tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38758130431658052792012-02-16T18:31:56.358-07:00Colorado Springs Professional Photographer and Photojournalist Donna Martinez Journey through Art, Symbolism and the Qwest for KnowledgeDonna Martineznoreply@blogger.comBlogger541100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-40145383569437965812011-01-03T10:12:00.005-07:002011-01-03T10:42:54.619-07:00

Everyone feels refreshed and wanting to start anew at the beginning of a new year. It is a time to feel "cleansed". Maybe it is because the general chaos of the holiday season is over.I wish to take a journey this year....studying and learning more about ancient symbolism and the mysteries of religious and divine thought pre-bible, and how everything to this day, still follows the same patterns,

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-2478648459651950272010-06-17T14:38:00.001-06:002010-06-17T14:39:04.249-06:00

Picture Yourself in a Land Called Colorado!Sponsored by The Colorado Tourism Office

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-77805802051116840822010-06-03T08:34:00.002-06:002010-06-03T08:36:43.666-06:00

I now have a Flickr Photostream:http://www.flickr.com/photos/donnamartinezphoto/I will be using this as my main photo album and portfolio.

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-88995090242680093532010-05-24T08:45:00.004-06:002010-05-24T10:34:49.037-06:00

You would think after 20 some odd years of living under the self-imposed label "photographer", I would have more of an idea of what I do? Not necessarily the case. But, recently it is becoming clearer and more transparent, that you can cause yourself a lot of unnecessary stress by not defining and recognizing your personality. Your strengths and weaknesses change, so you change. But your

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-22855890605262315852010-05-09T11:16:00.003-06:002010-05-09T11:23:24.464-06:00

I have seen the quote in two movies now.The mummy.and Sherlock Holmes.So...now I have to look it up.Here are some links that feature it:http://www.raptureready.com/featured/funk/death.htmlhttp://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=268112http://chineseculture.about.com/library/symbol/blcc_deathisonlythebeginning.htmInteresting :)

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-59856757266907447432010-03-13T10:22:00.000-07:002010-03-13T10:22:06.484-07:00

CreatingMinds - quotes and quotations from the wise on all matters creativeGreat resource for creative and inspirational artist quotes and quotations.

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-17712386385489062552010-03-12T11:15:00.004-07:002010-03-12T11:21:53.947-07:00

The last time I really picked up my camera...to just "ENJOY" it...has been a long time. Business has sucked the enjoyment out of it for me. I got into the business because I LOVE taking photographs. But I have to remind myself on occassion that photography...isn't all business. If for any reason...what so ever...one must take the time...to be a photographer. Be a creator. Be an artist. See

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-26146108105786875652010-02-20T14:56:00.003-07:002010-02-20T14:57:38.041-07:00

"He made a pit and digged it, and has fallen into the ditch which he made." Author: Proverb"Fallen Angel" CreditsSpecial Thanks to the following for the stock contributions to this image.:thumb116863530: Modelhttp://buzillo-stock.deviantart.com/art/girl-11-116863530:thumb106713378: smokehttp://grace-stock.deviantart.com/art/Smoke-Stock-I-106713378:thumb96475065: winghttp://

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-15825995389597065792009-08-06T13:50:00.003-06:002009-08-06T13:51:28.625-06:00

It has been a Long time. I hate pix of me...so I detest doing these.But I felt it was time.

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-30795070542274355812009-07-11T08:00:00.003-06:002009-07-11T08:06:42.729-06:00

Skye Connelly: http://www.modelmayhem.com/75153 http://www.ujenatalent.com/masters/12798.htmlWorked with a fantastic Model this week. Skye is a local Colorado Springs girl that was a pure joy to collaborate with. She was punctual, creative and smooth in posing. Hardly needed any direction whatsoever. Fellow Photog Deanna Gomes joined us as our MUA. The location was

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-6094151696017279022009-07-06T13:49:00.002-06:002009-07-06T13:51:51.886-06:00

Colorado flowers are so pretty. Captured these over the 4th of July holiday when I was visiting Greeley.

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-63204764434299459252009-06-30T20:27:00.002-06:002009-07-01T09:29:05.093-06:00

What Are the Functions of Art?By Shelley Esaak, About.comQuestion: What Are the Functions of Art?Answer: Smarter people than I have written entire books about this question. My attempt, here - which will probably come across as overly simplified - will be to hit the highlights. Disclaimers abound.First, proceed with this caution: No piece of art can be "assigned" a function (or functions), either

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-1872147475003617192009-06-27T10:19:00.001-06:002009-06-27T10:19:53.192-06:00

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-14324707125868700362009-06-26T18:42:00.000-06:002009-06-26T18:43:41.068-06:00

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-66703421658680686522009-06-08T10:43:00.004-06:002009-06-08T11:44:44.454-06:00

Cripple Creek is not far away. We went there in February. I thought I would re-visit the images and process a couple new ones.

