Author Archives: kellysotophoto
Locust Landing
This is by far the largest insect I have seen in my small back yard, measuring at least 3 inches in length. I found him while pruning one of my plants, hiding away from the Arizona sun, and flew to the perfect spot in the tree for photographing–and he even waited for me to run inside to grab my camera. However, he became too threatened by my invasive lens and flew at me. I may have squealed and run away.
Instagrammer
Hey, if you want to see tons of pictures from the past year, follow me on Instagram! Though many photographers are disgusted by low quality cell phone pictures, I actually find them to be incredibly useful and the aesthetic can be surprisingly attractive. I have a phone with a decent camera (chosen entirely for it’s imaging capabilities) and love to document the little oddities throughout my day, things I see, things I make.
Check out my recent hiking adventure in Phoenix @lemonslice23
For the Love of Books
The other day I nearly passed by a Half Priced Books store. Nearly. For my great delight in books it has been far too long since I have properly visited a bookstore. Spent almost an hour in the $3 or less section alone, and I scoured it thoroughly for keepers. Here’s to spending ten dollars on three gems!
Little People in the City, Slinkachu
Queens, Michael Cunningham & George Alexander
Between Nature and Culture, Joe Deal
Stalker
I woke up early this morning, intending to go out with my camera to some place I had yet to explore in this city. As I packed up my equipment, phone and keys, I realized someone had followed me downstairs. What an adorable distraction! Unexpectedly, I spent an hour laying on the floor, photographing my lil friend. Looks like I will have to wander about some other day.
