People.Places.Things

christine

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:25:00 +0000

I shot Christine's headshots in Detroit in the alley behind my loft. It was FREEZING but we persevered and I'm really happy with many of the photos.

Side note: all photos are untouched and are property of erin wilson photography©.

oh wow

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:26:00 +0000

Steve Job's Eulogy given by his sister....remarkable.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/30/opinion/mona-simpsons-eulogy-for-steve-jobs.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&smid=fb-share

whistler, bc

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:27:00 +0000

Casey and I ventured up to Whistler and went zip-lining and took an amazing gondola ride up the mountain. We fell in love with our Aussie zip-line pros who took us on the course....which was awesome by the way. I did some sweet upside down work on the line :) It was a gorgeous and foggy day complete with a rainbow at the top of the mountain and a brown bear sighting!

Casey and I have great adventures together!

banff

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:07:00 +0000

I went to Banff with dear friends Peter and Tiffany. Talk about Paradise! It is one of the most gorgeous places I have ever seen. The glacial water is the most beautiful color....it felt like heaven! We saw the Takkakaw Falls, canoed Lake Louise, toured the Fairmont Hotel on Lake Louise, picnicked near a beautiful river, shopped in Banff, changed clothes (Peter almost had a heart attack doing this, ha) in the Banff Fairmont Hotel and ate one of the most delicious meals I have ever had with one of the most exquisite views. We wrapped the day by visiting a friend's cabin and noshing on s'mores. A perfect end to a perfect day!

glinda

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:42:00 +0000

vancouver riots

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 01:49:00 +0000

I watched the riots unfold from the stage door in Vancouver and was in utter shock by what I witnessed. The "pack mentality" and utter stupidity of a mass of individuals was astounding. It really felt like a last days sort of event and luckily we were locked in the theater for the duration so no one was harmed. I got online after returning home that night and searched Flickr for images of the riot and found some pretty spectacular shots. All links and photographers are listed below.

Credits in order:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cabbit/5838852030/in/photostream/
// Andrew Ferguson photo 1, 2

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mauriceli/5838747670/in/set-72157626973244260/
// Maurice Li #3, 4, 5, 6, 19, 20, 21

http://jonchiang.wordpress.com/2011/06/15/vancouver-2011-riots/
// Jon Chiang #7, 8

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/17/riot-kissers-tentatively-identified/
// CNN #9

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45553853@N04/5838212359/in/set-72157626976190574
// rabbit.Hole #10

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kwu/5838286725/in/set-72157626849177969/
// Kwazy #11, 12, 13

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thegatewayphoto/5839756307/in/set-72157626977183116/
// The Gateway Photography #14, 15

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanywong/5841491628/in/set-72157626979957564/
// Ryan Wong #16, 17

http://www.flickr.com/photos/caswell001/5839915144/in/photostream/
// Michael Caswell #18

Also check out these pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/simonchester/5840285705/in/photostream/
// Simon Chester

http://www.flickr.com/photos/k_rock_design/5838110867/
// K-Rock Design

oui oui!

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:47:00 +0000

This is hands down the best giveaway I have ever seen in the blogesphere! Enter to win a TRIP TO PARIS on Oh Happy Day!!! I'm throwing my hat into the ring...are you?!?

Click on the link above or go to http://ohhappyday.com/2011/06/goes-to-paris/ to enter :)

hipstamatic addict

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:18:00 +0000

i had a problem...i took too many shots with my hipstamatic app over the last year

here is what happened... 

{warning...this is pretty long}

 sang the National Anthem at a Milwaukee's Brewers game

 played a little Madame M

 made numerous cake pops for the cast and crew

 received not one, but TWO bouquets from Christine because she is so awesome

 took a riverboat cruise on the Mississippi...and learned NOTHING

  went to best friend Heather's wedding in San Diego and was beyond happy for her...also, barely made it back to my flight

went to a Bulls game in Chicago and had a sublime time

had lots and lots of rehearsal....
"people come and go so quickly here"

 had a merry little christmas with my fam in Indy

 hilarity ensues whenever I hang out with Kerry

 was a stone's throw away from the tragic shooting in Tucson, AZ....saw the president and mrs. drive by us on their way to the hospital

