I recently found some photos of Lola, our beloved little kitty, and thought it would be fun to share just a few. It’s been awhile since she made an appearance on the blog. I must admit, she doesn’t really like to have her picture taken, perhaps she’s modest. However, she is quite photogenic, and I’m determined to prove it to her!
Earlier this week, I posted this photo of her on Facebook. She loves getting cozy in just about any place, especially in this vintage suitcase. I think she’ll like this one! š
One moment she’s just a normal cat, enjoying normal cat activities, like napping or thinking about napping…
…and in an instant, Lola yawns. Such a big yawn! I know, I know, it looks like she’s hissing or laughing even. However, I can assure you that this was indeed a yawn.
After our little impromptu photo shoot, she found a nice spot by her favorite window and curled up for a nap. Just another day in the life of Lola!
Happy Thursday!
One of my goals for 2010 was to work on a personal project. While I love, love, LOVE photographing weddings, engagements, families, seniors, and kiddos, I wanted to take on something a little different. What was my inspiration for this project? Summer in Provence, a beautiful region in the south of France. I studied French for 4 years in high school, and hosted an exchange student, who is still one of my great friends. Hi Karine! The following year, I was fortunate enough to travel to France to visit Paris and then to stay with Karine’s family. They took me on adventures to many places along France’s southern coast. It was such an amazing experience! I majored in French in college, continuing my love for and study of the language, history, and art. Although I haven’t been back to France…yet!…I continue to be inspired by all that I’ve learned about the French culture, their language, their people, and the wonderful family who opened their doors and hearts to me. I pulled together some things I’ve collected to incorporate into my concept: an old typewriter, some fabric from my trip, some vintage cameras, some French poems from my college text books, and some items from some new friends who helped make this project come alive, Union Street Flowers & Gifts and Beauchamp Antiques.
A huge thank you to Union Street Flowers & Gifts and Beauchamp Antiques for their generosity in making my vision for this project come to fruition! It was so much fun! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Happy Thanksgiving to you! As the holidays approach, I like to take some quiet time to reflect on my life and life in general. And to use my blog as a means of recording my reflections. I’ve had such a great year, and so this Thanksgiving, I’m making it a point to be extra thankful. For my amazing husband. Reggie, you are my rock, my best friend, my everything. You push me to grow and learn in ways that I never thought of. For my family, who supports me, loves me, and encourages me to be the best that I can be. For the health of all those around me. For my friends, who are always there with a hug, a smile, and tons of laughs. For my clients. I have the best clients! I have met sooo many wonderful people this past year, and to be able to get a glimpse of your lives means so much to me, whether it be at a wedding, engagement, family, maternity, newborn, or senior session. I love seeing my clients being themselves, enjoying some time in front of my lens. Each and every one of you is beautiful, not just because of gorgeous eyes, sparkling smiles, warm embraces…but because you allow yourself to let go, to be in the moment, to make someone laugh, to just be. That is when the magic happens. And it doesn’t end there. As I go through images, I’m drawn to those moments, and can hardly wait to share them with you, so that you can see what I see. Not only do I love capturing those moments, I love sharing them, which is a huge part of what I do. For love. For nature. For coffee, chocolate, and reality tv. For all of this I am so very thankful. Well, I really could do without reality tv, but isn’t it entertaining?? Oh, and of course, I am extra thankful for Lola. I can’t forget about sweet little Lola! š
Because a blog post is always better with a picture, here’s one that sort of captures how I feel: sparkly and extra thankful.
And I can’t resist a Sneak Peek of what’s coming soon on the blog…
Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!
It’s November…I can hardly believe how fast this year has gone! I wanted to share some images of fall. You may have already seen some of them on my Facebook fan page, but I’m throwing in some others too! I have really enjoyed fall this year. It seems that in years past I didn’t really pay that much attention to the changing leaves, to the smell of crisp air, to the seasonal blooms on various trees. This year, I vowed to really see fall for the beautiful season that it is. And I’m so glad I did! Here is my small collection of fall images. Please enjoy!
with a curvy stem, the shells were so hard! Too hard to carve!
Today I feel happy. I am happy. There’s no other reason for this post than to declare how content I am feeling on this day, at this moment. I write this so I can remember this feeling. Today isn’t the only day I’ve felt this way, quite the contrary, this is just the only day I decided to put it in writing. On my blog. And I’m in the mood to make a list of a few reasons for my happiness!
*It’s Friday!
*It’s yet another gorgeous fall day! I’ve never loved fall so much!
*The sun is shining, the air is crisp, and everyone seems to have a little extra zip in their step.
*My husband suggested Chick-fil-A for breakfast…a yummy way to start the day!
*I’m still wearing sandals! I wish I could wear them year-round…without socks, of course.
*Pandora Internet Radio! Love a song or an artist? Type it in, and get instant access to a custom playlist with all of your favorite tunes! Love it!
*I have the best family and friends in the world. They support and encourage me. Without them, I would not be where I am today.
*And because I find things like this to capture with my camera. Such beauty, fragility, grace. I wish I had a garden full of blooms just like these.
Remember that song “If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands [clap, clap!]?” Well, I’m clapping. And I hope you are too! Have a wonderful day!
