19 of 52 ~ Theme: Mother ~ Hickory, North Carolina Lifestyle Photographyer

MOTHER

The wiper of noses, endless washer of clothes, bath giver, homework helper, meal maker, boo boo kisser, ear listener, story teller,

bubble blower, hair braider, sippy cup finder, popcorn maker, movie picker, and the endless array of day to day tasks we do without thought. We are their mothers.

We love them endlessly.

We love them so much its hard to put into words.

We never knew we could feel a love like that.

They are our world. We are the path they begin.

I had the honor of a session today.

One of the mommies I can text things to that I can’t just text anyone.

She understands.

She’s honest.

She’s true.

She knows how deep this love is…

Follow along and lets see what Valerie has done this week!!!! Ekkkkkk!!!

Link here: Valerie Rice Photography

Melinda - May 15, 2013 - 3:59 pm

This picture is just…WOW!!! I’m in love!!!

Julie - May 14, 2013 - 5:14 pm

Beautiful!!

Megan - May 14, 2013 - 3:05 am

Composition is just perfect!!

jessican - May 14, 2013 - 12:53 am

Wow this is just gorgeous! Print that shot big. :)

Blaire Ring - May 13, 2013 - 11:35 pm

stunning photo – absolutely love it! Happy Mother’s Day!

Kasia - May 13, 2013 - 1:50 am

I love this! The composition is wonderful.

18 of 52 ~ Theme: Silhouette ~ Hickory, North Carolina Lifestyle Photographer

One of my four children is always willing to help me out…lol

I don’t know about you guys, but where I live the phrase “April showers…” is sooooooo true

It has REALLY rained here…

As you can see in the sky, it was rolling in again…

Love him

Now follow along with us and see what Valerie with Valerie Rice Photography has up her sleeve;)

Kasia - May 13, 2013 - 1:53 am

We had the rain too. Love the idea of using a window for silhouette.

Stacee - May 12, 2013 - 3:40 pm

Looks like he has had enough of the rain, ready to play outside in the sunshine! Awesome shot!

Megan - May 10, 2013 - 9:23 pm

Moody, quiet moment. Great capture!

Michele - May 10, 2013 - 7:35 pm

Contemplative . . .

Nancy - May 7, 2013 - 2:45 pm

Love this image of him watching as the clouds roll in. Perfect silhouette!

Heather Richard - May 7, 2013 - 1:25 am

I don’t know about you, but I am OVER all this rain. Great shot though. I love the clouds in the background.

Melinda - May 6, 2013 - 2:20 pm

Looks like a scene from my house lately too – the kids are dying to get back outside & play. We may just have to go out & play in the mud :) Great shot!

jessican - May 6, 2013 - 12:14 am

Well I love this and the dark rolling clouds. Perfect profile too.

Blaire Ring - May 5, 2013 - 10:03 pm

so thoughtful :)

Jennifer - May 5, 2013 - 5:37 pm

Oh to have rain!!! ;-)

Good for you, having a child who is willing to help you out. Mine are bored with it!

17 of 52: Theme: Motion Blur ~ Hickory, NC Lifestyle Photographer

OMGood gracious

This week was REALLY REALLY out of my comfort zone…

First off, I’ve never attempted anything like this.

A class I had taken at CM(ClickinMoms) had a section on this, but after a whole day attempt, I told myself I would come back to it…

Behold, the time came…

I honestly tried everything, but I think where I would have done better(looking back) is if I would have set up my tripod to attempt a motion blur shot.

Your shutter speed is set soooooooo slow and my hands are NOT that steady…live and learn

That is the great thing about this passion…

You try, you fail, you try again, you fail again, and BAM, all of a sudden, something clicks…

Head on over to Valerie Rice Photography’s page and see her take on the theme this week…

Blaire Ring - April 29, 2013 - 6:02 pm

I like the subtle effect in this one :)

Heather Richard - April 29, 2013 - 1:05 am

I had a hard time this week too. I had a LOT of failed shots. LOL

jessican - April 29, 2013 - 12:11 am

Yes this was a hard week but I love what you came up with. Great job. The clover really looks like its moving. :)

Michele - April 28, 2013 - 8:26 pm

Good attempt! Neat idea to have him spin the clover.

16 of 52 ~ Theme: No Faces ~ Hickory, NC Lifestyle Photographer

When i thought about the theme for this week, I had so many ideas in my head…

Then one morning, i was feeding Jackson breakfast and looked down at his little tootsies…

i thought about how many times he’s in his highchair

How many meals I fix him

How much food is probably underneath his highchair cover… Giggle

No face, but you know its him.

I can’t wait to see what Valerie has done with this week’s theme

Link here: Valerie Rice Photography 

Blaire Ring - April 22, 2013 - 11:23 pm

love his socks!

Nancy - April 22, 2013 - 1:13 am

Love it!! Those cute little feet with the little socks is a perfect image :)

Michele - April 22, 2013 - 12:24 am

Love the mismatched socks. When my daughter was 3 she always intentionally mismatched her socks. :)

jessican - April 22, 2013 - 12:10 am

Adorable socks and I totally love this perspective. :)

Megan Graves - April 21, 2013 - 7:34 pm

I spent countless hours in front of a highchair with my 3 boys, and now those are just sweet memories. Great shot!

Melinda - April 21, 2013 - 5:50 pm

Always love little feet! Priceless!

Jenn - April 21, 2013 - 3:21 pm

Love those socks! So cute. Great light!

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