homemade valentine's box at girl's night

 froze, nearly coughed to death from my second bout of bronchitis, and took in gorgeous views with friends in Albuquerque 

 drove many a mile across the country with my partner in crime 

 had lots of family dinners in between shows

scored a private day at Sea World with the cast

went to the Alamo and was given a yellow rose of Texas...played with 2 sisters

 shopped in Irvine and played with my cousins twins

i left my heart in california....i need to go back and reunite with it soon

 i've now been on tour for a year and a half longer than I ever expected....ups and downs, twists and turns but all in all I am blessed and grateful for this crazy experience in my life

new headshots

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:48:00 +0000

Ok, brace yourself...you're about to see a lot of my mug. Any and all helpful comments are welcome!! (**Note, none of the photos have been retouched yet!)

Photographer (to the stars and the cutest boy in North Hollywood): Cory Jones

the tragedy of first position

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 01:00:00 +0000

A lesson in perseverance....

kc

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 06:17:00 +0000

More headshots....basically everyone in the cast will get some :) KC (our Chistery) took some great shots!

Last shot is an outtake that I just loved.....I played with the color just for fun since it goes on the cutting room floor :(

and just like that...inspiration

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:43:00 +0000

This is amazing. Watch now.

pause

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:52:00 +0000

I've definitely taken a pause on the blog lately....can't really explain why except I pretty much feel like I am preoccupied with lots of other things personally and I haven't felt like I could share anything of value here. I would have just been posting to post, rather than really wanting to say something or be inspired by something. So, stick around....I might just find myself again and be ready to share all the fun with you :)

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:17:00 +0000

Ever wanted to see what my inspiration board looks like? Well, I have a great virtual pin-board(s) over on Pinterest where I gather all of my online goodies.

Add me to your RSS reader HERE.

Here's a quick taste...

little lauren

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:40:00 +0000

I took Lauren's headshots the other day before work. We found some great locations in downtown Memphis and it was a happy shoot! {ps These photos aren't retouched yet!}

Photos © 2010 erin wilson photography, all rights reserved.

you can wave that ridiculous wand all you want

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:06:00 +0000

I saw these Glinda crowns all lined up in the hair department and wanted to shoot some pics of all the little pretties in a row. These crowns are pretty gorgeous, so 4 together were just begging to be photographed!

wedding shower favor

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:53:00 +0000

I threw a bridal shower for friend and castmate's Kristine and Billy (who are now married!) in Minneapolis. I put together these party favors in the colors of their wedding for a little treat after the brunch.

Supplies:
Decorative Paper
Paper Cutter
Large Circle or Scalloped paper punch
Double Sided Tape
Ribbon (optional)
Gold/Silver Pen
Candy Bars

To make:
Measure out length of candy bar
Cut decorative paper to length + 1/8 inch and seal around candy bar with double sided tape
Use scraps in coordinating paper/ribbon to cut band for the 2nd layer and seal around candy bar
Punch out circle/scalloped circle/whatever shape and label according to your event
Tape punched paper to top center of paper/ribbon band

Voila!

win a greenification!

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:33:00 +0000

Attention Memphis Wicked Fans!!

Be a part of the 'backstage magic' as you watch Elphaba transform for a performance of WICKED. One hour before the show, you and your guest will be given a tour backstage at the Orpheum Theatre to experience what's behind the Emerald Curtain.

After discovering the wonder and secrets of the show backstage, both you and your guest will be brought to the star dressing room to watch our professional makeup artist bring Elphaba's 'green glow' to the face of our lead actress. As your visit with Elphaba ends, you and your guest will be photographed with the completed 'Wicked Witch of the West' and then escorted to a your wonderful house seats to watch that performance!

Your friends will be green with envy when you show them your poster autographed by the cast and tell them all about your visit to the land of Oz.

The proceeds for this item benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Terms: Please note this package must be fulfilled at the performance on Friday evening, October 29, 2010 or Saturday evening, October 30, 2010 at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN.

