lanterns.

If you are a local Portlander, don't miss these beauties that are gracing our city at the moment.

(at the Portland Art Museum as part of China Design Now).

annie + russ: engaged

Allow me to introduce my dear friends, Annie and Russ who are getting hitched next month. Yay! Since I spend a lot of time photographing during the evening hours, Annie and Russ requested that their engagement shoot be at night - in my likeness and style. I was very excited about this idea, as I photograph a lot at night, but this was the first time it would be with a couple, and a fabulous couple to boot. These two are fun, creative, intelligent, thoughtful - the list goes on. I feel strongly that photography is a collaborative effort, and these two had an amazing energy in front of the camera that helped to create some of these shots. They were incredibly patient, willing to try anything, and troopers in this cold weather. Thank you to both of them. I can't wait for their wedding!

frazier & wing

(All photos: Kimi Kolba Photography, with the exception of the last photo, courtesy of Heather Frazier from frazier & wing).

Have you seen the work of frazier & wing? A while back, I had the pleasure of photographing these lovely mobiles designed and created by the talented Heather Frazier. I just love her branch pieces, and I feel like a lucky girl because she made a beautiful birch piece for our wedding (see last photo here). She has some new birch branch pieces and Fall inspired work that I absolutely adore. Check them out here.

limited edition print.

I'm happy to announce the beginning of my limited edition print series starting with Industry (seen here) and available here.

The nitty-gritty:

Archival pigment print
Museo Silver Rag
11 x 14 inches
Edition of 25

I am excited about this new project. Many more prints to come...

pushdot

I am honored to have a show at pushdot - opening this Friday.
If you are free, I'd love to see you there. All the nitty-gritty details below...

Kimi Kolba, Linger
Friday October 2nd through Friday October 30th, 2009
1st Friday Reception: October 2nd, 2009 6-9pm

Pushdot Studio
1021 SE Caruthers St. Portland, OR 97214
(503) 224-5925 www.pushdotstudio.com

Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm

Kimi Kolba’s work explores the contemporary landscape at night. She asks the viewer to invest in a slow read of the work as to decipher it fully. Similar to the visual experience at night, the eye must be given time to adjust, allowing space for a concentrated awareness and a greater level of observation. With recurring ideas of solitude and silence, her work continues with an investigation and extends a curiosity and fascination towards the surrounding landscape, encompassing the new, the northwest urban and industrial, and the psychological.

Kimi Kolba is an artist living and working in Portland. She holds an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in Studio Art, Photography. She remains active in her community as an artist, gallery assistant, and performing and fine arts instructor. www.kimikolba.com

why honestly kimberly?

Why Honestly Kimberly when most of you know me as Kimi? Growing up, my dad would utter this phrase whenever one, I frustrated him, two, was up to one of my crazy ideas, or three, in his words, when I would not yield to his wise advice. (For the record, he does give very wise advice). He and I have been been using the phrase for years. To this day, he uses it out of frustration - especially when I am finishing my wine. (I just love to savor wine after a good meal). And while these words began out of difficulty, over the years, they have transitioned into a term of endearment.
HONESTLY KIMBERLY! (sometimes followed by a huff) - brings back many memories, and it has grown to mean something of importance to me. It's an expression dear to my heart, and consequently, I wanted to use it for this blog. This project just might be another one of my crazy ideas, and I want to utilize it as a personal way of keeping me honest or keeping me in check - ensuring that I am growing, learning, and improving as an individual and photographer. And despite any huff, this phrase is usually followed by my dad's smile. Honestly.

kitty wigs!

Oh my goodness gracious. Allow me to introduce my dear friend, Jill Johnson. She is not only a creative and talented photographer, but this girl has heart and soul like no other! She always brings the sunshine with her wherever she goes. She took me under her wing while I was in Texas, and she is a woman and photographer I truly admire and feel thankful to have as a friend.

She has been a busy bee working on an exciting new project with creator of Kitty Wigs, Julie Jackson - a new book called Glamourpuss. I felt compelled to share this fun -filled sensation with you. If you need some laughter, check it out! Available at kittywigs.com and Amazon!

From Chronicle Books' press release:

"Get ready for the first photo book of its kind, featuring felines sprawled out on sofas, gazing out windows, and striking some serious poses, all donned in the hottest new pet accessory; Kitty Wigs. Glamourpuss showcases over 60 stylish portraits of cats as you have never seen them before, exposing their true diva selves and basking in the limelight. With profiles included on all of the model felines as well as captions accompanying each photo shoot, we promise you won’t be able to pick up this tome without laughing."