Sunday, January 2, 2011

Memories, dreams, and reflections

It's a new year and I'm ready to get back on track with Scavenger Hunt Sunday. Somewhere in the last couple months I got super busy and even though I wanted to keep up with the weekly challenges, it just didn't happen. This is the perfect time to start back up and reflect on the past year.
I've come a long way since this time last year, I finally started shooting in manual consistently (no more auto!), started taking MANY more photos, started practicing on family and friends, and decided to give the pro thing a shot and start working on building a portfolio up. I've never really thought I could do this, but I need to (and want to) give it my best shot and see what happens. You only live once, might as well follow what you love and have a passion for, right?


1. Me!

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2. I love you - Best baby daddy I could ask for

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3. Still Laughing

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4.Winter Wonderland - Winter? In Southern California? Small World all decorated for Christmas!

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5.Birthday - I'm now the proud owner of a 2 year-old!

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6.Friends - some of the most awesome ladies I know (taken by the hubby)


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7.I Was Inspired... - gorgeous sunsets are always an inspiration.

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8.Spring Fever - nothing says spring like pretty flowers

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9.Travel or Vacation - At Niagara Falls

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10.Summer Days - he loves the beach, just like mommy.

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11.A Day In My Life - a picture of a typical day in your life.

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12.All Smiles - my little guy with his cousins, smiles all around!



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13.Autumn Harvest

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14.Family - Taken by my awesome friend Amy ;)



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15.Celebrate! - a picture that reflects a celebration.

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16.Let's Do It Again... - A photo from a date night, out celebrating our 5th anniversary. I'd marry him all over again :)

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17.I Miss You - Our nieces in New York, we had a blast visiting this summer.

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18.Beautiful - Nothing, NOTHING, is more beautiful than this face.

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19.Dress Up



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20.Macro - I was torn between these two...
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21.Holidays - This little technique I learned this year is lots of fun



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22.My Favorite - share your favorite picture or memory from 2010 - My boys!

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23.Don't Ever Change - I hope he never loses this silliness, no matter how old he is.


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24.Just Because...So There!

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25.Hopes and Dreams - I have lots of them for the new year, one being that I continue to grow and improve in my photo skills and get the ball rolling on the business side. Wish me luck!!

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13 comments:

Marla said...

Beautiful pictures. :)

Marla @ www.blueskiesphotoblog.com

Anonymous said...

These are all wonderful. I love your macros. Gorgeous photos!

Flyss said...

Wow both of your macros are stunning, I love them! Have a great 2011!

Anika said...

Very sweet photos! I love your all smiles and macro image. Happy 2011!

SarahinSC said...

You have talent! I hope you pursue a career in photography. Happy 2011!

deb duty said...

What a beautiful and fun group of photos! The reflections in the cat's eyes are amazing and your little fellow is adorable!

Unknown said...

I'm so glad to find you through this series - your photography is gorgeous - so are you and your loved ones :-)

Blessings,
Jill
http://fnaphotography.blogspot.com

Ashley Sisk said...

This was really a beautiful collection - so many favorites. BTW, for some reason you hadn't been showing up in my reader so I unfollowed and followed again - I hope that resolves the problem! Can't wait to see more in 2011.

Seizing My Day said...

You take fantastic shots!~! love your macros... and your beautiful shot!

Simon said...

Lovely collection. Your boys are both adorable. I loved the holiday shot...great focus, my favorite, winter wonderland, and all smiles. Keep going...your work is lovely.

Natalie said...

Love that winter wonderland shit! Autumn Harvest is pretty cute too! :) happy 2011

Natalie said...

Omg omg ! I so totally meant ****SHOT**** Im so sorry! I am posting from an iphone and cant spell :/

Becki said...

Thanks you everyone!

Natalie- LOL! That made my day :)