Sunday, October 14, 2012

Paige + Ben

This weekend I was lucky enough to get to shoot a cute-as-anything, young couple for their engagement photos. With a save-the-date card in mind, we started our session in a nice nook of the neighborhood.




Such a fun idea. We also sneaked this one in:


We went from there looking for great light and scenery...


and I think a little fun. :-)


We found a great, plain white wall, too. I have to remember this place.
 Paige is a real beauty and I love watching her eyes light up when they caught the sun.







Sun flare, anyone?..



Hey, Paige, tell your mom I said, "Good luck choosing a favorite," because I can't.  But, this one's a serious contender. Sheesh.




 I wish you much love and happiness in your life together, Paige and Ben. Thanks for the chance to photograph this special time for you. I hope you love the set as much as I do.



Simple Things Sunday - Half a Smile

When my boys are playing out in front of a crowd, nothing makes me happier when one of them searches me out and gives me (even half) a smile. Especially if I have my camera ready!


Linking up with Simple Things Sunday.




P52/Week 41: "Evoke... History"

I've committed myself to participating in a photography project called Project 52, where each week there's a challenge to take a photo with a particular theme and enter it on the group Flickr site.

This week's theme is a fill-in-the-blank with the prompt being, "Evoke ____________."
I filled it with history and submitted this shot:


P52/Week 41: "Evoke... History"

I'm so glad the boys have a friend who is just in love with the story of our world as they are. They spend much of their time together not only acting out the past, but informing each other of what they've learned. It inspires them to keep learning so they can share more conversations.



What a treasure to meet others who are just as passionate at reminding us all of our shared past and the important lessons we should learn from it.




Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Heterochromia

The boys and I ventured this past weekend to a living history event. It was a many-topic-ed thing, but we were there mainly to see the civil war re-enacting because their friend would be part of the union troops that took part in the battle. Fun!

Before the skirmish started we ventured into the medic's area. There was a very interesting man playing the medic and telling us about the medicine and medical procedures used on the battlefield and off. While we listened, I noticed that he had two different colors in each eye! Wow, I couldn't get my mind off of it, and as interesting as his talk was (really, it was) I kept thinking, 'When he's done, I'm so asking to get a portrait of him."



Didn't hurt that he was in the shade of the structure and looking into the light. Can you say "catchlights!" (You must say it with the exclamation point in effect. They were awesome.)
Also doesn't hurt that the man obviously knows how to pose. 

Linking up with Sweet Shot Tuesday.




Sweet Shot Tuesday with Kent Weakley

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Paying Attention - Simple Things Sunday

I know I'm preaching to the choir here, if any other photogs read this, but one of my very favorite things about photography, aside from the documentation of my boys' lives, the thrill of capturing someone's personality, the challenge of always learning more, the gasps of subjects when they see something they didn't expect and..... (hhhuuuunnnn, breathe, Kel) well, there's lots. But, definitely one of my very favorite things about my journey is that it's helped me to see things that I never would have noticed before.

This is one of those things:


When we took a paddle-boat ride last week on our city's rivers, I looked up and saw this repeating pattern of anchor cut outs and the warm light and its reflection.  Maybe I would have noticed it, but I'm not sure I would have appreciated it. It's so simple, but adds so much to the character of the boat.





Tuesday, October 2, 2012

P52/Week 40: "Lifestyle"

I've committed myself to participating in a photography project called Project 52, where each week there's a challenge to take a photo with a particular theme and enter it on the group Flickr site.

ON TIME! This week I got one in on time. Theme: Lifestyle

I thought this one fit well:

P52/Week 40: "Lifestyle"

Maybe I'm being sarcastic again, because I know I don't look anything like that when I do something as simple and average-life as putting on my shoes.  But, it made me smile too wide not to use it.


P52/Week 39: "Wildcard"

I've committed myself to participating in a photography project called Project 52, where each week there's a challenge to take a photo with a particular theme and enter it on the group Flickr site.

Ok, so even with a "wildcard" theme I had a bit of trouble getting my entry posted.


P52/Week 39: "Wildcard"

But, as you can see it wasn't for lack of a "wild" shot. I love this.  These girls were so ready to play and have fun with their photos and let me just tell them what to do. With that arched window and it's lines as a backdrop, I think they look like Greek goddesses. But, maybe that's just their beauty.


P52/Week 38: "Cozy"

I've committed myself to participating in a photography project called Project 52, where each week there's a challenge to take a photo with a particular theme and enter it on the group Flickr site.

Going back a few weeks here to catch up on my Project 52's. I've actually been so busy taking photos that I haven't had much time for this, but that's not a bad thing.

Week 38's theme was cozy and I guess I was feeling a bit sarcastic, because this is what I came up with;
P52/Week 38: "Cozy"

This guy was anything but. I was cold with my sweater on and while he kept that fire going the whole time, I can't imagine it does much when you're half naked. It led to an authentic feeling though, since we were at Meadowcroft Historic Village for their Native American Heritage weekend.

I can't believe I managed to get this shot with none of us "contemporaries" in the background.  It was only a split second, I can assure you since there were many people there.

The 'Burgh

It was a dark and stormy day...

But, we had a long awaited field trip on the big boat and we weren't going to let that spoil our fun. Including my photo-taking fun. Once I was actually taking the shots I realized that they'd probably be a lot more interesting with all the drama in the sky.

I wasn't disappointed:



Luckily the boat has an 'inside'.

Linking this to Sweet Shot Tuesday


Sweet Shot Tuesday with Kent Weakley