Busy Busy!

I must learn that blogs are supposed to be updated…. I have no good excuse except that this has been a whirlwind of a year for LSP and Art Gypsy. I honestly have just been so buried in other things that I have neglected my websites.

So!  I suppose it is time to get on the ball and attempt to do something inspiring….what that might be…I have not the first clue so I will rant on about what has been going on in my little crazy world of creativity.

I am much better at lists lol….so here’s a list of things I am working on.

Bringing Awareness: October 27^th is the first annual “Photo shoot to bring awareness to Domestic Violence” hosted by yours truly at Old Mill Park here in Fredericksburg from 2pm-6pm. This is the first charity I have hosted and I must be honest I am a bit nervous that everything will turn out the way it  plays out in my head. 

For more details on this event please go to 

www.Facebook.com/LyricSoullayPhotography and check out the event section. All proceeds go to the No Woman No Cry foundation here in Virginia.

Watch the promotion video here ^_^
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=633809776642213&set=vb.239248689439379&type=3&theater

The Invisible series: “Invisible is a series that involves nameless volunteers. These amazing people told me their "Invisible" stories. Some are painful and others are about what makes them feel "Invisible" to the world around them. We all go through secret pains and struggles. Know that you are never alone.” I am slowly making my way through this series and learning so much about what makes others feel invisible. I am currently looking for volunteers for this photo project and am tackling situations that most people won’t talk about. For example eating disorders, drug abuse, HIV, Transgender and other taboo struggles…if struggle is the right word I am looking for. We all have a story to tell, and who knows your story may change someone’s life. That’s really the goal of this series. To inspire and to change people’s point of views on the way they view the world. Interested? Please email me at LyricSoullayPhotography@hotmail.com Subject: Invisible and tell me what makes you feel invisible.

Soul Collector

 Mythology / Folklore: I am obsessed with Myths and Folklore! This series really reflects my takes on the stories. I feel without storytelling we forget where we come from. It doesn't matter what culture we come from it’s the stories passed down from generation to generation that keep traditions alive. 

The Fawn

Bacchus

Fate

Medusa's Garden

Water Nymphs

River Stix

Persephone

 To see more from this series go to www.Facebook.com/LyricSoullayPhotography 

Books / Accessories / Memorabilia / Clothing and all that Jazz: I am currently expanding my brand and the Art Gypsy brand. Hopefully by Christmas I will have digests of my artwork available for sale! We are launching an accessory/clothing line soon too. I will also be selling stickers…buttons…posters…key chains…trading cards….and all that fun stuff …as well as a wig collection and hopefully dolls…yeah I said it dolls!!

 For those who don’t know there is available for sale a magazine I have put together for the eclectic artist called “Art Gypsy Magazine” it’s being produced through Magcloud.com so make sure you get your copy!!! Next issue is coming out in January. I am currently excepting submissions for the next issue!! SO please send those in by December 19^th!!! ArtGypsyMag@hotmail.com Subject: Issue 4  for more details

 http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/640165?__r=305385&s=w   Newest Issue of Art Gypsy 

Whelp! I think that’s about it for now. I want to thank everyone for their love and support over the last year. I am excited for what the future holds.

Create and Be Creative!

Shine on Always,

Sarah

Thank You!

I must honestly be the worst blogger ever!

Well in all honesty it isn’t that I am a bad blogger as much as time just seems to slip past and I forget that I even have one. 

The last few months have been insanely busy and I have barely time to sleep let alone make an attempt at blogging.

BUT that’s neither here nor there …..

I wish I could express fully how grateful I am to have such an amazing team and supporters. SO I have decided to list it instead…apparently I’m good with lists lol…makes things seem so much more permanent

  

 Devon and My Parents - have been most understanding to my moodiness and manic personality when it comes to being creative. My Mom and Devon assist in crafting and shopping and all around gluing shit to shit. They help pull me back in from all of my mini breakdowns and feed me and tuck me in when I am all cranked out and haven’t slept in days. They never judge or become frustrated with me. They are my strength and my backbone…I love them more than words to begin to express – they are my everything

April - has taken on so much and has been an incredible help to me. Not only as my friend or assistant but as a muse and someone I can bounce my insane ideas off of. I believe she is my creative mind manifested into human form.

