WHY???

So I was asked a question this weekend of why or how did I end up wanting to taking on the photography world?? When did you start thinking about this etc? Well it was kinda a hard question for me to answer in just a few words, while children where running around and the spirit of Christmas was all over the place. I wasn't really able to explain, so I thought perhaps there where others out there that may also be asking the question so here is my reason WHY!

Have you ever enjoyed something that you used to love and had such dreams and aspirations for but something caused you stray away from it, like when you get lost driving some where new and your gut is telling you to go left but instead you go right..... Well thats what happened to me. Instead of believe in my self back in High school and College, I stopped my love for photography and moved on to the practical, safer dreams/goals, I went right. I never really thought much about photography after that other then wanting to capture my memories and scrapbook them, until Reid was born. I began to see pictures of children and families that where so amazing that I couldn't but help wonder how it was accomplished and began to ask my self why can't I do something like that? So with my interest and curiosity surfacing again I began to rethink my life long goals and career. Do I want to be apart of UHC for the rest of my life? Do I want to live behind a desk for 30 more years? Do I really want to a Full-time Working mom and never get the chance to be apart of my child's life during the week besides evenings?

With all these things going through my head and my interest overwhelming me I decided it was time to make a move, no time is a good time..... I jumped! I upgraded my camera in May (updated my point and shoot) and began to research and understand where and what I needed to do to get closer to my goal and dreams. Of course the more I researched the more I realized I was going to need a DSLR and update my computer. So Im taking one day at time, Ive got the DSLR and now Im working on learning how to use it and build a portfolio, next will be to update my computer so that I can work on my post processing skills which will give me even more opportunities to grow. Its a long road but one day I will get there and I wont be turning Right any time soon for that matter ever.....

Thanks for reading. I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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LC

I promised...

So I know its been 2 weeks already but I thought I would post the other pics from my last photo op....





These five where a challenge but we got it age range: 4 months, 2, 2 1/2, 5, 6!


I can't believe Christmas is less then a week away. Gotta get my last min. stuff done today otherwise its not going to be good. We had Tom's Work party last night, Reid joined us and surprisingly he did well. Of course everyone was so all over him so he got lots of attention, such a HAM.
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LC

House Update...

So for those of you interested in a house update keep reading....

Our Friend Scuba who we hired to assist in our remodel started full time on the house eff. Dec. 1st (2-1/2 weeks in) we have the entire house framed as you may or may not know we had to create two bathrooms, and redesign some rooms. Electrical and Plumbing will be completed this coming weekend. Tom and I are going to order Kitchen cabinets on Wed. (tomorrow, yeah!). Tom hopes to have the drywall complete by Christmas and hopefully fully mudded/texturized walls a little after the first of the year(we still need to book this job)!

Its coming together quickly. I just can't believe it, we are looking at moving in potentially early Feb. (CRAZY) So now I have to start picking the detail stuff, its a little overwhelming but should be fun as well.

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LC

Look at this Cuttie!

So I had the pleasure of doing a fun photo shoot this weekend. My first shoot was with 4 month old Cade and his dad! He was a trooper, it took a little to get comfortable but I was really happy with the results. Take a look! More to come regarding the other shoot.









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LC

December already....

Boy oh Boy does time fly when your having fun. I must say that I am glade that its December because the offical work has begun on our house. Bedrooms and bathrooms are framed in and the most exciting part is the floor to my office is in as well, oh I can't wait. Tom still doesn't quite get why I need such a large amount of space (200+ sq. feet) for an office but little does he get about what they call an office/srappbooking/photo studio!! Oh I just can't wait.

So I had a photo shot last weekend we some of our closest Friends and family. I was very pleased with the outcome. A few photos need some work but I must say I learn something new everytime I shot so theres definitly something to say about learning hands ON! I also had a class last week which was through National Camera Exchange ( you get four free class tickets) they have a variety of classes take, I learned so much. I can't wait to take the advance DSLR class.

So here are some of the pics from last weekend. Let me know what you think I would love some comments (if you've tried to leave a comment before but couldn't try now, I didn't realize that I had it set for only those with a google account or blog.)






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LC

Turkey Day... I can't wait!

