"Who I am"

For my multimedia class we were given a quick turn around assignment that would show the viewer who we are as a photographer.  I believe who we are is where we come from, how we spend free time, and who we surround ourselves with.   All this influences my work.  I have always said, "You are what you shoot and you shoot what you want to be."   The  music by Nicklecreek: "When You Come Back Down."  It is significant to me because of all I had to say good bye to, to go to photography school.  As the song progresses I feel like I am the one "below" capturing people's moments.   I am there as others soar.  I am waiting for them to "come back down."  Here is what I ended up with for the short time we were given.  Hope you enjoy.



Untitled from Rebecca Helms on Vimeo.

Look Closer

I've spent some time in the studio this week focusing on my macro images.  Here are a few of the ones I liked that were shot on a Nikon D300 with a 60mm macro lens.  Lighting set ups varied.