




I just can't help but like the ones of my kid best---


You can visit Gia's website by clicking right HERE. If you're in the DC area and find yourself in need of a photographer- Gia's got what it takes.

Gia's got 'the eye'.

23 comments:

  1. Great photos - especially the ones of your kid!

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  2. She certainly does have the "eye", and I agree with you, that's what singles you out from others. No matter hwo good a camera, the detail is in the eye!
    I love all her photos, but my absolute favourite is the 5th from the end, where she's laughing her head off! It's beautiful! She's beautiful!

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  3. Sheila- Thanks! Yep, those are the ones I liked best. LOL

    Mimi- So true! I like that one too! Thank you!

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  4. Oh yes, she does have "the eye". And I have to agree that I, too, like the ones of your kid the best. ;-)

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  5. Kathy- Doesn't she?! I love her work! Aw...thanks! She's a cutie, isn't she? :)

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  6. Great photos - and your daughter is gorgeous :)
    I stopping by from sharefestb ~ Bea

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  7. LOL Love your lack of bias, Pam. She's so beautiful. Hardly to be compared to a pizza - really.

    Seriously, Gianna does some lovely work. I, too, love the photographic process. But mine are just 'snaps' compared to hers.

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  8. Wow!!! Stunning!! Your daughter is gorgeous but you know that :)

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  9. Bea- We think so too. :) Thank you so much for stopping by!

    Stephanie- LOL Thought you might. :) Thank you-I have to agree. Gia is fantastic! I would LOVE to have the eye like she does! It just comes naturally to some...the rest of us, as you say- snap.

    Lucy- I kinda did know. LOL Thank you!

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  10. What a terrific talent! And your daughter is a beautiful young woman..

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  11. Jen- Isn't she though?! Thank you! She's just like her mom...LOL ;)

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  12. I love this post!

    Her photos are beautiful. I'm especially impressed by the food ones - I've never been able to get a decent food shot! But I think you're right. The ones of your "kid" are definitely the BEST!

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  13. Lisa- I can't get good food shots either. I just don't have 'the eye'. LOL Thank you! She's a keeper!

    Betty- I'm not at all biased, eh? LOL Thanks!

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  14. Yes she is very good! Your daughter looks gorgeous.

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  15. Oh, what great photos. I take tons and tons of pictures, but can't say that I'm a great photographer, but I am making progress, so guess that counts for something. Your daughter is pretty as can be, no wonder she's your favorite of all the pics. Blessings!

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  16. absolutely gorgeous!! The kid and the photos!

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  17. Debby- Isn't she?! Some of her stuff just blows me away. Thank you!

    Lea- Thanks! I do too but I don't see where I'm making any progress. I'm just having fun and I'm fine with that. Until I see work like Gia's and then I get all jealous. :) Thank you!

    Deb- Thanks! I simply must agree with you. :)

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  18. Ya know, I'm kinda stumped here, but I'm thinking it might be the photos of Deanie you like best. LOL

    Your daughter is GORGEOUS - and I happen to like the B&W portraits best of all. And I like that crisp shirt she is wearing in the photos!

    Oh. And yes, the photographer is quite spectacular!

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  19. Yes those photos are beautiful and your kid is freaking gorgeous. I'm kinda like you, I like everything about photography but I don't have 'the eye'. My fav (after the ones about Deanie of course) is the one with the little dog, I think it might be a chi. :)

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  20. Hi Pam. I so agree with you that Gia is a fantastic photographer! The black and white photos of your daughter are stunning. I sense a proud mum here!!!

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  21. She does take great pictures! But I have to agree, the ones of your kid are the best! Your daughter is beautiful!!!

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  22. Judy- Yes! You got it right! LOL Thank you. I much prefer black and whites to color- I've always been that way.

    Alessandra- Wasn't that just the cutest little pup?! Thanks- she's like that inside and out! Always so nice and kind. I don't know where she got those qualities. :)

    Diane- I was so impressed with her work. She's putting together a work of a trip she took to Italy. I can't wait to see those. Me? Proud? Heck yeah! LOL

    Hilary- You're so sweet, thanks! I am still thinking of y'all- hope you're doing better.

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  23. what an absolutely stunning daughter you have--and the talent!!!!!--and i have to add---that little strider has very soulful eyes!

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