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.