2012 Calendar

The 2012 Fantastically Large and Good Quality Food Calendar complete with Recipes

Here are some details:

The color quality is utterly fantastic!

Size:  20 inches x 13 inches (open)

Printed on 110-pound premium cover silk paper. 13 images:  12 Recipes.

Price:  $50 CAD (Tax and Shipping within Canada is Included]

Also:

The 2012 Black and White Calendar (Revised and Re-released from 2009)

Here are some details:

Size:  11 inches x 17 inches (open)

Premium glossy card stock. 13 images.

Price:  $25 CAD (Tax and Shipping within Canada is Included]

 

Payment Options:

Paypal – brandhagen@gmail.com – and the account is called Brand Photography.
Or send a cheque payable to Kris Brandhagen; please contact her for address.

With your order, please include quantity, your name, email address, and shipping address.

Or if you would like an individual print, they can be seen under “Food” or “Black and White.”

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Transitional Spaces in Black and White

“9910” – Path
Size: 11×14 inch
Black and White Digital Print
Copyright 2011 Kris Brandhagen
$75 CAD

“9903” – Footbridge
Size: 12×18 inch
Black and White Digital Print
Copyright 2011 Kris Brandhagen
$110 CAD

“9907” – Footbridge 2
Size:  12×18 inch
Black and White Digital Print
Copyright 2011 Kris Brandhagen
$110 CAD

“9914” – Footbridge 3
Size:  12×18 inch
Black and White Digital Print
Copyright 2011 Kris Brandhagen
$110 CAD

Paypal – brandhagen@gmail.com
-the account is called Brand Photography.
-Include “print name,” quantity, your name, email and shipping addresses.
Don’t have Paypal?  Contact me by email.

Want a different size?  Print pricing under Facebook ‘info’ section.

Self Portrait

“9981”

Size: 11×14 inch
Black and White Digital Print
Copyright 2011 Kris Brandhagen
$75 CAD
-please note that this print will include the cinematic border as shown, but without text.

Paypal – brandhagen@gmail.com
-the account is called Brand Photography.
-Include “print name,” quantity, your name, email and shipping addresses.
Don’t have Paypal? Contact me by email.

Want a different size? Print pricing under pricing tab.

Spine Book 1

    

“Spine Series 1” Book for Sale

What a beautiful book!  Geez, I would buy that!

Here are some details:

The color quality is utterly fantastic!

Size:  15 inches wide x 11.5 inches high

Hard-cover book, printed on premium 182-pound high-gloss archival-quality paper

17 images:  One image per page.

I must say it was fun doing the photo-editing and design for this project … I got a kick out of creating a book of photos of photos of books!  Perhaps I might do a book of photos of product shots of books of photos!

Kris Brandhagen
Fine Art Photographer
brandphotography.wordpress.com
-to find out more about me, visit the “about” page of the website listed above.

So, and ya! Coming Soon for You Gourmet’s:  Fantastically Large and Good Quality Food Calendar complete with Recipes!  Hang it in the kitchen, non?

Ardell Padenom – Signs of the End

“Signs of ‘The End’” –or- Who is Ardell Padenom?

Writing and Photographs by: Kris Brandhagen

2011/06/28

 

I was tipped off about a renegade public art installation called “Signs of the End” by conceptual artist Ardell Padenom early in the morning on June 28th.  I walked my camera down 13^th avenue in the Cathedral area, and was astonished by the number of signs simply stating “The End.”  “Signs of ‘The End’ is a public art installation made up of a series of paintings stylized to resemble various types of street signs, and is intended as a light-hearted commentary on society’s short-sighted and always predictable inclination to ignore even the most dire of warnings” (from the artist statement included on the back of each sign; full statement appears below.  Here are my questions for Padenom: Why the Cathedral Area? Is there a connection between this location and “The End?” How long did this project take from start to finish? What brings this little lady from Bordeaux, France to Regina, Saskatchewan? And finally who is Ardell Padenom?

