Monthly Archives: May 2008

Oh, the rolls!

When I finish a session I always want to run straight to my computer and download the images so I can see what I got. It’s like Christmas for me – or maybe it’s just an obsession. Anyway, this session was no different and I’m so excited about these images. This first one literally made me laugh out loud – his face is so cute!

Meet baby “C”. He is 6 months old and so full of chubby rolls he could hardly fit into the bumbo seat. He was SOOOOO adorable! I LOVE IT! He was a great sport and mom and dad were too. All I can say is GOOD LUCK picking your favorites!:)

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The happy family…. click on it to see it bigger.

Just look at those rolls – it’s like ART! He was such a happy baby.

Dad really wanted a picture on my old fashioned scale but baby “C” was a little too big for it so we had to hold him up – I still think it’s cute though.

And finally, a little “special effect” picture. So sweet!

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A wonderful evening!

Our Shop, Sip & Savor fundraiser was FANTASTIC last night! I have to admit – I was having so much fun I only took about 4 pictures – sorry! We had a great turnout and everyone RAVED about the Shoppe of Vinings. They took such good care of us, and based on our sales, they donated $300 to CCFA – plus a GORGEOUS Vera Bradley gift basket for our drawing (congratulations Lynn!). Jenny Jones was the winner of the photo session from CCJames Photography (aka ME) so CONGRATS to Jenny too!

I can’t say thank you enough to the Shoppe of Vinings and Taverna Fiorentina for hosting our event. They were so gracious and willing to help with anything. The food was magnificent, the wine was delicious, and the atmosphere was simply delightful. And, to all the ladies (and even a couple brave men) who took the time to come by and shop for a great cause – THANK YOU – THANK YOU – THANK YOU!

Jeff and I have posted another matching donation today, so we are currently OVER our goal of $5,000! Our website says $4876 but there are a few donations missing, including the $300 check that we will turn in at the walk on Sunday. We are so amazed, thankful and appreciative of all the generosity and support we have been given.

What else can I say – but thank you AGAIN!

Here is the Chef setting up the fabulous food – doesn’t he look proud?:)

Here are the ladies that stuck around for the grand prize drawing at 9pm. And that’s my husband in the back – he came for the food I think!:)

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More Photo Tips – a better point & shoot picture

Okay – the subject matter is quite amusing but it was the best way to get the K-Bear to pose for a picture. Her tongue was green from the freezer pop I gave her so I said “stick out your tongue for a picture” – and it worked!

I hope these tips are helpful for somebody out there. I just like to share because I thought the information was valuable when I learned it so maybe it will help someone else. And, it’s good to know that you can take really cute pictures with a simple point & shoot camera – if you know a few tricks.

So, for this episode of “photo tips” you get to look at my daughter’s enormous green tongue. These two pictures are straight out of the camera. I took them with my Canon SD870IS (point & shoot camera). We are right next to the window and the first picture is with the flash and the second picture is without. I thought it would be cool to illustrate how different a picture can look with/without a flash. The camera is still in AUTO mode so you don’t have to be an expert or anything – just turn your flash off. Notice the one on the left is much sharper (because the flash “freezes” any motion) but it’s harsh and un-natural looking – and there is a shadow around the right side of her head. In the second picture you can see some blur around her legs (because the shutter speed is slower without the flash) but I think it’s worth it to capture a more natural color and feel for the picture.

Another thing I like to recommend is GET CLOSER! Most point & shoot cameras have a very wide angled lens – which means they push your subject further away than they already are. So move in – fill the frame – and get a great picture!

Lastly – don’t be afraid to tilt your camera a little to get a different angle. Play with it – your pictures will be more unique and interesting.

As always, you can click on it to see it better. Enjoy the GREEN MONSTER!

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They grow TOO fast!

I just can’t believe she’s 9 months already! This is one of my First Year Planners and she is just growing up so fast! She was so excited about pictures that she wouldn’t even take a nap before I came over (poor mom) – but you would never know it. She loves the camera and was such a good sport about all of our antics! The chair, the tu-tu, the hats, the scale…. poor baby!

You can see some of her previous pictures by clicking HERE and HERE.

Isn’t she precious!

Sweet angel

She was too big for my scale – her feet were just about touching the ground! We had to improvise.:)

Her mom really loved the hats, but baby “M” wasn’t having it! She was so quick to take them off. It looks like she’s posing here – but really – she’s going for the hat!

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Our Little Carnivore

Yes – it’s true – even I take “snapshots” sometimes! I know these aren’t super-duper-fancy-schmancy pictures – but I still thought they were worth sharing!

Our daughter loves meat – she’ll eat just about anything you give her. So, we weren’t surprised last night when she reached up and grabbed a gourmet lamb chop off the table and started gobbling it up – medium rare none the less!

I’m sure she really appreciated the FLASH in her face while she was trying to enjoy her snack…..

Happy Memorial Day!!:)

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