Every May brings my annual “Day in the Life” project. Last week I gave you some tips on how to get started with your own Day in the Life project but today I thought it would be fun to list some photo prompts using my 2017 pictures as examples. After so many years of capturing one […]
How to make your future self weep with joy
Every May since 2009 I have taken one day of our average everyday routine and captured a Day in the Life of our family. I’ve captured everything from baby bottles in the sink to backpacks at the front door. Good morning smiles over the breakfast table and goodnight kisses at tuck-in time. Piles of laundry, stacks […]
Take the high road and show 2016 who’s boss
This post is sponsored by Animoto. As always, all thoughts and opinions are our own. 2016 has been a brutal year. So many unfortunate world events and beloved celebrities have passed. On a personal level, our family has experienced several losses of loved ones and serious health challenges. I know we are not alone. My […]
What every mom should know about hiring a professional photographer
Tim and I have had a long standing rule about the kinds of photos we allow into our bedroom wall gallery. You can read more about that here. For months and months, the selection in the display hasn’t changed much. Because let’s be honest, when was the last time you had someone take a picture […]
A Day in the Life Project 2016
Every May for the last 8 years I have participated in a “Day in the Life” photo project. I choose one random weekday and try to capture the essence of what our lives are like as a sort of time capsule. When I first started out I captured onesies in laundry baskets and pacifiers & baby bottles […]