Archive for the ‘Ramblings’ Category

Ghosts At Jefferson State Pen | Captured by Lisa Nikole Photography

Monday, May 20th, 2013

Recently I had the honor to visit the Jefferson State Pen, in Jefferson City, Mo.

I never got a “strange” feeling, I was surprised when i got home and started to edit my images. In fact, I looked at them a few times, again and again, shared on Facebook and even promised a few friends copies.

Then a friend connected me with Indy Para A group of Para Normal experts. So, I thought, what could it hurt, I sent them my image. They checked it for dirt, dust, reflection and I’m pretty sure deception. She asked if she could share it with the others and of course I did not mind.

After a week or so I received this letter from her:

Hi Lisa

Sorry for the delay …. So far I heard back from two of my people …lol* we agree that it moves with intellagence and motion and there does not appear to be anything that could be causing it to light up . Were there any reflective mirror type items behind that area at all ? I am guessing NOT but that would be the only ryme or reason for such a disperse of light other than a spirit energy letting themselves being known…..
Great catch !
Thanks for sharing that image with us !
Donna :)

There were no mirrors, it was a grey overcast day, we were standing on death row where the worst of the worst were kept alive yet kept away from population and society. It was cold, dark and grey, and I saw the images and went WOW… still no goosebumps but more in awe that I was allowed to capture something.

So, I’ll leave these images for you to be in awe of as well and challenge you to figure out what it is or whom it was.

IMG_7771

IMG_7772

Eagles | Birds of Prey | Lisa Nikole Photography

Monday, April 8th, 2013

I chased the eagles this year. I volunteered at the Chain of Rocks Event only to have it cancelled due to funding. I was sad, but then found out about the eagles by Lock and Dam 24.

IMG_7189

I really did not have great luck in shooting the eagles, I ended up in Clarksville where I met some pretty nice people who come every year to photograph the eagles. We followed a pair down the river and got a few shots, did I mention it was FREEZING out?

So I snapped a few images and am looking forward to hitting up a bird sanctuary in the city this year. Till then… Enjoy just a few shots of my eagles this year.

IMG_7210

IMG_7204

This last picture is pretty amazing as it was taken with the 70-200 lens from across the Missouri River with no tripod. Yes, I’m impressed with my skills just a little :-)

IMG_7192

Lebowitz A Dream | Lisa Nikole Photography

Monday, March 18th, 2013

I was scared to do anything in the studio because it felt so claustrophobic. I wanted to be somewhere where things could happen and the subject wasn’t just looking back at you. – Annie Lebowitz

Being a female photographer of some age (I don’t think you’ll find my birthday like you can Annies) you need to find roll models that give you courage to go on and there is no better then Annie Lebowitz. She’s amazing and an amazing example of a photographer.

Next month I’m doing all my quotes on Annie but this one stuck out to me. It’s how I feel. Studio’s are stiff and limited in the creative abilities. Look this way or that, sit on a stool or a chair, this background or that. It’s controlled and I don’t care for it.

Summer, Winter Spring or Fall, there is nothing like the background of the world behind you. Fresh air, and the natural lighting created by the sky above us. A studio suffocates and I want my images to breath.

How’s that for an original quote by Lisa Nikole

A studio suffocates and I want my images to breathe!

If I could mentor under anyone, it’s would be Ms. Lebowitz!

Annie Lebowitz

Annie Lebowitz