UPDATE January 7th: Since the contest winners have finally been anounced and the contest is over, I have updated the entry to a watermarked image. Thank you everyone for your fav's, comments and support! Below is full image credits as promised:
Credit:
Model: Sarah Ellis Stock: used with permission from both Blue background/trees: [link] Hair: rest of the hair by me Wings: [link] Louisville Skyline: I took the photo August 2009 Jewelry/makeup/snow/textures/outfit: hand made by me (she was origionally nude, but covered due to contest rules)
-------------------------- UPDATE Dec 16th: I wasn't a semi-finalist, but still have a chance at the community favorite award. I have from Dec 16th-22. Thank you sooo much!! I'd be forever grateful if you could my entry!
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**PLEASE FULL VIEW!!! There are ALOT of handmade details such as jewelry and her snowflake outfit! Thanks! **
My dream is to be a professional photographer. My friends and family say I see things that others do not. My contest entry is another example of a concept I have for a future photo shoot. Currently I don't have all the equipment and software that I need for starting my photography business, but that doesn't stop me from dreaming or creating. I take my camera with me everywhere and spend countless hours making images in my style with Photoshop 7. I've wanted Photoshop CS4 and a Wacom tablet for a very long time. My work would GREATLY benefit as would my wrist which constantly hurts from the small touch pad on my laptop! To win this contest, would be better than a dream! I can't express in words what it would mean to me, but hopefully my artwork can. I dream of being a professional photographer, whether it's when I can afford it or with some AWESOME help from Deviant Art and Wacom! Thank you for your time and for viewing my work!
**I have contacted both the stock model and her photographer. I received written permission to use her in my work AND in this contest. Since rules stated nothing identifiable, I've not listed image credits, but they are available on request and will be posted to this image at the end of the contest period as I've promised to them. Thank you! **