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Art Saves
To write my book Elevate the Everyday, I had to go back. I had to revisit the archives of my life; of being an artist who found photography as the medium that fit and of being mother who used that...
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Summer Remembered
Although I have hundreds of images from this summer, this (taken at our campsite) is the one that stops me in my tracks. Together, telling, timeless. This month at Shutter Sisters we’re celebrating...
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15 Years Ago Today
More than any other birthday, this one feels the biggest. I guess that’s what I can expect from here on out. I don’t know, but it’s making me really weepy. I’ve got all kinds of things to say about...
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Making Memories with Snoopy
Last Sunday was a whirlwind of pink sponge curlers, dance costumes, commutes, run-throughs, super-markets, not to mention, streets slick with rain. And all of that happened before we could even think...
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The Wonders of Nature
Last week I discovered a Hummingbird’s nest in our backyard. From the look of it, it had been there for a number of weeks. Well built, round, dense, sturdy and secure the tiny nest was carefully...
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Elevating the Everyday on Studio 5
Just in time for Mother’s Day I got to share some of my thoughts and feelings about what I consider one of the most important pictures in your family’s photo collection.This one is for all the moms...
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Brave Merida and Her Mother: Mother’s Day Edition
My family and I had the honor of attending the Coronation ceremony of Merida, the fiery young star of the movie Brave, into the Disney Princess family today thanks to the generosity of Disney and the...
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This post is sponsored by Disney Story. To find out more about this brand-new story-creation app – and how it puts the power of storytelling in your hands - click here. There may be no greater gift...
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It’s Not Easy Being Teen
Sometimes I just cannot believe I have a teenager. I’ve always kind of felt like being a parent in general was surreal but, as time passes, the feeling only intensifies. I often find myself wondering...
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Feeling Lightheaded (in the best way) with a Lightheaded Beds Giveaway
I’m big on sleep. As in, bordering on the obsessed. Since the start of my adult life, I have been a huge sleep advocate. From afternoon naps to sleeping in late whenever possible, sleep for me has...
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Share a Shot for Giving Tuesday
Just in time for #GivingTuesday I want to share with you a creative new way to help give your voice and your talent, to give kids a shot at the happy healthy life they deserve. My friend and fellow...
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The Bright, Beautiful Side of Age
I remember turning 40 and feeling on top of the world. I felt wise and confident, beautiful and even ageless. So, this is what everyone that had turned 40 before me had talked about? “Life begins at...
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The Beauty of Being Unplugged
Each year, we spend our Spring Break in a very remote part of Baja, Mexico. In the past we’ve had some internet access, albeit totally unreliable and unpredictable. Never the less, if I HAD to get...
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Elevate the Everyday in Any Language
Yesterday I got a package in the mail from my publisher. What a wonderful surprise! Needless to say, I’m over the moon about seeing my book Elevate the Everyday: A Photographic Guide to Picturing...
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Day in the Life
I’m always excited by the images I take when participating in project like Ali Edwards’ Day in the Life. I think it must be a combination of having an “assignment” to complete, being challenged...
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Another Bird Story
Last year, about this time, I was enjoying keeping tabs on a hummingbird nest in our backyard. It became a highlight of my season for so many reasons. Although once the babies flew (or more like...
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On Growing Up
I have started a million posts lately and have yet to finish even one and yet, because I so desperately want to get something down, I will at least start with this image. It’s one that takes my breath...
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Blogust 2014 : Happy and Healthy Firsts
It’s that time of year again! The time where your comments (and shares and likes) are currency, quite literally. I believe it was the bright and beautiful Liz Gumbinner who coined that phrase 3 years...
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A Year From Now
One of my favorite recent portraits of my daughter. She edited the shot, captured by her dear friend. The title of this post has been swimming around in my head for the past few months. It hit me...
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Disappointment
My daughter has been anticipating the first day of Middle School since the day after her promotion ceremony from elementary school. Days, weeks, months of excitement and suspense that led to a day...
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