Photo Sharing & Inspiration
Possibly the coolest piece of art ever!
This may be the coolest piece of art ever, at least to a photoshop trainer. I saw this a few weeks ago but forgot to share. When I came across it again last night, I wrote the artist and asked if I could share the piece on my blog. And he said he would be…
Trick or Treat ~ Hope you had a fabulous Halloween
Hope you had a fantastic Halloween. I know these are true snapshots and the flash is bright. But I still had to share… This is my girls and a few of their friends trick-or-treating last night.
Autumn shares from a few readers…
Thank you everyone for the “Autumn” shares. I loved seeing every one of the “Fall” shots. Here are a few I selected to share. I do not want to overwhelm my server or I would share all of them. But if yours was not posted here (or even if it is), I would love for…
Don’t Box Us In – great photo opportunity
My girl’s are on the Don’t Box Us In wedding photographer site. I took these photos of my twins when one of their holiday gifts arrived at our house in this HUGE box the other day. And I sent it to this site as it fit their theme perfectly. Here is the collage using the…
An extremely exciting moment – almost 7 years in the making…
As a parent, I loved to watch my children achieve milestones. It warms me inside and makes me smile. Everything from my twins’ first smiles and laughs, to first words and steps. As they got older, it was the first words they wrote and read. And today I got to experience that same excitement when…
Early morning light… I just love it!
Late afternoon light is amazing, but every once in a while I find myself with time in the morning to snap a shot. It is pretty rare, but Friday my kids actually were not running late and they said I could take a few shots before school. So we went outside and the sun was still…
My “American Girls” plus a before & after with editing directions
Here are my twins plus their twin American Girl dolls. They went to an “American Girl” themed charity tea to raise money for our children’s hospital. I snapped these before they left with my mother in law. They had a fantastic time. They love watching sports and playing with dolls too. What can I say, they have diverse interests.…
What I love about Fall…
I love Fall. By far it is my favorite season. Leaves changing, trips to the cider mill, apple picking, and did I mention my October 30th birthday? The smell of Fall is in the air and I could not be happier. Fall means back to school, football Saturdays, and football Sundays (if you do not…
Just another day at the beach, until…
MCP Actions Website | MCP Flickr Group | MCP Reviews MCP Actions Quick Purchase I had to share this from last weekend when my parents came to town. My dad went in the lake with Ellie. Jenna (one in the yellow bikini) said she did not want to get her feet sandy. Ummm. Yep –…
Teaching kids how to use an SLR – what age can you start?
MCP Actions Website | MCP Flickr Group | MCP Reviews MCP Actions Quick Purchase My twins have been asking me for months now if they can use “my camera.” I got them each their own $100 Nikon Point and Shoots. But now, they want to know more. They are 6 1/2 (will be 7 in…
End of Summer – vacation photos – tall ship and beaches…
MCP Actions Website | MCP Flickr Group | MCP Reviews MCP Actions Quick Purchase We went on vacation from Wednesday through Friday and I wanted to share a few photos with you from our trip. The girls LOVE the beach and we went a few times: They also love shopping and could not resist trying…
North vs South – which direction light is better?
MCP Actions Website | MCP Flickr Group | MCP Reviews MCP Actions Quick Purchase This is more a question – than an answer… So if you have opinions or just want to give critique on these photos, feel free to leave a comment. North or South Facing Light suppose to be the best? I thought it…
The “Haircut” – chin length please?
MCP Actions Website | MCP Flickr Group | MCP Reviews MCP Actions Quick Purchase So my girls start 1st grade in 2 weeks. Today they got their own library cards. They could not have been any more excited. After that we went for haircuts. Jenna just got her bangs cut. Ellie decided she wanted “chin…
Most incredible eyes – look at this sweet face…
MCP Actions Website | MCP Flickr Group | MCP Reviews MCP Actions Quick Purchase My niece and nephew were in town this weekend. They are just adorable. My nephew, Everett (who we call Bro Baby) has the sweetest eyes for a little boy. I had to grab a few snaps of him. The 1st two…
A few quick summer snaps edited in photoshop…
MCP Actions Website | MCP Flickr Group | MCP Reviews MCP Actions Quick Purchase Nothing overly original here. The other day I went outside with my twins for all of 5 minutes and quickly snapped a few shots before they got “bored.” The color and B&W edits were edited using the quickie collection. The last…
My twins are spending the night at camp – their 1st overnight
MCP Actions Website | MCP Flickr Group | MCP Reviews MCP Actions Quick Purchase So I had to share with all of you… My girls are doing the “overnight” tonight at their day camp. They LOVE camp, and have been asking for weeks. Well I decided since there is only one more week left after…
Sharing some vacation shots {silhouette sunsets and more}
Still on vacation in Northern Michigan. My girls and husband let me do a photo shoot of silhouettes at sunset. It was so amazing and fun. Just wanted to share a few photos. Also, if you are looking at these, can you please tell me if they look dull or distorted (such as my logo…
We arrived in Charlevoix {our view}
MCP Actions Website | MCP Flickr Group | MCP Reviews MCP Actions Quick Purchase We arrived Up North yesterday. And it was a beautiful day with bright blue skies. Here are a few quick snapshots of what our “rental condo” overlooks. I will post more later as I took a lot today. …
The Secret Workshop: Amazing Cheryl Muhr & Secret Guest Brianna Graham
MCP Actions Website | MCP Flickr Group | MCP Reviews MCP Actions Quick Purchase I just got back home from an incredible weekend with 40 workshop attendees, Cheryl Muhr and Brianna Graham. And it was fabulous! This workshop was so inspiring. I love Cheryl’s style and philosophies about doing work you love and not doing…
Sharing photos of a couple in LOVE – my parents
MCP Actions Website | MCP Flickr Group | MCP Reviews MCP Actions Quick Purchase My parents visited over Memorial Day weekend. And I took some photos of my mom and dad together. And a few of them with my daughter Ellie. My other daughter did not feel like being in pictures. But after the fact said,…
A Fun Assignment | Shadow Pictures
With summer approaching in North America, photographers head back outside. One of my favorite, fun things to do in the Spring and Summer is shadow pictures. Plus kids LOVE doing them, so it gets them actively involved. These are not usually the shots that make good wall portraits, but they are ART. So feel free…
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