 

I first became aware of Ardell Padenom’s artwork when an acquaintance of mine, Regina artist Robert Bos began to receive mysterious paintings in his mailbox, for a total of six paintings with a collective title of “Mailbox Art” in March and April of 2009. The next Padenom move, on April 30, 2009, was to send out “You are Beautiful: 50 Postcards/50 People” depicting an acrylic self-portrait, mostly centralizing around the patronage of what was then the Crushed Grape. When the Beet Root was still a place, a few poems written by Padenom “Beet Root Poetry Reading Series” were mailed to the establishment, to be read by any interested party at the open mic June 30, 2009. Padenom has exhibited at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois at the Siragusa Gallery in “’I Didn’t Do It!’: Art by Alter Egos” curated in November 2009 by Robert Bos. I personally received a package of chapbooks “This, That, and Other Things: a collection of poems” by Padenom (June 7th, 2010) to be read and be sold to raise funds for the Vertigo Reading Series, which I was then running.  Other projects include: “’Jigsaw’ Puzzle” 2010, and “Portraits of Me” 2009.

Artist Statement

Signs of “The End” by Ardell Padenom (2011)

Environmental instability, water shortages, natural disasters, a fragile economy, global pandemics, threats of nuclear or bio-chemical warfare, the alignment of the planets throwing the earth off its orbit, a giant meteor hurling itself toward us, intensified solar flares scorching the earth and all life on it, 2012, Armageddon, Divine Intervention, and a growing number of conspiracy theories pointing to secret government agendas and devastating invasions from other worlds or dimensions. These are just a few of the seemingly countless threats or cautionary signs we are constantly bombarded with that suggest the end of the world as we know it might soon be upon us.

Signs of “The End” is a public art installation made up of a series of paintings stylized to resemble various types of street signs, and is intended as a light-hearted commentary on society’s short-sighted and always predictable inclination to ignore even the most dire of warnings. And while some of those warnings listed above likely deserve more of our attention and response than others, the fact remains that no matter how pressing the issue might be, the majority of the population will always remain largely apathetic. Therefore, although each of the installed pieces is literally a sign announcing “The End”, these signs themselves should not be interpreted as being literal, but should be understood as symbols of all those greater signs and portents that consistently surround us and assault our conscience.

The installed signs are planned to be totally abandoned by the artist, leaving them to the public to respond to as they see fit. By placing the signs in locations that are not perhaps the most desirable or convenient, the artist is essentially forcing the public to physically engage with the structures and to respond, in one way or another, to these “Signs”.

How will people react to these signs? Well that’s up to you! Take this sign and keep it for yourself as an art piece, remove it from where it is and dispose of it, or, if you want, destroy it. Be proactive! If you don’t, just think of how quickly it will be before this sign becomes just another part of all that other background noise.

For more information on Ardell Padenom, please visit her online at:

http://ardellpadenom.blogspot.com/

Facebook:  Ardell Padenom

Email:  ardellpadenom@gmail.com

Art Documentation

2010/06/27

Artist:  Keegan Havelock-Rice

Location:  Regina, Sk

Acrylic on Canvas/Board

All Images Above:  Copyright 2011 Keegan Havelock-Rice

2011/06/14

Artist:  Ariane Nelson

Location:  Regina, Sk

Painting on Canvas [using elements of collage, assemblage and gold leaf]

Green Birds

Left, Right:  Paintings on Paper [using elements of collage]

Center:  Painting on Canvas [using elements of collage and gold leaf]

Black Birds

Paintings on Canvas [using elements of collage and gold leaf]

People

Paintings on Canvas [using elements of collage and gold leaf]

Children’s Clothing

Contact Print on Black Paper

Contact Print on Black Paper

All Images Above:  Copyright 2010 Ariane Nelson

Pet Portraits

Liam   2011/03/10

Greyhound – Male – 5 Years Old

Owner:  Lisa

Natasha   2010/10/16

Siberian Husky – Female – 10 Years Old

Owner:  Hugh Malcolm

Poppet   2010/10/16

English Bulldog – Female – 2.5 Years Old

Owner:  Emilie

Birdie   2010/10/11

Spectacled Amazon Parrot – Male – 22 Years Old

Approx. 8 inches Top to Tail

Owner:  Kris Brandhagen

Food

True Belgian Waffles

Lemon Cranberry Muffins with Slivered Almonds

Rich and Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

Caesar Salad with Fresh Bacon Bits

Spaghetti Squash topped with Garlic Prawns and Feta

End of the World Chocolate Cake!

