Mud

Photo Challenge
My latest Photo Challenge theme was shoes. I'm not really one for shoes, I wear the same pair of Reef flip flops just about everyday.  And I wear them from the last frost in the Spring until the snow flies in December. I hate the way shoes feel, I think I'd be much happier in a warmer climate where I could be barefoot all year. When winter comes, my shoes tend to be more for function and comfort than style. I figured I'd take a photograph of my kids' shoes, I love to take pics of kids & their shoes. But then I took my run yesterday & because of the rain the previous night, my shoes & legs were splattered with mud. I thought that element might add some…
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Sunshine and Berries

Children
These two guys were so much fun! The weather was beautiful, nothing but gorgeous sunshine and bright blue skies. The boys kept me fed (and themselves entertained) by picking wild blackberries throughout the session. The berries were sweet, juicy and delicious. They did end up in a bit of a water fight and a change of clothes was in order, thankfully mom was prepared with a second set of matching shirts. Thanks for letting me photograph your sweet boys, the practice was just what I needed. I learned so much, made a few mistakes, and got some much needed experience in the real world. Love you guys!
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Little Man C

Children
I had an absolutely wonderful time photographing this little guy. He was a dream! I came armed with Smarties but didn't really need them.  He sat where I asked him to, smiled, played for the camera, and even laughed at my jokes. I can't believe he's only three and half, he's a great little boy! In the end, I ate most of the Smarties.
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Cupcakes

Photo Challenge
In in effort to improve my skills, I'm doing a 365 photo challenge. The idea is to take a photo each day that corresponds to a list of 365 themes. I doubt I'll find the time to post each day but I will try to do several a week. I'm looking forward to the assignment. My first theme was cupcake. I was thrilled, the kids and I  just had a ton of fun baking some creme filled cupcakes. I got out my camera and found a spot to place the cupcakes. For my first effort I wanted great lighting and composition and I started to rethink my set up. I turned to look for a better spot and found the cat helping himself to the cupcakes. No time to make…
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