Redesigning the website
Posted on 9 January 2012 | No responses
Sorry for the lack of posts recently. I’ve been trying to use social media like Facebook and Twitter more extensively and may switch to using only those in the near future. However, I am also redesigning my website. Check out a preview at http://www.gillesphotography.com/redesign
Occupy Wall Street – October 15, 2011
Posted on 23 October 2011 | No responses
This is What Democracy Looks Like Approaching Zuccotti Park on Broadway I could feel the atmosphere change. The normal hustle and bustle of New York City had an unfamiliar feeling of unity. I could hear the call and response chants of “Show me what democracy looks like, this is what
The Power of a Photograph
Posted on 12 September 2011 | No responses
In our changing and evolving world there are many things that seem to be fading or becoming less important to our society. Libraries are at an all time low in attendance, people would rather text the person they are sitting next to rather than open their mouths and only those who hold an active
Flight is booked and destinations are picked
Posted on 7 September 2011 | No responses
I booked my flight today for my trip to Arizona after a long weekend of planning where I wanted to go and on which days. I attached a nice little map of Arizona with some of my major destinations circled in red. Of course I will be going to the Grand Canyon, but some of the other notable
Planning a trip to Arizona!
Posted on 2 September 2011 | No responses
Hi everyone, I know it has been a long time since I posted, but…good news! I am currently planning a trip to Arizona in November. I will be touring the canyons as well as some of the beautiful countryside! I am very excited about it and will continue to blog on my progress. Check
Trying something new with my cemetery photographs
Posted on 1 February 2011 | No responses
I was looking through some of my old cemetery photographs and thought I might try something new with them. I tried a couple different things such as black and white conversions, sepia tones, etc. However, my final decision was to place them on a black background, isolating the statue from the
As Promised…
Posted on 26 January 2011 | No responses
Well, I finally graduated college and have begun looking for a job. I haven’t found one yet, but the good news is that I have been able to get out and take some photos! I’ve uploaded a few to my portfolio on the website here, as well as a few extras on the Facebook page. I will
Having some fun in Photoshop
Posted on 19 October 2010 | No responses
While looking for something to do today, I discovered I had a trial for Alien Skin Snap Art plugin for Photoshop. I decided I would give this plugin a try and see what I could come away with. I was very happy with the results! I thought it would give unrealistic results that would be
