I wasn’t going to go out into the city to take pictures.
But someone commented how my aura changed when I had my camera in my hands.
I then realized when I had my camera in my hands outside I didn’t feel sick.
I felt happy.
So I took pictures.
It’s funny to think how many times that camera has saved me.
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By agirlandaboy on 09.27.10 1:00 am | Permalink
Twitter: @agirlandaboy
Brilliant, brilliant stuff, Casey.
By Lori @ Just Pure Lovely on 09.27.10 1:03 am | Permalink
Twitter: @Justpurelovely
Me too. When I’m not doing well I’m not snapping shots. Great to see you this weekend.
By Olivia Singleton on 09.27.10 6:06 am | Permalink
Twitter: @Olivia_ocd
I totally love the post card complete with “That city’s the ****, ya’ll.” Do you think I could get my hands on one of those? I have a little thing where I send a random postcard every now and again to one of my besties in Utah.
marty Reply:
September 27th, 2010 at 9:06 am
@Olivia Singleton,
http://www.etsy.com/shop/lemonswithapea
or
http://ballstothewallyall.com
Robin is awesome!
By Sluiter Nation on 09.27.10 6:33 am | Permalink
Twitter: @ksluiter
I am in love with your photos. I have a big old crush on them. and maybe a little one on you too
By Mim on 09.27.10 6:41 am | Permalink
Twitter: @mimsmithfaro
You make Asheville seem like a place I need to visit
Love your photos and your honesty.
By monica on 09.27.10 8:34 am | Permalink
Twitter: @peapodsquadmom
i love asheville! these are gorgeous shots, girl!
By Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting on 09.27.10 8:34 am | Permalink
Twitter: @crazyadventures
These are beautiful, just as you are. It was SO WONDERFUL to spend time together, eat breakfast, and just be silly with you and Jess. It hurts my heart to look outside at this dreary weather today (and yesterday) not having taken any pictures myself of this beautiful town.
I hope you’re feeling well today (and everyday). I promise, I will look for what it was we talked about.
By JDaniel4's Mom on 09.27.10 8:48 am | Permalink
Twitter: @jdaniel4smomaol.com
I had such a great time there this past weekend.
By Nichole on 09.27.10 8:53 am | Permalink
Twitter: @nicholee
Your pictures make me happy. It was so lovely to meet you this weekend. Be well, feel well & travel safely!
By Secret Agent Mama on 09.27.10 8:54 am | Permalink
Twitter: @secretagentmama
Good for you. Glad you did it.
By Katherine on 09.27.10 9:15 am | Permalink
Twitter: @postpartumprogr
Beautiful pictures. I’m so glad you took them.
By Avitable on 09.27.10 10:03 am | Permalink
Twitter: @Avitable
I love the magic that you work with that camera.
By Alexis on 09.27.10 11:34 am | Permalink
Twitter: @alexistlesa
i LOVE the one of the #43 door. not sure why, but just love it. i hope you had fun. xo
By Deborah on 09.27.10 12:20 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @facingthelens
Wonderful photos! I think you most definitely captured the essence of the city. I think my favorite is the one with the rocking chairs. Makes me think of the chairs on my grandmother’s porch….
By Heather of the EO on 09.27.10 1:01 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @heatheroftheeo
It really is like your camera is meant to be a part of you. It’s like a pulsating extension of you. Does that sound gross? Oh well. ’tis true.
I miss your face.
xo
p.s. LOVE the photos. Of course.
By Robin ~ PENSIEVE on 09.27.10 1:34 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @PensieveRobin
I really…REALLY…love the way you see the world through your lens. And I doubly wish I had the command of my camera the way you do.
Beautiful, all, including you.
xo
By Colleen on 09.27.10 5:23 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @amadisonmom
I miss NC. I’m so jealous of everyone that was able to go.
Think of all of the things we would miss if that camera didn’t make you so happy!
By JourneyBeyondSurvival on 09.27.10 5:34 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @jbeyondsurvival
That is so beautiful!
I think it’s even more beautiful than all of that how photography makes your aura change! Lovely.
By Angie on 09.27.10 6:07 pm | Permalink
I am torn betweening love more: your insightful posts or your gorgeous pictures. I think I love them both.
By Rebekah on 09.27.10 7:10 pm | Permalink
HOLY FREAKING CRAP, WOMAN!!!!! Dude, I haven’t kept up on reading your blog lately, and I come back and you’re all knocked up and everything! Awesome!!! Seriously, so fantastic! I’ve been waiting for ages to come back to your blog and see some (specifically this) good news, and it’s finally happened. I’m so so so so glad for you.
