Be apart of my next photo exhibit! "The Face of Change"

Most of you may have known that I was able to attend 3 Obama events during the campaign trail last year. (Madison, Grant Park & the inauguration)

What you probably don't know is that I am planning a photo exhibit titled "The Face of Change" due to open June 6th at the Glass Nickel on Atwood.

Part of the artist statement is involving the reader to think about this concept of what it takes to create a change within their own lives. To take a look at these photos and think about how they reflect on their own lives.

One of the ideas I had to take 2 things and create something new around this concept is to bring in any group organizers, volunteer organization or group that organizes people to be part of "The Face of Change." This is where I would like your help. If you are involved in an organization or group that makes a difference in any regard I would like to include you as a representative for "The Face of Change." My hope is to have a list of groups involved in the official press release of the show to have a representative simply come to the premiere with a name tag / mailing list or basic information about their cause to speak to people to encourage them to create a change in the here and now as they look at and enjoy the photos. :)

Sound like a good idea? I hope I can build a base of support for this part of the exhibit to inspire and move people to action through my photographs.

Please contact me if you think you or someone you may know might be interested in being part of "The Face of Change."

Otherwise the exhibit will be on display through August 6th if you cannot make it out to the premiere June 6th at the Glass Nickel on Atwood Ave.

Please forward this to anyone I may have missed or any of your friends and family.

Remember that change, no matter how big or small will not happen without an individual who is inspired to physically create a change starting with the only time their ever is... right now. Please create a change today and HELP me create my vision to "The Face of Change." :)

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Eric Baillies
Photographer
Ebaillies@gmail.com
608-469-4512

Jesse and Erica Land Wedding

Another wedding is in the books and with that the downloads and back ups are complete. Seeing the results of my hard work on the screen is just as exciting and fun to see as shooting the wedding. Weddings really allow me to be creative in expressive in many different ways. They are all very similar yet all very different in many ways. The interaction of taking photos of people is something I feel is very important and essential to a successful wedding day shoot.

The interaction builds with each interaction and the tension that most people feel when a camera is pointed there way fades.

Congrats to Jesse & Erica Land, thanks for letting me photograph your special day!

Eric Baillies
www.Elitevideophoto.com
check out more wedding photos here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ebaillies/sets/72157613496442831/

Shower Economics 101

So I think i have some of my best thoughts or ideas while in the shower. This is where the following idea came from, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

To think of the state of our nations economy is a very scary thought, however I feel that optimism and confidence is the only way we can think about our future.

The complexity and enormousness of the ideas that have placed us in the situation that we are in are both massive is size and scope. The recession stems from an increasing growth of a world market, inflation, greed & corruption (along with a dozen other things). It seems to me that the American people have been thrown to the side, all for the sake of a buck.

Lets face it, we cannot compete with prices of China with a population of over a billion and an equal amount of people living in poverty to the entire United States. This deployment of jobs overseas is the loss of true purchasing power. In the long term it increases costs, unemployment and the debt of the American people.

This is where I feel a deeply rooted problem of the state of our economy stems from. So what is the solution??

We need to bring the jobs and what it means to be American back. The sense of who we are as a people has strayed but isn't lost.

I don't claim to have the solution, but it occurred to me while in the shower, somewhere between the shampoo and body wash, that as long as companies motive for being in business is to turn a buck, you know you've dropped the soap.

Would it be feasible for the United States government to counter act this balance so that both businesses & consumers once more would benefit in different ways for those 3 short words?? MADE IN AMERICA.

Blogging...

So can anyone tell me how to make blogging more effective? Is it really just a way to keep a journal or give out load comments on things that bug or interest you?

I guess, i haven't done this for some time since I wasn't sure what I should be doing to increase the use or visits to my blog.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Grandma's 90th Birthday Family Album

Here is the book that I designed from Grandma's 90th bday! If you click on this link you can view the 1st 15 pages (out of 40) and purchase your own your enjoyment. I hope you enjoy it was fun to put it together.

Grandmas 90th ...

By Eric Baillies

Book Preview

Flickr Account

To view more photos for from Eric Baillies visit my Flickr account here:

http://flickr.com/photos/ebaillies/

Obama Rally

I attended the Obama Rally in Chicago on Tuesday and it was truly inspiring to be apart of. The energy in the air could be felt by the shear excitement and rebirth of change in America. I truly have never felt more proud to be an American and part of such a historic event. Hope you enjoy

http://flickr.com/photos/ebaillies/sets/72157608722440502/

Pigeon John in Madison!