Happy Bidding!!!

the country band

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 02:46:00 +0000

I did a little photo shoot for my friend Rachel's band, The Country Band. Get into it, they are AWESOME. You can see the entire shoot on my flickr acct...

apple picking

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:50:00 +0000

A few of us went apple picking at the Door Creek Orchard here in Madison, WI. It was really lovely although I wore a long sleeve shirt and still got eaten alive by mosquitoes! It was earlier in the day and EXTREMELY bright, but I still wanted to shoot because the farm was so darn cute.

vicious dog...not, really

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 02:56:00 +0000

When Roxy has a certain treat she bares her teeth to really dig into all of the goodness...she looks like a vicious vampire dog! She cracks me up :)

She's really not scary!! She's actually quite a lady and the neighborhood social butterfly...she has LOTS of best friends who come to visit daily! Here she is with one of her many daily visitors Rylee.

And she loves to snuggle with her real owner and best friend...

tv is back!

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 02:25:00 +0000

Fall 2010 TV is back! Here's my lineup...you?

30 Rock

90210

Castle?
Chuck

Cougar Town

Dancing With the Stars
Desperate Housewives

Glee
Gossip Girl
Greys Anatomy

Mad Men

Modern Family

NCIS

The Office

Project Runway

Psych

Shows in italics are not technically Fall TV, rather late Summer seasons that overlap :)

pin it

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:36:00 +0000

I know, I know....my blog has become a ghost town these days. So much going on I just haven't sat down and to post all the ongoings! I'll get there....

In the meantime, if you want to see what inspires me DAILY online follow me on Pinterest! My place to pin all the fab things I find online everyday. It's like a virtual inspiration board :) You can find my boards HERE and you can subscribe to my feed HERE. Too many great ideas and beautiful images out there I had to find someplace to share!

Here are just a few lovelies I've pinned recently...

photo 101

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:35:00 +0000

I am so excited to be starting my Photo 101 class from Nicole's Classes this week! I've already learned so much and I'm only half way through the first lesson. Check out her classes the set up and materials are pretty amazing. Hopefully I'll have some good stuff to show you when I start shooting!

some information, if you will...

noreply@blogger.com (erin wilson) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:51:00 +0000

As actors we often get asked a lot of (oh how do I say....) bold questions by the general public. Here are some answers to the more frequently asked questions.

q. Is this your job...I mean, do you get paid?
a. Ahem, yes we get paid. Weekly in fact, and we are on salary. I have a company who contributes to my 401k, I pay taxes (lots of taxes), we receive vacations and sick days like any other job. This is a job, not a hobby.

q. How much do you get paid?
a. How much do you get paid? See...not a tactful question. We are compensated for the many hours and demands we put into our work.

q. How old are you?
a. This question is usually asked to the ensemble group of girls when the questioner assumes we are silly girls right out of college living a silly girls dream. {Thank you for thinking we are so young :)} I am a young professional and have been working and seeking work in the business for many years.

q. Did you go to college?
a. Yes, I went to college at Brigham Young University and received my BFA. I would say that almost 100% of the women's ensemble in my show went to college to receive a Bachelor's degree, or went to an accredited training school for performing.

q. Did you have to "try-out" for this show?
a. Ha! Um, yes. We all had our own individual experience with auditioning for the show. Imagine, if you will, that there is a large city of talented people all vying for just a few positions. Needless to say, It is a very competitive field.

q. What will you do when your time with the show ends?
a. I wish I knew more specifically, but for now I will go back to NYC and keep auditioning for more work.

q. Do you have to travel your costumes?
a. No, we are a very large touring company with 17 semi trucks which move our very large set, wardrobe, make-up, hair, props, sound, and management departments stuff around the country. The costumes, designed by Tony Award Winner Susan Hilferty are taken care of by the wardrobe department and are constantly being maintained in order for them to look as brilliant as they do the first day as the last. As you can imagine they are VERY expensive and need to be treated with ultimate care in order to last for about 416 shows a year.

Yes, it can be difficult to take some of the questions on occasion, but for the most part I know they are asked in sincerity, just trying to understand this life. It is different, but in many cases it is the same as any other job. I have bosses, upper management, co-workers, schedules, meetings, etc. as you probably do in your job. Fortunately for me, I get to be dress-up, play pretend and receive applause at the end of my work day :)

Any other questions? Ask me on Formspring!