Following Them Around...

Ok so today I took the kids outside to ride their bikes and play, it was a beautiful day so I figured why not, ha ha!! So of course the camera went with me, and some magic happened today!

To bring all up to date, I use a Samsung HZ50W a very basic point and click with some of bells and whistles of a DSLR Camera, but much simpler.

So here's what happened today!

Of course I took the family dog with us, a Rottweiler-Shepard Mix named Nixon and here's some of his shots.  He's so very easy to photograph, I bring out the camera and the charm comes on with him, he just loves having his picture taken as will be seen with some of the below where he appears to almost be laughing.  As I've always said, some may think a dog lacks personality, those of us owned by a dog will know different, Nixon brings it to the forefront with these - they ooze personality!

Coming Back from an Absence...

Always seems very surreal doesn't it? Like when one leaves for a medical leave at work and they return they feel sort of lost don't they? You never know what has been happening in your absence, nor what changes have taken place or how comfortable someone is in their job after covering your job and tasks.  It sort of feels like this when I've been away for quite some time, I've taken on a new hobby in addition to my photography and that has sadly pulled me away too much as of late and my photography has suffered.  So, please excuse me if the below are less than stellar, I am trying my darndest to practice more...wish I could though.

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses, right?  Where did we leave off, oh yes the end of the summer and getting ready for school.  We are now closing in on the end of the first 9 weeks and I have to say school is going well for the kiddos.  We've not had any major life events happen, nor have we had any reason to make any huge announcements or pronouncements but life being quiet can be a good thing.

That being said, I do have some photos to share with everyone!

This one is special, I just pointed the camera and clicked and got something simply amazing!  This shot of my daughter has quickly become my favorite!

And recently another local photographer looking for inspiration requested other photographers post their galleries on her Facebook page, I posted mine and she had something very wonderful to say about this one:

This was taken using my Dad's Cannon Camera, but I was behind the lense, and here's what she had to say:

"This is one of my favorite poses for wedding formals (aside from the bride and groom, obviously, lol) I love the way they are framed with those amazing trees, great depth of field on your subjects, and genuine expressions. The side view, with them not looking at the camera is so REAL...great shot!"

To say I am flattered is a major understatement, but all the same!!! Thanks Rose Gallery Photography for the Awesome Compliment!

That's all she wrote for now! Enjoy!!