Photography from Nicholas Viltrakis: stones

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Gems!

I have had three photography "gems" this weekend, so I'm playing catchup! In the mean time enjoy these gems!

Speaking (well typing anyway) about gems... many of you know that I bought a whole bunch of gemstones to give away to people I meet. It's a wonderful way to make a lasting impression on people and it's quirky. Well, just after the 4th of July parade in Northside with the amazing Steph Worley and Seth Miller we met up with a group and as usual I handed out some stones... well this groups had the stones set! If I recall correctly a pendant, tie tack and some other sweet stuff. One was even a gift for a wedding rehearsal! #WINNING #MAKEADIFFERENCE

Woo hoo Box of Gems!

Anyone that has ever been to my home can attest to my collections of shiny things... well recently I visited my good friend Sara and she told me all about making jewelry. One thing lead to another and I just couldn't help buying a bunch of gems! I now have pirate booty! WIN!

THANK YOU SARA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gem and Mineral show!

(This is a resin ring with real flowers inside. NOTE: Not a rock)

I love collecting rocks. In fact, my entire house is filled with them. Each summer and fall the Sharonville Convention Center hosts a gem and mineral show and Terri and I can't resist it!

This show was strange because, despite the name of the annual convention it is now mostly beads. :(

Luckily the remaining gem and stone vendors are high quality! (They were where we traditionally spend most of our money each year anyway.)

This trip was extra fun because we brought friends and family to join in the geological nerding.

This rock reminds me of my sister Julie who was sporting some rainbow hair her boyfriend Keifer was quick to point out is the same color pattern as "those duster things." Well played.

Since I've taken so many photos of the spoils of the continuous trips to the gem and mineral show I wanted to photograph the stones in a fun way. I hope I achieved it. :)

(This is the boring old studio full light on seamless way)

Fool's gold!

I really love vivid color. Especially blue.

080110 Personal Purge

Welcome to the first post that hasn't been all business for a long time! This one is about all the stuff we have been able to see in all the places we have photographed for clients (and some other around the house left-overs).