IPA Lucie Awards - and the Award Goes To...

Marthanna!  We are excited to announce that two of Marthanna’s breathtaking images have received Honorable Mentions from the prestigious International Photography Lucie Awards competition.  Her work, First A Woman, received the honor in the Fine Art – Nude Pro category, and her Earth Woman Fire was recognized in the Fine Art – Other Pro grouping.

The 2010 IPA Lucie Awards received nearly 15,000 submissions from 103 countries across the globe. IPA is a sister-effort of the Lucie Foundation, where the top three winners are announced at the annual Lucie Awards gala ceremony in New York's Lincoln Center and given the coveted Lucie statuette. The Foundation’s mission is to honor master photographers, to discover new and emerging talent and to promote the appreciation of photography.  

The awards are judged by industry experts including those from National Geographic, Saatchi & Saatchi, Esquire Magazine, Galerie Paris-Beijing, Tate Britain, and BBC Worldwide.  Recognition by the IPA is one of the industry's premier tributes. 

You can see the entire Honorable Mention gallery, including Marthanna’s images here.

Earth Woman Fire

First A Woman

Waiting for Emma

There is nothing like those last days before a new baby comes into this world.  The precious moments  to enjoy things as they are and the delightful anticipation of what will be.  Before Katherine welcomed her new daughter into the world, Marthanna captured her with big brother Max and big sister Eleanor as they awaited the arrival of Emma Kate.

Introducing Annie

Many of you will remember meeting Ali and Scout.  Well, now they have both been joined by a new sister.  Welcome, Annie!  Marthanna recently traveled back to Connecticut to photograph the expanding family.

Adorable Annie.

Much better.

Angelic Ali.

Ali is rethinking this whole "big sister thing."

Marthanna's website has been newly updated with exciting new work.  Visit www.marthannayaterphotography.com or click here.

Marthanna's Images Selected For Prestigious Show

We are excited to announce that two of Marthanna's evocative images have been accepted into the 14th Annual INFOCUS Juried exhibition at the renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Judi's Dance

I left my trike at Uncle Lem's...that was 40 years ago

These images, along with other selected works, will be on exhibit from July 10th to August 15th in the main gallery of The Palm Beach Photographic Centre.  Read all about Marthanna's success in this show last year, here, and stay tuned for updates on the results from this year!

Early Summer Fun

Max, Eleanor, and Marthanna recently enjoyed a fun-filled day of sun and strawberries at the Whitted Bowers Organic and Biodynamic Farm in Cedar Grove, North Carolina.

They picked their own certified organic and biodynamic strawberries and romped until they dropped in the fields.  Unfortunately, strawberry season has come to an end but the Farm's June harvest features savoy, leaks and vidalia onions.  Visit the Whitted Bowers website for more information and don't forget to contact Marthanna to set up your summer photo shoots!

You Are What You Eat

At Whitted Bowers Farm in Cedar Gove, NC, Rob, Cheri, and Téa are changing the way we experience food.  Their thriving farm practices permaculture design, biodynamic management, and implements a variety of sustainable farming procedures.

Biodyamic farming is designed to continually restore and revitalize the soil.  Through careful crop rotation, specially formulated compost, maintenance based on different stages of plant growth, and planting driven by celestial happenings biodynamic methods ensure that the soil is as cared for as the harvest that comes from it.

From pick-your-own certified organic strawberries to late summer a harvest of tomatoes, blueberries and melons, this farm does more than just provide exceptional produce.  It reminds us to nourish the land that nourishes us, that we can live and consume more responsibly, and most importantly….we are what we eat. 

For more information visit www.whittedbowersfarm.com and visit the farm now to pick your own delicious organic strawberries!

100% Cotton?

Over 240 photographs were recently submitted for the Natural Selections Photographic Competition and Exhibition, and Marthanna’s compelling image was one of the 42 selected!  Her evocative photograph, 100% Cotton?, was chosen and will be on display from April 12th to May 30th at University Mall in Chapel Hill.

The ecological themed competition will be judged by professional photographers Andrew Ross and Diane Amato as well as one member of the Chapel Hill Public Arts Office.  In addition to the prizes awarded by these judges, a “People’s Choice” will also be selected as voted on by visitors to the exhibition from May 12th to 23rd. Vote via ballot at the exhibit or on University Mall’s Facebook page.

A reception and awards ceremony will be held Friday, April 23 from 6:30 to 8pm at University Mall.  Please come visit Marthanna’s entry in person and spread the word!
  

Beach Babes At Sunset

Marthanna recently escaped to picturesque Sunset Beach, North Carolina where she romped on the shore with Chrissy, Dave, and their two children, Cameron and Van.  These children are obvious "Beach Babes," completely at home with life on the beach.

These pictures are sure to leave us all wondering, "Is it possible to have too much fun playing on the beach?"

Woman's Best Friend

J.B. Aukerly once said, "A dog has one purpose in life. To bestow his heart,” a sentiment that surely Sue McKinney CPDT-KA, dog trainer extraordinaire would agree with.  Marthanna recently visited with Sue and her four legged companions and snapped these playful pictures.

Sue runs an in home dog training businesses, Dog Fun Forever, LLC,  and she delights in training dogs for people who want life-long companions.  

Also volunteering at the Durham Animal Shelter, Sue helps solve problems for dogs and their humans so they can live together happily forever.  Sue lives and plays in Durham with her 3 border collies and one papillon.  To read more about Sue visit www.dogfunforever.com.

Kristen, Ali, & Scout

There's nothing like the bond between mother, daughter, and well...dog. Marthanna was fortunate enough to capture these tender moments when, after business meetings in New York City, she traveled to the home of Kristen, 7-month-old Ali, and the four-legged Scout in Ansonia, Connecticut.

The first photo, entitled, This Used To Be My Chair, is currently hanging in the entrance to the internationally renowned Palm Beach Photographic Center.  Marthanna received a Merit Award in the annual juried exhibition, INFOCUS, and was asked to extend the loan of her images so they could remain on display.  Thus making Ali and Scout the stars they were born to be!

Baker Family

Marthanna recently traveled to Ocean Isle, North Carolina to spend time photographing the Baker family.  Marthanna has enjoyed a long relationship with Amy and Sterling Baker which began with photographing Amy's wedding portraits and their subsequent wedding. With the arrival of their children, Marthanna has had the joy of watching them grow while capturing poignant moments of emotion, play, and laughter along the way.

Click here to see all of Marthanna's latest work.  Celebrate spring with a new family portrait!