Holga Double Exposures - 120 mm Black and White Film

OH my goodness. I can't tell you how excited I was when I picked up my film the other day and saw these photographs. These double exposures are real analog double exposures, taken with a Holga GCFN.

I had just sent one of my photos off to Virginia to participate in the 4th Annual Juried Art Show at Riverviews Artspace. While I was QUITE excited about getting a photo into the show, I was NOT excited about the shipping costs. Of course the frame was 3/4" too wide for the medium size box, and thus bumped the shipping from $40 up to $150. Since I am still searching for that dream photography job with which I will make unlimited amounts of spending money (yeah...right), this price nearly brought tears to my eyes.

Needless to say. My sadness soon turned into the sheerest of sheer joys! Yes, it is a competitive world out here in Portland. But as long as I keep seeing photos like this turn up in my film, I will keep trying.

All of the photos below are taken with a Holga GCFN - Fujifilm Neopan Acros -100 120 mm Black and White Film. Locations include Cannon Beach, Oregon, Yellowstone National Park, and various beaches along the East Coast.

& Thank you to my ultra beautiful/modelesque friend, Lauren. Check out her website, if you get a chance. She's created some amazing stuff.

Cannon Beach, Oregon - Top 10 Favorite Places in the World

One of the first things I wanted to do when I moved to Portland was visit Cannon Beach. I had been ogling over photos taken there and somehow knew that I would love it. When we reached the town, I couldn't wait to look over the hill to the water. It was every bit as breathtaking as I imagined. Looming clouds, craggy rocks and a lingering fog. Haystack Rock was unbelievable. Absolutely nothing like the East Coast beaches I am used to. Although, I hear that it is referred to as the "coast" here, rather than the "beach". The eerie hovering clouds and the slightly chilly breeze added a beautiful slowness to the day. As someone who often takes on too much in a day, a slowness is exactly what I needed after our crazy road trip to the West Coast. And the best part was that it wasn't overcrowded. It was a beautiful day and yet there was plenty of room to feel the vastness of the ocean. We were lucky enough to experience low tide at Cannon Beach. Suddenly it turns into a nature reserve! Tide pools are filled with sea anemones, starfish and other wiggly creatures. Signs are put out to prevent visitors from harming the sea life, but you can freely walk between the tide pools. It was amazing.

I've never been one to lay out on the beach anyway, so I don't mind that the weather is fairly chilly there. The restaurants are kind of pricey, so I'd recommend packing a lunch. However, I heard the Sleepy Monk has fantastic coffee. It was closed when we were there, but I can't wait to try it next time.

Here are a few photos from my trip to Cannon Beach. It's definitely in my top 10 favorite places in the world so far.

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New print available - "Permanence in Paris" - abstract acrylic painting inspired by Paris

"Permanence in Paris" This is my most recent painting, attempting to fill the hole in my heart that Paris has created. I can't stop thinking about Paris and how badly I want to return! The cafes, the patisseries, the brasseries, the architecture, the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, the romance, the art .... I didn't think I would miss it that much. In fact, I didn't think I'd ever need to go back. But there is something about Paris. Something magical.

"Permanence in Paris" - Abstract acrylic painting on canvas - Prints available here!