We have had a tough couple of days around the B-holt residence. I’m sure that I’ll eventually get to that in a later post. But we have definitely been staying busy. I shot some pretty interesting stuff (to me) on Friday and Saturday. I come from a family with a strong quilting heritage. I don’t know to what extent is has carried over to my generation. But, it seems like there was always some quilt that my mom (and usually at least one of her sisters) was working on, when I was growing up. My grandmother on my father’s side (who just turned 90 on Saturday), still makes a quilt for every new great-grandkid in the family (FYI, there are more than I can count on 50 fingers). If that’s not enough, we get it from Reagan’s side too. Both of our mom’s always run into each other at state quilt guild conventions. Yes, both of our mom’s are active members of the Utah State Quilt Guild. I personally think that is pure awesome. So, it is safe to say that I was raised to appreciate the art of quilting and the significance in American heritage and Culture. I’ll be honest though, I never thought I would be shooting or blogging about quilts. Buuuuuttttt, it just so happens that the Museum of American History is currently holding an exhibition of American red and white quilts at the Park Avenue Armory. I ended up shooting it for Curated Mag. I was blown away. Not saying that these photos do it any justice, but scroll down for a couple of more looks.
Ok, if you made it this far down the post, then maybe you will be interested in what I shot on Saturday morning. HS teamed up with Nike for an editorial story featuring the new Kobe collection, at a little league soccer game in the Bronx. The game was at 11:30 and I was worried that everything would be washed out with the sun that high in the sky. I guess it is lucky (for me) that we are still in early spring, because I don’t feel like the images came out that bad. I just hope that the people whose opinion matters, feel the same. Here are a few–
This last one had nothing to do with the product, but I just like the wide shot with the green turf and blue sky.
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6 responses to “What I’ve been up to.”
Hope everything is okay with you guys!!
love, love, love the quilts!!!!!
I took the train to NYC for the day yesterday just to see the quilts (and eat at the Shake Shack). The exhibit was AMAZING (your photos are great!)! I got some pretty decent photos and scored one of the magnet collections in the gift shop. It was a great red and white day!
Jake,
Your pictures are awesome. Great shots. Who knew quilts could look so cool. Here is another recent post about a different type of quilt – http://gawker.com/#!5786183/this-man-made-a-panty-quilt.
Love the quilt photos, Jake. Kelly requested that I make her a red and white quilt some years ago. I’m still conceptualizing it and adding red fabrics to my stash for when I get motivated. Why would anyone NOT be interested in a blog about quilts?! Sheesh!
That is the coolest exhibit I have ever seen. P.S. My heart goes out to you, Reagan, and Piper…