Well, I have a fun surprise to share with you. It certainly was one for me! My friend Anthony hinted a while back that he had something up his sleeve, so imagine my delight when he sent me a gorgeous magazine with an article about the new company that he is forming inside, only for me to discover that the photo used to illustrate it…was mine!
Now, those of you who have been reading here for a while know that I am not exactly a portraitist…to be more precise, I never take photos of people – ever – as I am far too shy. But there we were together, talking, at the end of a glorious afternoon where I had been photographing his amazing new renovation project and the light was streaming across his face so perfectly that I dared just a few. Of course, it doesn’t hurt when your subject matter is not only a dear friend but an occasional model as well…
Anthony especially appreciated one of the photos in particular and I sent it to him to use as he wished. As he is truly a good egg, he just so happened to get me my first photo credit and in a very cool publication to boot.
I Heart magazine comes out once every three months. Their objective is to take you to the center of a specific city as described by locals and established expats so that you too can be “in the loop” enough to push beyond the clichés and postcard platitudes to hit the pulse of the current scene. When I am fortunate enough to travel, this is the kind of “on the ground” fieldview that I aspire to, so it is right up my alley and I still haven’t finished pouring over its thick, matte pages.
The Spring 2016 issue is all about Tokyo…
…and I love all of the surprising ways that this mythic metropolis is portrayed through art about artists but also foodies, fashionistas, pop and street lore.
Because who doesn’t love to love? Or to discover a destination with a fresh perspective?
I Heart will take you there. 😉
“But isn’t Anthony…French?” you might be asking. Yes, and so is the magazine! Eh oui, c’est en français mes amis. And there are tons of tidbits spread throughout its pages about places and events of interest all over the world, not only on the featured city.
For more information about the current numéro or to order it online, click:
It is for sale not only in France but also in Austria, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the UK.
I could have never imagined being published for my photography instead of as a writer! This is a serious thrill for me.
Thank you again, Anthony, for this wonderful surprise and for being such a supportive friend…
Ok, ordered!!! Can't wait!
Wow, great surprise and what a beautiful photo. What a handsome man, caught in just the right light. Bravo.
YEEES! So cool to read your tuneful name beside your photograph! Didn't I tell you the good things are not too far away. And this came right on time! Isn't that inspiring to go even further?
I know exactly how it feels to see one's work printed.;-)
Great, I'm happy!
No wonder they chose your photograph – very striking! "A picture is worth a 1,000 words", is it not?
Smiles from Charlotte Des Fleurs
Congratulations Heather! It is a wonderful picture!
Brava!
That's wonderful, and well deserved!!! Congrats!! xoxox
Once again I'm in the trailing time zone, gmt, and trailing habits zone, procrastination and/or not logged on, so I happily join the warm chorus of praise and congratulations. Great placement of your name credit too. The magazine, perhaps from a note from you, does know that you are the go to photographer and writer about Arles and beyond, especially the special shapes and shadows, right? Happy for and proud of you Heather.
Yay!! I heart YOU and I'm so proud of you for getting your awesome photo published! Perhaps there will be more portraits in your future? Methinks the world is your oyster!
Oh my! Dear Heather, you must be smiling from ear to ear! This is soooo wonderful. I am very happy for you. I have always loved your photography, right along side your writing! You are one talented lady! The photo of Anthony is beautiful – he looks pretty good, too! I think they should have had all your pictures of the remodeling – I still see the turquoise, green and blue colors – glorious! Congratulations!!!!! What a thrill!