Do the Pigeon, was in Madison last night, he sure did put on a show for a mere 80 people tops. As someone who is on the cutting edge of hip hop, and one of my personal favs I sure hope he continues to come back through Madison in the future. Check out my pics here:

http://flickr.com/photos/ebaillies/sets/72157608712346731/

Eric

Wedding Photos

To view more wedding photo sample from Eric Baillies with Elitevideophoto.com please click.........HERE

A once in a lifetime experience!

I was ecstatic to receive this letter in the mail after sending the photos I shot of Pedro Guerrero at Promega Corp. for his 91st bday. I got to visit with Mr. Guerrero for a short time at the exhibit / book signing and I must say it was very inspiring to meet someone of his caliber.

My believe and approach to photography is pointed out beautifully by Mr. Guerrero. I have always believed that in order to capture beauty of ones soul or self, as a photographer you must be as unintrusive as possible to just let the person be. One of the things I pride myself on the most is my ability to anticipate the shot before it happens. This involves proper placement, the study of light and lastly knowing the limitations of the camera. This anticipation and creativity rise above everything else in importance for in real time you don't have time to think of these things in order to get the shot.

Pedro Guerrero comes to Madison for his 91st Bday!

Daniel Swadener and Promega Corp. were kind enough to bring in the world famous photographer Pedro Guerrero into Madison for an exhibit and event that I will remember for a very long time. While observing and taking pictures of a man I have learned about through visiting Taliesin North in Spring Green, WI watching and studying his DVD, it was a great pleasure and honor to meet the 91 year old on his birthday last Tuesday.

The awe and inspiration to meet someone like this was a 1st for me and I think the picture of the young boy and his mother explains it perfectly for me. I can only hope one day that my images will be as admired and sought after as this man. If he were for some reason to view these, I hope I captured and expressed my excitement and inspiration for a chance to meet such man.

The exhibit continues at Promega Corp. thru 11/21 and more information can be found at www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.ph p?event=206593

Candice Walker Wedding

I think the simplest of things or actions can create the most beautiful photos on your wedding day. The small things make the biggest difference in capturing these emotions or periods in time throughout your day. As a photographer I am very passionate about capturing this emotion and action in real time as it is happening allowing you just to BE, is where the real beauty and memories live.

State Fair!

Visiting the WI, State Fair for the very 1st time was a fun experience that I or my belly won't soon forget (so much yummy carney food!). The smells, the patterns, the animals, the food & the people are all part of the excitement at the fair. Although I wasn't sure how I felt about seeing all the animals caged up for show and tell time, it was bitter sweet for me I think because the animals are all so beautiful looking their best, yet you can still see that caged mentality and lack of freedom in their eye. While being entertaining and educational for many children it is a good way to get the community involved in their local FFA.

Visual Imagery is found all over the place!

Beauty is truly found in the eye of the beholder, however I would argue beauty and compelling imagery can be found in normal objects and places others would not normally look twice at. As a photographer these sort of things compel me to take photographs to show the viewer that normal things can effect and inspire the mind and eye to look twice!

The Ark Band

The Ark Band in Chicago let me back stage on Saturday to snap a few photos of their upbeat, roots/reggae/soca/calypso style show. They definitely were very entertaining with the crowd jumping in the middle of the afternoon with a great sound and performance, go check them out!

Cubs Game!

Ah yes the city of Chi, the people, the food, the buildings, and the Cubs at Wrigley field. As someone who is from Wisconsin and a Brewer fan 1st and foremost, I can still appreciate the pure entertainment by going to Wrigley field to watch the Cubs (loose 2-3 vs the Marlins) play. :) I need to get my blows in early as the Cubs have destroyed the Brewers in their 1st 3 games in their 4 game series in Milwaukee.

If you've never been to Wrigley I highly recommend going to see one of the last real ball parks left in the majors.

Wedding Art

Photographing weddings for me is a creative expression of a milestone in your life. The details, expressions and joy throughout the day are all things that cannot be reproduced or staged. So the best way to capture / express your day through imagery is to shoot it as is, as it is happening. This combination of joy, beauty and creative expression is what I really enjoy about capturing weddings.

Taliesan Experience

This weekend was one to remember without a doubt. I want to thank Michael Ulrich from Lakeside Gallery for getting me involved out at Taliesin in his ecology study and for introducing me to Becky the featured artist to Friday night's reception of her titled piece Progress Report, which was recycled paper from the architects at Taliesan woven onto pulled string inside the hillside gallery of Taliesan.

The piece for me was really an extension of the space, using what is there in its natural state, I would think it would of been something Frank Lloyd Wright would of very much enjoyed. Becky pictured here was a gracious host in a dress she made herself had a video of time lapsed pictures and video put together of her constructing her art. Very cool! Be sure to check out and learn more about this talented artist at her site holsum. Thanks again Becky!