Showing posts with label Photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Photography. Show all posts

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Storytelling: Kids + Clothing


Good clothes are like good books.

They are durable, useful, classic, and worn... but valued.  
They are passed down to siblings, shared with friends, family, and others in need, and they patiently wait for future genterations whether they are in a closet, on a shelf, or in a bin.

But, most of all they are loved. 

We cherish the stories behind them and the memories they hold. 
  
Recently, I was able to share some of these memories with my 4 year old daughter as my mom had saved some of our clothes. I thought it would be special to dress her up in them, but also add some of her clothing and accesories for a fun, fresh look.

Much time and love were put into these photos. I hope you enjoy them. <3
(Click on the pictures to enlarge if you'd like.)
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1. My K5 graduation dress + Ry's tutu, tiger, and headband










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2.  My skirt + Ry's top, boots, and headband
















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3. My dress + Ry's leggings and bow








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4.  My school picture day dress + Ry's socks and bow
(Custom board book courtesy of Happily Ever After Me, LLC)







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5. My sister's overalls and bandana + Ry's shirt and boots














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6. Another one of my school picture day dresses + Ry's butterfly wings














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7. My skirt and jewelry + Ry's top, headband, socks, and shoes.  
(Accessories courtesy of Old Money and Once Again Sam.)
















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As horrifying as this next part is, I thought it would be fun to add pics of me wearing the original clothing.  I couldn't find pictures of everything, but here are the few that I did find (including one of my sister in the overalls, and yes that is me to her right... ha). 

You're welcome. 






Whatever. I couldn't keep the boys away.
                                   
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Monday, July 21, 2014

16 Reasons Why I Love Google+ Photo Editing


It's no secret...
that I love taking pictures on my phone.
Posting them on social media as often as I do can be annoying to others I am sure, but I love pictures.  Photography has always been something I've enjoyed - I actually took lessons in my teen years, but found I didn't care about the technical stuff very much. I just liked having fun with my camera.




Photo apps can be fun (and I had some on my old phone that I used quite a bit), but since purchasing my Samsung S5, I have discovered a whole new way to edit my pictures.




Google+ Photo Editor is the bomb.com.  And, although I do most of my editing on my phone, you can also edit your photos on your desktop straight from your Google account.

Here are my 16 reasons why I love Google+ photo editing...


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Some other favorites of mine that have been edited... 



 (Obviously, this child out of my 3 is the most willing to take photos.)



Capturing these moments in life is so very important to me. Although sometimes they might seem fake or staged to some, they are all a part of time that we can never get back.  Others might say filters and apps aren't true art, but I disagree.  I think when it comes to photographs, anything that embraces and reflects the emotion of the photo is art, and should be celebrated as such. 

Sun rays, cracks, smudges, contrast, saturation, and shadows - there is beauty in these things.


-Stacey