The angle of the sun in our September sky provides a perfect opportunity to practice photographing shadows. A while back, I was watching Ethan jump on his pogo stick and smiled as I saw his long shadow jump away down the driveway whenever he bounced into the air. So I decided we’d try to go […]
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Back to School 2013
It’s that time of year again — back to school. Can you hear the defeated groans? In addition to the “posed” back to school shot, I wanted to take some photos of the things that they were excited about on the first day back to school (Because, honestly, they were both starting at new buildings […]
Get in the Photo! {A Plea to the Family Photographer}
Do you realize that by saying you need to lose a few pounds or that you hate your hair or your smile or whatever, you are actually sending the message that you aren’t worthy to be photographed with your family? …We’ve all heard the saying that we are our own worst critics, right? But, trust me, your kids do not care that you aren’t perfect! In fact, unless you go around bringing attention to whatever perceived flaw you have, they aren’t even aware you have one.
He Plays Guitar {Akron, OH Child Photographer}
My youngest boy plays guitar. Two birthdays ago, he begged for guitar. He was going to be 8 that year, and I thought that I had better not invest a whole lot to begin with just in case he changed his mind. I found a half-sized guitar on Amazon, and he was beyond thrilled when […]
Best Face of 2012 – I Heart Faces Photo Challenge
When choosing an entry for the Best Face of 2012 Photo Challenge over at I Heart Faces, I could have entered a number of photos. From great clients, to my own family–there were so many to choose from! Ultimately, I chose this photo of my youngest son. He’s my most willing photography model, and he […]