homage to Eggleston part two

Ginger Ale on Ice. May 25, 2011. ©Allison V. Smith

Untitled. 1970 © William Eggleston

Flying home yesterday from a fun photo shoot in San Antonio with my pals at Hotel Havana,

I shot my empty ginger ale glass. 

I always do. 

It's my homage to William Eggleston's airplane image from 1970.

Multi Tasking

Did I mention I am now blogging all things photo
on the Dallas Observer's new arts blog: the Mixmaster?

Valentine

 Valentine recess. April 2011. Valentine, Texas © Allison V. Smith

Prada display. April 2011. Valentine, Texas © Allison V. Smith

I've been living with some images from a recent magical trip to west Texas. 

Trying to decide what to add to my website / portfolio.

Above two from an afternoon in Valentine, Texas.

Ciao for now

Matt&Ivana. May 2011. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

Ciao, Matt & Ivana. 

I can't wait to see what you both make next. 

Knock 'em dead in Denver.

Your talents and kindness inspire me & will be greatly missed in Texas. 

See you in Sicily!

Packing for Maine

self portrait. august 2010. rockport, maine © Allison V. Smith

Check out Page 78 of the hot of the press, online, LA based design magazine,  Collected Mag. A few months back, they asked about using this self portrait for an article called Packing For Maine. Yep, I can't wait to do the same.

Also, I have started blogging over at the Dallas Observer's new art blog : Mixmaster. My blog post yesterday was all about cool online photo magazines. If you like Collected, check out the others that I mentioned.

Unhappy Country screening

Unhappy Country © Matt Nager & Ivana Corsale


I'm looking forward to seeing  Unhappy Country tomorrow night at the Barry Whistler Gallery. Filmmakers and my special friends, Matt Nager & Ivana Corsale, will be at the gallery for conversation & cold beer and  special screening starting at 8pm.  Read more about their documentary, Unhappy Country :Los Angeles Times review here & NPR Blog here. 

Lover Boy

Brett Dennen. May 2011. Dallas Texas © Allison V. Smith

only love. May 2011. Dallas Texas © Allison V. Smith

Saturday afternoon between an assignment, a haircut & a gallery opening, I photographed the young, talented and sugar sweet Brett Dennen. Check out his latest cd LoverBoy. I'm hooked.

Zine 5 @ BWG

BWs Zine picks. May 2010. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith 

BWs Zine picks. May 2010. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

BWs Zine picks. May 2010. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

So i asked Barry Whistler on the day of his XXV anniversary show to pick out his favorite pages in Zine 5. I'll have a handful of signed and editioned Zines with me tonight at the gallery. If you can't make it you can buy one of these here.
Opening Reception tonight, May 7th, 6-8 PM.

Window Display

Window Display. May 2010. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

As seen in my neighborhood.

William's World

William Baker at work. April 2010. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

William's world. April 2010. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

William Baker. April 2010. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

William's world. April 2010. Dallas, Texas © Allison V. Smith

Last month I photographed Dallas designer and clever friend William Baker for the current issue of FD Luxe , on stands now. William's world is creative and inspiring to photograph. Get a load of that wall made from over 1000 yard sticks!

XXV

I am excited to be a part of the Barry Whistler Gallery's upcoming 25th anniversary exhibition.
Mark your calendars: opening reception Saturday, May 7th from 6-8. Come celebrate!
See the gallery's beautiful new website for more details on the upcoming show.