Photo of the week for 1/19-1/26:

You truly can find beauty in anything. This is a garage light shining through a glass door. It gave off such pretty light through the glass.

And...that is not condensation, it's ICE! Even more subzero temps this week! Stay warm out there!

Photo of the Week for 1/12-1/19

A sunset! Now, the only reason a sunset is my photo of the week is because for the last three months when getting out of work at 5 PM, it's been completely dark outside. This past week is the first time since October that it's STILL daylight at 5 PM. I am pining away for summer! A later sunset means we're all that much closer!

Photo of the Week for 1/5-1/12

After this horrendous week of "arctic freeze", "polar vortex" weather, I think even my pup is looking for any sign of spring!

Black & White Photography by fPOE

I truly love black and white photography. Most of the time, I prefer it over color photography. For me, it is incredibly striking and commands attention.

I'm proud to be part of a group on Etsy called fPOE (Female Photographers of Etsy), who are immensely talented photographers. My first contribution to the fPOE blog is a stunning collection of black and white photography. Head over and take a look!

In 50 Years...

When was the last time you flipped through (not scrolled through) a photo album or held a photograph in your hand? If you answered "recently," great! You’re doing it right. If you hesitated, I’m going to direct you to this article here because it was written not only for you, but for your kids, your grandkids, and especially your great grandkids.

I read that only 2 out of 10 images taken with digital cameras are printed on paper. It has become so acceptable to either keep photos on a CD or to upload photos on social media that we've become careless about getting them printed. The problem is that technology is constantly changing. Aside from a little aging, printed photographs do not change. The best part about it is that 50 years from now, wherever technology and social media may be, you will still be able to pull out that family photo album and flip through your amazing family memories.

Bottom line:  Do not leave your photographs floating in cyberspace. Get them printed!

Here is one of my grandparents from the 1940s that I may have never seen had it not been printed. It's one of many favorites of them that I have. This photo always makes me smile because it is exactly how I remember them. Happy and in love until their last days together. I miss them very much, but it's comforting to know I can reach for this photograph and many others at anytime without having to turn on my computer. Much like a conversation via text messaging does not compare to face to face interaction, seeing a family photograph on a computer screen will never compare to holding it in your hand.

Photo of the Week for 12/28 - 1/5

First photo of the week for 2014!

Looks like a pussy willow, doesn't it? It's really a Rose of Sharon bush covered in snow. More blizzard like conditions coming this week! Eek! What a winter we're having! Stay safe and warm out there!

2013 Favorites

2013 was a year full of portrait sessions. Whenever I am photographing kids, either outdoor or with studio setup, I always let them play, have fun, and just let them be kids! Nothing beats capturing genuine smiles and genuine moments.

Here are some of my favorites from 2013. Thank you to all of my clients who make my job so amazing, and just to use this word again, FUN! :)