tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post1245024119113107165..comments2023-10-21T08:28:10.051-05:00Comments on Ashley Lebedev | Bottle Bell: PHOTOGRAPHY BURNOUT (and other common blunders) How.To.Beat.'Em.Bottle Bell Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10103938584234092344noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-31788525201342878322010-06-29T14:59:15.435-05:002010-06-29T14:59:15.435-05:00Thank you so much Ashley I love your photography a...Thank you so much Ashley I love your photography and this was a great motivator.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481035172328066433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-21528678204064863422010-01-06T11:14:50.368-06:002010-01-06T11:14:50.368-06:00Beautiful photos and fantastic blog - such an inte...Beautiful photos and fantastic blog - such an interesting and talented person! Thank you!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05535415791215528121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-87194330349706969872009-12-27T19:01:53.677-06:002009-12-27T19:01:53.677-06:00Crispy burnt white toast. Starting to resent my cl...Crispy burnt white toast. Starting to resent my clients. I do high end weddings. Want to sell all my gear. Want to run away to where the dream still lives. I feel like a zombie, kissing wedding planner's asses. It used to be about telling a great story, now it is stress about making money. I have no heart in this path anymore. I keep listening to all the stupid voices with their bad advice (Mary Oliver) and I am lost on the branch strewn path. Thanks for your words. I am trying to jump start a broken heart. It all just seems so vapid and hopeless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-86404175844161953402009-12-23T20:48:41.313-06:002009-12-23T20:48:41.313-06:00lots of great ideas in this post!
I love listenin...lots of great ideas in this post!<br /><br />I love listening to music. I always have my tiny moleskin notebook with me to write down ideas when they cross my mind. I don't always have an image in mind, but certain lyrics or quotes from movies will stand out and I just know it has to be used somehow, so I stash it away until I need it. <br /><br />lovely to hear someone else's process! thanks!<br /><br />~LauraLaura Crowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329293378976431049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-41500224544264256682009-12-22T00:30:15.052-06:002009-12-22T00:30:15.052-06:00A wonderful read! Thank you for sharing your thoug...A wonderful read! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I too LOVE spending time at Barnes & Noble...I can get lost for hours going from interior design to fashion to photography, etc....so much to be inspired by. I also wrote on my blog about not comparing ourselves with other artists for it kills creativity. Thanks again...really love your work.Julie Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375175836253306968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-63263470143781064742009-12-17T09:44:50.060-06:002009-12-17T09:44:50.060-06:00HELLO dear Ashley,
its kat from secretsofabutterfl...HELLO dear Ashley,<br />its kat from secretsofabutterfly<br />i found your blog and am soon to go to your flickr. just wanted to say how totally inspiring i find your photography,especially the girls in the woods as i love nature so much and have an affinity to the fairie realm, i also see stories hidden within them as you mention. they are magical. <br />going to print off this post on inspiration to read slowly.<br />i'd really like to feature you at my little blog next year.would you like to be on under the "share a secret" series? <br />luv kat xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506097242630013019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-31424383575495717622009-12-15T19:18:02.016-06:002009-12-15T19:18:02.016-06:00THANK YOU TO EVERYONE.
I really appreciate all th...THANK YOU TO EVERYONE. <br />I really appreciate all the feedback, both here, and on the crazy facebook wall that gets out of control... ;) <br /><br />SIGN UPS ARE CLOSED AS OF TODAY, so GOOD LUCK! -->> Will be doing drawing on this a bit later on in the week, and will notify the winner personally as well as post it. !! <br /><br />asheeee xBottle Bell Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103938584234092344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-80063900334492872592009-12-14T14:27:30.413-06:002009-12-14T14:27:30.413-06:00The best way to get out of creative rut is to read...The best way to get out of creative rut is to read your blog :o)<br /><br />thanks Ashley!!<br /><br />pepi.pielismaa@gmail.compepihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107141741289833877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-2587313605761245942009-12-14T13:58:41.686-06:002009-12-14T13:58:41.686-06:00Stacie C. here, I had to read this in sittings :) ...Stacie C. here, I had to read this in sittings :) It had a lot of great information and inspiration. I wanted to make sure I was able to focus my attention to each section. It will be something I refer to when I'm down and done with things, creative or otherwise. A lot of what was said can be used for everyday life. Slowing down and thinking things through is something I need to do more of! I appreciate all the effort and time you put into this blog to make it the best it could be! The "before and after" shots are both great! It just represents two different times in the lives of you and the other artist. Both great, just holding different stories! How exciting! If you don't mind, i'd like to be entered into your drawing. You can find me on facebook!Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13022820701897023231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-16869272573989214582009-12-13T14:20:38.918-06:002009-12-13T14:20:38.918-06:00Thank you so much for the great post you've ma...Thank you so much for the great post you've made :) really!MC*https://www.blogger.com/profile/13568925651859945277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-66626174588881279462009-12-12T19:11:17.528-06:002009-12-12T19:11:17.528-06:00A very interesting post, and obviously, well resea...A very interesting post, and obviously, well researched. IMHO, anyone who needs a break or feels burned out, should read this. It applies as much to real life, as much to Photography, whether as a hobby or a profession.<br />For the inspiration, you've mentioned bookstores, theater, music and movies. They are on the top of my list too. I've often found that college campuses are buzzing with activity, and there's a lot that we can take back from them. :)<br />I've just started following your work, and its amazing! Keep up the good work! :)Ninad Pundalikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717014730349129003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-63447167330858189672009-12-11T21:41:01.514-06:002009-12-11T21:41:01.514-06:00thank you for your encouraging words. There's ...thank you for your encouraging words. There's hope for me yet. :)<br /><br />PS I'm glad I stumbled on your work. Truly an inspiration.L Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14554115651600714595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-84213085117582305032009-12-11T11:48:33.316-06:002009-12-11T11:48:33.316-06:00wow.
