My favorite is the foggy one followed by the truck, although I'm also partial to the one where the leaves have all changed, because we had no sunny days that Fall except for that particular day, so it's kind of a special photo.
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Thursday, July 18, 2013
One Barn: Two Years of Photos
Being that I'm probably limited to how many more times I'll drive by this on my way to work, I decided to compile all the photos I took of the same barn over the last 2 years into one image. It's really amazing how the landscape changes from season to season and even day to day. It starts at the top with photos from two years ago and ends with a photo I took today. Which photo is your favorite? Why?
My favorite is the foggy one followed by the truck, although I'm also partial to the one where the leaves have all changed, because we had no sunny days that Fall except for that particular day, so it's kind of a special photo.
My favorite is the foggy one followed by the truck, although I'm also partial to the one where the leaves have all changed, because we had no sunny days that Fall except for that particular day, so it's kind of a special photo.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Alyssa + Jamie Engagement
I had the good fortune of being able to travel down to Florida for a quick trip to visit family and to take my sister and her fiancé's engagement photos. We'd been planning on doing this for a long time (they got engaged back in December), but I wasn't sure when I'd have the chance to actually get down there. Luckily, it was sooner than I thought.
They're both cast members at Disney, so a Wall-E themed photo shoot seemed like the right thing to do. We drove over to the Wilderness Lodge and walked to the path that connects that resort with Fort Wilderness. It was a perfect setting, since the path isn't really traveled on much and the trees kind of make the place look desolate. We did run into a few deer, some other random animals, and cast members in a pargo who stopped to ask what we were up to.
Afterwards, we headed over to the pathway that leads to the boat dock and up to the hotel for some more photos.
Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot!
They're both cast members at Disney, so a Wall-E themed photo shoot seemed like the right thing to do. We drove over to the Wilderness Lodge and walked to the path that connects that resort with Fort Wilderness. It was a perfect setting, since the path isn't really traveled on much and the trees kind of make the place look desolate. We did run into a few deer, some other random animals, and cast members in a pargo who stopped to ask what we were up to.
Afterwards, we headed over to the pathway that leads to the boat dock and up to the hotel for some more photos.
Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot!
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Alex + Lena: Married
I've been very fortunate to be able to photograph so many weddings this past year, some of them were as a second shooter to my friend Larry. When Larry's son, Alex, got engaged I mentioned that I would be more than happy to photograph their wedding. I ended up photographing alongside our friend Katie who was rocking two Canon 5D Mark IIIs the whole night (and those suckers are heavy)!
It was a cold day, but the wedding was beautiful and Alex and Lena were good sports about getting some photos outside after the ceremony.
Here are a few of my photos from their day!
Congratulations Alex and Lena, best wishes for a lovely future together!
For those interested, the wedding cupcakes came from their family shop, Kayce Cupcakes and they were delicious!
It was a cold day, but the wedding was beautiful and Alex and Lena were good sports about getting some photos outside after the ceremony.
Here are a few of my photos from their day!
Congratulations Alex and Lena, best wishes for a lovely future together!
For those interested, the wedding cupcakes came from their family shop, Kayce Cupcakes and they were delicious!
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Hockey Night: Falcons Game
I'm channeling my husband while writing this post.
On Friday night I went with my friend Kathryne to watch her husband's club team hockey game. The Springfield Falcons Fans club team played right before the Falcons vs. Whale game and we stayed for both. Here's one of the only shots I could get of Kenny on the ice.
I was having fun trying out my D600 with my Lensbaby Spark. It was way easier to do this at the club game when I could walk around freely.
The first goal of the Falcons vs. Whale game was scored by the Connecticut Whale and it was a great shot, because it was a nice breakaway goal.
Shortly after, the Falcons got their first goal and 3 others after that.
This banner cracked me up.
I had a great time at the game, I love practicing shooting action photography. It's so different from portraiture and landscapes, it's a fun challenge. Just sad Adam couldn't be there with us! Hopefully he and I will get to go to some Pens games this year (hopefully when they're playing the Bruins), now that they're back and we live so close to the arena!
