We are very happy to welcome back Diana Foster (who you may remember as a previous Behind the Lens participant). Diana, owner of The Studio 56,
is a lifestyle photographer and card designer living and creating in Kansas
City. She is wife to one, mother of two,
sister to many, a musician, blog addict, and a hopeless dreamer. Her days are spent romancing ordinary life
and everyday stories. Lovely images
captured by Diana have been published in Life Images, Kansas Magazine, and
Johnson County Lifestyle.
The
GIFT of GREETING
Diana, as card maker, is another aspect of The Studio
56. There is a long tradition worldwide
of exchanging greeting cards. People
give cards to provide comfort, give thanks celebrate, and to make us
laugh. Greeting cards are a very popular
way to connect with others. I am a fan
of technology and credit much of my reputation as efficient to the conveniences
of our modern day. I appreciate email, Facebook, and every other platform
that's connected to the great big www that reaches beyond our walls and
connects me to places I'll likely never truly 'see'.
When it comes right down to it, though, email and electronic
touches just don't move me like the gift of a handwritten, personalized
greeting. The personal touch escapes the computer and defies email, even with
the best of intentions. Throw in a pretty card and there's quite a powerhouse
at your fingertips.
Being on the receiving end of a few words scripted on good
old-fashioned paper elicits almost the same response as a treasured photo; it
is savored, revisited, kept and treasured. The knowledge that someone cared
enough to complete the process of choosing a card, taking a few moments to
write (hopefully legibly) a unique message (think about it...a card has no bcc
option!), slip it in the envelope, address and stamp it and then deliver it to
the post office is really quite a commitment when everyone has a keyboard so
close and easy to use.
The good news is
that The Studio 56 believes in
the power of personal greeting so much that we've developed an entire line of photo
greeting cards that make part of the
process easy. With blank interiors, they are ready (and waiting!) for your
personal touch. At the same time, though, they are graced with gorgeous stock
photos that show you really do care enough to send the very best.
The Studio 56 online boutique has Fine Art Photo Cards available featuring Diana Foster’s original
photography. Sets include 4 cards that
are blank inside for personalization. All sets are approximately 4 x 5 inches
and include envelopes.
Check
out our Boxed Sets now available online
"A belief in capturing everyday life in
beautiful and unexpected ways, drives my art. My inspiration comes from
being awake enough to recognize a compelling story just waiting to be
told. My style is fresh, candid, and full of light. Viewing the
world up close through macro photography has become a prominent feature in my
work. This intimate point of view dramatizes the fragility of life.
Being in the moment allows me to find the visual message in simple, everyday
objects and events. My hope is to invite viewers to explore the world
around them with fresh perspective."
Diana Foster
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Thank you for the opportunity to be featured on your wonderful blog! Love all that you do.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photography and cards, Diana!
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ReplyDeleteWonderful article...I have so many thoughts on this subject waiting to be a blog post or article in my local genealogy newsletter. Thanks for the nudge!
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