Sunday, August 30, 2009

POR FIN!

I have finally finished ALL of my nieces photos.  Yes it has taken me FOREVER, because I took the liberty of practicing new things on each photo that I edited.  Sorry Ashlyn and Shea!  The truth is your photo-shoot inspired me and pushed me to do just a little bit more. 

 As I worked on these photos I thought a lot about myself at your age and how I would react to the things you are facing today.  One thing I wanted to give to each of you in these photos was to help you see how beautiful you really are! You both are such awesome girls and I hope you always remember your self-worth.  A quote I had posted to my mirror growing up said "You have been called of God, placed by God, in this time and circumstance.  And he knows you better than you know yourself, knows what you have the capacity to do.  However, God will not be content with you as you now are, fine as you may be, because he knows what you have the power to become." -Elder Neal A. Maxwell  Ashlyn and Shea you have your whole life in front of you, remember that each choice you make reflects the person you are inside.  Remember what you have been taught and stay true to yourself.  We love you guys so much!







The pictures will be in the mail tomorrow. They will be sent Grandma Willardson's home.  I hope you enjoy them!

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Lost and Found

Yes I have been MIA from the photography/blogging world!  I have been busy getting settled and being a mommy.  I am sorry to the family members STILL waiting on pictures.  I should be getting them in the mail soon.  

First off I want to thank those who commented on the last post.  I so appreciate the constructive criticism! I definitely have been in a creative funk lately.  I noticed along with many of you that most of my pictures were dark and gloomy, and looking "muddy" from being OVER-edited.  I truly believe your mood is reflected in anything you do that is artistic.  I was feeling a little lost even over processed myself.  So I took a little break and focused on getting my life in balance and now I am itching to get shooting again!  

Yesterday Nash and I went to a fun playdate at the river.  I am sure our friends thought I was the paparazzi because I was snapping pictures of everyone....IT FELT SO GOOD to be back in the photography world.  I love taking pictures of children at play, it is so natural and innocent.  THIS is what my photography is all about! 







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