On Friday night I went with my friend Kathryne to watch her husband's club team hockey game. The Springfield Falcons Fans club team played right before the Falcons vs. Whale game and we stayed for both. Here's one of the only shots I could get of Kenny on the ice.
I was having fun trying out my D600 with my Lensbaby Spark. It was way easier to do this at the club game when I could walk around freely.
The first goal of the Falcons vs. Whale game was scored by the Connecticut Whale and it was a great shot, because it was a nice breakaway goal.
Shortly after, the Falcons got their first goal and 3 others after that.
This banner cracked me up.
I had a great time at the game, I love practicing shooting action photography. It's so different from portraiture and landscapes, it's a fun challenge. Just sad Adam couldn't be there with us! Hopefully he and I will get to go to some Pens games this year (hopefully when they're playing the Bruins), now that they're back and we live so close to the arena!
Thursday, January 17, 2013
A Cleveland Christmas
A week before Christmas, Adam and I drove out to visit my parents in Cleveland. We weren't going to be able to see them for the actual day, so we decided to celebrate early.
As soon as we got there Adam's BFF Pearl came over to hang out with him.
We weren't at their house long before we decided to go out to dinner at the Great Lakes Brewing Company and visit the West Side Market. Ready for an almost all black and white photo post? OK, let's go!
We walked through the market on our way to the brewery to check out the place. We've all heard really amazing things about it and the different vendors there. I had no idea that there would be so many! We ended up buying some yummy cannolis - good stuff.
We didn't spend too much time at the market, because we wanted to put our name in at the restaurant.
Downstairs, there was a whole other bar. This place was pretty cool, you could tell the building was really old by all little details that were in this room.
After dinner, we headed back to the house and had our Christmas present exchange. This year my parents gave me a new sewing machine. Totally pumped about this, since I've been using my mom's from the 1980's that has some... uhh... issues. Adam got a new pea coat. We win!
Here's another gratuitous cat shot to finish off the post! Ollie is so stinking handsome.
As soon as we got there Adam's BFF Pearl came over to hang out with him.
We weren't at their house long before we decided to go out to dinner at the Great Lakes Brewing Company and visit the West Side Market. Ready for an almost all black and white photo post? OK, let's go!
We walked through the market on our way to the brewery to check out the place. We've all heard really amazing things about it and the different vendors there. I had no idea that there would be so many! We ended up buying some yummy cannolis - good stuff.
We didn't spend too much time at the market, because we wanted to put our name in at the restaurant.
I was actually surprised how big the Great Lakes Brewing Company was. There were 3 floors, it was really spread out, and there was a lot of seating. I guess I'm just used to the small breweries around here. It was pretty packed though - I think we waited about 45 minutes to get a table.
They had a ton of great brews available. I'm not a fan of the Christmas Ale (their seasonal pick), so I ended up choosing the Dortmunder Gold.
Downstairs, there was a whole other bar. This place was pretty cool, you could tell the building was really old by all little details that were in this room.
Here's me and my friend Dortmunder.
After dinner, we headed back to the house and had our Christmas present exchange. This year my parents gave me a new sewing machine. Totally pumped about this, since I've been using my mom's from the 1980's that has some... uhh... issues. Adam got a new pea coat. We win!
Here's another gratuitous cat shot to finish off the post! Ollie is so stinking handsome.
Friday, January 4, 2013
A Trip to Phipps
One afternoon I decided I had enough of writing (sometimes you just need a mental break) and I decided to head over and check out the holiday display at Phipps Conservatory.
I actually became a member in September, when I had gone twice in one week (once by myself and once with my family who was visiting) and I was really excited to see their holiday decorations this time around. As you walk up the stairs into the Palm Court, you see this pretty fireplace display complete with little Christmas trees.
Last time I was there, a docent told me to keep to the right when walking through the conservatory to keep me from getting lost. Still a good tip! Back in September, this room was filled with lots of greenery and tropical plants. This time it was all dressed up for the holidays with this fun door display and loads of poinsettias. I really liked the different wreaths on the doors. Gives me some ideas for next year! :)
Little potted plants - such a great idea for a wreath!
At the end of this room, there was this gorgeous wreath. I loved that it was mostly greenery, but the sweet little white flowers really made it pop and look amazing.
