Honorable Mention

A BREAK FROM MY REGULAR PHOTO SHOOT FEATURES:

(But it's still a photo post... I sure hope you like looking at my photos!)

Have you heard of the Spokane Ag Expo?Yeah, I didn't figure you have. But I remember attending the show at an early age, and now I send my own kids with Dad and Grandpa.

It's the big event every year for local farmers. Products, networking, business, services, big equipment... and I found out this year, photography. When I heard about their photography contest, I knew one of the many great shots I've taken of my family's life on the farm should be entered. Up to 4 entries were possible, and I sent three of my photos in.

Whaddya know, I received an honorable mention for my favorite of the three! The top three entries got cash... but I get mentioned and a ribbon. :) Still an honor, for sure.

First shot: the Honorable Mention

Second and Third shots: My other entries

But also a challenge to myself-- I gotta shoot for the cash! Next year, I'll be entering again. I already have three new photos picked out. And that 4th entry? I plan on taking many more shots between now and then to pick another new entry.

Focus and click! :)

Three Kids.

I was a bit nervous for this shoot-- three busy kids that I needed to catch in still motion. :) But there was no reason for me to be nervous, it was a ton of fun!

Thankfully, they were in great moods. We had a lovely location (Sunnyside Park) where kids could run and I could chase them with my camera (knowing there were decent backgrounds for photos in several directions. :). They also had a brilliant, patient, fun mom who brought skittles to help entice smiles. (She knows I love candy. I figured she brought the skittles for me too in case she needed to bribe me.)

And we got some great shots. Perfect lighting, outfit changes, great attitudes (because they're great kids). It was a fun evening!

Next Up: The Zweigle Family!

Tina celebrated an extra special birthday in July, so she deserved an extra special gift. I offered to take their family photos.

They had never had their family portraits done. You can find lots of fun shots of their crew together at places like Disneyland, but no formal portraits. It was no surprise that they made the adventure FUN!

Shutterfly is my Favorite.

5x7 Folded Card

View the entire collection of cards.

Here's a thank you card I made at Shutterfly... it was inspired by one of their cute thank you cards in stationery. I only wanted one, so I had to "re-create" it in their general greeting cards section. I think it turned out so cute!

Twins.

This was such a fun shoot! I got to take a morning to capture PHS senior twins Quinn and Sinclair. It was a great morning around Pullman catching some fun shots.

Thanks ladies for a lovely morning! You're so beautiful--inside AND out!

Headshots

This is my friend Anita. She's a fabulous woman and a great friend.

She needed a new headshot. I met her at our favorite coffee shop (based more on their great photo locations versus their coffee :) and took a few fun photos.

Isn't she just beautiful?

Miles.

So... these were his 6 month photos. He turns ONE in just a few weeks.

I still remember this day, though. His big brown eyes were irresistable to shoot! :)

Love my sweet nephew!