Past Trips In Black & White

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I haven't posted any of my own photos on here lately since the main camera I shoot with is currently being repaired. So, this post is simply a series of past vacation photographs I shot in color and edited in black and white in adobe photoshop cs5. 

There is a sort of progression apparent throughout the years I've been playing around with photography and editing. Shooting more thoughtfully composed photographs has transitioned for me and I feel like I'm beginning to hone in on and develop a more specific aesthetic, and there is no doubt in my mind that this aesthetic will continue to evolve organically as I further my studies and step out of the comfort zones I tend to confine myself to. Keep an eye out for future photo experiments and projects!

Borges Doors

While Claire and I ventured around Europe this past winter break, we decided to photograph our favorite doors in Borges, France for a fun project. Above is what we came up with!

From France To Spain

Soon after celebrating Christmas morning with my family I left for the airport with passport in hand, anticipating the lengthy flight to France ahead. As I glance at the seat number printed on my boarding pass, a woman approaches me and asks if I'm Renee. I'm still not exactly sure what had happened but somehow they gave my original seat away resulting in my being bumped up to first class, which I took as some sort of Christmas Day miracle! I was served a delicious five course meal and complimentary champagne and wine throughout the entire flight, a pleasant surprise from what I had originally expected. I landed at the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris early the following morning, where my friend Andrea patiently awaited my arrival. Our friend Claire would be flying in the day after, and in the meantime we spent the afternoon exploring the city together. 

After visiting the major landmarks and monuments, we did a bit of window shopping prior to grabbing a bite at this quaint little french restaurant. We ended up sharing a savory crepe filled with smoked salmon, lettuce, tomato and an egg followed by an equally delicious carmel dessert one. We then washed everything down with a sugared cup of cappuccino. I had a difficult time heading back to our hostel being completely enraptured with my surroundings, though I was pretty exhausted from the long flight and our daytime explorations. 

The above photographs were taken either in Paris or Bourges, France.

Passport To Paris

As you may remember, I've been planning on taking a trip to France this upcoming winter break. I finally booked my ticket and am beyond thrilled for the holidays to get here. Not only will this be my first year of not having to work on New Year's Eve but I will be spending the New Year in France, non the less.

I'll be staying with my friend Andrea, who recently moved to Bourge, France and is living there for the next year to teach English. She informed that Bourge is known for their white wine and goat cheese, or chèvre, and I can't wait to try it all.

As I'm still waiting for my passport to arrive, I've been looking to buy a new cover for it and found these from the lifestyle blog, A Piece of Toast.