The Many Faces of Riley - Columbus Ms Photographer

If youve been reading the blog, then you are probably familiar with my buddy, Riley, here.  He is always the man of 1000 faces - he is so animated and oh, just the sweetest - he is constantly trying to share his stuff... I just love him and his family so much.

 The leaves were just heavenly when we did these...

He just keeps growing on me... every time I see him, he is bigger than I think he should be.... :)

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So good news for all you art lovers - or friends and family of art lovers... :)   The Rosenweig gallery which is downtown Columbus... is having an art show all of December - its packed with works from local artists (including me!) and everything is $100 or less..... if you can find some original artwork for cheaper than I dare you to tell me where... these arent prints, they are the actual, originals.... I went up there Sunday to see what all was up there, and its packed with a ton of great stuff - I saw a few things I wanted right off the bat.... and if you are interested, I have 6 of my favorite prints up there as well.

Im giving yall a heads up b/c the show actually kicks off this Friday at Wassailfest.... if youve ever been to Wassailfest, then you know how quickly it gets extremely crowded very quickly, so if you are wanting to view the art, the Rosenweig would be my first stop Friday night - and if you see something you like, go ahead and grab it b/c it probably wont be there at the end of the night... if you havent been to Wassailfest, then you should definitely check it out, it is so much fun... :)

Hope yall had a great weekend!

Email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com and check out the website at www.addietalley.com

Link Love - Columbus MS Photographer

My goth dinner from last night.... my lovely new black plate, with garlic cheese toast, green peas and pasta with ground chicken and sauce - and yes, if you look closely, there is black pasta mixed in with the white - makes me smile!

Since halloween was last week, you can expect this link love version to be full of gothy type items.... which is one of my favorite reasons for halloween anyway.... and since Im so nice, I went ahead and divided the links into wedding and non-wedding stuff for your viewing pleasure... I hope you enjoy!

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Wedding links

This nude/pink vera wang gown is killing me….

I know some of your are prepping for a vintage styled wedding, so I thought Id share a few accessories to help you out


check out the train on this green wedding dress!


absolutely head over heels for this wedding… most especially the cake, the brides red hair and that dress – exquisite!


steampunk wedding with one of the most amazingly beautiful bouquets Ive ever seen… and check out the shoes too


goth wedding cakes… the first one looks absolutely delicious, I want to dive in… but that purple owl one stops me in my tracks everytime I see it


gothic Halloween wedding… so jealous of the photographer!


one of the best Alice in Wonderland themed weddings Ive ever seen


the second wedding pic on this montage is probably my dream wedding – wow!!!! I want!!!!


goth costume wedding with a black wedding dress


medieval wedding… best dressed groom Ive seen in a LONG time


---------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Non-wedding links   hey look our costume made the offbeat mama page

  I am in love with this little boy and his balloon… so precious


hello kitty meets streat art – I love it


some really great Christmas gift ideas here


I love this art installation (warning it does involve some nudity, although to be fair, its kind of hard to tell what it is)


Ive featured some of them before, but here is a great roundup of black wedding dresses!


cant even tell you how bad I want this first chair… so bad…. And I know Daniel is rolling his eyes somewhere right now just for me typing it out (fun fact: I have a bright pink coat made out of this same type of material)


fun geek toys for under $7…. Im thinking Christmas presents here (I want those tentacle fingers for myself)


If you are a fan of MC Escher, then you need to check out this restaurant in Hong Kong… awesome!


I cannot believe this art is painted and not photography


written by an adoptive dad of multiple kids with special needs


if any family wants to do something like this or can make it happen, I will give you a free session!!!

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Ok, I hope all of you are having an amazing week... :)

Email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com and check out the new website at www.addietalley.com

Seven Deadly Sins: Greed - Columbus Ms Photographer

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So Greed was the next shoot that we did in the series... and turns out this is one of the biggest favorites for everyone. Carl did an amazing job and we had so much fun - even if I dragged him around town and cemetery in the rain... :) Everyone wants to know how I got a huge safe out to photograph, so here is my secret: I didnt. I just noticed an interesting building one day and stopped to walk around and look at it, and lo and behold, there was this huge safe laying outside - just days before the greed shoot, and then I thanked God for blessing us with it.

This one looks amazing on canvas - the colors are so rich and just pop... and still available for only $100.

We went and saw Batman last night... we dont get out to movies too often, but this is the one that we had been waiting all summer for.... and it was good! Even Anne Hathaway, whom I didnt have much faith in before the movie - ha... :)

Anyway... so glad its Tuesday - I hope you are enjoying it!
-addie

Seven Deadly Sin: Anger - Columbus Ms Photographer

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Ok, here you go... for all the people who werent able to attend the show, this is for you. :)

Im going to put these on the blog in the order that they were shot, so I can keep up with them... the first one I shot was anger and its probably one of my favorites. And Ive had to keep it a secret for forever, but I love it. (and yes, thats Daniel on the floor). I definitely wanted this shoot to be gritty and raw and I think we accomplished that.

