I heart faces challenge Week 13 - “Dramatic B&W” Photo Challenge!

This is my first time to enter any sort of photography contest but I couldn't pass it up when I saw the theme.  I recently took this picture of my darling 7-year old as a reminder of how cute he looked before braces.  We are going in tomorrow morning for the first visit with the Orthodontist.  Wish us luck.

Inspired

I have been inspired left and right lately by some pretty amazing photographers. Becky Earl recently posted a shoot she did of her girls that was just beautiful...I still get the goosebumps thinking about it. And the equally talented Brooke has posted a few jaw droppers lately. Who am I kidding all of her sessions are jaw droppers. These ladies are inspiring me to take my photography to a new level. I went out tonight to photograph one of my darlings in hopes that I might be able to capture more expression and create something a little better than last time. I have so far to go but I want to thank these two girls for sharing their mad skills with me and everyone else. Can't wait to meet you both. :)

 

Spring has sprung!

Summer dream plans

Anyone curious to find out where I secretly want to be this summer with my brand spanking new full frame camera and a bag full of primes?  You will faint when you click on this link so do prepare.  I am going to try this word out--don't hate, Elaine-- *swoon* (Thinking I won't use it again ... I might though.)

P.S.

I don't really have a "brand spanking new full frame camera and a bag of primes"  I wish I did. :)

Me and my little buddy getting ready for St. Patricks day. We are planning a serious partay!

I have really enjoyed having time at home with just this little guy after Daddy goes to work and his big brother heads off to school.  Tomorrow I re-instate my no photography during the day-time hours rule again...cause, I just can't stand the thought of not making the most of everyday with my little buddy.

First thing on our list of things to do in the morning is PLAN A PARTY!!! Whoo-hooo!

March

 This is a picture I took of some lovely cherry blossoms at dusk with my Nikon D60 and a 50 mm F/1.4 A FS lens.  I am happy about the bokeh and I really like the look of the picture in general so that made me feel good to see a little progress.