More than a push of a button.

There are always two people in every picture:  the photographer and the viewer.  

~Ansel Adams

When you are looking at a photograph, do you ever stop to think about it? Or do you just say, "That's pretty" and move on. Do you consider the photographer who captured the image? Do you imagine them standing there taking the picture? What's the purpose behind the image? Does it make you feel a certain way? 

I have heard many times that photography is an easy art. That anyone can push a button and take a picture. Last night, while sitting around having drinks with friends this topic came up. I had no idea how defensive and heated I would get when it was said that a photograph can't compare to a oil painting, sculpture or drawing. Being the person behind the camera, I know what it's like to capture something that captures you. Photography is such a passion of mine and I love sharing my passion with you! 

I agree with Ansel Adams. There are two people in the picture. Which in this world of variable ways to communicate...it's just another option.

Brynn

It's like the icing on top...

A short and sweet post this evening. I wanted to share the icing on top in my life and that's my job. I absolutely love being a graphic designer. It brings not only stress and deadlines to my life but pure joy as well! It's the icing on top! 

And in class we are have been working on creating our own bitmap typeface. Here's my new font. Something I am super proud of. 

The name: WALLY

Just thought I would share my icing with you! 

Brynn

Love is the key to this Good Life!

    I have always said that being a stay-at-home mom is not for me.  
Most days I pull my hair out, crave peace and quiet and fall down in exhaustion when the day is done. But on snow days like yesterday and today, it sure is nice to have my girls home with me. And the more I do this stay-at-home stuff, I kinda like. 


    With so many things going on in life, it's hard to slow down and appreciate the simple things. Definitely something I need to do more often. And yesterday was simply one of those moments. 


    My sister, Mandy, and I took the kids sledding yesterday to get them out of the house and to keep us from going bald before the weekend. Although, they were whiney and ungrateful about the majority of things yesterday, I knew that they would appreciate getting out and having fun in the snow. And they did! They had a blast. They talked about it all night last night and even woke me up this morning with "Mom, yesterday was so much fun!" I remember precious moments like that as a kid, and it's nice that we get to create moments like that with our kids. 

The smiles on their faces are so precious! 

    Although, most days I am stressed, exhausted, frustrated and tired of the bickering between my two girls....I am also very happy, blessed, proud and very much in love with them.  


Love is definitely the key! 

Never a DULL moment!

I emphasize DULL as I found my youngest, Karlee, had cut her hair this evening. 

This is how it went down! 

Me: Karlee what happened to your hair? 

Karlee: What are you talking about mommy?

Me: Karlee, this chunk of your hair is shorter than the rest. Did you cut your hair?

Karlee: No mommy, I didn't do anything.

Me: Then how did it get shorter? Did it get cut at school the other day?

Karlee: No mommy. Don't blame my friends. (tears starting to form at this point)

Me: Then who should I blame because I know your hair wasn't like this. How did this happen?

Karlee: (Places head on my shoulder) IT WAS ME! I AM SORRY! (Tears really rolling at this point)

Me: When did you do it?

Karlee: I was cutting open my gogurt and wanted to see what it would be like to cut my hair.

Me: Do you think that was a smart thing to do?

Karlee: No, I can't believe I did it. I am sorry. I will never do it again. (Head still on my shoulder)

Me: Thanks for telling me the truth but I am disappointed. 

Karlee: So am I. It wasn't as cool as I thought it would be. And now my bangs are in my face.

Me: (Chuckling at this point and trying not to let her see)

So, this evening after her bath, her bangs were really driving her crazy. She had to resort to a clippy to hold them back out of her face. I love it. I am impressed that it took us this long to experience this situation. This is Karlee we are talking about. 

Seriously, never a DULL moment in this life and I love it. 

:) 

The moments I live for.

• Making my children smile.
• Getting hugs and kisses from my daughters, nieces and nephews.
• Feeling accomplished after a good work out.
• A satisfied client who loves my design work.
• Being independent.
• Dominating challenges that seems so scary when I first faced them. 
• Precious moments with my Fox.
• When my parents are proud of me.
• When my daughters make me proud. (Which is every moment of my life)
• Creating memories with my sisters and friends. 
• Completing another day of school, getting me closer to my degree.
• When my daughters laugh at me for being goofy.

And moments like these...(Plus much more!)

This life is amazing! 

What do you live for?

When will it be my day! ;)

     All smiles tonight as I complete a wedding invitation for a soon-to-be family member and her wonderful future husband. Wedding invitations are one of my favorite things to design. The whole time you design, you know you are designing for two people who are in love. Two people who are anxiously awaiting that day when they join their lives. It's super romantic and well, it gets me every time. 

     I sure do love my job! I spend my time being creative and expressing myself through my designs. Pretty great, if I do say so myself! 


     Needless to say, creating wedding invitations sure makes me anxious for the day when I can say "I do." I am patiently waiting. Kinda. 


Love.

Down 3....

Down 3 lbs in a week and I am super excited about that. 


School started today and I am so looking forward to this semester. I am taking Graphic Design II, Drawing II and Photography I. What a great semester. All full of the things I love. :) Let my creative juices flow! 


Just dropping in. All smiles today! Even though I have some things weighing me down, I am keeping my head up! 


Happy Monday everyone! :)