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Hidden messages: Hopeful captions behind my prints

10/4/2020

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When something inspires me to reach for my lens, I always hope that this observation or emotion will, in turn, inspire you. Sometimes, I sneak messages in the titles or captions of my photographs (which I include on a customized insert with every small or medium-sized print you order). Those descriptions serve as an extra reminder for me of what I thought at the time I snapped the photo, but, often, I enjoy putting them there in case they might inspire you.

At one of my shows last year, a visitor asked me whether these captions appear in my online shop, because they would help him find something representative to offer as a gift. At the time, only the titles were online, but I'm happy to announce that, since then, I've worked hard to add each of the unique descriptions to the listings in my shop!

During this emotional time in our lives, at the brink of this strange and surreal spring, I wanted to share some of the photographs that have a hopeful title or caption.

Some of them are from 2015, but they still resonate with our current state of mind. ​

If you're looking for a gift to cheer up a loved-one, or want to treat yourself to something uplifting, I hope you'll find inspiration in these words and images. 

The titles and captions are all bilingual (English and French). To learn more about each one, simply click on the image, or write to me to ask a question. 

Bloom Where Unlikely

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A reminder that it doesn’t take much for a flower to bloom,
even in the roughest circumstances
Un rappel qu’une fleur peut s’épanouir facilement,
​même dans des circonstances irrégulières

The Impossible Spring

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A reminder that unfavorable weather eventually changes, and even the slowest springs eventually come
Un rappel que le temps défavorable finit par changer et que même les printemps les plus lents finissent par arriver

Trust the Path

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Every step is a prerequisite for what comes next, even if it doesn’t seem so at the time
Chaque pas est necessaire pour ce qui va suivre, même si cela ne parait pas tout de suite

Stand Tall

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You're special
Tu es une personne spéciale

What Goes Down Must Go Up Again

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What matters is what is light, not what is dark
Ce qui compte, c’est la lumière, pas les ténèbres

Chance

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When one window closes, another one opens
Quand une fenêtre se ferme, une autre s’ouvre

Patience

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Open your heart and your eyes, and windows will open too
Ouvre ton coeur et tes yeux, et les fenêtres s'ouvriront aussi

Strength & Hope

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The sky and the waves, in fervent conversation
Le ciel et la mer dans une conversation fervente

Dream Big

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Let your dreams take flight
Laissez vos rêves prendre leur envol

Unlocked

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Something truly delightful awaits you.
Une merveilleuse surprise vous attend.

Incomplete Without You

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An ode to a gentle and selfless soul without whom life just wouldn’t be the same.
Dédié à une âme douce et généreuse sans qui la vie ne serait pas pareille.

Je t'aime

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When thoughts of you arise at random street corners.
Des pensées de toi qui m’envahissent au coin d’une rue.

After the Rain

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Sometimes life becomes even more beautiful when it has been graced with raindrops
Parfois la vie devient encore plus belle après avoir connu la pluie

You Have Time

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Don't rush, stay awhile and be sure to return
Prends ton temps, reste et reviens

Abundance

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The more we focus on life’s riches, the more riches arise
Plus nous nous concentrons sur les richesses de la vie, plus les richesses se multiplient

The Way

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Follow your dreams, wherever they may lead
Suivez vos rêves, où qu'ils vous mènent

Fede (Faith)

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Have faith: She is watching over you
Gardez votre foi: Elle veille sur vous

Up!

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It will be a season of peace and balance
Ce sera une saison de paix et d’équilibre

Minimalist, brutalist, optimist

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Like a shadow, like a light
Comme une ombre, comme une lumière

Navy Blue (Me & You)

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Every thought of you begins and ends with the ocean
Chaque pensée de toi commence et se termine avec l'océan

Look Up

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Optimism lies in the surprise of a single open window 
L'optimisme réside dans la surprised'une seule fenêtre ouverte 

On Angels' Wings

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Sometimes, it takes patience and faith to fly
Parfois, il faut de la patience et de la foi pour voler

One Step At a Time

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It's not about how fast you climb - it's just about climbing.
Ce n’est pas la vitesse de la montée qui compte. Il faut juste continuer de monter.

Simplicity

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When the most evocative moments are the simplest ones
Quand les moments les plus évocateurs sont les plus simples
I hope this selection inspired you. Prints that ship flat (8x8, 12x12, 8x10, 8x12 inches) are packaged with their title and caption. If you order a larger print and wish for the insert to be included, just leave a note at checkout. Lastly, you always have the option of adding a personalized note if your order is a gift. 

Stay safe and stay inspired!

From my heart to yours,
Kristina

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1 Comment
Alice
10/4/2020 07:00:34 pm

I always loved looking at your photos, and didn’t think that that you could ever add more meaning to them. But that is, in fact, what you’ve done. Stopping to read the captions, adds insight and feeling. How beautiful they are!

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