Id love to hear your thoughts.... :)

Also, this 16x24 gorgeous canvas is on sale for only $100 right now. Email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com to claim it!

Ill be announcing the winner of the bridal contest tomorrow... hope yall are having a great week... and look forward to some more of the sin pictures upcoming... :)

Tomorrow!!!!! - Columbus MS Photographer

(another hint at the sin pics)

Tomorrow is the day!!!! Im so excited! Tomorrow is the art show for the Seven Deadly Sins - Ive been working on these since April!!! Thats 3 months of working on one project and tomorrow it will all be revealed. I couldnt love these prints any more than I already do.... this has been one of my most favorite projects - b/c I did them my way, without having to take any advice or instructions from anyone else, so they could be as weird or crazy as I wanted. And I love them.

And get this... each one is printed on a gorgeous 16x24 canvas. They look amazing.

The show is tomorrow from 5:30 - 7:30 at the Renee Reedy studio in downtown Columbus - its across from the Rosenweig and under Cafe on Main. Its come and go and free food and drinks are provided so definitely a win-win.

Please come and stop by and say hey to me... you have no idea how much it would mean on this particular show.... :)

Also, each canvas will be available for purchase for only $150 (canvases this size are normally around $300), or you can buy the whole set for $700.... or next week, I will be offering them for only $100 each or buy the whole set for $500. The catch is that if you wait, the one you wanted may be gone. I only plan to ever print one - and these are available at the show. Tomorrow!

So excited... I cant wait to meet everyone and see what you think.... :)

Email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

Link Love - Columbus MS Photographer

Dont forget to enter the contest for FREE BRIDAL PICS - seriously, I cant believe I havent gotten more entries... dont wait!

Yep, its that time again... time for some new links... and I know what you are thinking - argh, why does she keep putting these up? Why, because I love them - and if you would just give it a chance and click on something (seriously, it doesnt take that much effort, right?), you could find some really cool stuff... promise... :)

Ok, so here we go.... :)

This engagement shoot is so rock and roll

The studs on this cake are killing me (love the dark bouquet too!)

Check out the Sareh Nouri bridal collection… classic and gorgeous

And more on that pink dress here

Love these different men’s wedding bands… thinking about that Tron ring for my husband (wishing for a smaller version of that black ring for myself as well)

17 modern bathroom faucets… in love with these – especially affixing an LED light to the faucet to make it look like your water is colored? Way cool!

A chandelier made from old globes… swoon

Make your own super-bling necklace that looks awesome!!!!! And way easier than you think!

One of the most beautiful brides Ive ever seen (I think the hair, makeup and flowers puts it over the top!)

One of the coolest pieces of jewelry Ive ever seen… need!

Wondering the best time for family pictures… this calculator makes it super easy! Email me and lets get your session scheduled - you know you want to!

If you know me at all, you know that I love grey…. So you know I love this styled shoot – especially the simple green and white bouquet and the exquisite cake

I want, I want, I want… these are plush toys that are reversible – so two animals in one… and they are the cutest!!! (click on the pics to see the reverse of each one – the elephant/cat is my favorite)

Who knew ladders could be repurposed for so many different things… some of these are just genius!

Super hero themed tutus!!!!! These so rock and I want a few for myself…. Would that be weird?

The coolest tents EVER…. Seriously, these are going to blow your mind

An outdoor library in a vineyard = perfect date

Who knew a water tower could actually be beautiful?

Dip-dyed marshmallows!!!

Rainbow food!!!!

This quote is so true for all the girls of my generation

How cool is this underwater light show device for your pool… and at only $30, Im thinking you would have the reception that everyone was talking about – or the coolest pool party – you decide

So you know all those colored crinoline skirts Ive been pushing… how about wearing one as your skirt itself… this mint green one is a dream

Whew... have I worn you out yet? But in a good way, right? Im going to be seriously disappointed if you visit today and dont click on at least one link.... :)

10 days until the Sin show... so excited... please tell me you are coming!

The Final Countdown - Day 11 - Columbus MS Photographer

Dont forget to enter the contest for FREE BRIDALS, you can enter all this week and a winner will be chosen on Monday, July 9th.... cant wait to read more entries! There have been some really good ones so far!

