The Eggs - A Short Story

A Helping Hand

I'm working on a Project 365 and will share some of my images here. I completed one three years ago and it was a lot to keep up with. The next year I did a P52, which was much more manageable. But, a 365 really pushes you, and that's what I am craving, creatively. I am hoping I can keep up when life gets busier.  For now, I'm enjoying each day. 

Are you working on any personal projects in 2015?

Life Goes By

Life goes by in the blink of an eye...

 appreciate the moments.

Winter Wonderland

One of our favorite family holiday treats each year is visiting Winter Wonderland. When I was a child, a local family owned a nursery and put on an amazing Christmas display at the holidays. There were barns full of snow, glistening lights, and hundreds of moving figurines. There was also a concession stand, old fashioned candy shop and a holiday ornament store. It was truly magical. We went every year and then went out for cocoa and donuts. It is one of my favorite childhood memories.

When my oldest was born, we took him to see the display on the last year it was open. The family then retired, sold off the items and closed up shop. Fortunately, the city purchased some of them and now they are displayed in a local museum each year. The display is much, much smaller than it used to be (when I was 4 it seemed to stretch on for miles) but I still love that I can take my kids to enjoy a little of the magic I experienced as a child. Today I am sharing a few shots from our recent visit to Winter Wonderland.

What is your favorite holiday tradition?

  May Santa Claus grant you all that you wish for this Christmas. Here's wishing you and all your loved ones a very Happy & Joyous Christmas.

WW- Sunset on the Bay

I happened to be at the beach last weekend shooting portraits. I had to pull over on my way home to capture this. No matter how many days I spend on this earth, sunsets never get old. 

Shot with a D750 and Nikkor 24 mm 2.8 at ISO 1250 f/13 1/640

WW- Bedtime Snack

WW- Sisters

WW- Recent and Random

Took the kids to the park the other day to play. 

I played with my camera. :)

Wordless Wednesday

It's a big week in our family - we have 3 birthdays to celebrate! My two youngest and my little sister are all a year older this week. I'll be eating lots of cake, and wallowing in memories. 

I can hardly believe that my "baby" is turning 4. Four?! And Little Man will be 7. The time goes by so quickly. I wish it would slow down just a bit. I am having a hard time keeping up. I suppose all I can do is savor the little moments each day and record as many as I can to reflect upon later. 

So many big new milestones to look forward too, 

and so many sweet baby days have slipped away forever. 

Wordless Wednesday

I got to spend some time with my baby niece and her awesome family last week. It was such a special  treat! Of course, I had my camera in tow.  Here are some of the shots I took. 

Love, love, love this sweet family to pieces. 

I am so proud of her parents who are doing an amazing job. :)

WW- Sunset

I had a family session Sunday evening. A storm had come through the night before and it was a breezy, cool, sunlit, perfect evening with crystal clear skies. Our session started in their neighborhood by the shore and ended on the beach. This was the scene as we left the beach. Simply gorgeous.

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Lately - Through My Lens

May was a crazy busy month and went by in a blur. June isn't showing signs of letting up. I am chained to my desk editing away and getting ready for three more weddings in the next several weeks, plus baby showers, family and maternity sessions, a newborn session, my oldest daughter's birthday, and Father's Day too! Since I have little time to edit personal pics, I thought I'd share a collage of what I've been working on lately.

It's been lots of work, but lots of fun too. Here's to summer, with or without vacation. :)

WW - Growing Up

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and Memorial Day! I enjoyed shooting a beautiful military wedding on Saturday, recouped on Sunday and spent some time with family at the pool on Monday. It was a great weekend!

Today I'm sharing a shot of my big girl. She's turning nine in less than 2 weeks - hard to believe she's so grown up! Time goes by too quickly. I am so proud of this strong, sweet, beautiful young lady. She is a great sister and my biggest helper around the house. I love that she enjoys being creative and crafty and that she has become an avid reader.  She's also very helpful when it comes to modeling for my camera so I can practice new techniques. :)

Shot with a D800 and 105 mm 2.0 DC ISO 640 1/1000 at f 2.0 DC behind.