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the heart of a collector

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Do you find yourself photographing a favorite spot in your home? {I’ve learned this space is like comfort food and it’s best just to go with it and not question the why of it.} Today I’m curious as to if you, too, are drawn to photographing collections. I love seeing a person’s favorites treasures out on display. Whether they belong to me or not I enjoy photographing these sacred spaces. When on display, they become more than just paintbrushes, buttons, or beatrix potter. This is the stuff that makes a house a home. Share with us today a bit of your most favorite things to photograph and let it tell a story of its own.

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  2. What a pretty shelf! I love the rich color of the wall and the Valentine decoration. This is a topic near and dear to my heart. I know I'll be returning to this blog post again and again to see others collections.

    I have several collections and yes, I find myself drawn to them for use in my photos. Lately I've been thinking about photographing my button collection but haven't quite got the image I want. Here are a couple of my collections:

    Old cameras. This one belonged to my Dad and shot many photos of me and my family when we were young:
    http://dorisrudddesigns.wordpress.com/2010/11/15/november-15-2010/

    Small clocks, some of these belonged to Dad's mom and others I picked up in antique stores:
    http://dorisrudddesigns.wordpress.com/2010/09/27/september-27-2010/

    Perfume bottles. The Chanel #5 bottle belonged to my Mom's mother and the others belonged to my mom.
    http://dorisrudddesigns.wordpress.com/2010/08/21/august-21-2010/

    Lastly, here is a shot of my Dad's mom attic as it looked last August. She's been gone many years, but when I go upstairs to this dusty, dark place I feel close to her. Many, many happy memories here.
    http://dorisrudddesigns.wordpress.com/2010/08/06/august-6-2010/

    I look forward to returning and looking at everyone's collections. I love to hear the stories behind them.

  6. I haven't done a lot of photographing inside the house because I have never been pleased with the lighting or lack there of. Recently, I discovered a sweet spot where the sun never shines but is instead surrounded by windows. I place my subjects on the wood floor where they pick up the light and reflection.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/rslaflam/5429446016/

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/rslaflam/5428429036/

    btw – love your photo, the rich colors and shadows.

  12. love love love this photo, merideth!

    i do like to take pics of things in my own home… little nooks with charming treasures. but i find it is in my sister's vintage flat in the city that i love to photograph the most! every single room you enter has so much that the camera would love… that i love!

    here is one of my most recent… in her den. she has a sweet little vintage-esque model plane hanging from her ceiling fan pull chain. it looked so neat in front of the very old photo canvas wall hanging she has in there.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/28567264@N05/5448078349/