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-34631108857499370712009-06-07T08:30:00.003-06:002009-06-07T08:33:11.095-06:00

Bird of the broad and sweeping wing, Thy home is high in heaven, Where wide the storms their banners fling, And the tempest clouds are driven. Author: James Gates PercivalWent out to do some improvtu shooting with Jo.We got the wind and the clouds....so I guess it was a success.No modifiers. Next time I want to add some lights.DM

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-40724073491365746882009-06-04T16:39:00.001-06:002009-06-04T16:40:43.587-06:00

As the skull of the man grows broader, so do his creeds. And his gods they are shaped in his image and mirror his needs. And he clothes them with thunders and beauty, He clothes them with music and fire, Seeing not, as he bows by their altars, That he worships his own desire. Author: Donald Marquis (D.R.P. Marquis) ("Don Marquis")

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-80396019699272237732009-05-22T13:27:00.002-06:002009-05-22T13:50:39.786-06:00

Take for example the creative power of motion pictures.I just went to "Angels & Demons", put aside that I am a Dan Brown follower, but from the aspect that I appreciate visual art. When I come out of a good movie.....I come out inspired. Boy howdy am I inspired today. :) I love art. I love things that have meaning, concept, symbology. Art has levels of understanding. The more you understand,

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-7431636246390498092009-05-20T09:36:00.002-06:002009-05-20T10:47:45.315-06:00

I love divine proportion. It adds to composition in a little more depth than just rule of thirds.Here is a little article I found on using it in web design.http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/05/29/applying-divine-proportion-to-web-design/and this onehttp://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=106237056390&h=ZRdKF&u=TrxPr&ref=mf

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-77940935993324728692009-04-05T17:23:00.001-06:002009-04-05T17:47:47.780-06:00

So here are some shots from last week.We started out going south on I25 towards Albuquerque and decided to take the jog through Taos. Those were the last posts pix.Stayed in Gallup NM. Got up bright and early and got on Route 66 for the day stopping at the petrified national park and the meteor crater and then went all the way to Vegas. WOW. We stayed at Treasure Island and went to to Cirque du

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-62785853750394546822009-03-23T20:56:00.000-06:002009-03-23T21:38:23.382-06:00

On the way to Taos and before Cimarron. (can't find out where it is on the map)Well....like they say for Colorado, if you don't like the weather wait 10 minutes and it will change.Winter storm warning along I-70, made us change our route and go south. Off we head to NM.For S&Gs, we took a little road down towards Taos. :)Before we got to Cimarron, we went by this great little area of ruins. So I

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-10139346242321358442009-03-19T18:50:00.000-06:002009-03-19T18:52:36.551-06:00

Getting ready for a roadtrip for spring break. We will be going through Moab, UT and down to Las Vegas for a couple days. Coming home through the Grand Canyon, four corners and Mesa Verde Cliff dwellings. I should have a ton of stuff to go through along the trip.Will try to post to the blog as I go if I can. :)YEAH!!

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-49716887953266058142009-03-05T12:06:00.000-07:002009-03-05T15:09:18.194-07:00

Working on a BW Technique again. :)Can't seem to get away from one of the true loves and passions of my photography. I love black and white presentation of images.Also some colorful ones.

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-17828340480756817722009-02-18T12:49:00.000-07:002009-02-18T13:01:22.560-07:00

February 16, 2009 We spent the day up at Cripple Creek to enjoy the ice sculptures and area. I will have to go back here...I just could have shot all day. True power is when what you say is only the tip of the iceberg of what you really know. Author: Unknown

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-76077047964993947462009-02-15T11:50:00.000-07:002009-02-15T11:56:21.725-07:00

Earth is but the frozen echo of the silent voice of God. Author: Samuel M. HagemanBeautiful frosty morning on Valentines Day. It was foggy most the day..but did manage to get out in the garden.Was up before dawn for the Pikes Peak shot this morning.

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-43549455536195775822009-02-07T13:24:00.000-07:002009-02-07T13:39:22.829-07:00

Art is everywhere, except it has to pass through a creative mind.- Louise Nevelson

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-46126591341726009462009-02-05T10:21:00.000-07:002009-02-05T10:26:02.375-07:00

Photographing Light and glass. The purest form of looking at light and using glass objects. The reflection and refraction of light is purely awesome.Played with more window light and some bottles I have saved. I took time to notice the light and how it came through the bottles at different angles. Painted a couple too for good measure.What have you played with today?

