{ WHAT MAKING COOKIES LOOKS LIKE }

My daughter loves to help me in the kitchen, so this month for my lifestyle photography group I decided to capture her making cookies.  I bought her a cute little apron a few months back and thought it would be fun to get some little retro and vintage kitchen gadgets for the shoot.  I remember sifting flour for my mom with one of these same sifters!   I wanted her to just have fun and make a big mess, which she most certainly did!   She was all giggles the whole time!!  By the time we were finished shooting she said “this was the funnest day of my life”!  I guess I should let her do this more often!   These are the moments and the memories we are going to look back on and cherish forever and ever. 

Be sure to check out the incredible work from the very talented photographers in this lifestyle group.  Starting with Jules Trandem | San Diego Lifestyle Photographer
http://julestrandem.com/

{ ELEVATE } A FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY EXPLORATION

I am really excited about 2012!  All of the possibilities that lie ahead, the amazing people I will meet, adventures I will go on, photographs I will take, etc…  It’s been a challenge being part of two very different photography groups.  One of the groups is “lifestyle” and the other is more artistic and “fine art”.   My style really isn’t either of those, well at least not to me.  Maybe somewhere in the middle!  This month I am just using a single image, one of my favorite B&W’s.  I typically always choose color over B&W, but this image just called out for B&W.  Something so moody about this photo that I love.

Be sure to check out all the diverse talent in this group, starting with the compelling work of Jefra Starr Linn

 

And the WINNERS are….

Whew!  What a crazy week and an overwhelming response for this giveaway!  So much response that we’ve managed to crash my server a few times:)   Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedules to participate.   And I can’t express my gratitude enough for your support, encouragement, kindness, and for being such amazing fans!

Now, on to what you’ve been waiting for…..drum roll, please…

**WINNERS PLEASE CONTACT ME AT cravementoring@gmail.com WITHIN 48 HOURS OR  YOUR PRIZE WILL BE FORFEIT TO AN ALTERNATIVE WINNER**

 

 

{ WHAT THE BEACH LOOKS LIKE }

I was really struggling this month to know what to post for my lifestyle photography group.  I hadn’t shot any material, so I dug into my archives and decided to finish editing photos from our trip to California last year!  Oh we had so much fun!!  The kids had fun at places like Disney Land, but their favorite activity was going to the beach!  They had a blast making sand castles and riding on boogie boards!  Can’t wait to get back and do it all again!  These photos sure warm my heart and soul this time of year!  You can view some of my previous posts HERE or HERE!Keep the circle of eye candy going and check out the work of  Jules Trandem | San Diego Lifestyle Photographer

 

 

{ MY CHRISTMAS WISH }

This year all I wish for Christmas is for my kids to stay healthy and to be happy.  They truly bring me so much  joy!  I am so blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful family and friends.  I’m also grateful to all those who have been a fan of my work.  Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.  I hope that everyone has a beautiful holiday season spent with the ones you love.

Merry Christmas!

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