09 December 2011

Julie Parker-Garza :: photography + giveaway!

"Second Star to the Right" by jpg photography
"I would have to go with my pirate ship series set of two in the metallic finish," muses Julie Parker-Garza when I ask her for her best recommendation for holiday gifting.  "One customer I had gave one to her husband and one to her daughter, because they love Peter Pan so much!  I think these prints evoke feelings of an epic voyage about to be embarked upon, and who doesn’t love a grand adventure?"

Indeed!  Julie (JPG Photography), a San Diegan, has given her Etsy shop the apt tag line "Owl & Pirate Ship Photography," and her barn owl portraits are to die for.  They are incredibly stunning and certainly comprise Julie's best sellers on Etsy, though JPG has a lovely variety of prints to offer her customers.

"You Precious Thing" by Julie Parker-Garza
"[My inspiration is] finding the beauty in the mundane," Julie says.  "I am a daydreamer--always have been. I dream of cobblestone streets, faraway lighthouses, and forests brimming with creatures. Unfortunately, where I live in San Diego (while beautiful), it’s difficult to capture what I dream about. Instead, I look for what is immediately around me, and try to breathe some magic into that. An ignored flower in a parking lot is transformed into a beautiful blossom in the quiet mountain side; a crowded beach is now a dreamy sparkling seaside destination, and an old vessel in the harbor is transformed into a pirate ship, about to set sail for treasure!"

"Beaches 1" by Julie Parker-Garza
Julie's workflow and description of her space evoke similar dreamy imagery: "I hunker down in the evenings and begin the process of sorting through photos, then open up Photoshop and begin tinkering around in a very organic matter.  I let the image to speak to me; often the piece will let me know how it should be transformed. I listen to music, usually something like Stars, Midlake, or Bowie.  I sing along as I work.  I sometimes name my pieces after a particular lyric that spoke to me.  Sometimes I feel like I am transported into those magical places I have created in my head and in the image. If I am editing photos from a photo shoot, like a wedding or family shoot, my workflow is more structured. I stay true to the scene of the day, but I can't resist adding a bit of magic." :)

The magic continues for Julie's customers, too, as she likes to include a couple sweet surprises with her Etsy orders when they ship.  "I like to include a small free print or two as a 'thank you.'  For every order I get, I am always blown away that someone purchased my work. The feeling that someone is hanging something on their wall that I created, that in a way they are inviting a part of me into their home—it feels amazing."  (I can TOTALLY relate to this!)

Win your choice of print from Julie!
Anna Delores readers can get a piece of JPG Photography's magic, as well!  Julie is giving one uber-lucky reader his or her choice of image from the shop in an 8x8", 8x10", or 8x12" print (up to a $26 value).  To enter the giveaway, visit JPG Photography on Facebook to give Julie a "like," plus add JPG Photography to your Etsy favorites Added bonus?  Follow the Anna Delores blog (you're already here!).   

Leave us a comment here to let us know you've entered (and for fun, let us know which image you might choose if you win!).  Remember to enter before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2011, which is when entries will close.

More places to find Julie Parker-Garza ::

41 comments:

  1. So to enter all we do is like & favorite? Those owl prints are AMAZING!

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  2. I added Julie's photography shop to my faves. I thought I already had!

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  3. Now following Anna Delores Photography! (You've got a lovely blog here!)

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  4. I think this is my fave photo - http://www.etsy.com/listing/73891470/peter-pan-pirate-ship-photograph-second - I love old ships. :)

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  5. ok i entered, i love the winter blush photo =)

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  7. I love Julie's work! It would be hard to pick my favorite print but it would probably be this one: http://www.etsy.com/listing/73059312/second-star-to-the-right-8x8-photograph. I am a fan on facebook and Anne's shop is in my favorites!

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  8. Thanks for the opportunity! I liked the FB page (Crystal Anderson) & favorited her etsy shop (Crystalline).

