If The Broom Fits...

"If The Broom Fits... Fly It!"

~Unknown

Isn't she pretty? Yeah, I thought so too! Ha Ha. Last year I began a new tradition on my blog, I decided it would be fun to create some vintage styled Halloween greetings! I have a love for all things vintage, and often find myself gravitating towards things from around the 1930's, 40's and 50's. And I am never more inspired than around the holidays and Halloween particular! So, while I am out and about photographing holiday themed antiques and fun little gifts, I try to think about how they would look as a cool greeting card. In that Halloween is my favorite holiday, I decided to start here each holiday holiday season. Here is the first greeting card I have designed for this season, I think there will be a couple more between now and Halloween. We'll see!

Stay Tuned!

Leaf Of The Day

October 23rd 2015

Mood: Happy/Creative

~Me :)

Vintage Halloween

"I was born on the night of Samhain, when the barrier between the wolds is whisper-thin and when magic, old magic, sings it's heady and sweet song to anyone who cares to hear it."

~Carolyn MacCullough, Once A Witch

I am a big fan of vintage greeting cards. I love the old fashioned artwork and the quaint styling, so this year I decided to have a little fun making my own. When I can I like to base my photography on my own impression of what I am seeing through the lens, not necessarily exactly how the scene realistically appears. I don't do it often, but when I find a scene that reminds me of a favorite painting, I apply extra lighting or perhaps do a simple adjustment of the contrast. 

Mostly I do it with natural scenes, but the other day, while photographing some cute little Halloween figurines, it occurred to me that I could probably create some vintage styled Halloween cards inspired by those wonderful vintage cards from days gone by!

Tell me what you think!

What do you think?

Leaf Of The Day

Mood: Happy

~Me :)