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-5024108215926406952009-02-03T12:35:00.000-07:002009-02-03T18:47:55.480-07:00

My mother's Ruby Stained Glass. I was fortunate to receive the collection that was my mothers. I love the color red. :)More from the hutch. My parent's 25th anniversary plate coupled with a figurine that I received from my best friend. We like to share Chai together now and then.One of our cats. Fresca.Another of Fresca at the piano.And a closeup of Miss Fatcat.This was a study of window light.

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-26946467796121781362009-01-30T10:26:00.000-07:002009-01-30T10:29:23.003-07:00

Donna Martinez now offers on location portraiture as of February 1, 2009. She is giving up dedicated studio space to offer sessions from and will be doing sessions only at your location or home in the Colorado Springs area. Sessions are limited and by appointment only. Consultations are manditory prior to any session being scheduled.DM

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-7048423795842975772009-01-29T10:55:00.001-07:002009-01-30T09:45:18.031-07:00

Today is a new day.Art is the imagination expressed through the senses.- AnonymousToday's Images:Enjoy your life...

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-4637377242895847722008-12-26T12:48:00.001-07:002008-12-26T12:52:23.800-07:00

Get to show off my girls and my nieces. :)Christmas day with all the Martinez girls :) Hope you enjoyed Christmas and Have a Happy New Year. :)On to 2009!

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-39570372894849296862008-12-02T12:00:00.001-07:002008-12-02T12:04:22.485-07:00

EStork.orgDonna Martinez is proud to announce that we have joined EStork.org as a volunteer photographer that offers free newborn sessions to military families that have a deployed spouse that can not be home for the birth of a child. The free session includes a disk of websized images for emailing the images to the soldier so he can see the baby.We look forward to providing this service. Donna

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-82957901542895543222008-11-19T14:21:00.001-07:002008-11-19T14:24:56.603-07:00

Mariah and Josh: Model session

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-76308417192125362052008-11-11T17:24:00.000-07:002008-11-11T17:27:34.545-07:00

Got to do some play time today. David came for a visit and I worked my lighting magic on him and his wonderful abs. :)

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-35126686837364221072008-09-17T07:36:00.000-06:002008-09-17T07:39:08.634-06:00

Come see our display at the Colorado Springs Airport Delta Wing Gate 8!October 1-December 31, 2008We will post pix later this month as it goes up!Congrats to Sand Creek Senior Gabe Velazquez and Cheyenne Mountain Senior Tasha Ditchman for getting on the wall! :)Whoo Hoo Rockstars prevails!!!

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-28475019896695213862008-04-21T16:00:00.000-06:002008-04-21T16:08:30.508-06:00

After taking a week off for my trip...I am back to business in Colorado Springs.I would like to feature fellow Old Colorado City Merchant Laura Reilly's Gallery with some shots taken with permission in her studio.The gallery is very warm and inviting with wonderful paintings on the walls.Laura was wonderful to chat with and we discussed the art world.Thank you Laura for inviting me to your studio

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-47785685138868875542008-03-19T12:09:00.001-06:002008-03-19T12:16:42.301-06:00

I will be speaking in OKC on April 14 and Tulsa on April 15 at the local PPA Guilds.http://www.metroppa.com/index.htmWe will be discussing how to be more creative shooting and breaking out of the box for posing and lighting. I will share ways I enhance my environment for creative thinking and be shooting on-stage at the Rose State University Tom Steed Building Auditorium April 14 at 6:30pm-8:30.

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-74770347128223511462007-09-26T07:24:00.000-06:002007-09-26T07:41:59.800-06:00

Kelly: Coronado HSKelly: Coronado HSHeather: Fountain/Ft. Carson HSHeather: Fountain/Ft. Carson HSKirstyn: Pine Creek HSKirstyn: Pine Creek HSKirstyn: Pine Creek HSWe do Senior Sessions all year. Most Yearbook deadlines have passed..but it isn't too late to get you Senior pictures done by Donna. We are also booking for next summer for the class of 2009! If you are a Junior...plan ahead! We will

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-47687417370550726842007-08-03T17:48:00.001-06:002007-08-03T17:52:11.914-06:00

Had a great shoot with Nicole yesterday at the Garden of Gods and Manitou Springs. I think my style fits wonderfully with the natural backdrop Colorado provides. My edgy urban style is a great fit.Here are a couple from our shoot.Still looking for more High School Reps!

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-6002494105448003052007-07-29T19:48:00.001-06:002007-07-29T19:48:49.811-06:00

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-23785619040420780222007-07-29T17:34:00.001-06:002007-07-29T17:37:37.143-06:00

About 9:30 this morning we headed our for our first hike in GOG. LOVED it!I can't wait to do some portraits out here!

