kaleidoscope

kaleidoscope..march edition

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Kaleidoscope  is derived from the Ancient Greek (kalos), “beautiful, beauty” (eidos), “that which is seen: form, shape” and (skopeo), “to look to, to examine.”  Hence “observation of beautiful forms.

We are a group of friends, moms, visual artists and photographers from around the world who are passionate about capturing images of the real, the messy and the magical-the wonder of the everyday.  Like a kaleidoscope, our photographs are playful and experimental, ever-changing and infused with light and colour.  Once a month, we assemble a single mosaic comprised of our collective pictorial tiles, one submitted by each of us, that reflect the shared meaning and beauty in our lives.

Summer Murdock Photography| SLC, UT Area Photographer
Summer Murdock Photography| SLC, UT Area Photographer
Summer Murdock Photography| SLC, UT Area Photographer
Summer Murdock Photography| SLC, UT Area Photographer
Summer Murdock Photography| SLC, UT Area Photographer
Summer Murdock Photography| SLC, UT Area Photographer
Summer Murdock Photography| SLC, UT Area Photographer
Summer Murdock Photography| SLC, UT Area Photographer
Summer Murdock Photography| SLC, UT Area Photographer
Summer Murdock Photography| SLC, UT Area Photographer

I'm beyond honored to be a part of this project with an amazingly talented and creative group of mothers and photographers.  Be sure to check out the Kaleidoscope website this month so see all my talented friends view of their part of the world…you won't be disappointed…PROMISE!

kaleidoscope…a new collaboration

Last year I participated in a "10 on 10" project with some of my favorite ladies. This year we are doing something a little different. We are starting a new project called "Kaleidoscope". (brainchild of Bee Chalmers who is a fav of mine) Kaleidoscope  is derived from the Ancient Greek (kalos), “beautiful, beauty” (eidos), “that which is seen: form, shape” and (skopeo), “to look to, to examine.”  Hence “observation of beautiful forms.

We are a group of friends, moms, visual artists and photographers from around the world who are passionate about capturing images of the real, the messy and the magical-the wonder of the everyday.  Like a kaleidoscope, our photographs are playful and experimental, ever-changing and infused with light and colour.  Once a month, we assemble a single mosaic comprised of our collective pictorial tiles, one submitted by each of us, that reflect the shared meaning and beauty in our lives.

I absolutely love seeing all of our different voices and perspectives all together in one place. I am excited to see how it all unfolds this year…be sure go here to check it out. And if you want to find Kaleidoscope on FB go here.

And here are a few images from an outing to the Great Salt Lake I did with my youngest one snowy morning while everyone else was at school. I feel most alive and happy when I am outside exploring. I don't get to do much of that in the wintertime. This day I decided to get out there anyways despite the cold and I'm glad I did…the earth is a pretty amazing place.

© Summer Murdock Utah Family Photographer
© Summer Murdock Utah Family Photographer

Now really…go check out Kaleidoscope