I’ve always loved it: looking at photos, dissecting them, finding the nuances and figuring out why a photograph works. Now, since I’ve invested in some classes, equipment, and editing programs I’ve become a true, enthusiastic student of photography. This journey has been amazing and endless, overwhelming and breathtaking.
My favorite part is giving a photo to someone that they wouldn’t otherwise have – of them or their child or a place they’ve been. The slight intake of breath and that moment of awe…that is my favorite part. I’ve come to realize, as I look back over my years of work, these moments are fleeting. My son who plays football today may stop and do something else. Of course the memories are there but photographs bring memories back to life in a way nothing else can. It’s specific, tangible evidence of a moment that may be forgotten otherwise.
The New Milford Bulls Pee Wee team almost didn’t have a football season. So how did they end up second in the State? It’s a good story and Coach Todd Lawson helps me tell it. “Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.”
I have been trying for at least four years to take great photos of fireworks. None of my attempts have been successful. The last time, in 2012 (because the fireworks were rained out last year) I had my tripod set up, my slow shutter speed and low ISO set, I
It’s back…another #AskAwayFriday and this week I’m swapping with Beth from Structure in an Unstructured Life. Maybe it’s serendipitous, maybe it’s a sign (to get my act together and get some structure in my life) but Beth is the third blogger I’ve swapped with who is ultra-organized and loves making
Grilling with Michelle from A Dish of Daily Life Today for #AskAwayFriday I’m swapping questions with Michelle from A Dish of Daily Life. We are doing the questions a little bit differently today…we are swapping 5 questions. Lighter, yes, in numbers only. Don’t feel like you are missing out…Michelle
Friday’s are just so absolutely fabulous…Why you may ask?…because it is time to enjoy another amazing week of #AskAwayFriday! What is #AskAwayFriday? Well…#AskAwayFriday was created by Penny from Real Housewife of Caroline County as a way to connect with other bloggers with a great Q & A session of 10
Wordless Wednesday, Friends One of the most amazing things about blogging…meeting your friends. Who might be brand new friends, in person. But feel like old friends as soon as you start talking. Because they know you. And you know them.
HOME Whenever I hear the word home I always think about where I grew up, in northern New York. Yes, of course I consider Connecticut home now but my first home wasn’t here. It was there. When I was young it was just where I lived. Nothing special. Once I left
Today I’m doing #AskAwayFriday with Dana from Kiss My List. I’ve been following Dana’s blog for almost as long as I’ve been blogging. If you haven’t met her yet you are in for a treat – she has such an honest and funny way of writing I feel like I
My Street Yesterday, Tris and I got into a fight before school. It was stupid. She left in tears, I watched near tears. She wouldn’t say goodbye to me.
