Raven Girls Rambling

Well today I’m shooting a comedian Gavin Stephens.

He is totally funny and I think this is gonna be a great shoot if I can get the location I’m wanting to shoot at.

So that is my day oh and later I get my hair down by the most kick ass chick around can’t wait!

Here is a image to make you giggle this morning!

So not much going on right now well ok well not alot of paid things going on right now…lol

I have a calendar shoot to do end of this month and one to do in August. The one in June is a BBW calendar so excited about that one cause I will connected with some people I have not seen in awhile. The one in August will be one for Aids Research so really excited about that one. Will be shooting that one in Toronto.

So pretty much my whole summers weekends are booked up with things to do. Gonna be a busy summer for me. I have a few photo plans up my sleeve too. I really hope my summer is still filled with friends and laughter and tons and tons of fun.

Ok well that was just a small up day for you guys sorry it has been a while.

Here are a few new photos I have been doing.

So today I have some exciting news.
Kerri Mercer of “Black Orchid Designs”
www.blackorchiddesigns.com
Was interviewed a few days ago by the Toronto Star to talk about “Steam Punk” fashion. SO today May 16 we are both in the Living Section of the Toronto Star!!
Kerri stood up to bat for me and said she would really like one of the pictures I took of her and her product to be used for the article if it could be.
She is a wicked designer and along with her husband to be they come up with some amazing ideas. I can’ t wait to get her to make me something… hint hint lady..lol
I also owe alot of thanks to Erin Kobayashi for pushing the fact that my name should be posted with the picture…
So thank you Erin. That was something we both know you didn’t have to do and it was really really sweet of you I’m full of warm fuzzies because of it!
So this might be just one article to some people but to me it is a great big step towards what I have been doing for the last four years of trying to get my name out there and have people know who I am!

So if you guys need anything really kewl made up she is a really busy girl right now but contact her anyways for I believe in her product!

Go check out the article here>>
http://www.thestar.com/living/article/425833

Well it seems as of next month I will be a bit busy with things.

I’M SHOOTING A BBW CALENDAR!!!

Can you tell I’m excited???

I will be collaborating with Curvacious group you can find their web page here.

http://www.curvacious.ca/

They have come up with some very fun and sexy yet classy ideas for the girls to do.Each month will feature 2-3 models. I will be shooting the whole thing minus one month in ONE DAY…lol The last month we are shooting will be August and we need a different location for it other then the studio where I’m shooting the rest of it. The studio we are renting is provided by the amazing team over at

http://www.180degreeimaging.com/

With the Assistance of the wonderful amazing Shawn Lord

http://180degreeimaging.com/whowhere/galleries/shawl/shawngallery.html

The launch for the Calendar will take place at the “Fuller Woman Expo” on Saturday and Sunday September 13 & 14th

http://www.thefullerwomanexpo.com/

And at the club’s year Anniversary Party on The 27th of September. Each of these events will have some of the girls at them to sign the calendars. I will also be attending both events. So if you are around please come out and check out our both and say hi.

For the Anniversary party I will give out more information as to where it will be held closer to the date.

Ok I think that is enough news for one day…lol

Have a great week. Love and Respect

Julia

Published book Cover

Full Jacket of Cover

Original of Image

Well it is official. An image I have taken has been used on a published book cover jacket!!

I’m so excited about this you have no idea. I can’t wait to get that book in hand and safely put it away with my other portfolio stuff.

The author of the book is Jeannine Sanderson The book I am told is a journey and guide into the realms of spiritualism. I will hand out more information you as to where you can get it.. there is talk of the book becoming required or recommended reading for College and University courses dealing in Psychology! If there is ever a link to be posted as to where to buy this lovely book I will share it with you.

Take My Picture , originally uploaded by RavenGirlPhotography.

So lately I have been trying out some more HDR stuff it is a lil tricky at times and still trying to master it.
I really like using it at the abandoned houses I’m in brings out more colour and more detail in the decay and dirt that surrounds everything in it.
I love how things look almost 3dish.
So more of these HDR shots to come and lets hope I get better at it..lol.

What HDR actually is….

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_dynamic_range_imaging

Waiting To Play, originally uploaded by RavenGirlPhotography.

So I have been out and about lately adventouring trying to find new abandoned houses to shoot in.
I have had a lil inside man giving me a few tips as to were some of them are and then also haunting some down.
I can’t wait to bring a model back to this one and try out some images with them sitting around here.
Just thought I would let you guys know what I have been up to lately.
The Image is a HDR of a child’s room.

One of the new amazing models I have had the chance to work with recently is this pretty lady who is such a professional muse it is crazy.
This lady like some of my other models is totally up for anything and will try to pretty much do any pose I ask her to that is humanly possible.
Not only is she a wicked and I mean wicked high fashion model but she does some of the mind blowing fine art nudes.
This lady is doing and going places with her modeling and I’m am totally honored and humbled to have had the chance to work with her before she is so big that I am but a small faint picture in her kick ass portfolio!
I want wish her all the luck in the world next week for she is off to L.A. to work with some of the top Photographers in the states.
Come back to us girlie and don’t forget the lil people when you make it to the top!
So keep a eye on this wonderful soul you never know where you might see her next!
You can find her on Model Mayhem at these two accounts.
http://www.modelmayhem.com/filledevega
http://www.modelmayhem.com/VegaGirl

Billy is 11 yrs old, he started growing his hair two years ago last February. It all started on a bet. Billy’s mom bet him that he couldn’t go a year without getting his hair cut. He had always had a brush cut before he started growing his hair. Well when his hair really started to get long it became quite apparent that Billy had beautiful hair. It seemed such a waste just to see it all go. After a discussion between Billy and his mom it was decided that he would donate his hair to be made into a wig. We did some looking around and found and organization that is in Mississauga. It is called A Child’s Voice Foundation. A Child’s Voice Foundation, directed by Roslyn Yearwood and in partnership with Amalia Ruggiero, are founders of a Canadian program called Angel Hair for Kids. This is where Billy has decided to donate his hair.
At 1:15 in the afternoon on Tuesday April 29th Billy is going to have Aunt Shelley cut his hair at his school in front of all the kids. We had to have Aunt Shelley cut his hair because she is the only person who has ever cut his hair. She gave him is very first hair cut when he was just 2 yrs old. Shelley is going to cut the hair off to be donated and then Billy is going to ask for a donations from the kids at school to see him get his head shaved. It is very expensive to make these wigs and Billy would like to raise money to help with the cost. Presently he has raised over $700. Most of the money so far has come from Guelph Products. These people have renewed my faith. They are losing their jobs with the plant closing down and they still raised over $500 through the efforts of Billy’s Gramma Henry. Billy’s goal is to reach $1000. The reason we picked Angel Hair for kids is because they actually donate the wigs to disadvantaged families. They are always in need of hair and money. Billy has made alot of people very proud of what he has accomplished. It hasn’t come without a price to say the least. Billy has had to deal with teasing and misunderstanding stares. It got to the point where his mom honestly thought that he would give up. After a good long talk Billy was quite adamant the he was going to go through with it. Well as of today Billy’s hair measures a little over 12 inches, the requirement is only 10. Billy is an amazing little boy. He is caring and he is kind and he doesn’t have a bad bone in his body. I am very proud to be associated with him. He is an inspiration to us all.

If you would like to help in anyway here are some links to donate if you feel up to it.

A Child’s Voice Foundation
www.achildsvoicefoundation.com/

Angel Hair for Kids
www.achildsvoicefoundation.com/AH-HOME.HTM

Online donations
www.achildsvoicefoundation.com/AH-DONATIONS.HTM