So Its Tuesday and I am so excited that turkey day is almost here. Tonight Reid and I are heading to Grandma and Grandpas house. Grandma is spending most of the day with Reid and then I will be working a half day and then get to take a camera class for my new camera wed. night. I just can't wait.

I had a photo shoot this past weekend with a friend from work with here son and niece and nephew, what fun kids. The older ones are so easy to work with, it was a little cold so we had to shoot fast. I was a little frustrated with how some of the photos turned out, looks like I have a long way to go to understanding the functions of my camera..... I guess things just don't happen as quickly as you'd like. Here are some pics from the shoot. Enjoy and have a happy and safe turkey day!






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LC



ITS Here...

Ok so I got my Camera on Friday last week, but I totally forgot to let you know. Ive had only a little amount of time to play with it. Who knew the manual was so big and then when you add four different lenses to the camera its like having 4 different cameras-very overwhelming but exciting as well.

So it looks like I will be increasing my portfolio in the next month! I have 4 shoots scheduled for the next 4 weeks-CRAZY! Thanks to everyone who believes in me.

So im sure your wondering when is she going to post some new pics... I know its been awhile so I pulled some of my favorites from the FALL to remind you how beautiful it was and how I long for it back, oh is it going to be a long winter....








Enjoy the day...
LC

New Look..

So I found a place that I can get free backgrounds for my Blog, fun huh.... If you have one go to:
http://www.thecutestblogontheblock.com/index.php

ITS Free....

Have a great weekend!
LC

Half has Arrived...

So I got half of my order yesterday in the mail. Which was my two lenses and my book on how to use my 40D Canon. I just checked UPS website it says that my camera is out for delivery it arrived in Altoona WI this morning. Talk about stalking a package, I just talked to Tom and he said that it hasn't arrived yet but I would hope it would be there soon. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!! I have so much to do tonight that im not sure when I will actually get to play with it but I hope I can make some time.

Tomorrow Reid and I are off to Grandma Lee's house. Reid's going to stay the weekend with Both Grandma and Grandpa while I spend the weekend with the Girls (A little alcohol, shopping, food and fun! What more can a girl ask for, oh and a few pics to capture the moment!).

Update on the house.... Tom painted the barn/garage last weekend (red) and it looks really nice except it almost makes the rough look worse but thats a next summer job. This weekend he's having the Garage Doors installed. So hopefully with in the next few weeks he can refocus on the house and get the rest of the new windows in and perhaps the siding on. The interior of the house probably wont start until Dec. 1st. Oh how I wish it was March....

Have a great day!
LIVE, LOVE, LIFE...
LC

HAPPY HALLOWEEN....

Happy Halloween everyone. I hope you all have a haunted fun filled night. Reid and I are off the Grandma C's house for the weekend. Reid gets to play with his cousins and go to the annual Meissner's Halloween Party!! He's going to be a Dragon, ARRRRRHHH...

So my big and exciting news this fine Halloween day is............................................................. Wait for it......

I BOUGHT MY NEW CAMERA!!!!!! HIP HIP HIP Hooray! I am so excited and I just cant take it. The only down side is I have to wait until late next week for it to come. Tom and I discussed and with the opportunities that I have been blessed with (3 weddings, and 3 E-sessions) I can't wait until later. So I ordered it today.
Heres My little Dragon.....

Safe Haunting.....

LIVE, LOVE, LIFE....

LC

Little Miss Kamdynn...

Look at this cutie! This is Kamdynn, my girlfriend from work allowed me to take her 1 year pics for her cutie. I had such a great time. Dad was an awesome asset to the shoot he was all about getting her to smile. Take a look, feel free to leave me your comments. Im just loving these opportunities. Thanks Krista!








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LC

My little man....

What a long and challenging week it was with Reid last week and through the weekend. He's starting to test Mom and Dad to see what he can and cannot get, its exhausting. The crying, winning and tantrums are horrible. He really let dad have it over the weekend while I was scrapbooking at my annual fall overnigther. Sat. night he didn't go to bed until 11pm and then was up at 3am until 9am which then he slept until 1pm. CRAZY, so not like him. He seems to be better this week, less crying and back to a some what normal sleep pattern.


