Can’t wait till these days are here again…
Snapshots, only better
Confession time: I peruse the web. A lot. Probably more than I should. But there is just so much wonderful information out there! Especially about photography. And you KNOW I dig photography.
It’s so amazing to see websites and blogs pop up here and there with the sole purpose of helping people improve their photo-taking skills. I think it’s safe to say that most people have some kind of camera. So rally, these websites are helpful to almost everyone!
I came across this site while perusing Twitter and I love it:
http://beyond-snapshots.com/blog
So check it out! There’s some great info there and they even do contests!!
In keeping with their theme from their January 9th post, here’s a pic of my boys I got while they were in the tub. It’s my new favorite.
Wordless Wednesdays
Does WW (Wordless Wednesday) really need an explanation?
what: weekly post
when: every Wednesday
why: why not?
The Pressure!!
Hello, internet, it’s me, Wendy. I know it’s been a while since I’ve been ’round these here parts. And honestly, I don’t really have an excuse. Well, I do, but not a GOOD one. Things got a bit hectic early in December, after my last post. And then it was Christmas. And I felt pressure to write something super thoughtful and deep on my blog. Something about how grateful I was for this past year and how thankful I was for all the support from my family/friends/loved ones in getting LNP off the ground. And since I couldn’t come up with anything awesome I just didn’t post. And then it was the New Year, and again with the pressure! To write something about how THIS year is gonna be so incredible and amazing, etc. And again, I couldn’t come up with anything “good enough”, so I didn’t post. And then it was the second week of January. And now it’s the beginning of the third. You know how you let something go for so long, and then you’re embarrassed at how long it’s been so you avoid it? Yeah, that’s what happened.
But today it ends! (that sounds so dramatic.) I had my first session of the year yesterday and it definitely helped me refocus. And it reminded me of why I chose to do this in the first place. So I’m back, yeah!
The beginning of the year can be a marvelously slow time of year for photographers (I mean that in a good way). With the mad rush of the holidays over, it’s a great time to work on personal projects. I decided to do a 365 project this year. Basically, it entails taking at least one picture every day for a year. It doesn’t have to start on January 1, but I think most people go about it that way. I didn’t really “commit” to the project until last night. And by commit I mean say it out loud. I’ve been taking pictures every day since January 1, but haven’t called it a 365 even though it’s been on my mind the whole time. I figured if I didn’t tell anyone and missed a day then it was because I wasn’t REALLY doing the project. I’m one of those people that has a hard time with discipline, so putting things out there and having people help me be accountable really…helps. I have to say, I’ve really loved it so far. It’s just everyday shots of my family and my life. Boring for most, but wonderful for me. Here’s the image from Day 5:
Mmmm…cupcakes.
I wouldn’t necessarily say my 365 project is a New Year’s Resolution, but it’s definitely something I’d like to achieve this year.
How about you? Any goals for this year? Tell me about ‘em in the comments below. Especially if you’re the type that needs help in the accountability department.
Bubba
Last week, my oldest turned 5. I don’t really know how it happened. I just know it crept up on me and the next thing I knew he wasn’t 4 anymore. I know 5 may not seem old. And it’s not double-digits or anything. But it seems big to me. He’s FIVE. We’ve managed to keep him alive for half a decade. He’s gone from having one liquid in his diet to having tons of solid foods in his diet (although not as many as I’d like). He’s gone from wearing a diaper 24 hours a day to not wearing one at all (even at night). He says stuff like “you’re not my boss” (to his brother) and he gives the absolute best hugs and kisses.
I couldn’t help but sneak into his room the night before his birthday and take some shots of his last night as a 4-year-old. Of course he had his blanket off and he was bent in half. His head was where his feet should’ve been and Big Bird, his long-time companion, was within reach.
I love everything about this kid. Happy birthday, O.
P.S. He gets his eyelashes from his daddy.
Thankful
What a year. A lot has changed for me in the last 6 months. I left a safe, well-paying job in order to keep my sanity and to follow my passion. My oldest is turning FIVE (tomorrow!), and my baby is no longer a baby. My husband and I celebrated 9 years of marriage and our relationship is stronger than ever.
And LNP was born. It has been a labor of love, but one that I would gladly do over again. I’m thankful for the handful of sessions I had this year. And I’m really looking forward to the sessions already on the books for next year. I’m thankful for those of you that read this here blog. I promise it will only continue to get better in 2010.
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I’d love to hear what you’re grateful for this year. Feel free to share in the comments below.
by Wendy
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