Week 5 Assignment

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Photographic Message and Meaning

When I read what the assignment was for the week, I wanted to really capture life around me.  I wanted to find some great things happening in life, that really spoke to me.  I was looking for things that could share meaning..........and tell a real story.

But I was at a loss.  I just didn't know what to photograph.

Then, I took my kids outside (and that husband of mine!) and we played around.  That's when I realized that my little family is my story.  Being a mom has changed me.......and created a fulfilling lifestyle for me to live.  I never knew my life would be like this.  Or this fulfilling. 

My little ones are constantly telling a story.  And I love capturing them in my photographs, most of all.  That is what gets the camera out of the bag most often.

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Sorry, I couldn't pick just a couple photos to share.  These little monkeys just get me grinning.

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One last thing that really speaks to me, is watching my husband with our children.

He adores them.  

And they surely can't get enough of him.

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One minute, this little lady can be entirely upset......

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.......and in the next minute, her daddy has her completely consoled.  

Warms me right up.

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What a great assignment Brooke, and great way to end the class.  Thanks for allowing me to think of my story and what brings me joy while photographing.

Assignment 3 - Composition

Composition.  This can be tricky I guess but more than that, a lot of fun.  I loved trying to think of places to find interesting patterns, backgrounds, and natural frames that would create a great picture.   I didn't quite have time to drive around to these places......but I've tucked them away in that brain of mine.  One day they'll be put to good use.

But here are a few that I practiced for this week's assignment.

And I know you talked about not cutting off at joints Brooke, but if I didn't cut off at my little guy's joints, it cut off my little girl's joints.  That was a bit tricky for me.

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And then darn it, I really metered wrong with these pictures.  It was just a tad too light, so I washed out their faces a bit.  Especially my little girl.  I should have taken it down a notch, just in case.  Because it was hard to see the back image (to verify) while it was semi-sunny outside.

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 And the other night for dinner, we had these sweet pork tacos with cilantro lime slaw on top.  The perfect subject.  Funny how there was no whining or bribing involved, like with those monkeys above.  They held perfectly still.  Haha!

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And in case you were wondering, they were delicious!

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