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Tuesday, May 31, 2016

The Maven Flyer Vol. 22

Welcome to 
 The Maven Flyer
Vol. 22
For the week of May 30, 2016


Here we will offer suggestions for places for you to submit your images
for sharing and competition.
If you have or know of a sharing community or theme, please let us know
by emailing the name, link, and specifics to 
snapmaven.info @gmail.com
Include "Please Add This Page to the Flyer"
in the subject line so we won't miss it.

At this time you will need to visit each page to learn the specifics of the pages 
rules and deadlines for sharing images.

Happy Sharing Everyone!

Snap Maven ~ Up ahead
Clicking Moms ~ Fave
In Beauty & Chaos~ Low Light
The Dark Room~ Yellow
 Fantastically Flawed~ “One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.” ― Jack Kerouac
Picture Me Project~Include yourself in the image somehow!
We Were There Too~ Get in the photo with your kids!
Lemonade and Lenses~Weekly Favorite
Mozi Magazine~Weekly Favorite
Seniorologie~ Weekly Favorite(senior)
Photographer's Connection~  Weekly favorite
Photo Artistry~  Weekly favorite
Light Inspired~ contrast
Journey to Artist~ Vulnerable (feel the sun on your face) 
Reflections~ Breaking the rules
Little Bellows~  Weekly favorite
Life's Experience p52~ Week 21 | Framed
The Monochromatic Lens~Weekly Favorite
SHOTMagazine~ open, one photo per day
Minimalist Mondays ~Weekly fave
The Snappy Mama~ EXPRESSIONS
In shadow of life~BW weekly favorites
The Snap Society ~ Weekly favorite
Life Unscripted- Satisfied mind
Project:life your way: weekly favorites
The Artistic Tog: Artistic passion
Sham of the Perfect~ family documentary favorites
Fearless and Framed~ Honestly documented
Inspire me, Inspired be.- Get in the frame
Soul Focus - Sweet Summer Days
Dads in the wild - Month long {the every day dad}, + Weekly favorites
Our Weekend Stories ~ Dreams in Action



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That concludes the links for this week!
If there is a link you'd like to see here, please let us know at
snapmaven.info@gmail.com
Include "Please Add This Page to the Flyer"
in the subject line so we won't miss it.
Please allow 2-3 weeks for addition to The Maven Flyer
Same goes for errors, though we hope to get those fixed right away.
Future issues of The Maven Flyer will be posted on Monday evenings.

You can't get featured if you don't submit!!


Go for it!


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{sun flare}

I said WOW outloud when I saw this stunning image.  Panning + dramatic black and white + Sunflare??!!?!!   It’s like a holy trifecta.  A true masterpiece!






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This is an amazing sun flare - but the little storm trooper really brings this image to another level.  I love finding unexpected things in photographs, and this image definitely delivers!






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I am obsessed with tilt shift and freelensed photography, so this image is just breathtaking in so many ways.  The magnificent rainbow flare, the calm waters and the child with a halo of rim light - beautiful. 






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This image is so unique. Using a bubble as framing is amazing on its own, but the inclusion of the sun flare,  gorgeous landscape, and a cute kid with a bubble machine is just impressive.  A really amazing composition. 






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Honestly, who could ask for a better portrait? The warm golden sun flare, the beautiful little girl, perfectly posed with big doe eyes?  This is unbelievable. 







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Just a simple everyday photo turned exceptional because of this INSANE sun flare.  Truly glorious!






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Rebecca Wang captures sun flare like no other.  I love the mood of this image with the palm tree silhouettes and beach in the background.  This shot just screams California to me. 







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It would take me an hour to explain all the reasons I love this photo.  The gorgeous sun flare is first, followed by the diaper.  It just sneaks up on you and makes you laugh.  This is perfection. 






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I just adore the combination of the beach and sun flare. The clean processing here just takes it over the edge for me.  This is a beautiful lifestyle image!!!





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Lastly, I am not much a a macro or floral shooter, but this image stopped me in my tracks.  The sun flare and glistening water, the combinations of greens and purplish blues…..  Amazing.







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I think the clear winner for me is this image.  With my thoughts on our fallen heroes this memorial day, I can’t think of a better representation of sun flare.  



