7.29.2012

Sunday Snapshot {disheveled princess}

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Our little princess was looking quite disheveled after one really good meltdown.  

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We took her back to Brookgreen Gardens (see my previous post) and on the way there she even said "Lily no sad". 

She was happy as could be until I took her out of her wagon...guess she forgot about the "no sad" deal she made with me :).  She LOVES the wagon that we take her in to the beach and it was not in her plan for me to take her out of it...guess I forgot to inform her of my plan :)

Tears erupted and I'm sure the people enjoying to the evening concert in the gardens were not amused with our little princess!

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Once the tears subsided I was getting ready to "fix her up" before taking any pictures but decided to capture a few expressions of our disheveled little girl.  

I'm so glad I did.  

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There is something about these pictures that draw me in and melt my heart.  

These are honest, real, emotions...captured in the moment.  

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This is a lot like me at times...

I try to "fix myself up" and look the part when God sees my disheveled, broken heart.  

He doesn't want me to come to Him trying to look perfect.

All He asks is that I come...

broken and willing to be changed....

submitting "my plan" to HIS desires for my life.

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II Timothy 4:8 says...

"there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day..."  

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a crown of righteousness for me...
a sinner, broken and in need of a Savior.  

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Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trail, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him."  James 1:12

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the crown of life...

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...waiting for you and for me.  

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Camera: Cannon 5D Mark iii
85 mm f/1.2
Settings for the first picture
f/2.2
SS 1/200
ISO 500

Photos were process using some "add some drama" from 
Florabella's Classic Color and a little texture from 
Sarah Gardner's Beyond the Lens texture set.  

Be sure and stop by Stefanie's blog to see more Sunday Snapshots and be praying for her sweet son Jude as he recovers from recent surgery.





Ni Hao Yall


7.28.2012

Lovely light

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Just down the street from my parent's condo is a place called Brookgreen Gardens which is a dream setting for photographers.


The gardens were spectacular...the lighting was perfection..and our "subject"...well, let's just say she was hot, hungry and not in the mood for taking any pictures!


She ended up going back to the car with my Dad while Mom and I walked around making note of some great places to take pictures the following night in hopes we had a happy girl :)


After leaving the gardens we headed down to the Wacamaw River to watch the sunset.

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Lily's sad, "I don't want to be here" face slowly turned to smiles as the evening light filled the sky.

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My mom made this beautiful dress Lily is wearing. I think we have a great system going...I find the fabrics and patterns and then she puts her expertise to work and creates the amazing outcome! Of course, I think Lily and I get the better end of the deal :)

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Lily had fun climbing on the bench and peeking through the ironwork.

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Wonder what she is thinking about here?

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My mom was standing nearby trying to get her to smile making "happy" and "sad" faces moving her hand up and down across her face.

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Lily decided to join in...

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BLOG blowing kisses

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This picture is a little hazy and blurred but it speaks of the love these two share which makes me smile.

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Lily found the plastic bag that I have been using to keep my camera from fogging up with the difference in temperature indoors and outdoors.


If you have never tried using this method I highly recommend it, especially if you live in a place with high humidity!

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All in all it was a great night...even if I didn't get the pictures I would have loved to capture in the gardens. 

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Be sure and visit my friend Lisa and see more beautiful photos!


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7.25.2012

Ruffles...lace...and a Dora tea set on the beach

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This morning Lily and I said goodbye to the "boys".  Lily gave me the "sad" sign at breakfast when I was telling her they wouldn't be here to play because Spencer had to be at football practice.  


Even though it was short...our time together as a family was refreshing and full of great memories.  


Since she was up early and the morning was cooler and overcast I decided to take her down to the beach for some pictures.

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My parents had a bed FULL of toys, books and clothes waiting for Lily when we arrived at the beach last Saturday. 


The Dora tea set was among the many treasures and Lily has become quite taken with it since we have been here.

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She was busy going back and forth from the ocean to the sand filling up her tea cups and playing on the sand.

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She kept leaning over and looking through her legs and when she saw me take her picture this next pose is what I got...

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Oh...she makes me laugh and this smile makes missing my sunshine a little more bearable.  


Lily and I are enjoying our time with my parents and she is getting plenty of individual attention :)  


I'm sure she will be in withdrawal by the time we go home but it is worth it and she LOVES her Gaga and Papaw.  


More pictures to come with Lily and her two favorite guys!








7.08.2012

Sunday Snapshot {Sweet love}

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This picture melts my heart.


Spencer adores his little sister and as you can see the feeling is mutual with Lily.


The love that radiates on his smile makes my heart full.


I didn't ask him to pose...this is just what happens when these two are together:)

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Spencer will be in 7th grade this fall. He is growing up right before our eyes and we are so proud of him.

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We love his smile, his musical talent and easy going spirit!

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He makes us laugh

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his eyes never cease to captivate me...(ahhh if only I could have some eyelashes like those:)

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He knows what Lily loves (like finding planes in the air)

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He is patient when I take pictures and he is becoming interested in learning more so he can give it a try :)


The other day he said he had a dream that we would go into business together one day and he would do video and I would be the photographer!    

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He helps out when Lily is getting tired and ready to call it quits:)

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and he shares his favorite things with her to make her smile...

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Lily is one blessed little girl to have such a loving big brother!

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We are humbled and so thankful that the Lord entrusted these two precious gifts to us.  Our prayer is that we raise them love and pursue Him more each day.  


The first picture was taken with my 
Nikon D80 50mm 1.4 lens

My settings were
aperture: f/2.8
shutter speed: 1/500
ISO: 160


I did some curves and levels and then ran Florabella's "add some drama" at lower opacity and some soft center fill light.  I also added her Vintage Page II bw texture.  



To see more Sunday Snapshots visit Stefanie at NiHao Ya'll!


Happy Sunday everyone!  







Ni Hao Yall

7.06.2012

Favorite Photo Friday {4th of July highlights}

Michael went for a bike ride early Wednesday morning and my friend Amy came over to have breakfast with Lily and me. She brought some yummy turkey bacon from Trader Joe's and Lily has been asking for it ever since :)


When Michael got home we headed down the street to watch a neighborhood parade.

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We are new to this neighborhood so I didn't get the memo that it was a parade for kids riding bikes all decked out in red, white and blue!


Oh well...at least we had a red wagon!


At the finish of the parade one of the neighbors hosted an ice cream truck that gave out free treats for all!

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Lily was taking it all in and not quite sure what to think about it.


Her serious face quickly changed once her daddy tore open the bomb pop wrapper and showed her what to do! (her first time to have a popsicle)

daddy's first bite

Getting ready to take her first bite!

first bite

The eyes say it all in this one...

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Lily doesn't like sticky things on her hands so I think she was trying to figure out how to stay clean and enjoy her new treat :)

starting to melt

Good to the last bite...

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That night we grilled out hamburgers and our friend Lizabeth came over to join us for the evening.


We loaded up Lily in the wagon with chairs and blankets and headed down the street to watch the fireworks or as Lily says "boom...boom...boom".

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Lily did great...she was mesmerized by the colors and sound. They were literally right over top of us which made for a perfect way to celebrate our first firework show with our girl :)

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To see more Favorite Friday pictures head over to my friend Lisa at The Long Road to China.

Have a great weekend!


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