Project 365 Week 3 - Still Going!

Hi everyone!  While eventually I'm hoping to put together posts with a little bit more substance, I am glad that I'm being able to keep up with sharing the results of my Project 365 with you.  So, here's what's been going on during week 3...

Day 15 started off with an early morning shot of our normally light-traffic intersection at a busy time while everyone was heading to work and school.  We live in a very small county, which can certainly be evidenced both by the normal traffic flow as well as the fact that this intersection, which has a traffic light, is commonly referred to as "The Junction" and everyone knows what location is being referred to with that name.

The day ended with some unexpected snow ... very little stuck, but there was some on the trees and the ground along Flat Top Mountain.  I really like the effect of the bottom picture, which I took looking out the car window as my mother-in-law drove, because there's the contrast of the pine tree that's in clear focus with the motion blur of other trees.

Day 16 was the effects of the fog on the sunrise.  I just happened to catch a glimpse of this sunrise as I walked through the dining room after turning on a show for Seanna.

Day 17 - Seanna trying to get Cayleigh to play ball with her; even if Cayleigh doesn't have good aim yet.  Also. Seanna settled in on the couch later watching her show.

Plus, a bonus shot that I took with my phone on Day 17 of Seanna and her NiNi cuddled up on the couch.

Day 18 - Cayleigh was on the bed playing with her stuffed animals.  When I tried to get a shot of her playing, she heard me and turned around with her "cheese" smile.

Bonus shots from Day 18 - Russell and the girls playing with the girls' horses and Seanna and Cayleigh watching Russell dance with the popcorn container.

Day 19 - Seanna and Cayleigh's toys on their table and Linda swinging Cayleigh.

Day 20 - a shot of the industrial area from just as you enter McMinnville.  Plus, two sunset shots that I got out the truck window on our way home.

Day 21 - the sunlight's effect on the doorknob of the front door and Seanna "water-painting" on the door where there was dew on the glass.

2nd Round - Week 2 of Project 365 2015

Well, we've made it through a little over 2 weeks of Project 365.  Those of you who have been following me on Facebook or Instagram have been getting the updates as I go, but here's week 2's photos in one place.

Day 8 - capturing a record of the low temperatures that we had that morning ... this was actually about 10 degrees warmer than when we first got up.  The coldest night/morning that we've had so far this winter.

Day 9 - the girls doing their "homework" ... working alphabet puzzles, etc...

Day 10 - the bird feeders that the girls and I made from grapefruit halves

Day 11 - Russell holding Seanna and singing to her as she went to sleep ... yes, she's still daddy's little princess

Day 12 - Cayleigh playing with the calendar that we got the girls

Bonus Day 12 shot where I handed my camera to Laura to get a shot of the girls wrestling on top of me

Day 13 - Cayleigh snuggled up with her Donald Duck plush

Day 14 - ice crystals on the sage grass at the end of the drive.

Looking forward to sharing more shots with you next week!

Project 365 Week One

Hey Everyone, 

I thought I would share with you the results of week 1 of my Project 365.

Filling those of you not familiar with the concept in a little ... the idea with a Project 365 is to use your camera at some point every day for an entire year.  Some Project 365's have specific themes and tasks for each day, but the vast majority give the freedom to shoot whatever you want so long as you take at least one photo every day.

Cayleigh's 2 Year Old Lifestyle Session

Playing with pipe cleaners and colanders

Cayleigh trying to wake daddy up to look at her artwork

Christmas flowers

One of the girls decided to put the baby doll to bed

Sights from the Cumberland Plateau (part of my Treasures of the Cumberland Plateau project)

Christmas Bears

Log steps outside our house

As you can see, I've already captured a wide variety of subjects during the first week (7 days) of my Project 365.  There was Cayleigh's 2 Year Lifestyle Session, some shots of the girls playing, seasonal shots, objects around the house, and sights from around where I live.  

I'm 2 days into week 2, so I can't wait to share more results with you!  Be sure to follow along daily on Facebook and Instagram!  Also, I have an album on my website specifically set aside for the full-resolution versions of my Project 365 photos!

Beginning of the Year and Looking Back on Changes Since Life Has Gotten Busier

Wow! Life has been busy this fall and winter!  In keeping up with the rush, blogging has taken a backseat to everything else.

So, back in July I mentioned that there were some exciting changes coming up with my husband's law firm, but then I never got back to telling you guys all about it.  So, here goes ... As most of you probably know, my husband left the firm that he had been at in order to open his own, small law practice near where we live in March 2014.  Fast-forward to July 2014, and Russell received an offer to purchase the firm that he had left (the managing partner received a federal judicial position).  Russell and the firm's owners reached an agreement and, as of August 1, 2014, he went from owning a small, rural law office to a larger firm with 3 offices in 3 different cities.  Needless to say, that change meant a move for me back to full-time work rather than primarily being a stay at home mom.

Also since I blogged much back in the summer, we found out that we are expecting our 3rd child, a little boy!  All these changes mean that life is and will continue to be very busy, but we wouldn't have it any other way.

In light of being back to full-time legal work, I have scaled back the portraits and weddings section of my photography business.  Something had to give and I wasn't about to sacrifice time with my family.  I'm still accepting sessions/weddings, but I'm not really advertising right now.  What that means is that I mostly am just shooting for existing clients as they have new photography needs, but, you know what?  That's fine because it allows me to keep a foot in the door while also not feeling guilty about taking time away from what's truly important.  I have put a renewed focus on my photography artwork, because that is where my heart truly is with my photography and what keeps me inspired to be able to produce the best work possible for my clients.  My projects are posted on my website, so be sure to check over there on a regular basis for updates!