I want to start a new photography project. It’s going to be a fine art portfolio piece that focuses on people and their passions. And what I want to do is a 30-60 min photo shoot with different individuals doing the things they love. I haven’t quite narrowed this down too much, but I’d like to do different titles like painter, pianist, photography, model, mother, grandmother, fisherman, florist, jeweler, dancer, farmer, gardener, dog walker, climber, pilot, biker, carpenter, etc. And it’s not like they HAVE to do these things for a living, they can just be hobbies.

So, if you have a passion, and are willing to let me interview and photograph you, please leave me a comment below with what you’d consider your ‘title’ (example: actress, seamstress, tatoo artist, taxidermy specialist whatever you do–I want to hear about it!) and I’ll get in touch with you through e-mail. If you see that someone already commented your title, comment anyway!

Anyone who is interested and does the photo shoot will get digital copies of their 10 best photos. I plan to do a portrait style photo for each person and then photos of them doing what they love. I’ll be creating an online portfolio where the photos will be featured, and I also plan on making a book from this project, so if you’re featured in that I can sell you a copy of the book.

It will be a lot of fun! Also, if you’re interested and you have a friend or family member you think has a cool passion too, let them know about this opportunity, and we can set up your photo sessions back to back.

Submit a comment to this post  or e-mail me through my e-mail found at the bottom of this page and I’ll get back to you.

I’m going to be visiting my brother soonish, and this beautiful mess is his oldest daughter, Adysen, (Although she’s gotten much bigger now!) and he just had a new baby girl, Kaitlynn,  who I’ve yet to meet. So, now I have two nieces, and I just can’t wait to see them!

Ok, I’m admitting it, sometimes I take photos in the car…when I’m driving. No! Not when I’m driving! However, one of my favorite pass times during a trip just about any where is taking photos, and there are times when the scenery is almost too gorgeous not to capture. These shots were taken while in a moving car. I wasn’t driving. But they ended up looking really great.

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This is one of the photos I took during a shoot with Sam. He’s really an awesome guy who recently got accepted to the mechanical engineering program of his choice! Congratulations, Sam! Read the rest of this article »

Sorry, no legit fix it up Friday today in honor of me and my husband purchasing our new house! Truth is, we’re renovating, and the bathroom is going to take our full attention today, which means no time for any tutorials, but don’t worry, I’ll make it up to you next week!

You should see it after today!

Instead of uploading one photo a day to my project 365 link, I’ve decided to just have a category link found below and post all seven photos once every week and showcase my favorite. Sound good to you? Sounds good to me.

Saturday: Goodnight Moon

Unfortunately Saturday turned out to be a busy day, and I didn’t remember to take a photo until we were heading off to bed. But the moon made a lovely subject for the occasion. I have a feeling you might be seeing a lot of last minute night photos throughout the year.

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Taking detailed photos in a macro setting can put a different spin to an ordinary photo. Close-ups can also be a great way to learn more about your camera. The next time you’re playing around with taking photos, try adjusting the focal point by either changing to area you want in focus on a SLR or holding your shutter button part way on a point and shoot until it locks on the area you want in focus and then adjusting the composition of the photo by moving your camera. Read the rest of this article »

Have you ever heard of project 365? If not, read on.

So someone came up with this crazy challenge in the photography world that requires participants to take at least one photo a day for an entire year. There’s no real prize except the satisfaction of looking back and saying hey, I did it. Well and it’s a great way to improve your photography skills.

Anyway. I thought I would do it. (See the project 365 tab above.) Read the rest of this article »

These are some photos I took of my adorable younger sister  last Christmas when I went to visit my family in Washington. I never got around to going through them and making the finishing touches until now. I thought since her birthday was the beginning of this month now would be the perfect time to pull them up. Read the rest of this article »

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