AJ's Enchanted Photos

Welcome back to The Amethyst, a place that feels like a gallery of connection and creativity. Hang up your coat, settle into one of the cozy mismatched chairs, or wander at your own pace. The details within these walls invite you to see the world through a new lens. Before we take a look, let's take a moment for a wind down exercise. Tonight's exercise is a really simple breathing exercise. So when you are ready, let's begin. So first, get yourself comfortable. Now just bringing the attention to the breath, just noticing where you feel it. In the nose, the throat, the chest, the diaphragm. You're nice and relaxed. We're going to be taking a deep breath in for four, holding it for four, and then breathing out for six. So are you ready? Let's begin. In for four. Two, three, four. Hold it for four. Two, three, four. Now breathing out for six. Two, three, four, five, six. In for four. Two, three, four. Holding for four. Two, three, four. Out for six. Two, three, four, five, six. In for four. Two, three, four. Holding for four. Two, three, four. Out for six. Two, three, four, five, six. In for four. Two, three, four. Holding for four. Two, three, four. Out for six. Two, three, four, five, six. Great. Now returning the breath to normal. Nestled in the heart of Night Town just a stones throw from Rainday Antiques and the irresistible aromas of the Moonrise Bakery. AJ's Amethyst Photoshop is a haven for storytelling and connection. As you approach, the shop's distinctive sign catches your eye. Shaped like a six-sided umbrella, it echoes the delicate umbrella lights commonly used in photography. The sign gleams in shades of purple and gold with a letter A cleverly crafted to resemble an amethyst. Its faceted design, sparkling as it catches the light. As a distant rumble of thunder, gently blending with the soft drumming of rain. When the shop's front door is opened, a chime greets you with the sound that mimics the click of a camera shutter, as if the signal that you've just stepped into a frame of something special. Inside the shop, intricate light fixtures with tungsten bulbs fill the room with a warm golden glow. The rich amber tones of tungsten lighting often favored in photography for its natural warmth create a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Shelves of vintage cameras with their unique intricate dials are displayed like treasures in a time capsule, each one a portal to a different era. You can almost hear the cameras telling their tales, reminiscing about the days when they roamed wild, snapping their way through life's grand adventures. A silver city bike rests near the door, its frame sleek and unassuming, a quiet nod to the owner's love for movement and exploration. The letters ZZZ are etched into the bike's frame, a tribute to the city where it was crafted. just east of Night Town. There's several mismatched pieces of...