Every year I make a list of things that I would like to improve upon. Or continue being awesome at. That being said, I need to clarify that they are not resolutions. The farthest thing from it, actually. I like to make New Year Recommendations – suggestions for self-improvement. Because I lack follow through and don’t want to be disappointed, I never make a finite list. It’s ever growing, ever changing and ever no more than proposal to boost my personal expectations.
So for the New Year, may the year 2012 bring brighter days and silver linings, more time with loved ones, more brownies but fewer inches on my waistline, music to dance to in department stores, Bon Jovi to sing to at the top of my lungs, doggins to cuddle with, new places to explore, new opportunities to learn from, good books to read, good food to eat, learning how not to cuss at my accessory flash (this will probably never happen, people), holding hands with the hubs, continuing to experiment in the kitchen, meeting awesome new people, pushing myself, telling the folks around me how much they mean to me and to turning 30. Or maybe 29 again. That one will be reevaluated in February.
I wish you all a great New Year and may fantastic adventures be in your future. I cannot believe it’s 2012… where has the time gone?
The last week. Can you believe it? We’ve made it to 52 weeks. A very long 52 weeks have passed. And I don’t know about you, but I have 52 photos to prove it. Not all are great but sometimes the challenge is finding the time to take a photo and share it. And now? I AM DONE!! *cartwheels*
Here is my black & white:
What has two eyes and is black and white all over? The BDD! And since she’s my most cooperative model (when puppy kibble is involved), I felt obligated to have her close out the WPC{2011} since she fit the bill. I had this same photo converted to black and white but it seemed a little rhetorical… and the color photo looks more like her… more cute and cuddly. However, it doesn’t make her less deaf. (She’s a good dog. I just wish she could frickin hear. But alas, no Christmas miracle this year.)
Don’t forget to check out the WPC Flickr Group – being that it’s the final week, I’m sure there are some goodies to look at. I’ll be leaving the Flickr Group open until the end of January – if you fell behind on the list but wish to catch up, you’ll be able to still share your images [and I know we’ll be happy to view them. Thank you to all who participated. If you posted weekly, only posted a few or just followed a long, you made this a very fun challenge this year!
When Christian announced she was expecting… well, I didn’t know what to expect. I knew she’d be a good mother – she’s a no fuss kind of gal that means business but still enjoys life to it’s fullest. But if you had seen her hold a baby before she held her own, you would have giggled some. (I know I did.) Luckily, when Claire finally made her way into the world, Christian scooped her up and had no qualms holding that baby close. And I have the proof.
Christian and Scott are so funny to be around with this little girl. The way the talk to her… the words that come out of their mouths… they could be a television sitcom with very high ratings. But nevertheless, they have a beautiful baby girl. She might look just like her dad.
Such a sweet, sweet face. I love her little lips.
And her little feet. I love little baby feet and little baby hands – so tiny, so much growing to do, exploring to do.
Seeing Christian and Scott admire Claire was a treat. It always is with new parents. Especially the news parents who I’ve spent many a fun night with in college. And now they’re all grown up with a little person in their arms. It gives me goosebumps.
The good kind.
Congratulations to my friends – Claire is with a doubt precious and I can’t wait to see her grow. I also can’t wait to hear the phrases she comes up with four years down the road. I send my best – love and hugs and other good stuff.
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It feels like ages since I’ve photographed a couple. But I got so excited with Aaron emailed me about a session. Because I really do love photographing couples. Don’t get me wrong – I love families and the kiddos too. But couples… I just get this big warm feeling inside when it all comes together. And then BOOM. You got love.
BOOM. You got Lindsay and Aaron.
I had so much fun with these two. So so much fun. We told stories and jokes, Lindsay got a case of the giggles and every time I looked at the LCD screen on the back of the camera, I could see it all carried over into their images. I’m always afraid that when I’m with friends that they’ll freeze up, won’t trust to go along with my ideas, but they were up for it and… well… I can’t stop looking at Lindsay.
BOOM.
I’m pretty sure this is when the giggles started. Honestly, the giggles make for happy photos.
And…
My favorite. I just love their smiles. This is genuine to who they are. I love ‘em. I’ll keep ‘em.
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