Photo-a-day: Day 8
♥ Sacramento child and family photographer
February 8, 2010
Day 8: He’s going to make some girl crazy one day with those lashes.
Photography Class
♥ Sacramento child and family photographer
February 8, 2010
I had the privilege of teaching a short elective photography class to the upper elementary students at a local Christian school where Abby attends. I had such a fun time with the students! They already had a love for photography which made my job so easy! We spent two days together, first we learned the ins & outs of their point & shoot cameras as well as functions of a dslr. They practiced their composition on the elementary students that day. The second day we took a field trip to the Sacramento Capitol to take some photos. I absolutely love the Capitol. I feel very blessed to live in this city where there is so much culture and beauty.
I was very very impressed with some of the natural talent both students had. These are some of the photos that they took. Only very light edits were done to these photos for lighting adjustments and sharpening for the web.
{Tanner & Manesha…you guys rock. Seriously. You both have such wonderful talent!}
First: A couple of the students in action, taking photos of the elementary students.
Their Talent…
Apparently I am a very serious subject…
Photos from the Capitol…
This my favorite from Tanner. I just love the composition and the way you framed the beautiful swirls of the lamp. This photo is straight out of the camera (SOOC).
This one is my favorite from Manesha. What a wonderful example of the rule of thirds. It is so beautiful it could be a postcard! This is SOOC.
Here’s a small plug for Skyline Christian School located in the Natomas area of Sacramento. If you are looking for a private, high quality education for your elementary student (k-6th). Please contact them to schedule a visit! Skyline employs some amazing teachers and gives an education that meets my standards as a mom who home schools. (Believe me, my standards are extremely high!) It is new, so the ratios are small, which I know every single parent out there is looking for!
Photo-a-day: Day 7
♥ Sacramento child and family photographer
February 8, 2010
Day 7: I didn’t even think about taking today’s photo until around 6pm tonight. I looked over to my little miracle corner, my favorite place in the house for the most perfect light, and it was dark. So I set off on a mission to find unique light, because I knew no matter what photo I took, it was going to turn out just a little bit different and probably a stretch for me. We had friends over and all the little kids were in Zach’s room watching a movie. The room was dark except for the light from the television. She was looking up, watching and I saw again how beautiful she was.
Juanita: She IS beautiful, just like her mama! I had the same problem, James had the kids all afternoon and by the time they got home and I started taking photos, there was no light, I have my ISO at 3200, but didn't want to use my flash, so just had to manage with the overhead...my most disappointing day this week for photos. Oh well!
jeanette Krzyzek: You know Amy, there is a picture I have of Abby the night you had Lily.... and she was watching TV, and I remember thinking the same thing when I looked at her with that little bit of light on her face. She is so beautiful. This picture is very heavenly to me.... and I mean that both figuratively and literally. xo <3
Photo-a-day: Day 6
♥ Sacramento child and family photographer
February 6, 2010
Day 6: Apparently there is nothing worse than shoe shopping with Mommy. I apologize, my precious children, for subjecting you to such torture. I promise I will go by myself next time, allowing us to enjoy a Saturday the way it was truly meant…your Mommy enjoying the process of trying on shoe after shoe…and you peacefully at home with Daddy watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or something like that. Love you three so much.
jeanette Krzyzek: awesome! LOL Love Lily's face! I've been having fun taking my camera with me everywhere too. never realized how many worthy shots I was actually missing!!!! xo <3
Juanita: Aw! I'm actually very impressed that all three are sitting still while you shop...what's the trick to that? Mine would be up to no good for sure :)
Chris: Yeah, the "hot dog dance" is definitely more fun than shoe shopping.
Photo-a-day: Day 5
♥ Sacramento child and family photographer
February 5, 2010
Day 5: Aaaarrrgggg Mateys!
jeanette Krzyzek: SUPER LOVE this one! <3
Juanita: I always think Zach looks so much like his daddy but more and more I see how he's taking after you. I love the clarity in all your photos Amy, do you have one favorite lens you're using?
Jeremy S.: That's my (pirate) boy!
Photo-a-day: Day 4
♥ Sacramento child and family photographer
February 4, 2010
Day 4: Her favorite blankie has minnie mouse on it, she sleeps on a Tinkerbell pillowcase with Snow White sheets and a Princess Belle comforter. For today’s naptime she was in her Cinderella jammies. She is our Disney Princess.
jeanette Krzyzek: Nicely done! :O) I remember those pacifier days too! I secretly miss it. ANd now that Lukas is potty trained.... oddly enough I miss the diaper days too. :O) xo
Sherri: Awww what a princess! BTW, I have something for you on my blog. Go take a look when you get a chance! http://missindybabbles.blogspot.com
Juanita: She is SO precious. Yup, diapers and pacifiers seem to be the last vestiges of babyhood. Enjoy your baby princess while you can...before you know it she'll be off finding her prince :)
Jessica Svoboda: Princesses and paci's. what could be better? :) Am I allowed to say, "LOVE THIS" about every photo you share?! :)
Photo-a-day: Day 3
♥ Sacramento child and family photographer
February 3, 2010
Day 3: I’m crazy about her beauty mark.
