Tired
I am tired. So very tired. Fatigue is my constant companion, sleepiness my daytime shadow. Right now I am feeding my people, doing a few loads of laundry a day, acting as chauffeur and mediator, but that’s about it. I … Continued
Simply Prepaid Plan to Save Money
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChangingPrepaid #CollectiveBias I have written a lot about teens and social media, cell phones and technology over the years. Things have changed a … Continued
The Photographer’s Nightmare
I had recently, what can only be described as a photographer’s nightmare. I have a client due in just a couple of weeks and during the period of waiting it is not unusual at all for me to have a … Continued
Using Natural Light to Create Beautiful Images
Sometimes our very favorite photos come from surprising places. Some friends were visiting recently and we got to discussing photography. I saw the kids playing, gathered around our LEGO table and decided to take a few photos. I had my … Continued
Why Do People Blog?
I had a great question from a blog reader last week…she wondered: “So, a sincere question that is probably going to not come across as sincere, sorry. But, why do you (or anyone else for that matter) blog? Don’t get … Continued
Light and Lifestyle Photography
Next to birth photography, my photographic passion lies in lifestyle photography. I love to capture the real moments in life, much more than posed smiling pictures. I love the image below, completely unposed, so much more than if I were … Continued
This Blogging Gig
You know, some people think this blogging gig is a breeze. They imagine me sitting around in my pajamas (ewww) guzzling coffee and sharing far too much information with complete strangers all over the world. Strategically placing AFFILIATE LINKS (<— $9,660 … Continued
Best of 2014 in Blog Posts
I thought it would be fun the first day of 2015, to review my top five posts on my blog last year. I was quite surprised when I got the report from WordPress! So here they are, my top five … Continued
BlogHer Pro ’14 {Day Zero}
BlogHer Pro Day Zero because, you know, the conference hasn’t actually started yet. I am writing from my hotel room in San Francisco. My bed is soft and warm and white. I shudder to even think about what would happen … Continued
Eight Year Blogaversary
Today marks eight years of blogging for me. Eight years that I have shared stories and photos and (mostly) unsolicited advice. In the past eight years, life has changed, my kids have changed and I have changed. When I started … Continued