we just found you. and me oh my... you will ...wow. <br />we just found you. and me oh my... you will be seeing and hearing from us on a regular. <br />loving your blog. your work is moving and your words are nothing short of inspirational. <br />two new avid followers from SF. <br /><br />xx<br /><br />http://refusestolabel.blogspot.comAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18147755218726238402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-45505305752223478662009-12-11T03:42:18.978-06:002009-12-11T03:42:18.978-06:00I get so frustrated sometimes because I spend a co...I get so frustrated sometimes because I spend a couple of weeks pushing myself to bring my ideas to life and then after shooting I feel exhausted and can't even find the motivation to pick up my camera. Reading this makes me realise that it's OK to not be constantly active and it's OK to give my brain, body and creativity a chance to rest and recuperate!<br /><br />Great blog and your images are always so inspiring :0)<br /><br />Rebecca<br />r.lindon@btinternet.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-4521327191794363852009-12-10T08:56:21.083-06:002009-12-10T08:56:21.083-06:00I also found this via drifter and gypsy, and I'...I also found this via drifter and gypsy, and I'm so glad I did! Thank you so much for taking the time to post this. I will bookmark and re read many times!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00294031837043482355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-70265660576677859382009-12-09T00:17:42.553-06:002009-12-09T00:17:42.553-06:00Great words Ashley. Thanks.
Would love to win a p...Great words Ashley. Thanks.<br /><br />Would love to win a print too, email address is mail@rebeccanathan.com<br /><br />Cheers,<br />RebeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-30686525276923298052009-12-08T22:04:18.808-06:002009-12-08T22:04:18.808-06:00Thank you for the lift out of this creative rut I ...Thank you for the lift out of this creative rut I have found myself in, I think I need to read this daily. <br /><br />Your photography is divine, it's also inspiring and stirring my own creativity!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350129644874147542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-33414712697385712842009-12-08T18:33:32.191-06:002009-12-08T18:33:32.191-06:00this is amazing, to put it in words is a gift for ...this is amazing, to put it in words is a gift for me..i get stuck around four times a day :)my email is jadethorsen@hotmail.com, your photos are beautiful :)jade...https://www.blogger.com/profile/13463012241961717092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-10972332913800679602009-12-08T18:24:26.167-06:002009-12-08T18:24:26.167-06:00Thank you Ash, that put a calm on some fears I'...Thank you Ash, that put a calm on some fears I've had. You've cleared a overgrown pathway. <3 <3 <3DeAnna Masellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14270908595540854312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-38109990803413067862009-12-08T16:54:13.778-06:002009-12-08T16:54:13.778-06:00Great Post! Great Advice. I also have read the Art...Great Post! Great Advice. I also have read the Artist Way by Julie Cammeron and taken a worksop based on the book. I would highly recommend both...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-69755880676168763252009-12-08T15:01:52.771-06:002009-12-08T15:01:52.771-06:00This was very inspiring :).
Your work is beautifu...This was very inspiring :). <br />Your work is beautiful. <br />I was just wondering, you left this comment on my blog a week or so ago...<br /><br />'I'd like to possiby feature your inspirational book on my blog, please let me know if that'd be alright. Just a few q&a's and then feature it to all my online networks??<br /><br />ash'<br /><br /><br />Wondering if you were still going to do that..? :).<br />x.Katie https://www.blogger.com/profile/04420559695982250790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-42334005868161116052009-12-08T14:11:51.401-06:002009-12-08T14:11:51.401-06:00Amazing! I so love your work, and this post is rea...Amazing! I so love your work, and this post is really inspiring! Thanks for sharing this with us :) I just saw your beautiful work on The Drifter and The Gypsy and felt in love! <br />I'm following you now :)<br />Lots of love,<br />Giovanna<br />❉ ✿ ✿ ❉ <br /><a href="http://bohomarket.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">www.bohomarket.blogspot.com</a>Giovannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530928248419254680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-24989196289892099802009-12-08T14:10:27.896-06:002009-12-08T14:10:27.896-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Giovannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530928248419254680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-8270954516281374722009-12-08T10:32:14.665-06:002009-12-08T10:32:14.665-06:00This was a great read, I enjoyed it! :)This was a great read, I enjoyed it! :)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114741668479081756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6084021644443289930.post-21555033447242645052009-12-08T02:54:23.409-06:002009-12-08T02:54:23.409-06:00great post ashley. the bit about slowing down and ...great post ashley. the bit about slowing down and having downtime is something i constantly have to remind myself about! thanks for putting this together :o)<br /><br />x bronwenbronwenhttp://www.bronwenhyde.comnoreply@blogger.com