photography

January 10, 2012

my favorite face photo

It was hard. But in the end, I chose this picture of Victoria, taken the very last day of 2011. Just days after she graduated from college. There are a whole slew of absolutely stunning photos entered in the I Heart Faces "Best Face Photo of 2011" challenge. Like this one. And this one. As the rules would have it, I can only choose from pictures that I have taken. Which is really quite limiting. But I do truly love this one. It'll be sitting on my nightstand soon. It's special to me because it captures my biggest baby at such a pivotal time in her … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: photography, Victoria

December 31, 2011

Sunday Snapshot: {my favorites of 2011}

Here are my favorite photos of 2011. In chronological order. 1. Sophie Lu in her silks at Chinese New Year. 2. Vivienne loving the snow. 3. Asher, growing up. I thought he seemed big in this picture but man, has he grown since then. 4. Remembering - and missing - Esther. 5. Chris at his fini flight getting soaked. Much to his children's delight. 6. Father and daughter. And kite. 7. Me and my girls on our last trip to our favorite spot in New England. 8. Poppy and the Red Couch. 9. Zach at Starbucks. In China. … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: a-bone, Esther, Jude, photography, Poppy, Shepherd, Sophie, Sunday Snapshot, Victoria, Vivienne, Zach

November 30, 2011

the second day of Fill Their Stockings…

... is for the photographer in you. And I hope that the photographer in you is hungry, because this day two giveaway? Is the whole enchilada. Meet the "Buy My Store" bundle from My 4 Hens Photography. From the My 4 Hens Photography website: Having a hard time picking and choosing favorites?! This is totally your cup of tea then!! This bundle includes ALL actions & textures sold in the shop. You will receive all 24 current action sets sold in the shop as well as the M4H Eye Candy Textures. There are hundreds of possibilities and almost $500.00 … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: Fill Their Stockings, photography

November 18, 2011

the glasses

I had to share these, for favorite photo Friday. Not so much for how much I love the photos. But for how much I love what the photos represent. Specifically, those glasses. Isabelle 'bought' those glasses today from her school 'store'. With 'bucks' she's collected over the last few months for good behavior. Good behavior, y'all. Which, despite her best efforts, has been a challenge for her in the past. I tell ya. This girl never ceases to amaze me. I am so glad that out of all the momma's on the planet, God chose me … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: Isabelle, photography

November 4, 2011

an old dog

... trying to learn a few new tricks. That's me. I'm taking a photography class. And I am realizing more and more how very much I have to learn. Oy. But I'm nothing if not game for learning something new. Just hope the kids, and the dog, can tolerate me. Because I've got a photography 'assignment' to do this week. And next week. And the next week. And it's going to take lots of cooperation, lots of forethought, and, I'm guessing, lots and lots of chocolate. … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: Jude, photography

October 28, 2011

Dear Fall…

Please don't rush on our account. We don't mind that you seem a bit late to arrive in our neck of the woods. Considering that it's below freezing, even snow-storming in some parts of the country. And that we were living in that part of the country this time last year. We're pretty stinkin' happy to still be wearing t-shirts and jeans. Leaving the door open. And sitting out on the porch for dinner. So, even though you've teased us that you were on your way for long enough for us to get out our winter garb, we don't mind. We'll take … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: photography, Sophie

October 21, 2011

cold snap

We've had a bit of a cold snap this week. Which meant it was time to bring some clothes down from the attic. Not actually new clothes - thanks to some resale shops and some incredibly generous friends - but new to Vivienne. Which was absolutely okay with her. She could not wait to get into this little sweater with the fuzzy hood. And can this girl rock the stripes, or what? Ugh. So stinkin' cute. To see more Favorite Photo Friday, visit my friend Lisa's blog, The Long Road to China. … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: photography, Vivienne

August 31, 2011

black and white: that smile

Yes. More Poppy in the tub pictures. For some reason, I just can't resist. Maybe it's because the light in that room is so great. Because the subject is so stinkin' cute. And - for now - she's not old enough to hate me for taking pictures of her in the tub. But mostly, I think it's because it's just so cool to see her smile. I don't think I will ever get enough of that smile. For more black and whites, visit my friend Lisa's blog, The Long Road to China. … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: photography, Poppy

August 3, 2011

black and white: red couch prep

I have high hopes for these red couch pictures we're hoping to get this afternoon. And, because I'm really, really tired of seeing pictures of myself, my hopes include photos of just Poppy. Alone. On the red couch. And then I realized that I hadn't yet taken any pictures of Poppy, that didn't include contorting or twisting to get a picture of her on my own lap, or sitting within arms reach of me. And I panicked ever so slightly. So off we three went, after breakfast, to the garden area at our hotel. I put Poppy down, cautiously. And … [Read more...]

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Posted Under: photography, Poppy, Poppy China Trip

July 27, 2011