I had a great time at my Overnighter, My sister-in-law Sheri does a great job hosting these events something I always look forward to. I took advantage of some of her break-out sessions and learned to power sort all of my pics for Reid from Nov 07 - July 08. Then I also took an advance digital training which I learned some new tricks. Im now starting to think i may not need photoshop like I thought. One of the programs I have which is Memory Manager had an upgrade which I can finally download on my computer because I upgraded my Internet allows me to do a lot of what photoshop would have so...... Less money to spend!

I finished 40+ pages over the weekend which was only half way through March 08 (I think I need to scale down the pics I take and print! But how can I, how do you choose what events or pics to say no to....)

Here are some pics I promised awhile ago of Reid and his hair cut....

Before:


After:






Here's an example of the two baby announcements I made for my girl friend Jen and her daughter Lucy!







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LC

1st photo Shoot

Ok so I got to do my first photo shoot! It was so fun and so far I feel it was successful. I haven't received feed back from her mom yet but I was very happy with what I had to work with . Newborns can definitely be trying, Lucy didn't really care to be naked so we worked with what we had. She is just a cutie! Here are a few of my favorite's.






I can't wait for the weekend. I get to scrap book. My Sister in law is having her fall overnight workshop, one of my fav. things in the fall. I hope to get Reids album caught up. So far Im about a year behind so I have a lot of work to do.

Talk to you soon...

Live, Love, Life....
LC

Im Back...

Ok so sorry I haven't posted for a while. I was on VACATION and a much needed vacation it was. A lot has happened over the past week so here goes.

We closed on our house Sept. 26 without any issues. Tom worked hard the first weekend, he put in new cement in the barn/garage and then him and his Dad (Andy) worked on demolition inside. They ripped off all the tung and groove in the kitchen and living room (it looks better already).

Reid got his first real hair cut on last Monday (I lost my baby and gained a true toddler). He looks so cute. I will post pics soon.

My Girlfriend at work had her Baby last Monday (I was sad I didn't get to visit it her in the hospital) however we are going to plan on taking her first photo shot this weekend. I just can't wait, so many ideas!

And on a sad but exciting note I got to wish my sister goodbye, shes off to Colorado! She hasn't left yet but my parents are taking her down there on Thursday this week. Im so excited for her to move and explore life in Colorado. Im just sad that she wont be just few hours a way like Im used to but now I have a reason to go out west and visit her.

Kimberly I leave you with these inspiring words.... "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable." - Helen Keller . Ok so its not like im never going to see you/her again but it feels like your going to be so far away but really I can pick up the phone and talk like where face to face. Never say goodbye just say see ya later! Love YA!

My other big update is WE HAVE TV AGAIN! Ok I know im pathetic, but you don't realize how you thrive on TV when you don't have it. We finally got the satellite co. to come out and install it at our apartment. I just love how mindless you can be with TV especially when your mentally exhausted.

Ok so thats whats new with me. I hope all of you are enjoying the fall weather!
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LC

One Step closer...

So I have some very fun and exciting news. I have booked my first wedding. By Oct. 09 I will be crossing off one of my goals. I can't believe it, I am just so excited. Lots of work to do before then. I have to update my camera and lens and then get a new computer and programs. But I'm confident that I will get this accomplished by Jan. or Feb. 09 which will give me plenty of time to get ready. Things are starting to come together its just crazy. Gotta run and pick up the little man from Day Care. We close on our new house tomorrow, pray that everything goes right!

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LC

I love making Photo Cards...

So Tom and I took Reid out for a little photo shoot down by the Red Ceder River. He sure does make it challenging to take pics, he's just way to nosy its hard to get him to be still. I guess thats what a one year old is all about.

So here are two photo cards I made. I know your probably wondering why Im thinking about Christmas already but I thought I would just play for fun.



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LC

My Fav. Pics

So I thought I would post some of my fav. pics from the year that I haven't posted in the past.
As for an update....

My house is a complete mess since we are moving to the appt. tonight. At one min. I feel like where getting close to getting things moved and then I take another look around and where not even close. Only two nights left to get everything out, AHHHH......

I just have to get through the week. On an fun note my Sister Kimberly received great news that she will be graduating from College! Im so excited and proud of her. Congrats Kimberly.


My Dad's 51st B-day!