this is me...

you will learn that i do not like my photo to be taken...i've always viewed  myself differently than others do, that's why i am always the one behind the lens. i've been trying to get a better attitude about photos of myself...i know i won't always look the way i do, i will get more wrinkles, grey hair, gain weight, lose weight and change as i grow older...so i want my children to see some photos of me, not just of my favorite tree, birds or flowers...

so this is me!

camera bags?

Today was my birthday and I was lucky enough to get some birthday money...one thing I've been wanting is a new camera bag...so this is where you come in...

Okay, I need your opinion...

I am going to buy a new camera bag and I want to know which one you "love" the best (for me)...

1. Jo Totes - Rose Marigold Bag
Elegant and Sassy - Wish list item!

2. Cheeky Lime Classic Bag
Cute and Cheeky - Free Shipping!

3. *Emera Classic Canvas Camera Tote 
Simple and Chic - A little pricey though!




I also love the Kelly Moore Bags and ONA Bags {ONA bags are crazy expensive, but absolutely beautiful!}




Okay, you're up...which one do you think??

Thanks for your help!

Meg

awards, new gear & new photo...

the computer i usually use died on me a couple days ago, so my husband fixed my old one for me to use until we buy a new computer next month...any suggestions from my photography blog friends on the best computer for multi-media stuff, besides the obvious Mac?

this is the weekend before my birthday, which according to my husband is "my birthday weekend" i've been spoiled beyond belief with gifts...i got the canon speedlite flash i had on my wish list along with a new compact printer with paper...then last night we went to dinner and stopped in to barnes & noble and i bought a couple new books, "expressive photography" by the shutter sisters & "exposure" by jeff revell...i hope to learn more about my passion reading these books!

this weekend i was also awarded my first blog award for my new blog from  http://www.abrilliantmelody.com/, she awarded me the Stylish Blogger Award!
the "rules" for winning this award means, I have to do the following things:

• Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award.
• Share 7 things about yourself.
• Give the award to 15 recently discovered bloggers.
• Contact these bloggers to tell them about the award.

i am not good at this, but i will share some random facts about myself:

i am terrified of spiders, but i think spider webs are beautiful!

i have a little girl crush on emma stone

i have a boy crush on stephen colbert

i would rather take photos of nature than of people

my mom is my hero!

i secretly think i am not good enough for my husband....shhhh don't tell him that!

i worked as an orthodontic assistant for 13 years before i was a SAHM!

Now...15 recently discovered bloggers...geez, everyone I've discovered lately deserves this award...i guess i didn't play by the rules, but it's true!

thank you Breanna, i truly appreciate this award...it helped make my "birthday weekend" even more special!

i also wanted to share the latest photo i took...

he was about to get a waffle my husband threw out!

Meg

 

isn't it dreamy?

My birthday is in a week and i just treated myself to something that I've had on my wish list for awhile...

The Dreamy Diana Lens from Photojojo.com

i can't wait to try this out, i love the look of photos taken using Diana Camera's and this lens should give me the same effect as the real thing...that soft, dreamy, unpredictable look full of color!

Meg



first snow of 2011...

and it's just the beginning!

Meg

photos of the past...

Here are a few random photos I've taken over the past couple years...

Nature is definitely my muse!

Meg



here i go...

I have always had a passion for photography, I love taking photos of my family, children and nature...in 2011 I am going to pursue my passion, read books, take courses and keep on clicking until I get where I want to be, but I will always think of myself not as a photographer, but just a mom with a camera!

Follow me in my journey, this blog will be full of photos...photos I've taken, photos that inspire me and maybe even a couple of photos taken by my children (those should be fun to see)!

I'll be back soon!
Meg