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My spot in the Gonerfest program this year

Check out my ad for the gonerfest program this year (above) then if you want, check out my gonerfest photos after I take them later this month. The photo I used for the ad is of Thee Oh Sees and was taken at gonerfest 6 last year at the Hi Tone |[thee oh sees at gonerfest 6 photos on kandicook.com]|. This seemed to be a well-liked photo (I may be tooting my own horn here, but I was very proud to see this photo elsewhere on the internet: Their Bated Breath, Lemon Ice Forever, Maximum Rocknroll) plus Trip seemed to really like it… so… in it went.

(above: me at gonerfest last year. photo by Julie Remensperger)

I’m very excited about Gonerfest this year (it’s Sept 22-26, 2010) and am honored (and feeling much more confident) to be photographing the insanity once again. With the lack of sleep and huge crowds it may be inevitable, but I swear I’m going to try really hard not to end up with the worst debilitating flu I’ve ever had like last year and end up blogging about how PTI makes me anxious. I might even nerd out and take vitamins. Maybe I should start now to build up my immune system. Would that work?

#Germaphobe #IreallyWasDiagnosedWithOCD

4 comments September 6, 2010

Chemistry & free handmade giveaway

A little update for my friend John’s kickstarter project– there are about two weeks left to pledge and only about $200 is needed to fund the project! I wrote a blog post about the project here, and I wanted to remind you that the free handmade offer is still going on. (the deets). I’ve only had two people to make something for so far, and both of them chose paper goods… here’s a peek at what they got:

(Top two made with hand-carved stamps.) Deadline to pledge (and get some handmade goodies) is Tuesday, September 21st!

Add comment September 4, 2010

New Photo Series: Magic Kids perform at the Levitt Shell (Memphis, TN) August 24, 2010 (plus set list)

New photo series of the Magic Kids performing at the Levitt Shell in Memphis, Tennessee on August 24, 2010. This was the first time I have ever photographed a show at the Levitt Shell, a new venue for me is always exciting and something I consider as a new challenge. Shooting here was pretty great- super bright lights, lots of color, lots of energy.

I’ve been a fan of the Magic Kids for a long time now and have seen them perform more than any other band. This was the first time I had ever seen them use a set list. It was written on the back of Alice’s old sheet music (it just doesn’t get any cuter than that). I was SO happy to add this gem to my set list collection (Thanks, Will!)

9 comments August 31, 2010

Photo Blog: PERIMETER+

A few weeks ago I remembered I that I had a really amazing point & shoot camera: a Panasonic Lumix fx-100. It’s the second Lumix I’ve owned and although I’ve (usually) neglected to use it for anything except blog/etsy photos, I really, really like this camera. You might even say I love it. I even wrote a long-ass blog post about it (maybe I’ll post that later on). Anyway, here’s a little photo series I shot (on three separate occasions) with my Lumix just walking outside around the building I work in… This proves there are always neat and interesting things surrounding you in your everyday life. Look for them! Enjoy them! Take pictures of them!

4 comments August 27, 2010

The most unusual business card I’ve ever designed to date

Apparently, I really like making myself new business cards even if I haven’t run out of the old ones quite yet. Here’s my latest:: my name heat embossed onto a strip of processed 35mm film. Kind of nerdy, kind of really awesome.

4 comments August 25, 2010

Chemistry.

Hi everyone! I wanted to spread the word a little about my friend John’s kickstarter project. John is a bassist/composer/sandwich eater who recently recorded an original jazz album with six other musicians– the album is complete and ready to rock, but the grant money to have the cds pressed, packaged, etc. unexpectedly isn’t going to happen so he needs your help. I just found out about kickstarter not too long ago, and it’s a very simple way to help support some really outstanding projects and artists out there. I am definitely a fan of jazz and was filled with joy just thinking of how I know someone who is a part of something so beautiful and amazing. Please help if you can!

• Read about what kickstarter is and how it’s helping artists!

• Listen for yourself– watch the guys perform “AEIO” which will be on the Chemistry album!

• Learn more about John, Chemistry & PLEDGE ANY AMOUNT HERE!

The deadline to pledge is Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 12:11 PM EDT and the project will only be funded if the goal is met. You get a CD (autographed, even) just for pledging $10!!! And there are more perks with different pledge amounts! Support something unique & great! JUST DO IT.

*** Also, if you frequent THE SUPERKANTASTIC WEBLOG and make a pledge on kickstarter to help this project, leave a comment (be sure to fill out your e-mail address so I can get in touch) and I promise to mail you something handmade in one of the following categories of your choice (Knit/Crochet, Paper Goods or Embroidery) in addition to the special perks being offered by John on kickstarter. ***

6 comments August 16, 2010