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An assortment of blog ramblings that run the gamut from neat to unique and in some cases just plain odd!

The Things We Do To Get The Shot

December 29, 2008 – 5:38 pm

Be it leaning precariously over a 2nd story balcony, running full speed bare foot through the Gulf of Mexico, balancing atop a barstool to get just the right angle for that newborn shot or provoking small children to ‘go ahead and try to splash me’ while holding  $3k worth of equipment in my hands. I have to admit that I’ve been known to do some otherwise crazy stuff trying to capture that perfect moment with my camera. It really is a wonder I haven’t landed myself in the ER a time or two. Just recently I was so intently focused on capturing the giggles of an adorable baby girl I didn’t realize I was backing myself right into a little 2′ wall which I subsequently ended up falling backward right over the top of landing squarely on my behind. But hey, it did make her laugh so I guess it was worth it. ;)

So when I stumbled upon this link today it made me feel pretty good to know that I’m not the only photographer to behave this way. In fact from the looks of things I’m starting to think that my random acts of insanity are really quite sane after all. If you’re in need of a  good chuckle, or just like to see grown people in very precarious situations, have a peek at this collection of Photographs of Photographers from 35millimeter.

Oh and if anyone knows where I can get one of these little do-hickies feel free to send me an email. *giggle* I’m kidding!! (Sorta!)

Photographer w/ and umbrella over camera

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Go on, Elf Yourself!

December 20, 2008 – 7:32 pm

Ok, this was seriously fun. A photographer friend of mine, Sherri Winstead, shared her family after ‘elfing’ them on her blog. I thought it was so adorable I just had to do one for us. :D

Send your own ElfYourself eCards


Go on, you know you wanna Elf Yourself too!

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Dut, Duts, and Gonuts

October 14, 2008 – 9:44 pm

Now before you think I’ve gone completely loopy, I’ll explain. I’m sure most of us have hundreds of humorous stories about our children, parenting, and life in general but I’d be willing to bet most of us can’t tell those stories with as much whit and litterary skill as Shane Groah. As the husband of my dear friend (and ultra fabulous Annapolis photographer) Connie Groah of Barefoot-Photography I’ve had the honor of hearing a few of Shanes stories first hand but you certainly don’t need to know the man to understand the humorous anecdotes he writes about on his blog; Dut, Duts, and Gonuts. So if you’ve got a few minutes (or hours!) and you need a good laugh, check it out. I’m willing to bet you’ll be glad you did!

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Tagged!

October 3, 2008 – 9:31 pm

My dear friend Corey thought she would help me procrastinate a bit by tagging me in the “7 Things You May Not Know About Me” blog game.

The Rules

  1. Post the rules on your blog.
  2. Write 7 random things about yourself.
  3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post.
  4. Pass on the tag.

Alrighty, here goes…

1. Before lifeXpressions, I worked as nurse for more than 9 years.

2. I absolutely despise coffee but I love Diet Dr. Pepper and must have a can as soon as I wake up. The rest of my day is spent drinking Sugar-Free Red Bull and Crystal Springs Bottled Water.

3. I was asked to be a spokeswoman for Nutrisystem after losing about 90 pounds on their program. I still occasionally see my before and after photos in the back of magazines while I’m waiting in the checkout line. I’m very proud to say that I’ve kept the weight off for over two years now.

4. When I was in high school I used to sing in a rock & roll band. There was a time when I refused to date a guy unless he had long hair and could play the guitar. *giggle*

5. I am an avid scrapbooker and have had numerous layouts published in national magazines and idea books including Paperkuts, Simple Scrapbooks and Memory Makers magazine.

6. I love animals, seriously. I know a lot of people say they love animals but when I was a little girl I had 2 ponies, 3 dogs, a barn full cats and yes, even a few cows and pigs to entertain me. The beaches of Naples & Fort Myers are a far cry from my childhood home in Michigan but I still have quite a zoo around me including Sandy {our 1.5 yr old Golden Retriever}, Callie {our 5 year old calico cat}, Kodo & Podo {our newest additions are 8 & 10 week old kittens}. Oh and don’t forget I have three children – yep – it’s a zoo around here!

7. I have unusual taste when it comes to snacking. Some people like to grab popcorn or chips for snacks but I much prefer fresh vegetables. I snack on fresh peas, broccoli, celery and carrots almost daily. Publix has me completely addicted to their veggie party mixes in the produce dept. they’re already washed and freshly cut just add a little light ranch on the side and I’m good to go! Yumm!

*whew* Okay, that was probably more information than you ever needed to know about me! Now to tag some friends! (insert evil laugh *bwahahaha*) Look out Connie, Pam, Theresa, Heather, Meggan, Mare and  Tonya here I come! Can’t wait to hear what you girls have to say.

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I’m Very Nice, Are You?

September 8, 2008 – 3:21 pm

Surfing along today and I managed to find this very cool site…so tell me…are you nice?

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Heads Up, Hurricane Fay is coming our way!

August 17, 2008 – 6:16 pm

An important message for my clients not located in the Southwest Florida area: It looks like Tropical Storm Fay {predicted to be hurricane Fay tomorrow} will be heading to the Southwest Florida area. While this is not predicted to become a ‘major hurricane’, we all know just how ‘predicable’ hurricanes are. Even a mild brush with the storm could be enough to damage power lines and leave us sweltering in the heat for the better part of a week. This storm is predicted reach our area late Monday or early Tuesday this week. If you are awaiting proofs or portrait shipments please expect a delay until we have cleared the path of the storm. Silly as this may sound…If there are any long term power outages you will know by my lack of communication with you.

For my local clients, many of whom I consider my friends, please take care of yourselves and stay safe. You guys know the drill. ;) Most of us Floridians know this is just a way of life, perhaps the cost of living in such a beautiful area. All you can do is prepare and pray for the best. We’ve been pretty lucky in this area since the nightmare hurricane season of 2004 (that’s a year I’d rather forget!), let’s hope our luck holds out through this year as well. :)

Click to view the latest video broadcast online from the NBC-2 Weather Center.

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YouTube – Water bed prank

August 16, 2008 – 7:46 pm

Oh my gosh, I am STILL laughing! ha ha ha I think the best part is that everyone took it so well, all smiling and laughing at the situation. Cute!

(Direct Link: YouTube – Water bed prank)

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