The Newest Mini - "Heidi June Anderson"

Yep, you guessed it, another Hamlin Guitar. This one is incredible! (As if the others weren't.) :)












This one is for Scot's youngest granddaughter, Heidi (see her here) and it was built out of scraps from the crib he built for her about a year ago. It's almost all mahogany. And very sweet.












It's another mini. This one can be tuned open for sweet little Heidi June and she will be able to strum away on it while mama is playing one of her very own Hamlin Guitars (see Hannah's newest Hamlin Guitar here). With all the reports of dancing she's been doing, I can just imagine how much fun she'll have making the music herself. :)
















I am glad I was able to take photos of this little beauty before it made the trek up to Alaska. And I am sure she will have lots of fun with her new treasure for many years to come!

Green and Curly

You might think, with all of the guitars I have taken photos of, I might be sick of them. But I'm not. I love the way the lines of the guitars look.












How the contrast and color vary with different kinds of wood.
















I know that I always seem to say the same things about the guitars and well, pretty much everything I shoot, but that's what pleases my eyes. Hopefully it pleases yours, as well.








There are always cool lines and interesting aspects to anything you might own. If you have something that means a lot to you that you would like artistic photographs of, let me know. Email me at sarahhamlinphotography@gmail.com








Also, if you are looking to purchase an instrument or know someone else who is looking, be sure to check out Hamlin Guitars here. Or email them at info@hamlinguitars.com.

Have a beautiful day, even though (or maybe especially because) of the horrible weather!

Two More Guitars

I recently had the chance to take photos of a couple different guitars. They were a lot of fun to shoot because they have a lot of interesting details. And the colors on the first one are phenomenal. Those colors are so peaceful.




























Keep watching for more blogs. I have lots of photos to go through, then I should have some more posts. I hope you have a beautiful day!

The Wolf

Well, the luthier is at it again. Truth be told, he's always "at it". In fact, if he didn't have any current projects, I would worry about him. ;) This time it's a guitar for his youngest, Wolf, also known as Uncle Gina.








This one does not have all the frilly, pretty stuff that the last one had, as Wolf is not a frilly, pretty man. But it is amazing in its simplicity.












It is still personalized, just the same as every other instrument to come out of the Hamlin Guitars shop. It's made for the style that Wolf plays. Oh, and it has this rockin' inlay.












For more about Hamlin Guitars, visit them here.

My Privilege

My husband's father is a wonderful person. He is a person that I can share a smile or a glance with when the kids do something silly or amazing. He and I can gang up on my husband to have a good laugh. He is always a source of encouragement if I need it. And a lot of times even when I don't. He is genuine and charasmatic. He also happens to be a passionate luthier.








He recently finished an incredible guitar for his daughter, who is a brilliant singer/songwriter. She lives in Fairbanks, Alaska. Before it was sent to her, I had the privilege to take some photos of it. It yearned to be photographed as a piece of art.








Hearing it sing and bellow as my husband and various others played it geared me up for photographing it. The guitar was built with such care and thought that it was about as close to perfect as you could get. The details of this instrument make it stunning.








As if the striking ebony pickguard, the fascinating ripple and swirl of the zircote and cocobolo grain, the triangular sound hole, and open gear tuners aren't enough, the choice of lotus flower inlay on the pickguard adds allure.








It's a wonderful piece of art. A piece of art that will be enjoyed by many, many people throughout its long life. Not only for it's beautiful melodies, sustaining rhythms, and playability, but also for its visual appeal. Thank you, Scot and Hannah for letting me capture your creation.