Guest judge: 
Kristina Dominianni
Hello Olivia Photography
http://www.hellooliviaphotography.com
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Thursday, May 26, 2016

Feature Friday with Jessica Max!

Jessica Rasmussen was the winner of last week's 'feels like a dream' challenge, and is the talent behind Jessica Max.  We've featured Jessica's work here in the past (check out this blog post), so instead of our regular interview, she has agreed to share a project close to her heart! 

"Motherhood is really beautiful to me. I know how important it is to be photographed with your children, and how incredible those memories are but how easily they disappear. Creating tangible proof that we as women were there, really there, and present in our children's lives is immeasurable. 

Starting this year, I'm pushing my business in the direction that speaks most to me and not just 'everything'. I specialize in motherhood, couples, women + intimate portraiture. Raw and emotional photographs that tell a story, not just what is, but what I see." - Jessica

















Find more of Jessica's gorgeous work here:



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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Meet This Week's Judge: Kristina Dominianni


This week, Kristina of Hello Olivia Photography is looking for sun flare! Enjoy her beautiful photos, and have a great Memorial Day weekend!



1. Tell us about yourself…
Hi! My name is Kristina and I live in Long Island NY with my husband John and almost 5 year old Olivia. We also have two awesome cats that are terribly camera shy.  I work full time in the super exciting world of automobile insurance litigation, so I’m generally stressed out, frazzled and a hot mess.   Photography has given me the creative outlet I didn’t know I needed and fuels an artistic passion I didn’t know I had.  

After a stressful day, there is nothing I want more that to get as far away from work - spend time with my family and take photos of it. 


2. What ignited your passion for photography, and what fuels it now? 

My father was the family photographer. He always had a disposable camera at the ready to take photos of all our special moments. As I got older, his love of photography passed down to me. After the birth of my daughter though, I felt this need to document everything. I worked all the time, so the times we did spend together in those early days was precious. I wanted to make sure I was documenting all those little moments. I started scrapbooking as a way of saving mementos and journaling my memories. My photos however never really conveyed what I wanted them too, so I started researching on the internet how to take better photos. Little did I know that it would lead me down this amazing, frustrating and rewarding road.

What fuels me know?  Essentially it’s the same thing.   I want to document my daughters big little life, catch all those funny moments, emotions and the craziness of her very large personality. 


3. What’s in your camera bag right now, what do use the most? the least?

I realized the other day that I own 11 lenses.  Thats a lot. 75% I don’t use.  I typically keep a 24mm with me at all times. It’s either the Sigma 24mm Art or the Canon 24mm TS-E.  I also carry the 200 F2 with me too - because I’m a glutton for punishment and love lugging heavy things around.  As much as I hate the weight of that beast, it makes for some magical photos. 

My least used lenses - 50mm 1.4, 24-70mm and the 70-200mm.  The 50 and I have never been friends.  I’ve tried and tried, but we’re just not BFF and we’re both ok with that.   My two zooms are wonderful, amazing, yada yada yada, but I’ve come to realize I am and always will be a prime girl. 


4. What’s your dream project or shoot? 

Dream project? I’m working on it right now. Just taking a photo every day of my kid. Trying to keep it real. Eventually making one epic coffee table book about it.



5. What is the biggest challenge you face as a photographer?

My biggest challenge is myself.  I seem to get in my own way.  I very truthfully take my best photos when I don’t try.  It seems like pure luck almost.  I get an idea and wait for the moment. I patiently wait until the scene unfolds and I shoot an amazing, magical moment.  

However, that isn’t typically what happens.  

There are times when I’m not inspired, or I’m too busy lusting over someone else's work and feel down about my own.  From there,  I try to force things to happen.  I get frustrated, I get angry and my daughter gets annoyed. Each time it happens, I know I need to put the camera down and walk away, but sometimes I keep going.  I make myself and my kid miserable in the process.  I don’t want to be like that and I’m trying to not allow myself to do that anymore. 

Since I’ve had that mindset, my work has improved in leaps and bounds.  My daughter is happier, I’m happier. 


6. If you had $500 to spend on photography...

How should you spend it?

Hahaha… I should spend it on paying back my husband for all the things I’ve begged him to buy me.  Like the 200L (which I swore I needed to “start my business”).  Eventually I’ll start it, but you know - things happen!

