"Your Camera Takes Really Nice Pictures"

I'll start off my saying that I am not a professional photographer. I do however aspire to be just that one day... maybe... But... today, I am only an amateur if you would like to call it that. I study and research and try to learn as much as I can about the art of photography and of course my camera (which is the whole point of this post... or it was supposed to be).

I actually really missed all the studying and research just a few short months ago when planning and organizing for something other than photos kind of took over my life for a bit. I wouldn't change that planning and organizing for anything because I absolutely loved EVERY. SINGLE. SECOND. of all that planning. Actually that is one of my other favorite things to do. Wedding Planning. But, I really missed all the time I used to spend learning and growing in this incredibly rewarding hobby of mine.

Recently, I have gotten back into all my studying and I am really excited! I love learning from all the amazing photographers out there in the world, and I only hope that one day I can teach someone new all the things that the professionals have taught me.

Now back to the point of this post. Erin Farrell created a great post on her blog about cameras and pictures. She did a little experiment that you might find interesting. Well, maybe not, but I sure did and I wanted to share it with anyone that would listen. I won't go into detail on her post, but I would love for you to check it out. Very well written and she used a great analogy to help get the point across. The title of the post is “Your Camera Takes Really Nice Pictures”

So excited... Giveaways and Newborns!!!

I love giveaways! And this one would help me tremendously because it involves newborns, and for those who read my blog you know that there are many newborns coming soon! :)

Check it out and help me win!

Newborn Posing Guide giveaway at Inspire Me Baby

Senior Sneak Peak

I literally could not wait to upload these images after our session tonight. We finished at about 8pm and it is currently way past my usual bedtime, but I was beyond excited to share just a few. We had to reschedule this session several times due to much needed rain, but I hope that the 'L' family agrees that it was worth the wait. I had many favorites, so this might be a little more than a typical sneak peak. I hope you enjoy!

M&D's sneak peak

I am having some software difficulties that I haven't quite resolved, but I did everything I could to come up with a work around in order to proof a few of the following images. This beautiful day was quite eventful for the happy couple as they had to find a new reception site in less than 24 hours due to a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. I can only imagine how stressful this was for them, but everything managed to work itself out and a beautiful reception was put together by this couples amazing family. M&D, I hope you enjoyed your very special day and your wonderful vacation, and I hope you enjoy the memories that I captured for you. I hope to have more ready for you soon.

Giveaway Giveaway Giveaway... Yay!

There are all kinds of giveaways out there and I love sharing them... and I get extra entries into contests when I share ;) 

Check out The Maternal Lens and My 4 Hens and see what they are giving away!

My Four Hens Giveaway

And make sure to come back soon for a special giveaway from me :) !

So in love...

Ok, so if you are imagining images that would be associated with the title of this post you are probably expecting a sweet, loving engaged couple or a mom with her baby or the possibilities are endless, but you are actually going to get a few images quickly taken with my macro lens. It's sad to admit that I have had this lens for quite some time now, but I've been rather busy with lots of other things i.e. getting married, moving into a new home, settling into a new home, etc. etc. But, I am so in love with my new lens. I have right much learning to do but wanted to play around tonight while I had a few moments of down time. I am extremely pleased with what this lens can do and I'm sure I will only be more excited as I learn how to even use it.

My hubby has done a wonderful job with the up keep in our yard. We have so many beautiful flowers in the garden, and I can't wait to capture each and every bloom on camera. The first image isn't of a flower, but have you ever noticed the amazing detail in someones eyes? If not, then now you have the opportunity... This was a super quick snap, but I can't even believe all the little details.

Ok, so enough of my ramblings. Enjoy the images...

Happy 4th Birthday!!!

It's so crazy how fast time goes by. Yes, I know I say that often, but I swear it was just yesterday when I got the call saying B's mom was in the hospital and would be having him very soon. I wasn't coming home that weekend from college, but plans changed super fast and I was headed east which was always a preference on the weekends. A healthy little boy was born late in the evening on that April day, and now he is 4 years old. Happy Birthday!!!