Two Festivals, One Weekend: St. Louis County Greekfest and St. Louis African Arts Festival 2017

During Memorial Day weekend, there were 2 Festivals. The Greek Festival and the St. Louis African Arts Festival. My mother and I went to the Greeks Art Festival on Friday and went through and picked up some Greek desserts and various Greek main dishes. We checked out the vendors as well but unfortunately had gotten there so early that we found out the entertainment would not start until 6pm. So we ate some food there and then went back home to put the rest of the food in the fridge.

Vintage Market Days Saint Louis - Chesterfield Mall - Spring 2017

So this past Saturday I went to one of my favorite events, the Vintage Market Days of St. Louis. This event happens around twice a year and even though they have moved the days around (used to be Friday, Saturday, & Sundays) I wanted to make sure to make it since this Saturday would be the last day.

The Magic House

Received a free ticket for admission from a classmate!

Yesterday I went to The Magic House for a homework assignment in my Graphic Design I class. We are to design a 4 page 5x7 postcard mock up. So I decided to pick up some brochures to check out their present designs. While there I decided to take a stroll around the place since my last visit was when I was a girl scout in elementary school. I still have my button that has my picture taken with my hair sticking out like crazy with the Static Electricity Ball.

R.I.P. Amanda Sheputis

You ever have a feeling that something isn't quite right when you wake up. On my birthday I had that feeling. I thought I should be happy for the most part and I was but not as excited. I went to work and did my usual thing.  After work, I went out and honestly at this point don't even remember what I did. What I do recall is that evening was going to an art exhibit down in the Delmar Loop. Around 8:30 pm I left and decided to go to the Central West End to stop by Sub Zero to have some sushi and collect my birthday Vodka bottle. As I was leaving Sub Zero I was still having the same nagging feeling from earlier but slightly became more intensified.

Photography: Beyonce's maternity photo shoot with Awol Erizku

Beyonce maternity photo shoot. Photo by Awol Erizku

Ok, so here is my two cents on the Beyonce shoot. I'm seeing opinions range from it looks tacky to being unique. Some people are criticizing the photographer and his vision. In my opinion about photography and why I enjoy it is because there isn't a right or wrong way to YOUR vision. People can have an opinion about your work, but overall as long as YOU and your client are pleased with the work, that is all that matters.

The beauty of Photography is that you can choose your own path. You want to be strict and follow the guidelines? Do it. You want to be adventurous and try something different? Do it. As long as in the end you are doing YOU.