    If I won, I'd probably choose Blossom Whispers (http://www.etsy.com/listing/80375696/blossom-whispers-8x10-photograph-of-a)!



    leecindermoon at yahoo dot com

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  9. I like JPG Photography on facebook (same name)
    I added the shop to my faves on etsy (id: megnate)
    I follow you on GFC (same name)

    If i won I would probably choose Barn Owl Photograph You Precious Thing

    megnate at telus dot net

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  10. Liked on Facebook! Hearted on etsy. My hubby and I agree, we like several but the "Second Star to the Right" is amazing and would be just georgous in our home!

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  11. Thanks for the opportunity! I have liked on Facebook and favorite-d on Etsy

    If I won, I would definitely go for one of the Peter Pan ships!

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  12. fav'd your shop on etsy.

    lindajlue@yahoo.com

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  13. liked your shop on FB.

    lindajlue@yahoo.com

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  14. my fav item is the set 3 dreamy beach scenes.

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  15. Liked JPG Photography on Facebook as Kathy Detweiler
    Added JPG Photography to my Etsy favorites as Kathy Detweiler
    Following the Anna Delores blog as Kathy Detweiler
    If I won I would choose Barn Owl Photograph You Precious Thing 8x10 Metallic Finish Photograph speckled orange nursery mint green woodland creature winter
    kathydetweiler@gmail.com

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  16. I liked on FB and favorited on Etsy. I definitely like the bicycle photographs, but the Peter Pan ship is stunning!

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  17. Already liked and favorited :)

    There are so many wonderful pictures!
    I love "Vacancy" and "Winter Nature"

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  18. I'd pick "Mid Century Trees." Lovely stuff!

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  19. I am following you!

    dailydealsjc@gmail.com

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  20. I liked julie parker on Etsy, my shop is: SoliloquyShoppe.

    http://munchtalk.blogspot.com/
    dailydealsjc@gmail.com

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  21. I 'liked' your page on FB! My name is Jasanna

    dailydealsjc@gmail.com

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  22. I love the Fantasy Pirate Ship print! Sooo incredible. :)

    dailydealsjc@gmail.com

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  23. follow JPG Photography on Facebook and added JPG Photography to Etsy favorites
    taraz9 at excite dot com

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  24. follow your blog (tara)
    taraz9 at excite dot com

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  25. I like JPG on FB

    writingdame at gmail dot com

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  26. Added JPG to Fav.s on Etsy

    writingdame at gmail dot com

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  27. Follow you, like the facebook, hearted the shop, LOVE the products ♥ I love all your giveaways!

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  28. ilike the retro sign

    tanyas.junk1@gmail.com

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  29. Liked JPG Photography on FB.
    Added jpgphotography to my Favorites on Etsy as CreationSuite.
    I'd choose the 'Mountain Meadow Photography The Hills Are Alive' print if I won.
    Publicly following via GFC.
    Dana Beeman: danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. liked the fb and hearted the shop on etsy! I wuold probably choose the vacancy sign or one of the ship photos, lovely.

    masha7777 at gmail dot com

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  31. followed your blog!
    masha7777 at gmail dot com

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  32. I absolutely adore Second Star to the Right. It's gorgeous!

    Echo
    echodannelle[at]gmail.com

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  33. I liked Julie's Facebook page.

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  34. I added the shop to my favorites on Etsy.

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    echodannelle[at]gmail.com

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  35. I'm a follower on GFC.

    Echo
    echodannelle[at]gmail.com

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  36. fan of JPG on facebook (Dee Hausker)
    ♥'d Owl and Pirate Ship Photography (DeeConstructed)
    Follow your blog~
    I might purchase Fantasy Pirate Ship Photography Second Star to the Right..love the composition!

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  37. Wow, those owl prints are so pretty! Lovely photos.

    I liked the FB page, favorited the shop, and followed your blog!

    Angela
    http://gardenandsea.blogspot.com

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  39. Thanks everyone for your kind words on my photos, and thank you for entering. And a BIG thanks to the Anna Delores blog for hosting my giveaway! :)

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