Hi friends! Thank you so much for stopping by. What have I been doing lately? It’s been kind of quiet here on the blog. (don’t act so surprised)  I just finished up a few sessions and am currently in the process of closing shop for a bit. I have a few things in the works that will hit the blog in due time, something that I’m really excited about! Something that has been in the works for quiet some time now. Keep a look out for those details to come.

I’m also so excited that school is out in 9 days! I think I get just as hyped as the kids do on this one. I love the long days of summer with nothing planned. I’m not one of those planner mamas that have something lined up for my kids to do to keep them entertained everyday, because that means I’m running and I hate running. Simplicity, people!  We have days of exploring new places, days of playing and swimming, and days of lounging around being lazy. So as you can see I’m excited about just spending time being all there for my kids this summer, and getting some projects done around our home too.

Not to worry friends, if we’ve already talked about a session, I promise to fulfill those.

I hope you are all well and finding time to spend with those you love. So many sad things have happened lately, treasure every second!  Until next time!

I’m so thankful for this time of personal reflection on how I shoot. Normally I would avoid shadows at all cost, but I’ve been enjoying this slow time of year to shoot for myself and branch out a bit. It gives me the chance to express what I love to create.

I spent last weekend with some pretty amazing teenagers at our church’s Disciple Now weekend. It started off with an awesome time of  worship and then lead into a fun dance party. This shot caught my eye because I love how he’s in the shadow but all the fun colors lights  are in the background.

Be sure to check out Carrie Hych’s take on shadows.

Buddy. The house is so quiet when everyone is off in their own direction. He and all their scattered toys are awaiting their return, ready to be played with.

This was a tough one for me this week, out of focus. I’ve never really put any effort into being blurry on purpose. LOL  And sadly I didn’t put enough time into it, with everything else on my plate, to be as creative as I would have liked.   I had ideas of what I wanted to do but I didn’t make it happen, so I may revisit this again for the fun of it.

But for now, I chose this one of my daughter watching a movie on my ipad. I may have completely missed the mark on this weeks theme, because her feet are in focus, but I love that she is completely out of focus. That she is NOT the focus for once, her dainty little feet are.

Check out our next photographer in line, Myra Lucina Photography.

I belong to a forum of amazing photographers and I can’t begin to tell you how much it’s helped me grow as a photographer.  To be surrounded by other woman who are willing to share and encourage each another has been truly inspiring. I decided to put myself out there a bit and challenge myself to complete this series of 26 images with a weekly theme. I’ve tried the 365, the 52, and now we are getting it down to 26. Surely I can do this right? You all know me well enough that I consistently start these things and tend to drop off. But try, try again I will!

So this weeks theme was LIGHT.  After really stretching my brain to find my description of LIGHT, I could think no further than the Word. God’s Word.  He pretty much is the light of my world.

You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light. – 2 Samuel 22:29

Be sure to leave some love if you would like, then head over and check out Myra Buby to see her take on this weeks theme. Light/Self Portrait? Which will she do?