365 Project - Day 4

Well my truck is finally fixed and I'm mobile again so I spent most of the day at the studio. About 4pm I decided I had ants in my pants so I went out for a break and saw this beautiful sunset. Deciding that it was to be my picture for the day, I went back in to grab my camera only to realize it was at home. Thank goodness my point and shoot stays in my purse!! This picture was taken just outside my studio with my Nikon 6200 at ISO 200 - f15.9 - 1/400.

Once I took this one, I decided I wanted to follow the sunset and take other ones as well. Without any time to run get my big camera, I drove to the far west end of town with the Nikon and shot these two. I was taught at one time by my wonderful friend Michael, how to take this picture so that the sun isn't fuzzy but for the life of me I can't remember. Guess I will be spending some time in google tonight!

365 Project - Day 3

I went to let the dog out just after midnight on Tuesday morning and looked up to see the lights from Mystic. I decided right then that I would try photographing them. We went back inside and I realized that my tripod was at the studio so.... after a large bowl and cooking pot turned upside down on top of each other and a pizza pan on top of that I put the camera at a tilt and hooked up the remote. This was taken on bulb setting at f2.8. It took about a dozen or so shots before I got this one that I'm relatively happy with.

365 Project - Day 1 & 2

I haven't been very good at keeping up with blogging so as part of my goals for the New Year, myself and a couple of friends are doing a 365 project and blogging about it. A 365 project means that I will take a picture a day for 365 days and try to improve my photography skills and creativeness. One would think that sounds easy and I suppose it is, however we have added a set of rules. There is a theme for each of the 52 weeks this year. I thought I was going to start the year with a bang, however my truck is out of commission with transfer case issues so I am stuck at home until tomorrow when it should be done. The first week's theme was landscapes because one of my friends is on vacation between here and Florida. His is still landscapes but mine has changed to around the house (inside and out). I'm not sure I will be walking to far with the 10 degree temperature and gusting winds but we'll see. For my first day, Josie my wonderful King Charles Spaniel was my model and for today my son brought dinner and his Boxer, Dixie over so she is my second day picture. I decided to get creative with a new program I am learning and not sure if I like yet.

Ashlyn is 9 Months

Little miss Ashlyn came last week for her nine month session. She is the first one to have images taken in the new studio! She now has ten teeth and is such a happy little girl. I just love photographing her!! Here is a sneak peek from her session.

Changes

There have been many changes this year already. I have updated the blog and hope to post more than ever with client images, new photography gadgets, things I am learning and what ever else photography hits me. Also, most of you know that I now have a new studio and am so very thankful to my wonderful family and friends that have helped me through the process. I will be holding an open house in May and can't wait for all of you to see it!

Meet Phillip

Phillip came in for his senior session this weekend. He was so easy to work with and we captured some great images! Here's your sneak peek Phillip!

Meet Chrystal

Chrystal had some pictures taken a while ago and decided she would like more done. I just love these new ones!