There were so many lady slippers in bloom in the orchid room!
In the South Conservatory there was a large train and village display that represented the opening of the Phipps Conservatory and the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
I loved this little house with the snow covered roof. According to the sign in the photo below, the Worlds Fair that year was lit by a Pittsburgh based company, Westinghouse. It also mentioned that the tropical plants that were on display at the fair were transported to the Phipps Conservatory when it closed.
As I worked my way up and around checking out all the little details, I found a train passing by and a horse drawn buggy in the center of a miniature town.
There was a little Ferris Wheel to represent the original one seen at the Chicago World's Fair (I saw this guy's twin at the Carnegie Museum of Art's tree display).
The building in the center of this photo was a miniature version of the Horticulture Exhibit hall, which held all kinds of large tropical plants at the fair.
After I felt like I had seen everything at the train display, I walked around some other rooms and found some cute details. I liked the little squirrels trimming the tree with oranges and the pretty kissing ball hanging from a light.
The Sunken Garden was also made up for the holidays with poinsettias galore.
Poinsettias seemed to be a theme in most of the rooms, including the Broderie Room. I loved the pops of red in the green shrubbery.
The East Room had snowflakes hanging from the ceiling and an adorable little family of bears (with bowties) down by the water.
I wasn't able to get a good photo of the large Christmas tree in the center of the Victoria Room. I think the lighting that day was just not cooperative. Here's a shot of it taken with my iPhone. I loved the reflection in the water.
A few days later, I went back after a brief snowfall to take some photos of the building at night. Look how pretty it is all lit up!
I wish I was able to go at night to see the Winter Light display in the Outdoor Garden, but it just didn't happen this trip. Hopefully next year!
I actually became a member in September, when I had gone twice in one week (once by myself and once with my family who was visiting) and I was really excited to see their holiday decorations this time around. As you walk up the stairs into the Palm Court, you see this pretty fireplace display complete with little Christmas trees.
Last time I was there, a docent told me to keep to the right when walking through the conservatory to keep me from getting lost. Still a good tip! Back in September, this room was filled with lots of greenery and tropical plants. This time it was all dressed up for the holidays with this fun door display and loads of poinsettias. I really liked the different wreaths on the doors. Gives me some ideas for next year! :)
Little potted plants - such a great idea for a wreath!
At the end of this room, there was this gorgeous wreath. I loved that it was mostly greenery, but the sweet little white flowers really made it pop and look amazing.
There were so many lady slippers in bloom in the orchid room!
In the South Conservatory there was a large train and village display that represented the opening of the Phipps Conservatory and the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
I loved this little house with the snow covered roof. According to the sign in the photo below, the Worlds Fair that year was lit by a Pittsburgh based company, Westinghouse. It also mentioned that the tropical plants that were on display at the fair were transported to the Phipps Conservatory when it closed.
How cool is this little replica of the Phipps? The details are so incredible!
As I worked my way up and around checking out all the little details, I found a train passing by and a horse drawn buggy in the center of a miniature town.
There was a little Ferris Wheel to represent the original one seen at the Chicago World's Fair (I saw this guy's twin at the Carnegie Museum of Art's tree display).
The building in the center of this photo was a miniature version of the Horticulture Exhibit hall, which held all kinds of large tropical plants at the fair.
After I felt like I had seen everything at the train display, I walked around some other rooms and found some cute details. I liked the little squirrels trimming the tree with oranges and the pretty kissing ball hanging from a light.
The Sunken Garden was also made up for the holidays with poinsettias galore.
Poinsettias seemed to be a theme in most of the rooms, including the Broderie Room. I loved the pops of red in the green shrubbery.
The East Room had snowflakes hanging from the ceiling and an adorable little family of bears (with bowties) down by the water.
I wasn't able to get a good photo of the large Christmas tree in the center of the Victoria Room. I think the lighting that day was just not cooperative. Here's a shot of it taken with my iPhone. I loved the reflection in the water.
A few days later, I went back after a brief snowfall to take some photos of the building at night. Look how pretty it is all lit up!
I wish I was able to go at night to see the Winter Light display in the Outdoor Garden, but it just didn't happen this trip. Hopefully next year!
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