Tuesday, December 23, 2008

WHY???

So I was asked a question this weekend of why or how did I end up wanting to taking on the photography world?? When did you start thinking about this etc? Well it was kinda a hard question for me to answer in just a few words, while children where running around and the spirit of Christmas was all over the place. I wasn't really able to explain, so I thought perhaps there where others out there that may also be asking the question so here is my reason WHY!

Have you ever enjoyed something that you used to love and had such dreams and aspirations for but something caused you stray away from it, like when you get lost driving some where new and your gut is telling you to go left but instead you go right..... Well thats what happened to me. Instead of believe in my self back in High school and College, I stopped my love for photography and moved on to the practical, safer dreams/goals, I went right. I never really thought much about photography after that other then wanting to capture my memories and scrapbook them, until Reid was born. I began to see pictures of children and families that where so amazing that I couldn't but help wonder how it was accomplished and began to ask my self why can't I do something like that? So with my interest and curiosity surfacing again I began to rethink my life long goals and career. Do I want to be apart of UHC for the rest of my life? Do I want to live behind a desk for 30 more years? Do I really want to a Full-time Working mom and never get the chance to be apart of my child's life during the week besides evenings?

With all these things going through my head and my interest overwhelming me I decided it was time to make a move, no time is a good time..... I jumped! I upgraded my camera in May (updated my point and shoot) and began to research and understand where and what I needed to do to get closer to my goal and dreams. Of course the more I researched the more I realized I was going to need a DSLR and update my computer. So Im taking one day at time, Ive got the DSLR and now Im working on learning how to use it and build a portfolio, next will be to update my computer so that I can work on my post processing skills which will give me even more opportunities to grow. Its a long road but one day I will get there and I wont be turning Right any time soon for that matter ever.....

Thanks for reading. I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
LIVE, LOVE, LIFE...
LC

Friday, December 19, 2008

I promised...

So I know its been 2 weeks already but I thought I would post the other pics from my last photo op....





These five where a challenge but we got it age range: 4 months, 2, 2 1/2, 5, 6!


I can't believe Christmas is less then a week away. Gotta get my last min. stuff done today otherwise its not going to be good. We had Tom's Work party last night, Reid joined us and surprisingly he did well. Of course everyone was so all over him so he got lots of attention, such a HAM.
LIVE, LOVE, LIFE...
LC

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

House Update...

So for those of you interested in a house update keep reading....

Our Friend Scuba who we hired to assist in our remodel started full time on the house eff. Dec. 1st (2-1/2 weeks in) we have the entire house framed as you may or may not know we had to create two bathrooms, and redesign some rooms. Electrical and Plumbing will be completed this coming weekend. Tom and I are going to order Kitchen cabinets on Wed. (tomorrow, yeah!). Tom hopes to have the drywall complete by Christmas and hopefully fully mudded/texturized walls a little after the first of the year(we still need to book this job)!

Its coming together quickly. I just can't believe it, we are looking at moving in potentially early Feb. (CRAZY) So now I have to start picking the detail stuff, its a little overwhelming but should be fun as well.

LIVE, LOVE, LIFE...
LC

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Look at this Cuttie!

So I had the pleasure of doing a fun photo shoot this weekend. My first shoot was with 4 month old Cade and his dad! He was a trooper, it took a little to get comfortable but I was really happy with the results. Take a look! More to come regarding the other shoot.









LIVE, LOVE, LIFE...
LC

Friday, December 5, 2008

December already....

Boy oh Boy does time fly when your having fun. I must say that I am glade that its December because the offical work has begun on our house. Bedrooms and bathrooms are framed in and the most exciting part is the floor to my office is in as well, oh I can't wait. Tom still doesn't quite get why I need such a large amount of space (200+ sq. feet) for an office but little does he get about what they call an office/srappbooking/photo studio!! Oh I just can't wait.

So I had a photo shot last weekend we some of our closest Friends and family. I was very pleased with the outcome. A few photos need some work but I must say I learn something new everytime I shot so theres definitly something to say about learning hands ON! I also had a class last week which was through National Camera Exchange ( you get four free class tickets) they have a variety of classes take, I learned so much. I can't wait to take the advance DSLR class.

So here are some of the pics from last weekend. Let me know what you think I would love some comments (if you've tried to leave a comment before but couldn't try now, I didn't realize that I had it set for only those with a google account or blog.)






LIVE, LOVE, LIFE....
LC

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