How do you wish you could spend it? 

I keep hearing the Mark IV is coming out eventually - I supposed I could use a new body!

How would you really spend it? 

I’d spend it 100% on classes and education. Next on the list for me is The Magic of Light Workshop (If I can get In!) and Mel Karlberg's  class at B&C - The Reflective Artist. 



7. Is there any one thing you wish someone had told you at the very beginning of your photography journey?

My biggest issue FOREVER was shooting with the mindset that I could fix it in photoshop later.  That was a pretty dumb idea. Terrible white balance, clutter everywhere.  I would spend HOURS trying to fix stuff.  Eventually, I realized that that was not a good idea and started to work on getting it right in camera.  My SOOC’s look just about the same as my finished edits. Two preset clicks and boom.  Saved and done. 




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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

{feels like a dream}

I love to see photos that are almost dreamlike. It is just so magical whether its the light, the expressions , or the blur. 



This photo is just done so beautifully. I love that light and her expression of happiness!








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This photo gives me the chills! It feels so mysterious to me, making me want to see more!!









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This photo gives me all the feels, not to mention that beautiful sun flare!








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Breathtaking! This is what dreams are made of!  







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I love the blur and the childhood wonder in this image! 








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This photo immediately caught my eye! I love the composition and how much joy it brings to the viewer, even if you can’t see their face on the photo! Amazing job!







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Wow! I love the light and the composition of this image. Just beautiful!







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Love everything about this! That blur is done perfectly! 








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This portrait is done beautifully. From the edit to the way she connects to the viewer. Almost looks like a dream!







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This is absolutely beautiful! It reminds me about when you first bring baby home and still feels like it’s only dream!








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and the winner is......










I love everything about this! I love that awesome flare and how it leads you to the beautiful subject! Great job!!



Thank you so much for having me this week! Loved seeing everybody’s take on this theme!!



Cyndi Greenwalt

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The Maven Flyer Vol. 21

Welcome to 
 The Maven Flyer
Vol. 21
For the week of May 23, 2016


Here we will offer suggestions for places for you to submit your images
for sharing and competition.
If you have or know of a sharing community or theme, please let us know
by emailing the name, link, and specifics to 
snapmaven.info @gmail.com
Include "Please Add This Page to the Flyer"
in the subject line so we won't miss it.

At this time you will need to visit each page to learn the specifics of the pages 
rules and deadlines for sharing images.

Happy Sharing Everyone!

Snap Maven ~ Sun flare
Clicking Moms ~ Fave
The Dark Room~ Weekly faves
 Fantastically Flawed~ “One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.” ― Jack Kerouac
Picture Me Project~Include yourself in the image somehow!
We Were There Too~ Get in the photo with your kids!
Lemonade and Lenses~Weekly Favorite
Mozi Magazine~Weekly Favorite
Seniorologie~ Weekly Favorite(senior)
Photographer's Connection~  Weekly favorite
Photo Artistry~  Weekly favorite
Light Inspired~ Self portrait
Journey to Artist~ Vulnerable (feel the sun on your face) 
Reflections~ Breaking the rules
Little Bellows~  Weekly favorite
Life's Experience p52~ Week 21 | Framed
The Monochromatic Lens~Weekly Favorite
SHOTMagazine~ open, one photo per day
Minimalist Mondays ~Weekly fave
The Snappy Mama~ Connection
In shadow of life~BW weekly favorites
The Snap Society ~ Weekly favorite
Life Unscripted- movement
Project:life your way: weekly favorites
The Artistic Tog: Artistic passion
Sham of the Perfect~ family documentary favorites
Fearless and Framed~ Honestly documented
Inspire me, Inspired be.- Get in the frame
Soul Focus - Serendipity
Our Weekend Stories ~ through the eyes of a child...you'll see the world as it should be



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That concludes the links for this week!
If there is a link you'd like to see here, please let us know at
snapmaven.info@gmail.com
Include "Please Add This Page to the Flyer"
in the subject line so we won't miss it.
Please allow 2-3 weeks for addition to The Maven Flyer
Same goes for errors, though we hope to get those fixed right away.
Future issues of The Maven Flyer will be posted on Monday evenings.

You can't get featured if you don't submit!!


Go for it!


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