Tollhouse Chocolate Chip Cookies – Variation 1

Thoughts of Summer – Crisp Fresh Chives

Legs7225

Legs#7219

Spine Series 1 – Triptych

 

Spine # 2358 Blue Red Yellow

Spine # 2358 Violet Orange Green

Here are some details:

Size:  16 inches x 24 inches each image (prints only without black border as shown)

Spine Series 1 – Diptych

 

Spine #2369+2364

Here are some details:

Size:  16 inches x 24 inches each image (print only without black border as shown)

Spine Series 1

 

Spine #2003

Spine #2005

Spine #2053

Spine #2311

Spine #2327

Spine #2330

Spine #2334

Spine #2335

Spine #2346

Spine #2360

Spine #2363

Spine #2371

Spine #2373

Spine #2378

Spine #2386

Here are some details:

Size:  16 inches x 20 inches (print only without black border as shown)

Food

Pizza chez Kim Menzies   2010/12/14

Ingredients

Chicken (cooked prior to topping with a bit of bbq sauce), red pepper, pineapple or mango (pineapple on some and mango on others), artichokes (marinated and seasoned), grilled onions, mozza and cheddar.  The base is bbq sauce instead of tomato sauce on plain flatbreads.

White Butter Cake with Cream Cheese Icing and Blueberry Filling  2010/04/10

Tiny Cherry and Peach Pies   2010/04/03

Newsletters

$30 Halloween Portrait – 2 Days Only!

Brand Photography – October 30 & 31, 2010

Call 306-526-3176 to Book

https://brandphotography.wordpress.com/

Photographer:  Kris Brandhagen

[above photos assisted by Mike Clark & Zoe Schneider]

Subject:  Come in costume / One person per shoot

Duration:  30 minutes tops

Price:  $30 Cash Only

Studio:  2920-14^th Ave., Regina, SK S4T 1R5

Basis:  By Appointment

Personal Use Only – Not for Resale

Digital Print File will be emailed to you within one week of shoot

And!

Pet Portraits Special extended

until October 31, 2010!!!

Subject:  Animals Only:  One per Shot

Duration:  30 minutes tops

Price:  $30 Cash Only

Scroll Down for more information on the Pet Portraits Special!

Biography

Kris Brandhagen has been practicing photography [and writing] for ten years.  She holds a BA from the University of Regina in English literature and visual arts, as well as a certificate in commercial photography from Dawson College in Montreal.  She has been included in a number of exhibitions.  She runs a studio, Brand Photography, in Regina, SK, as well as manages a freelance career.  She is currently at work on several fine art photography projects.

For more information: https://brandphotography.wordpress.com/posts/

Upcoming Brand Photography Specials:

Portraits of Children

Art Documentation

Insurance Documentation

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Kris Brandhagen
306-526-3176

https://brandphotography.wordpress.com/
http://vertigoreadingseries.wordpress.com/

$30 Pet Portrait – One Day Only!

Brand Photography – October 16/2010

Call 306-526-3176 to Book

https://brandphotography.wordpress.com/

Photographer:  Kris Brandhagen

Subject:  Animals Only:  One per Shot

Duration:  30 minutes tops

Price:  $30 Cash Only

Studio:  2920-14^th Ave., Regina, SK S4T 1R5

Basis:  By Appointment

Personal Use Only – Not for Resale

Digital Print File will be emailed to you within one week of shoot

Biography

Kris Brandhagen’s passion for photography was ignited from the moment she was bestowed her first SLR camera in 2000.  During her studies at the University of Regina, Saskatchewan, from whence she graduated with a double major in English Literature and Visual Arts; Kris has been included in a number of group shows.  She presented two solo exhibitions at the Fifth Parallel Gallery: The Chorus (2002) and A Thousand Leaves (2004).  Following convocation, Kris relocated to South Korea, where she spent eight months teaching English and splashing her feet in cultural waters.   Her travels, including a short stint in Europe, inspired her to return home to Canada in 2005 determined to study photography.  In 2007, she graduated from a two-year photography program at Dawson College in Montreal.   While living in Montreal, Kris worked at the studios of Monsoon, Vee Photo, Zoo Studio Image, and, of course, also managed her own freelance work. Currently Kris resides in Regina, Saskatchewan, runs a studio [by appointment only] and continues her freelance photography adventures.

