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I'll let you in on a little secret of mine....I hate spending time cooking, baking and preparing things!!! If it's not prepped within 15 minutes or requires more than a dozen ingredients, you definitely won't see me cooking it! haha So, that being said, I'm sure you can all guess that I love crock-pots and using Pinterest for quick, easy recipes. And if my hubby is reading this....an InstaPot is on my wishlist! ;-) Anyone use those?! Post your fav recipes in the comments below...I'd love to give "tried & true" recipes a try when the day comes I get mine!
What's my FAVORITE appetizer?!?! It's one that's quick to make, uses fresh things out of my garden and it's relatively healthy! Any guesses?
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Do you ever go anywhere without your significant other and/or kids? Get away, enjoy some adult time, no responsibilities, do whatever you want on your own schedule, and just BE! It’s a great feeling sometimes, isn’t it?! The best part of doing that though….coming home!!!! Getting a “welcome home” kiss from your spouse and a “hi mommy” and a hug from your kids is just the best time ever! My girlfriend and I went away this past weekend and had a little ladies weekend - a momcation if you will. Our second annual momcation to be exact! We’ve made it a new tradition of ours to check out bed and breakfasts in cute little towns with shopping, boat cruises and yummy food. Last year was Clear Lake, Iowa and this year was Reads Landing, MN. We started our trip bright and early with a coffee stop at Starbucks prior to a 4 mile hike around Frontenac State Park......
I apologize in advance to all my readers! I've been crazy busy lately and haven't blogged in a while. I hope this post makes up for the past month of being MIA. This week I want to challenge my readers. I feel that I am challenged every day with something new and it becomes a learning and growing experience. And I want everyone that I know and care about to be continually learning & growing as well. This week I was challenged by having a job interview...first major one in over 8 years! YES, I'm finally looking to go back to work full time now that my little guy is getting older and will benefit more from a daycare/preschool environment. He loves the social interaction with other kids of all ages and let's face it, I'm sure he's getting bored with just hangin with mom all day long! haha Of course I had to throw in some cute photos of him on this blog...what would a momtog blogger be without showing off her adorable child whenever she can?! Read on to find out how the interview went and what my challenge is for you!
Family - Hiking - Tenting - Bonfires - S'mores - Fishing - Friends - Games We all remember our childhood, no matter what decade we grew up in. I'm not going to give away my age, but I will admit to not even owning my own cell phone until I was in high school....and back then it was soooo basic and boring. It was more fun to actually interact with friends in person than just through messages, pictures and social media. HECK - social media wasn't even that big of a deal back then!!! We just had dial-up AOL instant messenger and the joyous Myspace! ;-)
That's right, you heard it straight from the horse's mouth....I have a new love!
KIDS ARE UNPREDICTABLE And that's okay!
If you expect them to be complete angels and listen to everything you or the photographer says, you are sorely mistaken. On a normal day, does your child always listen to you?! Come on...really?! Yeah that's what I though....not always. So don't set that high of an expectation for them for a photo shoot!!! It's not fair for them or anyone else. The session will go sooo smooth if you, and the photographer, are able to be flexible with the child's emotions and desire to want to please but also to want to just be a kid!
Both types of imagery speak volumes. Some photographers shoot exclusively one versus the other. But the majority try to incorporate both into their style pending on what outcome best suits the session or an image from that session.
Is there interesting contrast? When you remove color from the photographic equation, you are left with only differences in tone; lights and darks. These differences are what truly make good black and white images, and the differences in light and shadow bring contrast to the photograph. So, when you see that a given scene or subject presents the opportunity to exploit stark contrasts and unique lighting or shadow, it might be a great opportunity to try black and white. Are there interesting textures? When we think of texture, we can easily describe it in terms of how things feel physically, when we perceive them through our sense of touch. Texture in photography, however, can be a little more challenging to put into words. Texture in a photograph has to be perceived with our eyes and then we determine if it’s smooth, rough, or coarse. Transforming the tactile tangible into a visually tangible image takes practice and a trained eye, and this is where working in black and white can be the best choice. Examples of textures that work well for black and white photos are wood, metals and stone, even plants and human skin.
 1. Make sure I have the correct white balance
2. Add a hint of warmth 3. Play around with contrast.....LOVE me some dramatic shadows! 4. NATURALLY touch up blemishes, dry skin, wrinkles, etc 5. Enhance the eyes or other fine details 6. Remove unwanted background distractions 7. If outdoors, enhance the sky if needed/desired 8. Add fine touches if necessary once client sees their images
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This inquiry often comes up at consultation meetings and it's wonderful to know what a photographer offers prior to your session with them. That can sometimes make or break the session booking! I am an open book and want my clients to be happy with what they will receive from me. I only offer the highest quality of products from well-known, reputable labs with excellent customer service! |
