A little patriotic post today as a reminder of how lucky we are to be free. I often think of how children live in other countries and the constant control and danger they are subjected to on a daily basis. Being able to raise our children in a free society is a luxury that not all experience and we owe it all to the men and women throughout the years who have sacrificed their time and lives to make that possible. Disclaimer on the use of the flag: Yes, I am fully aware of American Flag Etiquette. I chose to use the flag respectfully in the name of personal, artistic freedom.
Happy Independence Day!
Category Archives: Lifestyle
I haven’t done a personal post in a while here and tonight I feel like sharing a few little pieces of my daughter. Just got a new macro lens and am learning all the little tricks of the trade with being so close to things. These aren’t true 1:1 macro shots as I’m pretty short and can barely lean in her crib so they’re the best I could do without the risk of waking her. It was a small miracle that a. she didn’t wake up while I was snapping away b. I didn’t trip on a toy entering or leaving c. her pacifier actually fell out so I could capture her sweet face d. I shot these handheld at 1/40 of a second on my tiptoes leaning in the crib. I promise to get to know this lens better and come back and share some “real” macro but for now you’ll have to settle for this. 🙂 At least now I will remember what 18 months of her little parts looked like up close if nothing else.
“It’s a new dawn
It’s a new day
It’s a new life
For me
And I’m feeling good!” -Buble
Capturing a new life at home in their own surroundings is amazing! I am always thrilled when new families invite me inside to capture a glimpse of their world. This little one was 5 weeks at the time of this shoot, a complete dream, and I swear she was smiling at me in a few shots. What a complete joy to also be able to meet the grandparents, all the way from Texas, and watch them interact with their grandbaby. A funny back story to the brown wooden bowl baby is laying in. Apparently, this bowl has been in the family for generations and everyone in the family has been photographed in the bowl at some point in their lives. I got the honorary pleasure of also getting to sit in the bowl while dad snapped a pic of me. Beg as you may, I will not be posting that picture 🙂
Enjoy this gorgeous family as their story unfolds here in images.
