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Ordinary…
Anything can become ordinary if you let it.
Read that again, but this time slowly. Take a minute and think about that.
How does that happen?
Could it be that we are on the go all the time? Could it be that we do not say no enough? Could it be that we are not present in our own lives?
I am not sure what it is or how it happens.
This I know for sure, I don’t want things to become ordinary.
This is an image from the Garden of the Gods. A truly magnificent site.
Ciao for now.shel
- so true shel-thanks for the encouragement. Hugs, suwanee
We play again.
There is nothing like clients coming back to play in front of my lens. To me it is the biggest compliment. I love to see how the kiddos have changed. To watch their little personalities emerge. We first met last year at a place near and dear to the family, you can find that HERE .
This time, a funky cool urban local. amongst their stopping grounds. These two kiddos are so fun and full of personality we shot until there was literally no light left.
Thank you for allowing me to capture your childrens’ childhood.
Now on to the fun!
and I absolutely L.O.V.E the next series!
and what my heart always melt for….a tender touch of love.
ciao for now..shelia
- They really have grown up and changed. They are adorable. Looks like a good and fun 20 minutes
- I know...can you believe only 20 minutes! We had such a great time!
- so cute!!!!
Beautifully built…
and beautifully she stands.
Before arriving at a wedding, I just never really know what to expect in terms of venues.
I “knew” when I arrived at this church it was going to be amazing on the inside.
And she definitely did not disappoint.
more to come on this fabulous wedding and my dear friend that invited me along for the ride.
ciao for now…shel
With what you have…
The first part being…do what you can..with what you have.
This is what I call a “oh here we go” kinda of statement. That normally, 9 times out of 10 depend on what country song I just heard or what image I just looked in my head or in an album.
Thankfully this time it is objective. Fact related. Nothing deep. Well kinda not deep. The first part anyway. 
First part being…All I had was a point and shoot. All the light I had was the moon. And the view as I sat there with my hubby was spectacular. So I did what I could with what I had. Because really…. it was an awesome site.
the stats…Time 10PM or later ..no flash, 3 glasses of wine down…2 second exposure f stop 4
Second part being…when I miss Tony and can’t seem to occupy my mind with anything else, I go to the pictures. Doing what I can with what I have.
This image was the last date we had together back in June while in California visiting him before he flew off to the middle east, before my life really turned up side down. It was a quiet little bistro just off the water. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing.
And if you want to take it up a notch to the sappy place…listen to this song by Alicia Keys Distance and Time
Look for more travel photography to come..I normally dont share my personal travel work on the blog..but I think I might start. It is a true love of mine.
ciao for now…shel
green eyed boy…
You know me and eyes. I just can’t help myself. I think the eyes tell it all. Even when you don’t speak a word, the eyes will tell the whole story.
This little guy had gorgeous green eyes.
And this would be the fella that just adores him. check out his eyes too! man o man.
and to me…this one says love. 
ciao for now..shel
- These are adorable!!!!
- Shelia, I just wanted to say thank you for doing such an AWESOME, kick "A" job with our photos. You truly captured the soul!. I cry from joy each time I look at these pics. We LOVE you and can't wait to do this again someday soon.
Sisterly love..
Sisters. Something I will never know anything about, being the only girl. So when I see this image below, it melts my heart. I knew instantly when I captured it, that it would be awesome.
and this one gets me every time I see it.
ciao for now..shel
- Shelia...what cute girls! You look like you really captured them! Rene
- LOOOOOVVVVEEE
6+20=urbanlious!
I have wrote and rewrote this post. I even wrote it in my dreams. I do that. Dream about what I need to do and have it exactly how I want it. Then I wake up and can not remember a thing. Anyone else do that??
The thing is..this mom. She has been there since the beginning. Beginning of my business when there was some ugly ugly stuff. She was there when the sun was shining brightly. And then again with ms. mary came on the scene. And then again when the sun shined brightly again. Then she flew out of state just to be there for me. And then I put her to work..much more than I think she had in store.
Then of cfourse there were days when folks used to think she was my mom. We did “both” have blonde hair and blue eyes. Nevermind the fact she was like 14 or something. And I would even bet she changed a few diapers of mine.
So, to say i wrote this a couple of times in my head is an understatement.
When she asked to do a little session, I was happy to do it!
6 folks plus 20 minutes had my head spinning. I was totally on my toes for this one. Did I mention she is mom of 4?
It was actually her husband’s camera that I first used back in college in black and white photography classes.
Back to the session…luckily they don’t bite and have been with me since the beginning and beyond. So it was awesome!
We had some last minute location changed due to all the rain…but I could not be happier with the special gem we found. The trashier the better for me. :-) I was in the clouds..seriously loved it!
Thanks for all that you do and all the support through the years. Here is a little nugget of their fam.
ciao for now..shel
- I do it, Shel, you are not alone! But for me mostly: as I am drifting off I come up with the coolest ideas, sometimes I get up and grab a pen, sometimes I say to myself I will def. remember this in the am (of course I don't or if I do it's not quite so great!). For me a new voice recorder would work, you, my friend, need a dream reader! <3
- LOL!! that is what I need for sure!! glad to hear I am not the only one that does this.
- Thank you my precious niece you know I love you and will always be there for you. I'm ever so proud of you!
BRING I.T.!!
Bring it! twenty 10 bring it!
That is all I am saying. period.
