Today the challenge was "beauty." Well, let me just start out by saying that there was no way I was going to step outside in the -20 degree weather to capture something that reflected "beauty!" And, when I read this challenge I already knew I had captured beauty so why risk the frost bite.
I had the opportunity to photograph this terrific couple today. They are expecting their first child in 6 weeks and it was an honor to be apart of their excitement. It's sessions like this that make photography so enjoyable. I get to do what I love while meeting and interacting with amazing people during the most terrific times of their lives! 
My poor child is going to hate me when he grows up! 
Okay... so today I am cheating. With the day being so crazy I wasn't able to get out and actually take any shots. So, I am posting a picture I took over Thanksgiving at my parents cabin. My husband was deep fat frying our turkey (obviously not the most healthy choice but it sure is good) and told me to come out and take pictures of the sunset. I'm so glad that he did. Last night, while going through some old images, I found this!!! I can't believe I forgot about taking these. I love the colors and trees. I'm very happy with the results of my first sunset image.
ISO 200, ss1/160, f2.8
On another board I am on this challenge was going around to capture "beginning." Well, I'm always up for a challenge. When I think of a beginning I invision doors because they always lead to something. If you look real close you can see me lying on the floor in the door knob... I'm such a geek!
Well, today I didn't get the chance to take any creative or fun shots because my day was consumed with the Chicago Bears game. My husband is a huge fan so while he cheered on his team I worked on creating my website. Anyways, I snapped this shot in our kitchen right before Brandon went to bed. Nothing to exciting to post... just wanted to document my day.
Well, I missed a day of posting yesterday. We went out with some friends (thanks Ridders) and I was just to tired to post when we got home. However, I did snap these yesterday after going out and purchasing some hats for $1.97 a piece at the GAP. I couldn't believe the sales!!!
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This is my mommy goggles coming out on this image. Brandon was waiting for his daddy to come home from work so I grabbed my camera quick and snapped some pictures before he moved. My settings were all over the place and the background is completely blown but I love this anyway! Nothing is more cute than skeleton underwear and socks. I'm surprised he stood there as long as he did with the weather being so cold. After this shot he opened the door and started screaming, "Daddy!" into the neighborhood.
This is one of Brandon's many friends named, "Monkey." I am having a creative block and find myself wishing it was warmer. It is just to cold to go outside! I having been trying to find more opportunites to photograph Brandon but by the time I get home from work the light is just to low for a moving toddler. Working with cooperative subjects is nice and Monkey did not argue at all during our photo shoot :) After reading everyone's blogs, I'm itching for a macro lens... I've seen some very awesome close-ups.
Well, with it being a Monday and only 3 degrees outside I didn't have much motivation today. I did get out my camera and take some shots however, they just were not doing it for me. So, I'm posting some images I took over Christmas while Brandon and his grandma were making cookies. I thought these cookies were so cute and they are perfect for little ones to make. So full of color and easy!
My goal today was to practice on color and sense it is snowing here I had no desire to step outside. The most colorful thing in my home is our bedspread that I absolutely love! This was a challenge because our bedroom does not get very good light. Luckily, the snow acted as a spectacular reflector.
My in-laws are in town and we are planning on running errands today for my sister-in-laws wedding that is coming up in June. So, while I had some time this morning I snapped these of Brandon on the couch. Nothing special... I just really feel his innocence. I'm such a sucker for those beautiful brown eyes too!
I didn't get around to taking my photo for today until around 5:30p which means there was absolutely no light available. While getting me camera ready I could not think of anything to photograph due to the low light conditions. I knew that whatever I shot, I would need to rest my camera on something for the low ss (shutter speed). Brandon's boots were lying on the floor so I set them on my kitchen table and shot away. It was interesting to practice with low ss's and exposure. This was the best shot of the bunch and because my kitchen walls are mustard colored the photo looked much better in b&w. My kitchen light reflecting off the boots is somewhat distracting but I guess it adds character.
My coffee/tea mug I seem to utilize on an hourly basis... I absolutely love coffee!
My first day was a bit challenging as I struggled figuring out what to photograph. Brandon was looking out the window in our spare bedroom so I started photographing him. Then, I turned and saw this cute shadow on the wall. It reminds me of childhood and all the dreams we had as children. Such innocense!
