Made my first Animated GIF

Go here to see how:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9HTaZihg2I
Thank you and please let me know what you think.


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Photographer Connection CC

Sorry about the mess up on the forum! Hopefully this works a bit better! :)

Before, then After.

Sessions with my Daughter

I know my little girl is only 19 months old but she is such a ham!! She loves her photo being taken and it helps me too! I use her photos for marketing boards and for practice when it comes to Photoshop (And actually taking good photos!!). I was taking some pictures the other day (of her) and every now and then she would stop what she was doing to look at me and smile. It made my day! To get to where I was going with this... Photographing kids can sometimes be difficult! Inside a studio and outdoors. Its just their nature to not sit still. You need patience and a good sense of humor. I used to think that I could never do family shoots or little kids because of this reason. But really... Its not that bad and can be a lot of fun! I get the best shots when they're just being themselves and playing. You may have to reign them in for a minute or two but the shots you take of their natural/goodtime smile, are priceless and always worth whatever hassle!
My question to you: What's your biggest struggle in photography? Family sessions? Newborns? Nothing?! :)
Thanks for the read! Please feel free to share, comment, and email.

Slim-Fast Strawberries ’N’ Cream Shake (NOT PHOTOGRAPHY...)

I just had to write this post!! I have never tried Slim Fast before and never really thought about it actually! But then... Influenster sent me a Summer VoxBox with a bottle of Slim Fast, Strawberries 'n Cream, in it and it was Perfection!! I loved it and cannot wait to try more. It also came with these amazing recipes for each flavor and the really are good. I didn't add the coconut flavor (I hate the taste) to mine bit it was still amazing! I'll leave a link to the recipes, so you can go try them out too! I had my best friend try it and she went out (NO JOKE) and bought the Chocolate flavor!! I want to try that one real bad! :)
SlimFast1 can help you Get What You Really Want this summer!
And my box came with this awesome Martini glass (in the picture), so I didn't so.. I don't know the word... off about drinking the shake! Lol
SlimFast products are sold at Amazon.com,
as well as other online and local retailers nationwide.
I can (and You) buy them almost anywhere! I prefer my local Safeway... :)
And... With just 130-190 calories in every delicious cocktail, you won’t have to worry about enjoying the summer in your favorite teeny bikini!!
Works for everyone! :)
Here is the link to the Recipes:
 http://wow.slim-fast.com/cocktailrecipes.pdf
And the picture!!

Thanks and Hope you Enjoy!!

This post was created in connection with my appointment as a SlimFast Ambassador."

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes!

Something I (Among others) have to work on...

I don't blog very much because I feel like I'm reaching readers the way others do! I try to put my thoughts into words but I'm just not good at it. I love photography, not writing! :)
That is why I LOVE THIS ARTICLE that I found in my mail! It works for me and I really hope it works for you too! Here you go:

http://psychologyforphotographers.com/translate-your-photography-skills-into-writing-skills-heres-how

Please comment, share and feel free to ask anything! :)

5 Reasons Why You Need an Ultra-Wide Angle Lens

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Black and White VS. Color

If you ask me, I love Black and White photographs. Always have and most likely always will. I was recently chatting with a friend of mine who dislikes them with a passion! Her thought on the matter are, taking a perfectly good photo and turning it black and white takes away all the feeling of the moment. Everyone has an opinion, of course. I couldn't wrap my head around what she had said though. Why would it take away the feeling or emotion of that certain picture? Couldn't it in some cases make it more enhanced? I sat pondering this for quite some time after our chat and have come to somewhat of a conclusion...
I love both!
I think that black and white photos are amazing but so are color. It doesn't matter what color the photo is as long as you can feel the subject and see why I (or that Photographer) chose to not only take that shot but share it with the world through our many of social sites or even on my wall in the living room or office!
Don't get me wrong, I still make a lot of my photos black and white, just the right ones. I feel the emotion through the subject or moment. Not in the colors that I see or don't see!
My question for you is...
Which do you prefer for your photos?
Black and White?
Color?
Or like many Both?
Please comment, share and rate below.
You're always welcome to comment as much as you like or E-mail me!
Thank you!