https://brandphotography.wordpress.com/
http://www.google.com/profiles/brandhagen

Upcoming Brand Photography Specials to look out for:

Portraits of Children

Art Documentation

Insurance Documentation

$20 Portrait – One Day Only!

Brand Photography – July 3/2010 [10am to 2pm]

Photographer:  Kris Brandhagen

Subject:  Adults only [One person per shot]

Duration:  20 Minutes

Price:  $20 Cash Only [Includes 8 inch x 10 inch color print]

Studio: 2920-14^th Ave., Regina, Sk., S4T 1R5

Basis:  First come first served

Details [as per left example above]

Black background

Head & Shoulders

Portrait Orientation [8 inch x10 inch]

Flash Strobe Lighting [Primary Rembrandt Light + Secondary Broad Light]

One Person per Job

Come as you are [hypo-allergenic face powder available at studio]

Model Release Form Option   Personal use only [Usage Fees apply]

Digital Print File will be emailed to you within one week

Specials to look out for:

Pet Portraits

Portraits of Children

Art Documentation

Little Weathered Girl – 2011/09/12

“5820 – Little Weathered Girl”

• Size: 16 x 24 inches
• Color Digital Print
• Copyright 2010 Kris Brandhagen
• $200 CAD

“5826 – Little Weathered Girl”

• Size: 16 x 24 inches
• Color Digital Print
• Copyright 2010 Kris Brandhagen
• $200 CAD

 

Paypal – brandhagen@gmail.com

-the account is called Brand Photography.

-Include “print name,” quantity, your name, email and shipping addresses.

Don’t have Paypal? Contact me by email.

Want a different size? Print pricing under ‘pricing’ section.

Flora

Flowers   2010/04/04

Introduction

Kris Brandhagen

306-526-3176  or  brandhagen@gmail.com

Kris Brandhagen is an artist who makes self-reflexive work in the area of stop-motion animation.  To expand on Brandhagen’s art projects, which are self-portrait (would be) flip-books and/or projections, with titles like Naked, Dancing, Framing a Photograph, More Torque, and Notes on Getting Over Her, etcetera, it is possible to discern that Brandhagen is interested in sharing whatever she wants most to hide.  There is a preoccupation in photography to ‘ready’ the subject for photograph taking—in these personal projects it is important to note that with one obvious exception (Naked), the subject (Brandhagen) always appears in the images ‘as is’ without any changing of clothes, powdering, primping, hair-doing; what Brandhagen is trying to do is ‘catch’ herself, convey herself, in the purity of the moment.  Notes on Getting Over Her is the only such project that she has made available to the public, it can be found at https://brandphotography.wordpress.com/ under the “Personal Projects” tab.  She has had two solo exhibitions, and participated in a number of group shows.

Also a writer, her written work defies genre, incorporating poetry with narrative, fictional elements, and images.  Currently, she is at the beginning of her third manuscript, with samples of the previous two out for consideration.  Brandhagen was awarded a Saskatchewan Arts Board grant to complete her first manuscript, Jennifer.  She is nearing completion of her second manuscript, Letters to a Young Player.  As well as creative writing, Brandhagen has a history in journalism and criticism, has participated in numerous writing workshops, and given several performances of her work.

Brandhagen does commissions and commercial photography contracts as Brand Photography.  Investigations Toward a Cohesive Portfolio is her website (address listed above), where one can find black and white travel pictures (places), abstract color images (corporate art), events, art documentation, people, flora and fauna, as well as food.

Education
2004 – BA English lit. / Visual Arts – University of Regina, SK, Canada
2007 – Commercial Photography Certificate – Dawson College, Montreal, Canada