Maren and Sam - are incredibly talented makeup artists and hairstylists and are always there when I need them. They support and tackle my crazy ideas and never bat a lash. They go over and beyond for me. Maren has even kept me from dying once or twice….keeps me cool and throws snacks and water my way lol

Cristina - is my amazing jewelry designer and a member of Art Gypsy she creates pieces for my shoots and listens to all of my problems. I know that if I needed anything or if I just needed to talk she’s only one phone call away. She and I have only known each other for a short time and it feels like I have known her my entire life.

Lee - well Lee does Lee type shit….and I am grateful to have him around as well. His craftsmanship has been more than helpful and I am proud to have him not only as my friend but as a member of the art collective.

My Models - new and old thank you for taking the time out to step into my crazy little world….allow me to glue things to you…paint you random colors….take on the cold….the heat…and for everything you do.

My Niece and Nephew and Brother ….I love you …enough said

Chassidy - Thank you for allowing me to take over your house and yard when the time arises you are more helpful then you know I appreciate all of your efforts to make this thing work.

My Friends – Thank you for understanding me and not judging me because my brain never shuts down and I have an insane amount creative vomit that just floods out of my mouth that you may or may not understand…but you still smile and nod. For being there even when you haven’t heard from me in weeks and knowing that I am a workaholic. For checking on me to make sure I’m okay and supporting my dreams.

And last but not least  

My Fans- I am grateful and humbled by your love and support. So much so sometimes it’s overwhelming. When people come up to me in public and know who I am it completely blows my mind. I draw back and have that stupid look you get when you are confused….it kinda looks like my ugly cry face….but we don’t need to discuss that right now lol. So – Thank you a million times over! Not only do I enjoy creating for me…I enjoy creating for you as well. I love the feedback and coming online to see all of the new LIKES images have gotten. I wish I could thank you all personally and get to know you…but I feel I would come off like a creeper…all like “Hey…Hey…yeah you…thanks for liking me…I like you too”

 Soooo I believe that’s it!

Without your love and support I would be nothing more than a crazy person gluing things to things in my basement. You allow me to step outside myself and create new worlds. You inspire me to be better every day. And though I may not know some of you personally – I am grateful for you. 

Create and Be Creative!!

Shine on Always,

Sarah 

Meeting Idols

     I met an idol of mine (Dessa - a member of the hip hop group Doomtree ) Friday night.  Someone who inspires me, not only as an artist, but as a business owner and a person.  As I got my fan boy on sitting in a back booth in a cramped corner of a café with the guys she passed by us - smiled said hello and kept walking. She passed us multiple times before I had the courage (hell before I could catch her…she was swift and on a mission..she must of passed us 10 times or more) to ask her for a moment. Not only did she stop, we shared french fries and talked for a bit and snagged a few pictures. I wasn’t as star struck as I thought I would have been ( most likely because I got it out of my system when we passed her in traffic – then ended up behind her arriving the same time at the venue)

     I ended up speaking to her a few more times – I mean it wasn’t any deep discourse on art and philosophy - it was just simple and brief conversation along with snagging a signature or two.

     Turns out she’s just as weird as I am and is insanely down to earth. There were no body guards and she wasn’t dressed up…hair pulled back - a flannel button up-hoop earrings and sneakers. In that moment she became real. There had to be more than 100 people in the room and she just moved in and out of the crowd completely in her element. It goes to show that no matter a person’s celebrity there is still an element of humanity and comfort-ability.

    While on stage she thanked the crowd. She mentioned that herself and Doomtree included are their own entity. There is no funding other then what they bring in-no sponsors- no outside force that pays them or for the things they do. They produce and do everything themselves. So, without fans they would be nothing, that the fans are a driving force in their success and that she was grateful we support them and their dreams.

   This is much like me, and the guys. Everything we do is done by us, if we want it we have to make it happen. Rejection and frustration as well as success all depends on us. We work over 100 hour weeks when shows come along. It’s the question of “How bad do you want it?” and is it worth the sacrifice. I am grateful to have my team.  We work in fluidity and I can honestly say they are some of my best friends. It’s good to know we are in this together, and no matter the outcome we still have each other to hold the person next to us up.

