Here's a brief description of the project:

The “I Am a Photographer” campaign is a social project that encourages photographers to join together in a series of self portraits that celebrate our many identities and experiences as women in the photography community — Photographer. Woman. Artist. Mother. Advocate. Survivor. Healer. And More.

In recognition of the many roles that they hold, we asked women photographers to shoot a self portrait holding a word other than “photographer” that represents some aspect of who they are. For all they’ve been through, for all they do to improve the world around them every day in ways big and small, this is a celebration of strong, empowering, inspiring women in the photography community and everywhere.

Clickin Moms invited the entire CM community to participate in this project and will donate $1 for every image submitted by March 31, 2012 to RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization.

Of course I wanted to help for a good cause so I thought all day of a word that I could use to best describe who I am....This is what I came up with...

View my post on Clickin Moms here.

That's my Emma!

My day was filled with more shadow puppetry than I could have ever imagined. I was honored when asked to be the photographer for a fantastic upcoming show called Shadow Play by Trusty Sidekick Theater Company. I had never done a shadow focused shoot before and I was extremely excited. When I started photographing I couldn't believe the personality that this shadow took on. It was amazing to see it come to life before my eyes.

After the shoot I headed uptown to catch Miss Ophelia; a shadow puppetry theater piece. It blew my mind, such a simple production that evoked such emotion with cardboard, lights, two very talented actors and imagination. It was a wonderful, inspiring day and I wanted to leave you with some great photographs I found that highlight children shadows...

Remember, the next time you are out taking photos of your children whether it is with a simple point and shoot or your phone keep an eye out...you may find their shadow. 

A wall of Polaroids at Tom Slaughters Studio in NYC!

Here are a few of my favorite photos of his (it was extremely hard to pick just a few):

Why I love Muppet photography: There is something amazing about the way John evokes the spirit of these inanimate characters. The lighting, compostion and style bring out Miss Piggy's and Rowlf's true personalities. It's a true testament to how important these factors are when photographing a portrait, they without a doubt affect the subject, whether human or made of fabric! Group photography can be very challenging especially when you have adults and children of varying sizes. I can't even imagine what it is like to step into the studio with these classy muppets! I love the composition here and think it is brillantly executed.

TIP: To compose your own family photos that will impress your friends remember to get everyone on different levels to create height and depth. Stairs are a great place to start!

Photo: Carlos Ramos

Source:sippinglemonade.com

Buatti-Ramos Photography is starting the year off right with a fresh new website and is now offering gift certificates for you to give the gift of memories to your friends and family! For more information and to purchase a gift certificate click here. Buatti-Ramos Photography is continuing its celebrations all month long by offering 20% off your session fee with code "NEWYEAR20" when you book throughout January.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!