Speaking of contests.... Go on over to the Hopkins family blog - they are giving away a Kindle fire - how awesome is that... and you know youve been wanting one. And all the money raised goes to bring that sweet little boy in the picture above (which I didnt take) home to his forever family. Isnt he sweet? The Hopkins adopted a little girl from Hong Kong a little bit back (like us!) and now they are going to Europe for a son! And you can be a part of their journey.... its so exciting. And speaking from experience in the adoption world - its hard. Its really hard. But you have no idea how encouraging it is when people support you - even with small amounts - $1, $5, $10 - it may not seem like much in the grand scheme of things, but to that family, I guarantee you, its huge.

And now we are down to Day 11 of the countdown to the Sins show... Im on pins and needles and cant wait.... so much good stuff happening... :)

Email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com - Id love to hear from you!

The Final Countdown - Day 12 - Columbus MS Photographer

Dont forget to enter the contest for FREE BRIDALS - I promise you dont want to miss out... and only a week left... :)

Since Im in the bridal mood, thought I would post some I did of Allison last year... can you believe all of these were done right here in Columbus... love how they turned out... and you know if these were done here in Columbus, imagine what the ones in the Dismals are going to be like!!!

Im so excited.

Also, be sure to check out The Real Story paper this week - I have the centerfold... and its all pics that havent been pictured on the blog... so exciting!

Also, we now start the final countdown to the 7 Sins show. We are at day 12. I have worked on this series for what? 3 months now so I couldnt be more excited for them to finally be coming out... :) The show will be next Saturday, July 7th from 5:30 - 7:30 - free food and drinks are provided and all the artwork is for sale as well. Id love to have everyone come out and see the show! Im definitely looking forward to finally seeing all 7 prints up and together!

Again, dont forget to enter the contest! And Im always still taking portrait sessions - email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com and lets get you set up!

Personal Friday - Columbus MS Photographer

So here is a fairly recent pic of my most excellent husband, Daniel. Weve been married for 10 years now and I love him so much that I cover him in blood... ha ha... :)

Actually... this is a hint picture for all of yall out there waiting on the Sins shoot. I AM ABSOLUTELY DYING TO SHOW THEM... but I cant... you are going to have to come to the show to see them in all their printed glory.... but if I get alot of comments/interest, I may show you a few more hint pictures... Man, does this man look hot or what... I cant stand it. And I wont even go into all the ways he is just plain out awesome b/c most of you would probably want to come steal him from me, and I cant have that.

A huge congratulations to Daniel also for getting the male lead in The Rose Tattoo... it will be playing here in Columbus in September as part of the Tennessee Williams Tribute weekend.

Hope all of you have an amazing weekend.... :)

Emma - Columbus MS Photographer

So another one of Emma's pics got picked up by Offbeat Mama... you can view it here. How cool is that? Also, wanted to let everyone know that there is an art show tonight at the Renee Reedy studio. Its downtown across from the Rosenweig and under Cafe on Main. Its a come and go event and is from 5:30 - 7:30... Its entitled Light and Glass (no, this is not the much anticipated Sins show) - it features work by different glass artists and photographers with an emphasis on light.... 4 of my works will be on display and for sale.

And if you want to make it a fun night, Cafe Aromas is right down the street for some fun food and then Sounds of Summer starts tonight at the Riverwalk with a free concert from the Juke Joint Gypsies... should be fun and both the art show and concert are a great way to introduce your kids to the arts.

Hope yall have an amazing day!

Market Street - Columbus Ms Photographer

I just found out this morning that I didnt win the Peoples Choice award at Market Street, which is ok... but I wanted to thank everyone who voted - that means the world to me!

Also, my art work will still be on display and for sale for the rest of this month at the Rosenweig, so if you didnt get to see it, you can still stop by. They are open Tuesday through Saturday 9-5.

This afternoon are 2 shoots that Ive been waiting weeks for... and now they are here... cant give too much away, but oh man, am I excited! I cant wait to show you the final results when it all comes together - its going to be so dynamic!

Email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com

Merit Award - Columbus MS Photographer

As I mentioned earlier... I participated in the Cotton District Arts Festival Jurored art show this past Saturday... and I won a Merit Award.  I was so, so excited!

I entered 3 photos, and the one that I loved was the one that took the award.  It made me feel so validated as an artist.  There is absolutly no better feeling than to know that someone believes in your work.  Amazing!

(not digging this new blogger)

Published! - Columbus MS Photographer

Hey, I am sincerely enjoying all the feedback Ive been getting from the Cinderella shoots - I love that yall love it - that makes me happy.... :)

I wanted to let you know that Ive been published again... and I couldnt be more excited.

Maritta (Cinderella) did another interview with Unique Modeling & ET Magazine... and they used one of the shots from the Cinderella shoot... check out page 27 here

Also, I was interviewed by The Real Story - small, local, Columbus paper (it can be found at most local gas stations).... it turned out so good, and I was so excited to be featured! Thank you so much to everyone there, especially Candy, Chris and Joe!

