Sledding

BlueI love this picture!  It has everything I want in a good sledding picture; movement, expression and snow flying.  However, the original was not quite right, so I played with it.  It’s different, but I  like it a lot better now. 🙂

Tree

Cyanotype

At a class that I went to last week, I learned that Monochromatic photography does not just mean black and white. Black and white, sepia and cyanotype all are different ways to print a monochromatic (one hue) photograph.

Wanting to see the difference, I edited this tree picture so I could compare. I am amazed at how each photograph has such a different “feel” to it.

Photo Shoot–Audrey

Audrey's smileAudreyAudrey in chair

Audrey in lightsI told all the kids that I wanted to get new pictures of each one of them. I need to practice getting good photographs without flash, but also practice with black and white.

Audrey leaningToday, Audrey was my model. She had a hard time ignoring the camera, but enjoyed the chance to pose for me.

Photoshoot-Mark

Mark and Megan Mark by tree I needed some nice pictures of Mark. He is growing and changing so quickly, that I am having trouble keeping up.

Since August, he has outgrown me, changed his voice and can out eat me (and Allan) for any meal.  I have heard many rumors that this is only the beginning!

Because of this, I rarely can get the camera to see what I see.  But while we were playing at the park, Mark’s personality was really showing through.  I loved how he kept playing and exploring, but taking quick breaks to look at me for a picture. I treasure the times he discovers something exciting and still yells for me to come look.

Mark on logI am so fortunate to have the privilege of watching Mark grow. I am thankful that he can learn at home so I have extra time to watch him change and mature.  God has a wonderful plan for Mark, and I am loving being a part of it.