2015 one hundred thirteen

We started the day at Brooklyn's school performance.

 And finished with a photo shoot with my mom.  I told her it was for my photography class but I really wanted some nice pictures for her surprise birthday party we were planning.  

 This little photo bomber was my assistant 

2015 one hundred twelve

Happy 21st Anniversary to my sweet husband.  This is the only picture of took and it's of my birthday flowers but I know it was a busy day.  We celebrated our birthdays and anniversary on Saturday.  

2015 one hundred eleven

We were thrilled when our next door neighbor asked us to watch her daughter while she went to her son's soccer game.  She slept in our ams almost the entire time.  

2015 one hundred ten

Today's lesson consisted of capturing a soft shadow on one side of the face.  Is that a noodle in her mouth? 

2015 one hundred nine

Today I was spoiled by these rockstars! 

Jim was out of town so it was all up to them to take care of their mother on her birthday.

At 7:30 am Zack snuck in my room with a new shiny blue bike, Jim had it all ready!!!

I was so excited!

We attended stake conference, I had a presidency meeting, a new beehive visit, and turned in my photography assignment.  

Zack and co. made a yummy dinner of french dip sandwiches, potato wedges, and caesar salad.  My cute mom brought over my favorite angel food cake for strawberry shortcake.  

I received lots of notes and loves and Zack even had everyone say what they loved about me around the dinner table.  I really feel lucky to have 5 sweet children.  

OH...and those beautiful flowers...are from my husband!  He totally surprised me yesterday when they were delivered to our door.  Thank you sweet family! As I always say, "I'm living my dream."

2015 one hundred seven

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I was very excited and very nervous to take Brooklyn's baptism pictures today.

(I'm still very insecure with my photography skills and tried to apply everything that I have learned in the last year).  I have the right camera, lenses, and gear so it's now all up to me).

After gymnastics we ran home, curled hair, dressed up and headed to the temple.  

Between the yawns and giggles, we had the funnest time!

I love this girl and can't believe she is getting baptized!

Again picture overload because I can't pick a favorite.

2015 one hundred six

More photography practice.  Same location, different time of the day.

2015 one hundred five

Brooklyn is loving her new scriptures!

2015 one hundred four

 I am excited and stressed that I started my second online photography course.  

104 Intro to Natural Light

So.....the next four weeks will be a lot of me practicing again.

This week I need to shoot in the same spot same subject at different times of the day and in different types of weather.  I'm learning about how much natural light changes.  

Even during this little session, the sun peaked through the clouds and changed the shadows on her face dramatically.  

My goal for this week is to capture catchlights in the eyes, soft shadows from a 45° angle, and make sure I am spot on with exposure and white balance.

HERE I GO AGAIN!

2015 one hundred three

Oh my goodness.  After a week of taking a break and the boys traveling, Monday morning was waiting for me! I also spent a lot of time catching up on the computer.  Gotta love catch up days.