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2009 Calendars- Coming Soon!
I have been looking for a way to showcase my love of photography in a fun and practical way. I have an artist friend who recommended trying calendars- they are like little books of artwork that last all year. I love having an artistic calendar in my room because it is like having a new piece of art every month and it is functional.
I am using my photography skills to create a set of 2008 calendars for sale and seeing if they are commercial viable, as well as aesthetically pleasing!
Currently, my calendars are only available at: http://stores.lulu.com/victoria_masters
I had to take about 400 shots for each topic just to get 13 quality shots (12 months and a cover). The biggest issue for me is making sure that each shot is different than any other shot in the calendar.
All my calendars feature US holidays, Christian holidays, and celestial events. They are all full bleed on the pictures and full, vibrant color thanks to the quality of the printer.
New Table of Contents
- Victoria Masters
- NEW Calendars
- Palm Island 2008
- Palm Island 2008 Calendar Preview
- Palm Island Sunsets, 2008
- 2008 Palm Island Sunsets Calendar Preview
- Hampton Court Gardens 2008
- 2008 Hampton Court Calendar Preview
- Barry Island 2008
- 2008 Barry Island Calendar Preview
- Brecon Beacons 2008
- 2008 Brecon Beacons Calendar Preview
- Cardiff Bay 2008
- 2008 Cardiff Bay Calendar Preview
- Cheddar Gorge 2008
- 2008 Cheddar Gorge Calendar Preview
- Around London, 2008
- 2008 Around London Calendar Preview
- Check out the calendar previews!
- Quick Links to 2008 Calendars:
- Feedback
- Great Stuff on Amazon
Victoria Masters
Mini Bio
A little about me...I am an artist and photographer currently building an online presence for my photographic products. I have recently traveled to the United Kingdom on a photography trip and I use the natural beauty that surrounds me in Florida for my work as well.
I am exploring various commercial ways to make my work viable as income and have found some great sites to host my work. The problem is a common one, getting exposure for my work! The Internet is a hundred miles wide and an inch deep so in order to even register on the map you have to stand out quite a bit.
I am happy most when I'm working on my artwork and nothing would make me happier than to be able to concentrate on doing that. Immediate success, not likely... Eventual success, quite possible! not exactly as optimistic as some, but definitely more realistic. :-)
NEW Calendars
2009 calendars are all in their "edit and arrange" stage right now- stay tuned for the new 2009 calendars!
Palm Island 2008
Photography from Palm Island, FL
Palm Island is located in Placida, Florida and is a semi-private beach. The only access is from a barge that crosses the inter-costal waterways from the mainland.I have been visiting the island for 18 years now and have watched its shape change as the ocean gives and takes sand to the shores. The island hasn't really changed all that much though, and its beauty has not diminished at all.
Because the island is on the Gulf of Mexico, the water is warm most of the year and the sunsets are spectacular.
This calendar features various aspects of Palm Island- the docks, the villas, the flora, and, of course, the beach.
Available here:
http://www.lulu.com/content/716013
Want to see more? Check out Palm Island on Squidoo!
Palm Island 2008 Calendar Preview
Palm Island Sunsets, 2008
Photography from Palm Island, FL featuring the sunsets
Palm Island has some of the best sunsets in all of Florida due to its prime location on the Gulf of Mexico and its gorgeous beaches.Since I have been visiting the island for so long, I have a huge collection of sunset photography. I started taking pictures of the sunset with my first camera fifteen years ago! There is some real personality to every sunset- lingering colors that fade slowly, or a brilliant swirl of colors that become navy then black quickly.
This calendar features my most recent trips to the island and captures the blues, pinks, and oranges that are often present in the sunsets there.
Available here:
http://www.lulu.com/content/714691
Want to see more? Check out Palm Island on Squidoo!
2008 Palm Island Sunsets Calendar Preview
Hampton Court Gardens 2008
Photography from Hampton Court Gardens, UK
Recently I visited the United Kingdom and I made sure I returned to Hampton Court. I visited when I was much younger and the memories of the gardens stayed with me. I had to return in the late spring to see everything in bloom again.I took about 500 pictures- everything from individual flowers to massive, all encompassing shots of entire gardens. The amount of time it must take the planners and gardeners for up keep of the plants and flowers is just staggering when you look at not just the number of plants, but also the precise way they are arranged.
This calendar features my favorite shots from all the gardens and includes some more detailed pictures and also larger scale shots of the gardens as a whole.
Available here:
http://www.lulu.com/content/838430
Want to see more? Check out Hampton Court Gardens on Squidoo!
2008 Hampton Court Calendar Preview
Barry Island 2008
Photography from Barry Island, UK
While in Wales, I spent several days at the seaside at Barry Island. The island is not really an island, but more of peninsular path and a shore line. The tides bring the water almost up to the shore barriers and then take it 500 feet out, exposing a huge beach.The peninsular part of the shore is up a craggy rock face and a path stretches all the way out to the tip and back, affording many spectacular shots of the rocks and the ocean. I took about 350 pictures from the beach, the rocks, the hills surrounding, and the beach pier.
This calendar features the best photographs of the ocean, beach, rocks, and paths of Barry Island in the early summer/ late spring months when the sun is shining and there's no rain.
Available here:
http://www.lulu.com/content/838869
2008 Barry Island Calendar Preview
Brecon Beacons 2008
Photography from Brecon, UK
I took a day trip out to the breath taking Brecon Beacons while recently visiting the United Kingdom. There is a nature trail that is open to the public for hikes through the Brecon Beacons and the views from the trail are magnificent.The sheer face of the rocks and the gentle rolls of the hills beyond have to be seen to be believed.
