jennifer squires productions

I ache for warm weather.

{image by Håkan Strand}

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Two Poles by David Fokos

I am honoured to share with you today the work of David Fokos. His image shown above is called Two Poles and was taken in Chilmark, Massachusetts in 2001. David uses long exposures to illustrate what he says “is felt but unoften seen”; referring to the overall calming effect that the ocean truly has, not the tension we feel in the split second we see it full of choppy waves.

I’ve been a fan of David’s work since I began exploring long exposures myself last summer and I was both elated and honoured when he agreed to let me share a glimpse of his work with you. Thanks David!

{image: Two Poles, by David Fokos}

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“Art is an expression of life that transcends both time and space. We must explore our own souls through art to give a new form and a new meaning to the nature of the world. There is a certain point in time, where the harmony of light, atmosphere, and spirit collide, a place in the cosmos where the rhythm of nature unfolds in front of the camera. This can only happen once.”

~ Rolfe Horn

{image: Nevoso Alberi, Study 1 by Rolfe Horn}

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This image just wouldn’t be the same without that boat. Rebekka’s gorgeous scenics are my favourites, followed closely by her self-portraits. You can view more of her work on her website, blog, and flickr.

{image: rebekka guðleifsdóttir}

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I came across the rich and surreal black and white world of Joel Tjintjelaar on Flickr a few months back. I am constantly swept away by his imagery and inspired by his minimalism. Thanks Joel! (more…)

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I met Marco Bohr six or seven years ago when I worked for Matthew Plexman Photography. He came in to show us his imagery and I’ve never forgotten it. At the time he had just completed his Uniforms series; however on white winter days I often find myself thinking of his Icefishers series.

If you visit his site also be sure to take a peek at Observatories, a great take on popular landmarks.

{image: marco bohr}

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I have been ogling the work of Michael Levin since last summer… The minimalist style he uses in his photographs of water is stunning, timeless, and definitely has a calming effect. The processing of his black and white imagery is superb! Lots of gray tones with rich shadow detail and subtle highlights illustrate his superior exposure control and craftsmanship.

I dream that one day my work will hang next to his.

{image: michael levin}

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We’re finally in a position to start hanging artwork in our home and I’ve come across a lot of great pieces on Etsy. I’ve always been a fan of the work of Irene Suchocki and her photograph Swish 2 sweeps me away. Aren’t those colours just gorgeous? And the sense of movement really makes me hear the sound of the waves. I might need to order one of these.

Are you an artist that would be interested in trading pieces with me? If so send me an email with a link to your work and I’ll get back to you if your style suits the look of our home.

{image: irene suchocki}

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I’ve recently started following the works of Pic@ on Flickr, doesn’t she take such amazing minimalist black and white photographs.  I particularly like the stripes that formed in her image Sable, océan, ciel III (shown above).

{photograph: Pic@}

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Christina Richards creates beautiful still life photographs of simple quiet subject matter and scenes using beautiful soft light.  I am touched by her collection called Ena’s House, images of the home her great-grandmother grew up in.  I’d love to do a similar series of the home my father grew up in, maybe that’s something to put on the list for next summer…

{photograph: Christina Richards}

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