January is almost over!!

Well, week 4 with my "52 Week Project" has fallen under the category of "soothing repetition". This was our theme, and I thought our neighbors pasture & fence fit this description quite well! And, of course, couple it with a typical January day...filled with LOTS of the cold, white fluffy stuff!! Although a very common scene here in the midwest....it is still one that can certainly "soothe" the soul, and bring back memories of a simpler time. For me, I go back to the days when my children were all home, we would have a "no school, snow day", and my daughter would run out to this barn and saddle up! A free day to ride!!

MCP Project 52, Week 3

Well, so far, this weekly project I've started has been great, physically making myself get outside to take pictures, as well as carving out the time to focus on my craft! I had gotten a new macro lense for Christmas from my husband, and have just finally gotten around to giving it a go. LOTS to learn, but it's going to be VERY fun! Although it should be able to be "readable", this camera is dated 1913, so I thought it definitely could fit in the category of "shades of grey", as well as enabling me a chance to finally play with the new lense! It did a fine job.......but, I've got LOTS to learn. This whole "learning" thing....it never stops!!!!

Aint nothin' but a hound dog...

And.......with the second week of the MCP Project 52 already in place......the theme was to "illustrate a song"!! Our sweet little Bella, who we rescued from the Hound Haven Shelter almost a year ago, was very happy to play along, as she was enjoying doing what dogs do best!! Hanging out on her favorite chair this morning....
Already looking forward to week 3!!! See you then........

gotta go...

So, it's been over a whole year...that's pretty sad, now isn't it? And, what does that mean??? Well, to me....it means I've got that "power" of a New Year again...to start ALL over again! And, for me, it will also be about doing something FOR me!! Yes, I have joined in with a group of people who are vowing to take at least ONE photograph a week just for us!! It's called the MCP Project 52, and each week, there will be a new theme for inspiration. Sounds like fun......and, at the end of the year, I plan to make up a little book.....again.......just for ME!! As much as I love my business, I don't love how much time it takes me away from my own shooting...so, this will be a welcoming and fun little ditty!! Week 1 theme...."anything around the house".....come play with me for the next 51 weeks!!

little Julia...

So, one of my clients stopped by to pick up some images she ordered from a session we did this past summer. While sharing the photographs with Julia's mom, they all brought smiles to us when we recalled the actual session with little miss julia. She started inside, but in typical 2 year old fashion, she just wanted to stay outside and play.....who could blame her? I just followed her around, played peek a boo behind trees, ran barefoot with her, and when her Daddy showed up, she giggled and ran straight to his open arms! Which, by the way, created a very cute Christmas gift...to constantly be reminded of how wonderful those hugs can be!! And, even though summer seems far off...it doesn't seem like June was so long ago when we photographed her playing! The days are just a flyin, and with the craziness of the holidays about to take over...be sure to keep those hugs coming!!!!

so I've been bad at keeping my blog current...

So.....yes, I've been not a good blogger at all. The holiday rush of sessions and editing and Christmas card designing has been wonderfully busy!! Just barely keeping my head above water with the day to day business, but let's just add another bit of craziness and decide to get a new puppy! We brought home "Gunnar" last Saturday, after many months of deciding whether or not to add to an already crazy schedule. But, so far, so good....he's been a quick learner so far, just a few messes, but a fun little buddy for me during the day. His constant need to go outside at this age is keeping me from totally becoming "one" with my computer chair while trying to keep all my session processing "on time", so actually, it's a good thing! He's a Vizsla, 12 weeks old, and just LOVES being by us. And, actually, we kinda like it too! More to follow!!

they're back, plus one!!

I have had so much fun watching this young little family grow up! They have come to me for 4 years in a row, and this time, the girls had a baby brother in tow! Although not able to stand by himself yet, when I see Ryan and his sisters, Alyssa and Madison next summer, I'm sure he'll be holding his own with no problem at all! GREAT to see everyone again!