My UN-Twin

Do you remember when facebook did that whole "doppelganger" thing?  It's the concept that you find someone that looks identical to you...most often, a "celebrity twin" if you will...

I have never really found my doppelganger, but really, I have MUCH more fun finding people that are NOT like me than I do with finding those with whom I share much in common...

I would consider Tracey my UN-doppelganger friend...First off, we look completely different...she has beautiful tanning skin, dark hair that NEVER frizzes, deep chocolate brown eyes...If that wasn't enough...she birthed three BOYS...as opposed to my three GIRLS...

She's confident, upfront and honest...I admire her strong spirit...she amazes me with her unending energy and incredible desire to show her love to her boys by just giving everything that she's got!

I was excited to be able to just get a few shots of this "Tomboy Princess" in a house of all boys! 






Couldn't resist a little black and white with this beautiful Momma!
Thank you Tracey for a great morning:)

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Gratification:)

There is simply something to be said for working really hard for something and having it turn out well...you just feel good...

These little cuties had me workin' hard recently.  This is what I love about family photo sessions...no two families are alike...I'm never bored and I never know who I"m going to meet or what I'm going to have to do to get the shots that I want:)

Big brother was Mr. J Crew...he had poses and stances and he was workin' the camera for me...


Little Miss had a different idea all together...fortunately, Mom brought along some "props" to hold her attention...I made some faces, made some "noises" and acted quite...ummm...I'm not sure there is a word to describe it...all this to get this princess to not put her hands over her sweet face:)  I don't have to have kiddos looking at me for pictures...I know Moms and Dads like that, but sometimes the best pictures are ones that just capture a personality or a moment...turns out that we were able to get a little of both:)



But, it was GREAT to see her laugh and smile and show me her whole face:)

 And they even compromised with me so that I could get them together for at least one shot for Mom:)

Yep...because after that...THIS is what she thought about my idea of getting together again...
"Seriously..."

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Snap Shop (#2) success!

We had another successful SnapShop class this weekend and it was incredible!  Not only did I just love the ladies that attended, but I was honored to get that feeling every teacher craves when her students "get it"...

Oh my...the light went off and these gals were off and running...they got some blurry backgrounds, they were figuring out their camera settings...it was all starting to come together...

Thanks to Tracey for snapping a few pics of me in the middle of the class...just getting me in action once again...

For those unfamiliar with this class and maybe just need a little more information and understanding before you take that big plunge into the realm of MANUAL on your camera...here's how the class works...

We start off with a welcome where you receive a packet of information.  I slowly go through the class notes so that you understand the basic flow of the class.  Also inside your packet is a booklet that I wrote that acts as a quick reference guide for you...you can stick it in your camera bag and refer to it as needed.  The ladies this weekend used it quite a bit when we got outside and started practicing...

Then we get down to business.  Being a visual learner, I use a slideshow to show examples of everything that I'm talking about.  You have your camera with you 100% of the time...we work through examples and I use lots of word pictures to help you gain an understanding of how your camera works.
I go through my philosophy of photography and how it applies to being a photo-journalist for your family.  I'm first and foremost a wife and mom who adores her family...I want to help other people learn how to document their lives and the lives of their children...I have a heart for those wanting to capture moments that can stand alone in an image...
After this section of the class we work our way into the mechanics of our cameras.  We haul out the manuals and the lenses and anything else that will help us better understand what we are about to undertake!  I teach you all about words like aperture, shutterspeed and ISO and how they work together...I don't use big techie words...and if you ask me about some specifics of "why" something works a certain way, I probably won't understand it myself, but I CAN tell you what it actually does and how it works for YOU.

I tend to be a little eccentric and lively:)  I do anything and everything I can to help you understand and then be able to apply what you are learning!
After I've talked so much and your head may feel like it's going to explode and your toes are tingling b/c you just can't wait to get out there and use what you've learned...we grab a quick bite to eat to store up on some energy and then we head outside to PRACTICE...

Yours Truly acts as your model and we set up different situations like full shade, full sun, indoor lighting, catching action and/or getting those "bokeh" blurry backgrounds...

Once class is finished, you leave feeling empowered with information and confidence to go home and capture LIFE through your lens.  It really is worth the time and moneys...

If you are interested in a SnapShop class in the future, please email me, leave a comment here on the site or head over to my facebook page and leave a comment there.  I'd love to set up another SnapShop here in the Columbus area sometime late summer or early fall. 

I am looking to schedule a SnapShop and Click It class in Woodhaven, Michigan on July 9th.  Please email me asap ifyou are interested!

Be sure to inquire about CLICK IT as well...Adobe Photoshop Elements is an excellent tool that you can use to not only enhance your photos but take them to the next level so that you can create storyboards, cards and more for yourself and your extended family. 

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NAEPE 2011 with Cranel Imaging & Versitec




Just a little taste of what's been going on this week! It's that time of year again and Cranel, Inc. hosts an incredible gathering...this year's theme centered around a "caribbean" feel. Customers, Vendors and Sales Reps partaking in golf, wine tasting, cooking classes, skeet shooting and of course, the Muirfield Memorial Tournament. I've been busy capturing all these events and enjoying every minute!

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