Micro & Macro

I love how photography present so many possibilities. Lately I have practicing with wide sweeping landscapes with as much back light as possible, which is how I love to photograph my families.  Yet, at the same time I am drawn back in to the architecture and random micro objects.
It is stunning how much beauty is presented in the world. Although, on random days you really need to look for it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

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always the challenge to grow

In photography, their never really exists a point where you arrive, I think. You are always challenging yourself and keeping all of the components hopefully in control as you shoot. Their is always so much to think about (shutter speeds, ISO, aperture, backdrops, moving light and most importantly keeping everyone relaxed and be sure they are having fun while all the while bringing out the best in them. I think that is my favorite part.... bring out the best in people. 
Meanwhile while all of this is running through my head, during a session, I am trying to keep it simple as my mentors suggest. Which if you really think about it is almost impossible. Lately I am enamoured with the challenge & vision of sweeping backdrops & lots & lots of back light. Possibly the biggest challenge at the moment, as I learn and grow with camera in hand, if I am being totally honest, is to keep two little boys entertained and be sure they are having an amazing summer while of course trying to photograph. 

 

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First Day Of Summer Solstice

As today is the first official day of summer, I will bet many kiddos near and far are doing exactly this ........jumping for joy.

 

 

 

  

 

  

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Finally.... Some Sandy Days

It has been a busy May so far. Ending April so, so proudly with Cohl's First Communion, my now nine year old's week long birthday celebration (how could he be nine already) and beginning the first day of May with "Principal of the Day", photo sessions for other sweet families and at the moment focusing on my late father's Life Celebration. Dad wouldn't want us to go to any fuss, any trouble, so modest and loving he is/was. I miss him so much. We took a day off two Fridays ago and got some sand in. Cameryn is in spunky, fun form as always. Always game. Dad was with us. The rest of this beautiful, warm Spring day up ahead. xo 
    

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Happy Mother's Day Weekend

How nice it is to just be and enjoy these favorite moments. My nine year old created this table setting for Mother's Day, complete with mommy's favorite candy. To think of the love that was put into this breakfast. How they prepared and cooked and created for yours truly. I hope your Mother's Day was filled with such precious moments.  

 

 

 

  

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Cousins!

More coming this week of this super fun session I had this weekend with these fun cousins. How they love being together. Reminds me of those super fun sleepovers when I was little... footloose and fancy-free with my cousins. What a great way to start the Mother's Day week!

   

 

     

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10 through 10

10 images over 10 days.
The joy (and sometimes frustration) of following one's passion. Yet, so worth it, isn't it. Seemingly the theme in our home this past week. 
Cohl's audition in his first professional forum (and getting a call-back),
Cameryn beginning skate board lessons and myself chipping away at the new blog. Probably why this space has been so quite lately.