I am one of those photographers who has learned to leave my big camera alone in moments like these. A few years ago I started @ourlife_project I didn't have a real goal of making it into anything other than personal digital scrapbook of normal, joyful, and powerful candid moments of raising black boys. I have love for black & white photography and the nostalgia it brings when looking back at the images.
Read More"I bet you have a bunch of photos hanging around your house." One of the stylist commented as I am sitting in the salon. A guilty look slides down my face as we sit chatting.
'Oddly enough" I say "I don't."
As I sit here now I can count seven images I have printed for display on my walls for my family to enjoy.
Read MoreA week or two ago the owner of Fearless and Framed posted in her photography group. In the post she asked a question.
"Why do you pick up your camera?"
Pause. Good question.
I struggle. With a lot of things really. But I would say as a work form home mom, I struggle with cooking.
Ok. That's a lie. I am a decent cook. I struggle with meal planning. But my one New Year's resolution this year was to start cooking for the family more. Easy right?
Read MoreYesterday I was talking with my friend about the expectations vs reality of motherhood. Our conversations came around to me sharing a comment I had received while about and about.
"You don't look like the haggard mom of three boys!"
Wait, what? My minds said. My mouth said. ""don't be fooled, I can clean up nice when I get the time." Win for being mildly passive aggressive.
Read MoreThis past fall I was given the privilege of photographing over 70 families over 3 days of mini sessions. You know what the common theme was? We haven't had a professional images done since: __________. Insert a any number of years from 2 to 4 to even 10 ...
Read MoreThe season for family photos is here. The phrase "family photos" alone may bring on a dramatic, heart-pounding, palm-sweating, nervous break down for some, but for me, it brings excitement. It brings warm-tingly feelings, like a breeze of fresh air because I, as a photographer, get to capture your perfect family!
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