It started because I was working on my website. I typed out the phrase “straight from the horses mouth” on my RAVES section, and then realized…”I don’t even know what that means.”
So I Googled it.
And I came across a page with a huge list of idioms. You know, phrases like “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” and “we’re all in the same boat” and “a chip on your shoulder.” Every idiom I read, I saw a photo. Then I remembered that an artist that I love (yes, Deyber, for all you Tigner fans), does something like this. I realized that he paints phrases, or words, and does interpretive paintings of them. What I want to do with my photo series is photos of what the idiom literally says, not what is means. Along with this, I’ve decided I want people in every photo. This will make each photo more personal, and, more of a challenge for half the idioms I’ve come across. I love english. I love photos. Why not put them together?
So, here is my first idiom photo.
Once a collection is formed, they’ll be in a featured gallery on my new website (under construction!)
In other news, I’ll be in Dallas on March 31. If you’re interested in a session, email me!
by carolinefontenot
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