The Pumpkin Patch

I remember loving field trips when I was little, and I remember my mom coming along with us and how much fun it was to have her with me “at school”. Yesterday was my daughter’s very first field trip, and I wasn’t going to miss it for anything! We went to a local farm that has a pumpkin patch as well as a few other activities for the kids this time of year. I took my camera and took as many pictures as I could while holding my 17 month old, who I also brought with me. As you can imagine I ended up with some camera shake (it is hard enough to keep that camera steady without having to hold a toddler too!), but I ended up with some shots that I love as well (most I took when I was able to put my toddler down for a few minutes). Here is a peek at what our day was like at the local pumpkin patch!

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Photography Class Canceled

Weeks ago I signed up for a really interesting photography class called Capturing Chico’s Fall Colors, taught by local photographer Kathleen Gauthier. It was supposed to take place this weekend but I got a call informing me it had been canceled due to the fact that not enough people signed up to take the class. Bummer! I was really looking forward to this! We were supposed to go to a 209 acre Tree Farm to capture fall colors at their best. I really hope they decide to offer this again in the future.

In the words of my photography idol Jasmine Star, a post is always better with a picture so here is one from last weekend when we went to the theater. This is my oldest and her friend.

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I’m A Winner!

Today I found out that I won a photo contest (for parents) at my daughter’s school! The photo I entered was of her on her first day of Kindergarten, although I’m not sure yet which one they picked as I entered a couple different ones. The prize is a $10 Starbucks gift card, and I’ll gladly take it because I love Starbucks, but more than the prize I am just so excited that I won! My picture will also be included in the school’s yearbook, which is definitely cool.

Pumpkin Spice Frappachino here I come!

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Creating A Brand

One of the big goals for my photography right now is putting together a design/brand proposal, and that is definitely easier said than done. I don’t have a clue about this kind of stuff, but I do have some help so hopefully I will be able to express what exactly it is that I am looking for. I want to create a brand that will represent my work in all aspects of print, as well as online. I want something that is real, something that is me! My ultimate goal is for people to see the world as I see it through my lens, and I believe that a vital part of getting there is a great brand. If you can’t reach your audience, or your audience doesn’t even realize you are there, how can they know and appreciate what you have to offer?

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Fly A Kite

On a windy day recently we bought our daughter her first kite, then headed to a local park to try it out. I took some pictures of little sister as she watched, she was so adorable in her pretty little dress. Here is a peek at my favorites from the day…

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