Also... if you are interested in art... you should go by the Cotton District Arts Festival this Saturday in Starkville - its free and perfect for a family fun day... while you are there, check out the juried art show - I got accepted into it, and from what Ive heard, this is no small feat - color me excited, seriously! It will only be up from 9-4 this Saturday so please come by and check it out... :)

Hope yall are all having an amazing Thursday... tomorrow is Friday!

Link Love Tuesday - Columbus MS Photographer

One of the pictures I had in Thursdays art show... its from the first part of the Cinderella shoot.. second part is coming soon!

I dont know why I can never get a post up on Monday... Im always trying to get my ducks in a row and before I know it, the day is gone... But anyway... I hope yall are ready and have some time on your hands b/c I have been busy, busy, busy finding the good stuff for you... I even went so far as putting into handy dandy categories for you since there is so much awesomeness... so yeah, make sure you click through today!

WEDDING ATTIRE

Hands down – THE coolest groomsmen picture EVER!!!! (cmon you know you want to check it out)

One of my alltime favorite wedding dresses

One of my alltime favorite weddings… including the dress

If you don’t know who Ian Stuart is, then you definitely want to check out his wedding dresses… oh my goodness… talk about absolutely delight!

The wedding chicks have definitely been on the ball lately… J But I died when I saw the first pic in this post – that braid with the flowers?!!! Ive been brainstorming ever since on how to use it in a shoot… the rest of the post is pretty cute too

Super-super-cute rings… I want the bunny ear one

Super modern wedding dresses…. Love!

colored wedding dress + teal writing desk + open field + vintage inspiration = love!

Love how they show a variety of matching ties – plus a 20% discount

Winged wedding shoes = coolest wedding shoes ever!

the netting hair piece is killing me… LOVE this shoot and would love to do a variation of it one day… any takers?

FOOD

Orange creamsicle cupcakes?!!!! Yes please!

As if creamsicle cupcakes weren’t enough… how about some chocolate cake – that’s made without milk or eggs? Yeah, that’s what Im talking about

The cake, the cake, the cake!!!! You must go sneak a peek!

And how pretty is this one?!!!

Chocolate lasagna… do I need any more words or have you already clicked over?!!!

A mini-pie maker?!!! Cutest thing ever!

cast iron skillets shaped like all the states… totally cool, but be warned they are on the expensive side

homemade pizza pockets… yummm!

lasagna cupcakes… seems like the perfect dinner for me and my kids!

13 cheeses everyone should know… you know for when you want to look smarter… :)

WEDDING STYLE

Cutest wedding Ive seen in a long, long time

Loving the shoes, the pinwheels and the flower arch!!! (and its touted as totally budget friendly)

I normally don’t do neutral colors, but this bouquet is really, really pretty and would still look good in pictures 20 years from now without looking trendy

This wedding ceremony set is one of the coolest things Ive ever seen (scroll down to about the middle of the post and you’ll see what I mean) – I keep wondering how I can make it and use it in every day life (Im weird)

I love science-infused weddings (being a chemistry major myself, surprise, surprise)… and you don’t get much cuter than a pi/pie day wedding

Black wedding flowers?!!! Be still my heart.

everything about this is seriously too cute for words (bordering on making me want to vomit), but what I really love is that window frame for a seating chart

DIY

DIY huge paper flowers… brainstorming how to use these in a shoot

Or maybe some that are a little more manageable… I love the idea of a paper bouquet b/c it never dies

DIY origami animals… if you have lots of time on your hands, then this would make for a really cute, cheap way to decorate for parties and receptions

Download an easy fill in the blank schedule for the wedding day, fill it in and hand it out to all of your wedding party and family so no one has an excuse to be late and everyone knows where to be without bothering you all day

How to make your own lightbulb chandelier?!!!! Oh my goodness – yes!

Fun thing to do the next time your kid says they are bored… lots of good memories to be made (it does require a little bit of planning ahead though)

ART/FAMILY/KIDS

I NEED this “hole to another universe” decal

I want this balloon lamp so, so bad (but the lady rocking horse kind of freaks me out)

very cool ombre desk

One of the coolest kids birthday parties Ive seen in a long, long time… bonus: it’s a classic theme that will never go out of style (those fruit and veggie trays are even irresistible!)

I have to read this often

Got empty cereal boxes? You know you do… how about using them to better the world – this is a great project to get your kids involved in as well

This killed me... Im in a puddle on the floor... only read with some tissues.

So yeah, like I said... a lot of awesomeness today... and seriously, you should click through every single link, I bet you will be surprised at what you find... :) Id love to chat about the stuff you are loving right now... email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com

Art Show - Columbus MS Photographer

Just a quick reminder about the art show tonight... hope everyone can make it!