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Archive for January, 2010

Better late than never!

Yes.  I am aware that a snowstorm is on it’s way to our area tomorrow.  And yes.  I also am quite aware that the leaves haven’t looked like this in a few months.  That is because I am so far behind  in my picture posting.  You didn’t need to remind me.  That’s just rude.  I [...]

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February is for FREE!

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And so now you’re wondering… why would she post this random picture on her blog?
It’s a junky old room in some junky old building!

But wait.  You’ll see.  It gets better.  Because this building?  It’s right on the corner of the historic Carthage square.In the gorgeous “Uptown Downtown” building.  And the awesome owners?  Have agreed to [...]

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Storytelling

People often ask me what makes a great picture.  Is it lighting? (oh yes)  Composition? (sometimes) The beauty of the person being photographed? (not really)  What I’ve discovered about the photographs I love… those that draw me in and keep me coming back, is that they tell a story.  They make me want to know [...]

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First Snow

The Christmas blizzard of 2009 will likely be Ben’s first memory of snow.  We were at my parent’s house for the holidays, and Ben woke up extra early.  He and I sat in the window awhile, looking at birds hiding in the eaves – finding patterns in the snow.  The light was so beautiful, I [...]

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Once you become a photographer, you no longer have just Thanksgiving.  You have a series of photo sessions with family, followed by a very large meal.  As a general rule, you should always do the sessions first, especially if dessert is included.  My creative juices slow down considerably after about 2000 calories.   We did [...]

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