Jennifer: She is beautiful!
Juanita: Absolutely gorgeous!
jeanette Krzyzek: Sooo so pretty... It's funny... we both did the girls today! LOL We think so much alike sometimes... it's frightening. LOL :O) xo
Kori Mauch: Stunning! I just love your black and whites!!!
Jessica Svoboda: Love this one Amy! She is beautiful!
Photo-a-day: Day 2
♥ Sacramento child and family photographer
February 2, 2010
Day 2: It’s also day 2 without her pacifier during day…and she has made it perfectly clear that I am not her friend for it.
jeanette Krzyzek: Awwww! It's a mini YOU! lol She does look a little disappointed.. but my goodness. It sure makes for a cute photograph! <3 xo
Jessica Svoboda: This image of your daughter is stunning. I have always loved your black and whites. Love how you were able to capture her mood and expression.
Photo-a-day: Day 1
♥ Sacramento child and family photographer
February 1, 2010
Today it starts…one photo a day of any of my kids for 28 days straight. Seeing how I blog so rarely, this is a huge challenge for me! I have some wonderful friends taking on the challenge as well, we will all have so much fun together. If you are a lurker here, I encourage you to comment and visit my friends’ blogs as we start on this 28 day journey, if you want to jump in at any time, feel free. I just told a friend that there is no “cheating” with this project. Just take a photo, blog it…do it for 28 days straight. See how your life and your photography skills develop over the month of February. Who knows what kind of images we will come up with, but I’m sure they will be priceless.
Many photographers that I admire have done this project, but this one in particular just takes my breath away. I’m following her example with black & whites and documenting the time I take my photos. I hope that I can capture just a smidge of life that she does with her own children!
If you are doing this challenge with me, comment on this post with your blog. I have had quite a few friends email me and I want to get all our info in one place so we can follow each other together.
Day 1: Many challenges are starting today…the challenge of me getting in shape, the challenge of Princess Lily being weaned from her pacifier, the challenge of teaching this boy a little more about respect and a little less about doing things his own way. Actually, it is more a challenge for me, about being more consistent and reaching his heart and not just his head.
jeanette Krzyzek: Woooo hooo! We are off and running! Great start Amy! This will be really fun. My post is up and the invite extended. Let's see who will join us in all the fun! xo
Juanita: One down, twenty-seven to go...we can do it :) Great job ladies! My first post is up too, but on my personal blog www.juanita-rosesindecember.blogspot.com.
Jessica Svoboda: LOVE his little face. We are in the same place right now with our two oldest. Have you read "Sheperding a Child's Heart" by Tedd Tripp? I pick it up everytime I seem to lose focus on issues of the heart and when I seem to let myself get wrapped up in all the other externals in realtion to raising my children. Thank you for kicking off this challenge and for your continued support and inspiration!
Kori Mauch: Oh, your project52 inspired me so much! Can't wait to follow this one too!! =)
Shannon Cunningham: thanks for sharing Amy! Great post, he is too cute! We are doing the 28 day challenge too!! AND We are weaning Carsyn's Paci on the 5th!! I've been telling her all week (as if she knows) that when she turns 16 months that paci is out! ;) Here's to no paci by the end of the month!
“Bapples”…
♥ Sacramento child and family photographer
January 30, 2010
…are her favorite. Especially green juicy ones with the skin on so she can eat around it with her little tiny crooked teeth and drop the peels all around the house. Yes folks, she is a pampered princess…
ps. I am pretty sure I will be starting a 28 day challenge for the month of February (along with my friend Jeanette, right??) I have gained some major inspiration from other photographers who have photographed one or all of their children for a month straight and blogged each day. I had a blast doing my project 52 and am in the mood to undergo another challenge. If you want to join me in this challenge, leave me a comment or drop me an email so I can follow your blog. Let’s motivate each other and take some pictures! No editing software or professional camera needed!
Exif Data: Nikon d70s, f2.2, Iso 400, 1/160, window light on her face.
Juanita: I'm in! I need some motivation, all this rain has had me so down and uninspired. What are you thinking? A shot of all your kids each day, one each day, whatever works? Let's see if I can do this :)
elizabeth pellette: could she get any cuter??? probably not and I tried a photo a day project and sadly gave up.. was struggling to find inspiration and this time of year for me is tough its so darn cold out 15 degrees at the moment and there is only so much I can do inside sigh
shannon Cunningham: i will take the challenge!
Anne-Marie: This photo is seriously perfection! Found you through Jeanette's blog and will be adding you to my blog-roll. Can't wait to see what you come up with these next few weeks!
jeanette Krzyzek: I absolutely ADORE this one! Believe it or not, last nights image was supposed to be one I took of Lukas's long lashes.. but, I didn't like how it turned out. This is stunning! xo
Juanita: Gorgeous!