It’s time for a new beginning.
I will no longer update this blog.
No worries – you can find me over at my new blog, The Sweet Light. I sincerely hope that you’ll join me.
It’s time for a new beginning.
I will no longer update this blog.
No worries – you can find me over at my new blog, The Sweet Light. I sincerely hope that you’ll join me.

France is definitely on my list of places to visit. My father’s first language is French, so I definitely feel a connection. One day, my camera and I will make the journey….
What I loved this week:
Have a great weekend!
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“Music expresses feeling and thought, without language; it was below and before speech, and it is above and beyond all words.”
~Robert G. Ingersoll
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This past week was a pretty difficult one for me . I am relieved that it is finally coming to a close!
What I loved this week ~
What did you come across this week that you loved? Please do share.
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This weekend, I couldn’t help but bring some of the autumn goodness inside. I love my warm sweaters, warm tea, and warm colors of this season!
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“Start writing a new chapter, for if you live by the book, you’ll never make history.”
~ Ben Sobel
And finally, the last installment of Q&A……
Q: What is your favorite software when editing your images?
For post processing, I use Lightroom and Photoshop CS4.
Q: How do you post process your images?
I get this question ALOT! I’ll start by saying that when I sit down to post process images, I almost never use the same recipe twice (unless I am editing a batch of images from a shoot – in which case, I try to give them all the same look and feel). It all depends on my feelings and mood.
I’ll start with my camera – I shoot in RAW, and I like to slightly overexpose my images. I use Lightroom to import and organize my images, and this is also where I make my first adjustments. I crop and straighten in Lightroom and adjust exposure, saturation, and contrast. I almost always decrease contrast because I prefer a soft, older feel to my images, as opposed to a sharp, precise look and feel.
I finish editing in Photoshop. Here is where my magic takes place (or so I like to think!). Here is where I put my finishing touches – I like to adjust midtones, apply grain, use textures and filters – really anything that distresses my images and adjusts my tones. Finally, I apply my watermark, which I don’t like to do, but with all of the unauthorized uses of my images, I feel that I have to.
I have been thinking about creating my own set of actions that captures my process. Would that be something that you would be interested in?
Q: I’m inspired that you are a self taught photographer. Do you have any tips for someone just starting out?
My main advice would be to photograph, photograph, and just when you are tired, photograph some more. Keep your camera with you at all times. Invest in your craft, and by that, I don’t mean financially. Invest time in learning your camera and lens, how to use it and what works best for you. Invest time in learning your post editing tools. Experiment with different mediums, film and digital. Last year, I completed a photo-a-day challenge that really impacted my photography. I wrote 15 tips for a daily photo project that may be of interest to you.
Finally, be true to yourself and it will appear in your work.
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I’ve enjoyed this Q&A time with you all! I’ll be sure to do it again soon!
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November is upon us! This time of year seems to fly by – the holidays are just around the corner. I am loving the cooler weather – soaking in the sweet colors of the season…..
Last week, I mentioned that I would host a Q&A Session. Thanks for all of your kind words and sweet emails! Here are the first batch….
Q: What is your favorite lens? Which one do you use the most?
My favorites are definitely prime lenses. The majority of the time, you can find either my Sigma 30mm f /1.4 or Nikon 50mm f/1.8 on my camera. I probably use my Sigma 30mm lens the most – simply because it is sharp, performs beautifully in low light, and I love the bokeh that it produces.
Q: Where do you find your inspiration?
For me, inspiration comes when I least expect it. I am drawn to things, people, and places from the past. I honestly feel that I have an old soul. Light, natural light, always captures my eye. If I hear a song the evokes a memory, I try to capture the essence of that song with my camera. I have a small notebook where I capture all of my ideas so that I won’t forget.
Q: What makes you want to pick up your camera?
Photography for me is essential to my being. I love being able to capture a moment in time – to share my view of the world. But like all good things, there are times when I have to put my camera down and recharge my soul, my creative spirit. Not for long, though! And of course, having two beautiful daughters inspires me to pick up my camera almost daily!
Thanks so much for your questions! More later this week…..
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As always, thanks so much for visiting – all of your comments and emails are truly appreciated!
Have a wonderful weekend.
And yes – I did indeed eat this cupcake!
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If I peaked into my little girl’s dreams, I think this is what I’d see…
Tutus, ballerinas, and all things pink ♥
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I’m learning to be thankful for how incredibly blessed I am.
I’m learning to let go of things that I cannot control.
I’m learning to follow my heart and my dreams and not apologize for doing so.
I’m learning that it is so important to never stand in the way of someone’s dream.
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I’m officially reserving Friday’s for “what I loved this week”. It’s an excellent opportunity for me to reflect on my week!
What did you love this week?
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There is inside you all of the potential to be whatever you want to be, all of the energy to do whatever you want to do.
Imagine yourself as you would like to be, doing what you want to do.
And each day, take one step towards your dream.
And though at times it may seem too difficult to continue, hold on to your dream.
One morning you will awake to find that you are the person you dreamed of, doing what you wanted to do, simply because you had the courage to believe in your potential and hold on to your dream.
~ Donna Levine
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