    I am also grateful for my fans. LSP wasn’t created for money it was created for the purpose of …for the lack of a better word…being creative. I wanted to express myself and I wanted to help others express themselves as well. Once, someone started to pay me for it I was like “HOLY CRAP REALLY?!”. I never in a million years would have assumed that would happen.

      In a few months time I had my first show. I knew I didn’t want some bought off the shelf framing – that I wanted to stand apart from other photographers. So! Lucky for me My Devon had a good friend (Lee) who crafted things from wood. A meeting or two later we became the team we are today.

    Recently- we have merged our talents into a collective group that we are calling Art Gypsy. Devon is an amazing illustrator (seriously good). Lee crafts beautiful things out of wood  ( and other materials). Then there is me – and well I glue shit to shit lol….and take pictures (along with a long list of all the boring stuff). We are the core of LSP and Art Gypsy – but we have additional team members who without their help behind the scenes a lot of things wouldn’t get done as easily. We have become a little family. 

     How does this pertain to Dessa? Well, she is the only female member of Doomtree. So much like her I am in a boys club. Though I am surrounded by models and beauticians in the end it is just me and the guys. We never forget what is important. We will never be those people (no matter what may become of us) that fans or other people in general cannot approach. Our driving force is to create and inspire. Make a difference, no matter how small. 

    On May 16^th LSP will be 2 years old! Even with over 100 shoots – 4 shows – and numerous publications I am still awestruck and humbled by the love and support people have shown me and my team.

    Even when I lose steam and get behind on projects – I am still met with love and understanding, sometimes it’s overwhelming.

    As  I end my rant here I want to thank you. Without people who believe – support- show up – and purchase pieces (or shoots) LSP and now Art Gypsy would be nothing. Though I may not name you individually please know you are ALL deeply appreciated and I couldn’t do this without you.

SO! Please always inspire and create, and never let anyone dull your shine.

Shine on Always,

<3 Sarah

Devon - Dessa- Myself

Let me introduce myself

My husband Devon and I

For those who don't know already who I am, I want to introduce myself. ^_^


 My name is Sarah and I own a Photography company called Lyric Soullay Photography. Located in Fredericksburg Virginia. I am married to the love of my life and spend most days being a crazy art person!

 I specialize in stylized and fantasy portraiture photography

Princess Series 2012 "Esmeralda"

 

  

"Dreams Everlasting / 2012"

Villain Series - "Jack Be Nimble" / 2012

I am a self taught photographer and I prefer to refer to myself as more of an artist then a photographer. Not that photography isnt an art form as much as I don't prefer the label. I create most of my costuming and hair pieces and pride myself on using real women as models, because I feel everyone deserves to feel beautiful ....I guess that goes for the guys too ;)

Photography is my Passion it defines me. I put everything I am into each shoot and who I am always shows through the intensity and imagination of each session. I want to create different worlds through photographs. I like to think of myself as an Imagination Enthusiast for lack of a better explanation I'm a complete crazy person. But I'm okay with that ....just a little more eccentric than  others. I am very spontaneous and find beauty in all things, which allows me to see the world differently  than other people and don't take life to seriously.

I feel “Everyone Deserves to Sparkle”

You are never too old to make believe, to feel beautiful, to wish on stars, and then dive face first into a pile of glitter. When you are a little girl, everything is magic and in the magic anything was possible. Fairies lived in the embers of bonfires and in the fog of early mornings. The stars could be caught in jars with fireflies and rainbows had a little man with a pot of gold at the end and you swore that one day you'd catch him. Then we grow up and forget what it's like to find enchantment in everything, to day dream and fantasize about unexplainable things. Lyric Soullay is not just about dressing up and playing make believe it's about finding the child inside of us. It's remembering that you are beautiful. And for a moment the world isn't so grey and dull, it's whimsical and that the fairy-tales can come true as long as you just believe......



Shine on Always.
♥ Sarah

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Goal : Have this Blog up and running in a weeks time!!!

Hey everyone! 

I am in the hopes of having this blog up and running in a week or so.

For those who know me you all know about my end of the month...."burst" of announcements, so I figured I would start a blog and leak a little out at a time.

This is where I will be posting behind the scene videos and images as well as giving updates to upcoming events and giveaways! 

You will get to read my ramblings as well.....fun right???

So stay tuned!!! I can't wait to share with you all!! 

Shine on Always, 
Sarah