This calendar features my favorite pictures of the views from the trail.
Available here:
http://www.lulu.com/content/866861
2008 Brecon Beacons Calendar Preview
Cardiff Bay 2008
Photography from Cardiff Bay, Wales
I took a day trip out to Cardiff Bay while I was recently visiting the United Kingdom. Cardiff Bay is located in Cardiff, Wales and has an amazing variety of shops, restaurants, plazas, and (of course) beautiful views.I walk all around the pier areas and the pubic art work and managed to limit myself to about 200 pictures!
This calendar features the best pictures of Cardiff Bay and includes captions for all the sites.
Available here:
http://www.lulu.com/content/935437
Want to see more? Check out Cardiff Bay on Squidoo!
2008 Cardiff Bay Calendar Preview
Cheddar Gorge 2008
Photography from Cheddar Gorge, UK
On an earlier trip to the United Kingdom, I spent a day in Cheddar. It is a wonderfully quaint town with some small tourist shops, candy and bread shops, and home of several wonderful natural caves. The caves are open for tours and are unbelievable.When I returned to the UK most recently, I knew I had to make a special trip to Cheddar Gorge. The most spectacular views can be seen from the top of the nature trails and even from the road.
This calendar features a selection of photographs taken in and above the Cheddar Gorge in the United Kingdom.
Available here:
http://www.lulu.com/content/935409
2008 Cheddar Gorge Calendar Preview
Around London, 2008
Photography from London, England
During a week in London, I took various pictures pf the views of the city. I went all over- the Thames, the parks, the museums, and the shops.This calendar features a variety of shots from the city of London, including the Thames, Tower Bridge, the Millennium Bridge, and many other sights from the city.
Available here:
http://www.lulu.com/content/960197
2008 Around London Calendar Preview
Quick Links to 2008 Calendars:
It's just like Amazon, just sign up and you can purchase a calendar through a secure and easy to use website!
- Hampton Court, 2008
- Hampton Court Gardens 2008 by Victoria Masters (Calendar) in Nature : This is a 2008 (12-month) calendar featuring original photography of the spectacular gardens at Hampton Court Palace in England.
- Barry Island, 2008
- Barry Island 2008 by Victoria Masters (Calendar) in Travel & Regional : This is the 2008 (12-Month) calendar feature the beauty of Wales' Barry Island.
- Palm Island, 2008
- Palm Island 2008 by Victoria Masters (Calendar) in Travel & Regional : This is the 2008 (12-Month) calendar with a look at Palm Island beach and scenery at one of the most relaxing beaches in Florida.
- Brecon Beacons, 2008
- Brecon Beacons by Victoria Masters (Calendar) in Travel & Regional : This is the 2008 (12-Month) calendar featuring the breath taking views of the Brecon Beacons in the UK.
- Cardiff Bay, 2008
- Cardiff Bay 2008 by Victoria Masters (Calendar) in Photography : This is a 2008 (12-month) calendar featuring original photography of Cardiff Bay in Wales.
- Cheddar Gorge, 2008
- Cheddar Gorge 2008 by Victoria Masters (Calendar) in Nature : This is the 2008 (12-Month) calendar featuring views of Cheddar Gorge in the UK.
- Palm Island Sunsets, 2008
- Palm Island Sunsets 2008 by Victoria Masters (Calendar) in Nature : Palm Island is on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and boasts some of the best sunsets in all of Florida.
- Around London, 2008
- Around London 2008 by Victoria Masters (Calendar) in Travel & Regional : This is the 12-month calendar featuring original photography of London, England.
Feedback
Please let me know what you think.
Click around and look at my work. Then, let me know what you think! I would love feedback that is unbiased and constructive. I want to learn and grow and become as great as I possible can be, and I can't do that without feedback.
Dynomoose wrote...
Your sunsets are stunning!
Calenders are great but you might also want to consdier opening a Cafe Press account (what the hay, they're free) and maybe putting together a book of your photography on Lulu!
Posted August 10, 2007
sunnyman wrote...
Hi! I liked the Hampton Court calendar. Yes, I am a fan of great gardens - and I have made pictures of flowers from various gardens. They are shown in My Flower Image Gallery here at Squidoo. Some of my favorites are roses and peonies.
Posted August 08, 2007
Retro_Loco wrote...
WOW!!! Your photographs are beautiful! I love Florida. I hope you sell billions of calendars! I admire your talent. Great lens. 5 stars. ~Vicki~
Posted July 30, 2007
Susan52 wrote...
Beautiful, beautiful work! Very pretty pictures and creative artwork. Did I say beautiful work??
Susan
Posted July 27, 2007
Carolyn wrote
I had no idea you were so talented! Keep up the good work!
Posted June 25, 2007
Ali VB wrote
Beautiful calenders..I also love your Chess Art. Keep at it!
Posted June 07, 2007
YSA-Chavers wrote...
I like your pictures- very pretty! They'd make cool puzzles.
Posted May 24, 2007
Michelle Wescott wrote
Very nice pictures! I love the Hampton calendar- keep the UK stuff coming!
Posted May 13, 2007
Paula Mather wrote
Terrific work, Vicky! Your photos are beautiful. You have a couple typos in your text, though. I sent your URL on and will order a calendar. Good luck!
Posted May 10, 2007
Mari wrote
Hi Vicki! Great job, congrats! You have created some really beautiful photos -- I had no idea you were in to photography!
Posted May 09, 2007
Jack Robinson wrote
Hi
Your images look great. I wish you the best in your adventure
Jack
http://www.jackrobinsonbooks.com
Posted May 09, 2007
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Complete Digital Photography, Third Edition (Digital Photography Series)
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