January 10, 2012

What happens when the weather is sunny and 55 degrees on January 10, 2012?
A walk to the post office, in my springy orange and white Nikes, loving the sun and warm breeze on my face, listening to an encouraging talk.

Welcome 2012!

Happy New Year, everyone!

I'm gonna start out with a statement.

..........Wait for it.........

I'm so grateful God designed light.

I shall now explain myself. (I'm feeling very philosophically inclined presently)

Well, first of all, photography would be pretty bland without it.

But, when reading in Genesis 1 today, it came to me, through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, that God gave us light to mark the seasons, sacred times, days, years (Gen. 1:14-15)

Years are marked by the counting of days, the changing of the seasons.

We know spring is around the corner when the days get warmer, green starts to arrive, and the closets are calling your name...."Clean me out!"

We also know that depending on wear you live, March/April is the calendar month that will welcome Spring.

This New Year is marked by the ending of calendar year 2011 (which I will really miss....writing two-zero-one-one was SO easy......you could kinda slur the ones together), and the turning of the page to 2012.

I'm excited about what the Lord has planned in my life for this New Year.

What a beautiful time in history to be alive.

Happy New Year!

My beautiful watch which I received for Christmas from my parents, made the perfect macro New Year shot.

Finch Men | December 2011

A week into December, I got a phone call to do a photo shoot for some desperate guys.

A Christmas gift was in the making, and some photos were needed for it ASAP.

Of course, all I do is sit around waiting for photos shoots to happen (...not really!)

But, I actually had a very busy day when they called, and we were still able to plan it for that afternoon.

Next time they ask, I hope they choose a slightly warmer day....it was a gelid (come on, go look it up in the dictionary-It's my favorite word during this time of the year!) sun-behind-the-clouds, wind blowing 24 degree day!

You've seen on of the guys before----Michael and I graduated together, and I took some of his senior portraits.

I was very pleased with what I got, and hope you enjoy seeing some my favorites!

Samuel, Michael, and Nathan, with their beloved dog, Treader.

Michael, had one of my favorite jumping shots ever....so all the guys had to try their "legs" ('hands') at it!

Nathan

Samuel (Loved his fedora!)

Michael

Wood Family | Family Shoot

Last month, I had a photo shoot with the Wood Family. It was a chilly, windy Kansas day, and I was shooting in a new location, so it was an interesting shoot. Finding the right area to use, and trying to stay warm while doing so, made it very exciting! 

But, I had a lot of fun, and was pleased with what I got.

Here are some of my personal favorites!

Effie

Jonathan

Esther

L.J.

 Emma

Mr. & Mrs. Wood

Love Effie's belly here!

 Precious!

 

My Favorite!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

 These are some photos I took of our Christmas Tree with my awesome star filter. All are SOOC (Straight out of camera-no editing!)
Do you have all your Christmas decorations up yet?

With star filter

 With out star filter

I spy me!

Rainbow bokeh with our snowflake ornament

Eric | Just4Fun Shoot | Movie

A Good Reminder

"A Cross in My pocket"

I carry a Cross in my pocket
A simple reminder to me
Of the fact that I am a Christian
No matter where I may be.

This little Cross is not magic
Nor is it a good luck charm
It isn't meant to protect me
From every physical harm.

It's not for identification
For all the world to see
It simply is an understanding
Between my Savior and me.

When I put my hand in my pocket
To bring out a coin or key
The Cross is there to remind me
Of the price he paid for me.

It reminds me too, to be thankful
For the blessings day by day
And to strive to serve Him better
In all that I do and say.

It's also a daily reminder
Of the peace and comfort I share
With all who know my Master
And give themselves to His care.

So I carry a Cross in my pocket

Reminding me, no one but me
That Jesus Christ is Lord of my life
If only I let Him be