Sunshine and Diamonds

Senah and I had a fantastic time chasing the light for this shoot! We ended up in a secluded rural field, where the sun was peaking right through the tree line behind her. I can never pass up a golden hour like this one. The sun can do amazing things for a photographer. 

Some photographers have a hard time shooting backlit photography. Many say it washes out detail. To counteract the light, I always boost contrast quite a bit. I also mess with the blacks to darken the image to get some of the details back.

If anyone ever has any questions about photography I am more than happy to answer or do a blog post on a subject! Just leave a comment at the bottom of the page.

Senah is having a show at Martinis on September 11, 2014. Come enjoy a drink and some good music.

Check out her website in the link below.

Senah Elise

Feels like fall.

With the cool breeze running through the August air, I couldn't help but think about the subtle approach of autumn. I can feel it coming. It makes me think of all things cozy. I am gearing up for a season filled with warm soups, cinnamon tea, flannels, camp fires, and golden sunsets. 

With all of these fall thoughts running through my mind. I wanted to make some tasty soup. After all, fall is when my crockpot is always on.

Tortilla soup

I never measure anything for soups. Heres whats in it- Chicken Broth, 1 roasted chicken, 1 can black beans (drained), 1 can of corn (drained), 1 tomato, 1 sautéed onion, taco seasoning, salt, black pepper, chalula hot sauce. 

topped with spoonful of sour cream, avocado slices, green onions, and crushed up tortilla chips.

So easy, so good.

Garden Dreamers

Create a special world for the little ones in your life. 

Growing up, there was never a dull moment, I was the fourth child from a family of 5 kids. My parents let us be free. The memories I have from when I was young are filled with long bike rides, chasing the kitties under the family car, running through the paths in our woods, swinging on the grapevines, and picking the cherries off our cherry tree. We were always barefoot with tangled windblown hair, after being outside for hours. Only coming in, to grab a quick snack. My mother surrounded us with a creative world. Nothing was impossible. So, I'm going to keep my life simple, beautiful, and joyful. 

I've been very fortunate to have figured out what it is that makes me happy...

Family.

This is Audrey and Vera, at my mother-in-law Chris' garden. Give them freedom. They'll be happy.