As wedding and portrait season is a bit slow, as it always is during this time, I have been chillin. thus the once again lag in the blog. so much to catch up on and blog about.
but first here is my not-a-new-years-resolution-list.
i don’t really get all caught up in the new years resolution. mainly because I don’t like to set myself up for failure. I mean really..who keeps those?? …thus I give you the list. things i would like to do in the next year at some point.
kinda like a bucket list..but not. on a much smaller scale for the year to come.
here you go in no particular order….
1) learn zumba.
2) update my website with new work.
3) actually live in the same house as my husband.
4) learn the art of coupon clipping.
5) skydive..once again.
6) run a marathon.
7) go meatless for a week.
I didn’t really mean a marathon..maybe a 5k.
9) drops some pounds.
10) get preggers so I can put the pounds back on and have a legitimate excuse.
11) find some peace.
12) photograph a wedding in Hawaii.
13) swim with dolphins.
14) learn ballroom dance.
15) hang around in new york for a few days to people watch.
16) get a new cell phone. any suggestions?
17) build a snowman.
18) have a mud ball fight on coronado island..
19) photograph twins.
and because a post is more interesting with a pic..here you go from a recent wedding…
what is on your list?? leave in the comments..i would love to know.
ciao for now..shel
- Preggers, eh? Emmy needs a little one to tell her/him "NO, don't touch that. It's dirty" (SMILE) Seriously, she will be an AMAZING big sis. Hope it happens when you are living in the same house/town/country as Tony. That is my goal too...Doug should be home in May for his two week leave and we will be going to his daughter's graduation and trying to make a baby. How fun. BTW, they have dolphins in Florida...in case you and Em are looking for a getaway. Take care.
- LOL!! so true so true! she tells me all the time that she will take care of the baby and that I dont have to worry about a thing. But I can help if I want to.
It’s a process…
like all things…blog post are a process…albums are a process…galleries are a process…and well the process these days seem to take longer and longer…
what is the saying…
…slow and steady wins the race. yes that is it…
…my take on it is…slow and steady keeps you afloat. my finish line is the moment tony comes back. i can not even begin to express what a year this has been for me. and I have about 9 more months to go.
i thank you for hanging around as I process things. your galleries. your albums. your blog post. and most importantly your patience through it all.
right now I am in the process of designing one hell of a studio album. My studio albums are from sessions that I just love love l.o.v.e LOVE!
and this day after session I just love love love..here is a little peek at the album spreads I am working on…just picture it for a moment…flush mount leather 11×14 album, adorned with vibrant metallic images. Oh I just can’t wait to get this baby in! It is going to be off the charts with awesome-ness!
full album design coming soon!
ciao for now..shel
A baby brother…
So Emmy has been stuck on this idea of having a baby brother. It {had} to be a brother. I would explain that I have no control over a brother or a sister, if and when she does have a sibling.
If you have ever met my girl, then you would know the following is true to the up-most of truths. I am totally screwed if the baby is a girl.
She still insist on have a baby brother. The baby could not be a girl. Period. End of subject.
I wondered where she got this from. Why a brother and not a sister. It puzzled me for a while. She is so smart, I always try to figure out how she comes up with these things. Then one day, she said it. I want a baby brother like “C” has. “C” is her little friend at school.
And this is the baby brother that Em wants and the baby brother that belongs to “C”. and I dont blame her…he is sooooooooo cute!
and this would be “C” that according to Em is the luckiest girl in the world because she has a baby brother. and not her.. and that is sooooooo not fair!
and this one was front and center on their holiday cards. love it!
and I just love love love this image and the series that went along with it.
happy Wednesday..and ciao for now..shel
brown eyed boy….
He has to have the cutest brown eyes ever….
ciao for now…shel
- These are great shots!
Camera Equipment For Sale
extra extra read all about it!
thats right folks..I am selling some camera equipment.
Canon 5D camera body with all the bells and whistles that make it click.
It is in excellent condition. I bought the 5D and then shortly there after canon came out with the mark II, which I just had to have. I used the 5D has my main camera for about 10 months before making the switch. Then it became my back up camera. It is about 1.5 old but like I said, only really used for about 10 months as the working horse.
want to know about it go here http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=11933
interested in buying it from me…let me know…thanks..shel
Suwanee Photography + Okinawa
hello my friends…those that stop by the blog often have heard me talk about my dear friend Suwanee.
It was a meeting by chance.
I was seeking mentoring when I started my business, back in Okinawa, and she was so kind to give it to me.
During the mentoring session I received something I didn’t expect, a friendship. A friendship that was built on laughter, a friendship that stands on honesty, kindness and support. Most of all a friendship that grows stronger and stronger because of character.
We worked together HERE in Colorado and HERE in Washington and played HEREin New Orleans. She took a series of images that I will forever adore of Emmersyn and I. One that is so proudly hanging in Em’s room here and she took these and all headshots on my blog and website. So to say I admire her photography is an understatement.
Recently we turned the camera on each other…she captured these of me…and I captured the following of her…Here she is my friends and she just might be coming to an island near you…The face of Suwanee of Suwanee Photography
Okinawa folks listen up..I have some great news for you….SHE IS COMING TO OKINAWA!!! really really soon!
That’s right my friends, Suwanee is making a quick stop in Okinawa for a wedding she is photographing. She has made a few sessions available that are up for grabs! So contact here ASAP for all the info. She will be there Dec 7-14.
chat with you soon!
shel
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