Ahem, now that I’ve gotten that out of my system, these pictures are awesome! Asheville is probably a place that I should have visited many times because I have family there, but I’ve never been. Your pictures make me want to go.
By Ket on 09.27.10 9:02 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @simplifyingAmy
Asheville… we were supposed to take a little vacay there next month but had to cancel. Nice to see what we’re missing!
(honest.)
By linda on 09.27.10 9:53 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @linda_sellers
love them. love you…
you inspire me…
By pgoodness on 09.27.10 11:24 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @pgoodness
I love your photos. LOVE. And I’m thankful that you felt happy and that you have your camera to save you.
By Jessica R. on 09.28.10 12:13 am | Permalink
Twitter: @Kikarose
I love how you see the world. That is all.
Well, I love you too, but that’s neither here nor there.
By Jeanette on 09.28.10 9:51 am | Permalink
Twitter: @jenty
LOVE LOVE LOVE these images!
By Domestic Extraordinaire on 09.28.10 11:50 am | Permalink
Twitter: @DExtraordinaire
Beautiful photos! Makes me even sadder that I didn’t get there. (grumble grumble stupid respiratory issues grumble grumble)
I am glad that you don’t feel sick when your camera is in your hands, I for see a lot of outside picture taking in your future.
By Megan on 09.28.10 3:39 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @sweetsadiemarie
…. my family needs you to come back to Asheville and take their picture. {badly}
Call if you head my way again.
Massive love and fist kisses,
The girl with one brown eye & one blue eye
By Molly on 09.28.10 6:54 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @roneydapony
If I rub my head against yours really hard will some of your photo knowledge seep into my head? Because I love your photos. Consistently awesome. Like YOU Casey.
By Molly on 09.28.10 6:54 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @roneydapony
Oh and when I say “really hard” I mean like “the way you rub a balloon on your head to make it stick to a wall”
cuz I don’t want to maul you or anything. Just to clarify.
By Tricia on 09.28.10 9:34 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @amelie522
These pictures make me want to go to Asheville…or move there! And I can only dream of having the talent you do in photography. You are an incredible photographer, Casey! And I’m praying you avoid the BAD sickness…I already went through it for you, k? So you’re good to go! Just some minor, normal pregnancy pukies and you’re done. I said it, so it shall be
By lisa on 09.28.10 11:19 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @thebeadgirl
love love love
and that is all.
By Kellee on 09.29.10 12:01 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @Photographerkel
You did a beautiful job. I’m particularly drawn to that cabbage/lettuce picture. The texture and details there are amazing. Capturing the sharp edges of leaves and petals can be a pain sometimes.
I’m glad your camera makes you feel better!
By Sarah on 09.29.10 6:08 pm | Permalink
Dude, you were like 3 or 4 hours from me in little ol’ NC! Hehe hope you enjoyed your stay! I love it here.
And the pictures are gorgeous. I love being behind my lens as well – it always makes me happy, somehow, some way.
By Brittany on 09.29.10 7:19 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @brittctaylor
My very best friend just moved to Asheville.
It was so perfect to open your page and see all of these photos. A true insight.
Beautiful job, as always!
By beckie & the grub on 09.29.10 8:42 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @bharpz
I’ve fallen so hard for North Carolina. We’re heading to Chapel Hill this weekend for an art show!
By Rick on 09.30.10 12:05 am | Permalink
Twitter: @rbucich
Brought back memories!
You and I photographed the store with the stars last year.
I photographed the same fountain on the photo-walk:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rbucich/3954237505/in/set-72157622322695889/
Really like the kale
By Olivia Singleton on 09.30.10 6:06 am | Permalink
Twitter: @Olivia_ocd
Have I ever mentioned that I love you? Like a lot?
Well I do.
By Kim- Mommycosm on 09.30.10 10:10 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @Mommycosm
I love seeing Asheville through your eyes. You’re awesome and inspiring.
You were looking a little green at Type-A. I hope it subsides and your aura can be happy even when you don’t have your camera in your hands.
By Sue Robinson on 10.03.10 2:34 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @MotherhoodnMe
I love seeing things through your eyes. I was there too, said hi and gave you hug, but didn’t get to see the beauty that you saw. I love looking through your lens.
By Emilie on 10.03.10 7:28 pm | Permalink
I’m loving theez onez mucho. love ya babez.
By Ohh Betsy! on 10.04.10 12:16 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @ohhbetsy
I love these.
By suzanne @ pretty*swell on 10.04.10 4:32 pm | Permalink
Twitter: @pretty_swell
Love Asheville. You captured its spirit beautifully!
By lenka on 10.05.10 1:02 am | Permalink
Twitter: @Lenkaland
I feel the same way with my camera. It improves me
Lovely photos!