It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's...

YELLOW! That's right, the winner of the last BSC Assignment Challenge has spoken. Ms. Corinna Stiles wants the next challenge to be something yellow... You will all have until 11:59pm on February 28th to submit up to 3 images of something YELLOW to beau@beaustilescreative.com for consideration. All images will then be sized and posted for the public to vote on. Voting will last for 2 weeks, the winner being the image receiving the most votes (as always, I ask that people only vote once). Oh yeah, and the WINNER will get to select the next BSC Assignment Challenge!

This assignment throws the door WIDE OPEN as to creativity, with the only restrictions being:
1) Images must be taken for this assignment (no old photos)
2) Images are not to be of "adult content" (if you are uncertain, ask)
3) Images MUST be your own (no exceptions)

I cannot wait to see what you come up with this time. Happy Shooting!!!

The Latest from BSC

I am afraid I haven't been out shooting much myself lately. Between school,  weather and other obligations, I just haven't taken the time. Next week however, that will all change as I will be in Washington, DC for several days, and should be able to capture some great images of various landmarks, people, and hopefully the obscure. My greater hope is it will kick-start me and be part of my motivation to further develop my portfolio.

I am also in the planning stages of a killer new project with a hair design friend of mine to create something that will knock you out! I can't say much more than that right now, but over the next couple months more details will be announced, culminating in a release/launch you won't want to miss! (needless to say, I am stepping out of my box on this one)

And the Winner Is...

Accoding to the recent poll results, "Frost" by the AMAZING Corinna Stiles (of www.kuna360.com fame ) is the latest winner of the BSC photo assignment challenge with her semi-abstract rendition of a "shot of chocolate". With a great use of visual elements and textures, it was sure to impress, and did!

As the winner of the Beverage Assignment, Corinna will get to select the next "assignment", which will be posted very, very soon. In the meantime, feel free to peruse the BSC photo gallery (link at left) and check back for the next assignment.

Thanks to everyone that submitted photos, and thanks to those of you that voted. Your participation is much appreciated!

Here They Are!

Here you go folks. These are the beverage images submitted for the BSC beverage "assignment" this past week. I think we've got a few good ones to choose from, so please cast your vote (only once though) in the poll section to the left of the page. Whichever image wins this week (voting ends 11:59PM on 2/14) will have the photographer highlighted, as well as allowing the winning photog to choose the next assignment. Thanks for visiting, voting, and being a part of this creative process. ENJOY!

frost

griesbecka

oops

blackjack

spill

guinness

Are You Ready?

Ready to vote that is. I received some great pics of beverages this week, and will post them tomorrow for all to see... and vote on. Remember, the photographer of the image receiving the most votes on this assignment will have the opportunity to select the next assignment. Pretty cool, eh? I thought so.

I also want to encourage anyone and everyone to participate in these assignments. I don't do this only for certain people with certain equipment, but for everyone to get out there and look at something in a different light, and then share that with others. It is a great way to blow off steam, get competitive, or just free your mind. And let's face it, we could all use some mind-freeing activities these days.

With that, I bid you adieu, and look forward to sharing this voyage of imagery with each and every one of you! Oh yeah, and be sure to check back and vote for your favorite beverage image (only vote once please).

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It...

For the next BSC "assignment", I am thinking more of an inner-warmth kind of submission. Something that starts on the inside and radiates to the rest of your body. What could I be referring to? A beverage of your choice of course! Whether that be a steaming cup of java, a can of your favorite soda, or maybe that perfectly crafted martini, it doesn't matter, so long as it is a beverage, YOU take the picture, and the picture was taken during the timeframe of this "assignment". Remember, the idea is to get us all taking more pictures, challenging ourselves, and getting those creative juices flowing again!

No more than 3 submissions per person please (email them to beau@beaustilescreative.com ), and be sure to include your information, as well as any pertinent info about your equipment, location, settings, etc. Submissions for this "assignment" will be accepted until 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 7th. Voting will begin February 8th ending 11:59 pm on Sunday, February 14th. I will announce the winner on the 15th and share any info provided about the winning image, and any info the photographer might like to include about themselves. And remember, PLEASE only vote for your favorite image once... after all the winner gets to select the next "assignment"! (some restrictions apply)

I can't wait to see your submissions this week, and thank you for taking on this assignment. Now get out there, shoot some amazing images and watch out... This message will self-destruct in 30 seconds...

So, Who Won?

With an AMAZING 73% of the votes in the last 8 days, "Blue" won by a landslide! This photo was submitted by Michael Lindemann. It was a simple, yet vibrant composition, with that bold blue and linear sensibility that just drew you in! Congratulations Michael, and thanks to everyone that submitted photos and/or voted throughout this assignment.

Tomorrow, Monday, February 1st, I will post the details for the next "assignment", with all the various particulars like the subject, restrictions, and maybe, just maybe, some incentive to get out there and shoot!

Remember, the whole idea behind these assignments is to inspire all of us to get out there and take some new pictures, and to challenge all of us to look at something in a new light. Going forward, I will select random assignments that might focus on a particular subject (like doors) or might require that you break a fundamental "rule of photography" (for example: centered compositions only). Whatever the assignment, it's important to remember that the intention is always to take new photos and challenge the creativity in each of us.

I look forward to seeing your images, and sharing some of my own with you. Thanks for joining me on this journey, and by all means, invite others along. It promises to be one hell of a ride!