Expose Yourself Project

Day 5: The Apple of my eye:

The apple of my eye is so easy, my babies!! They are my reason for getting out of bed each morning. They are the reason I picked up my camera and followed my dreams, because I want so much for them and having a server for a mother would make it hard to give them the things I want for them. They give me the courage to overcome my fears and go out there, if it turns out I fail in the end, at least I know I gave it my all. And I know without them I never could have looked at it that way, I would still be wondering what if. I love them with my whole heart and I am so thankful to have them in my life.

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Day four: My Biggest Mistake:

my biggest mistake would be the space above my desk in my office that doesn't house my college degree. I attended college for 6 years, at that, so how you might ask did I not end that time period with a degree. Well I spent most of the time with no goal, no specific degree in mind. I had no idea what I wanted to do for a career, well I knew I wanted to be a photographer, I always wanted that, but I was terrified of pursuing it. Instead I went after degrees I considered safer, but was completely unhappy with them and in the end I ended up leaving school empty handed, when I found out my daughter's due date was in that semesters finals week. I have hope that one day I'll go back if for no other reason then having that degree to hang on my way as a result of all that money I dumped into it.

And I also must add that I've overcome my fears and spent the past year focused on my photography, and I know I don't need that piece of paper to tell me that it's the path I was meant to walk down.

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Day 3: Me in an object

The object that I relate the most to would have to be this old school Polaroid camera. It’s funky, it’s pictures aren’t perfect, but really when you take a better look they are amazing because of their imperfections. I know that I’m not a perfect person, but I try my best on a daily basis to give a 110% on everything I do. That way if something I do fails I know that I did everything I could. Just like this camera, it’s tries to give all it has in every picture it takes. I personally love the results it gives, but someone else may not see the beauty I do in the pictures.

You know what they say better late then never :)

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Day Two: I am influenced by:

This was an easy one, there was a time where the answer to this would have been the environment. The way nature fills our lives with beauty and wonder on a daily basis.

Visit The Bouncing Bean :)

But on May 13, 2009 that all changed. After nine long months, two weeks in labor, nine hours in the delivery room, and an emergency c-section there was a moment; a split second, were I held my baby girl in my arms and the world as I saw it changed forever. Now after that moment the answer to this question is and will always be: my family. Watching my children grow and learn has opened my eyes to the most beautiful world. I am so lucky to have two amazing children and the best husband ever. I would not be who or where I am today with out them.

My beautiful family!!

My picture today is the one below, it is a piece of art my family and I made for the bedroom in our new house. I walk by it every day and am reminded about how lucky I am and how they influence every decision I make and every goal I set.

Waiting on Baby Urijah

This next couple is one of the cutest I've ever had the pleasure of photographing. I cannot wait until baby makes three =)

Hurry it up little Urijah I can't wait to meet you!

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Day One: Your Best Trait

Loving:

I decided that my best trait was Loving. I'm the type of person that feels bad for an object, I couldn't possibly do anything to make a lamp feel left out or abandon. But when you put that craziness into the practice of loving my family and friends it's where I really shine. I love everything about them and would do anything I could for them.

Today I decided to take a series of pictures of my little lady and me outside on this amazingly beautiful day, playing with sidewalk chalk. We practiced her skills of heart drawing, made a stick figure family and a message for daddy to walk by on his way to the front door. The smallest moments are the ones we should try to cherish most, the dishes and laundry can wait...

Mini Me Mondays

Yesterday we celebrated one of my favorite nephews Forth Birthday!! Even though I was out numbered by my little ones my camera was still in hand.

So for todays Mini Me Monday I thought I would share my favorite shoots from yesterday staring my babies!

Lina decided she couldn't possible sit that close to her brother for to long lol.

Love

Until next week...