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May 16 2012

words that inspire

I’ve a confession to make. We are waiting on several things right now and our patience is wearing thin. We want [good] answers! (And I will share them when we get them.) Personally, when I am waiting for something, I can totally look past what is happening right now–wishing my life away, as it were–until the answer is found, the event occurs, etc. And by then, I usually have something else I’m looking forward too. I even do this with the seasons! Do you have something you’re waiting on? Something that makes you want to move past today? Join me in trying to remember what Emerson said and let’s make today a great day, even if we’re really looking forward to another one!

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May 14 2012

BAM! {before-after Monday}

A different twist on the before and after today. These photos were treated the same–no retouching except to click my “fuji 160-” preset in lightroom. Same focal length (85mm), aperture (f/2), shutter speed (1/160), and ISO (640). The only difference? In the before, I posed like many people do–chin up, with my head squarely on my shoulders. And in the “after”, I followed Sue Bryce‘s advice and pushed my chin forward and down. I don’t know about you, but I think the after is much better–thinner neck, more defined chin, and bigger eyes. What a simple trick! Try it for your next photo.:)

chin forward and down

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May 13 2012

best friends forever | Albion, MI seniors photographer

Fun! Times two! I had such a great time on such a beautiful evening photographing these two besties. It was ideal, I tell ya! Since Kate is one of my senior reps for the class of 2013, I’ve already had the pleasure of photographing her. On this session, she brought along her best friend, Ashlin, and it was so fun to observe and capture their special bond. There’s nothing like a great girlfriend! Thanks, Ashlin and Kate, for a wonderful evening. I love how the warm glow of the setting sun accentuates your sweet friendship!



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May 09 2012

words that inspire | Columbus, OH photographer

Sometimes you hear something just when you need to. As we visited with my sister a few weeks ago, we were able to join her for church and the pastor said this during his sermon. I think it’s easy to think of having hope and wishing for something as synonymous, but really, they are very different. Our wishes may not come true, but the reason for our hope is certain!

look for the rainbow

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May 07 2012

BAM! {before-after Monday}

This mama can hardly believe it–bug is turning 2 in less than a month. So, the pressure was on for a photo that would grace his party invites and capture his fun-loving awesomeness. I’ve gotta say, it took several attempts (over four days) before I found one that I really liked and that would work for the invitation I had planned (more on that later), but I’m so pleased with this one. It is soooo him! Here, I brightened and added some contrast. I also cloned out the ball, as it sorta looked like he had dropped it, when really he was clapping! I also cloned out the bright spot on his hair, as that was a little distracting. And that’s about it. Handsome birthday boy, no?

before-after Monday photo makeover

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