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-38240635498348962832007-07-19T18:14:00.000-06:002007-07-19T18:16:44.200-06:00

We have landed! Arrived in Colorado yesterday and I am so excited to be here finally. :)I can't wait to create new friendships and photograph new things!We have some neat new transitions in mind for our Colorado Springs studio...so check back!Donna

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-91351601180865708412007-06-06T09:24:00.001-06:002007-06-06T09:24:51.916-06:00

http://www.richardavedon.com/conversation/interviews.phpDM

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-58500153549081902152007-06-04T09:22:00.000-06:002007-06-04T09:24:10.267-06:00

http://www.leannrimesworld.com/splash.phpMy fav video right now.Time to create....I am feeling the juices of inspiration run...through my veins. Me and Jo have a date tonight in the studio.:)Stay Tuned for the next creation!

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-48444055183448705442007-06-04T08:55:00.000-06:002007-06-04T09:01:00.125-06:00

"You see what you know!" ~ Frank StellaLearn to see how your camera sees. I think this is vital in the creative process.All lenses are different. Each lens has a property...short focal length...long focal length...wide....macro...etc.When you know how your lens "sees" things..you can then start seeing like your lens.Things won't look the same to you..if you are looking at something as a fixed

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-35113045548323890962007-06-03T19:01:00.000-06:002007-06-03T20:33:50.926-06:00

I think I see things in movies..that are not on the obvious side of the fence.We saw "Pirates of the Carribean: To the World's End" today. Pure graphics brilliance.I always lover JB movies. The lighting and mood is unmistakable.Some thoughts for me today.Understand you are meant for greatness..no matter what the obsticlesDare to be bold and differentYou must fight for what you wantBelieve with

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-11931820770702300082007-05-06T17:17:00.000-06:002007-05-06T17:23:14.796-06:00

I have always liked the idea of custom designing session images to a story book. Something fun with a story line and easy for smaller children to read along with.So I have come up with our newest product: Custom Children's Picture books. Our Picture book collection begins at $600 and also includes gift prints!Hurry and book yours now! They will make great gifts for Christmas!

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-73033496378862999912007-05-03T11:07:00.000-06:002007-05-03T11:08:28.533-06:00

"Split Personality"model: JanelleMUA: Many Faces by MaryAnna

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-74870046806051542662007-01-22T17:05:00.000-07:002007-01-22T17:09:29.665-07:00

Ah. My walks are ever so better with my camera. I need the creative outlet.Here are some from today. Leaves, Bark, pine needles, sticks, moss...you name it. I captured it. :) I have fun with nature.

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-65648077706192486002007-01-21T13:28:00.000-07:002007-01-21T13:31:33.300-07:00

I have started a series that I started in December o 2006 called."Sundays" These are images that I have created on Me days with my husband. We go out early sunday mornings for together time.Here is a shot from last sunday. I really want to hone up on my BWs. and Textures and my conversions. I think the best part of Life is in BW.DM

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-44287715228076630592007-01-19T16:00:00.000-07:002007-01-19T16:02:55.788-07:00

Don't forget...if you book your session before the end of January 2007 you get 50% off!Studio Sessions are $75!Now is a great time to start thinking about Easter images!

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-67197343796868361782007-01-16T08:37:00.000-07:002007-01-16T09:29:58.360-07:00

Well I am sure this is new for the PNW...but we are having another snow day!I was sure my kids would go back today.Shows you what I know!:)I am starting a "Blog Bargin".Every once in awhile I will post a "Blog Bargin" for clients/potential clients."January 16th Blog Bargin"Any booked client receives a complimentary 8x10 with their order if they place their order by the end of January 2007.Enjoy

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-91459821308150400062007-01-11T13:19:00.000-07:002007-01-24T08:38:43.016-07:00

Don't forget to attend the Preschool Preview sponsored by ParentMap.com on January 18th, from 6:30pm-8:30 pm in the downtown Puyallup Pavillion. I will be there at table 9.This is a great time to scout preschools for next fall.ParentMap Preschool Preview Night - Puyallup Pioneer Park Pavilion, PuyallupWhen: Thursday, Jan. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Where: Pioneer Park Pavilion, 330 S. Meridian,

Donna Martineznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3875813043165805279.post-52743440501971418762007-01-11T13:11:00.000-07:002007-01-11T13:28:21.644-07:00

SNOW DAYS!Probably not what we are used to here in the PNW..I know my kids are going stir-crazy with cabin fever!I used it as a tremendous opportunity to get some snow picutures. We have a trail in our Silver Creek community that made for some interesting shots.Textures are so sweet in this sort of weather. Frost is another favorite of mine.Soon the weather will warm up..and these cold snowy days

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