Photography is an art form that’s captivated minds for centuries. Photography allows us to preserve memories and emotions in a way nothing else can. It’s true, these days anyone can ‘snap a photo’. If you shoot enough frames you’re bound to get something decent. But if you don’t spend time learning how to create an...
Why create an artist community? It’s been on my mind for a while now… the idea of creating a safe place to share my art & my journey with the people in my life. As much as I’d like to have weekly discussions with all of the friends, clients, colleagues, & mentors I’ve met throughout...
Stock photography can be a great solution for social media feed; however it’s typically generic and less engaging. When cutting costs by using stock photography, you’ll compromise your marketing efforts with watered down imagery. Here are 3 reasons custom photography is the only option when planning your next marketing campaign. Personalize your Brand Stock photography...
Since choosing Kansas City as home in 2005, I continue to find reasons why I love this city. Initially I was attracted to the peace I felt here, to the feeling I belonged. Over time this community has convinced me I truly do. Kansas City is a home for artists. This Spring Kansas City hosted...
Although I’ve run a successful business for 20 years, it’s never too late to re-invent yourself. Recently I found it was time to hire an outside opinion. While my business has survived a number of complex situations, I’ve found ‘surviving’ is different than ‘thriving’. Running a business to survive for today vs. running a business...
Have you noticed the hearts of Kansas City? Heart sculptures have popped up throughout the city, each uniquely designed by a local artist. It’s embarrassing to admit but originally my daughter knew more about this art project than I did!?! Although I was born and raised in South Georgia, I’m proud to call Kansas City...
When I was seven months pregnant, I tortured myself with some self portraits of my pregnant belly. I placed my camera on a tripod, set my exposure manually and waddled over to an ‘X’ I’d marked on the floor. My own maternity photographs made me cringe when I saw the back of the screen. ‘Oooh,...
Something wasn’t right. It was obvious by the sad, concerned look in my daughters eyes. ‘Momma, I need to talk to you about something…’ She doesn’t keep secrets from me, at least not yet. She was born a truth teller and it’s one of the foundations I’ve build upon as a parent. In our house,...
In 1839, the invention of photography radically changed the art scene. Similarly to how digital photography challenges fine art photography. Before the camera, record keeping was left to the painters and sought out by the wealthy. Photographic portraits (such as Daguerreotypes) were cheaper and faster to produce and accessible to average families. The ‘first generation...
This is my dull, life-of-it’s-own ‘pandemic’ hair circa January 2021… I’d been cutting my own bangs & attacking split ends for more than a year. And I know I wasn’t the only one cutting my own hair! The salon is a luxury we’ve long taken for granted. My daughter cheerfully let me chop hers off...
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An internationally award winning artist, Adrienne Maples creates dynamic portraits & pieces together powerful narratives through her still photographs. Known for her 'spunk & pizazz', her talent is in her ability to transform mediocrity into something extraordinary.
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