family portrait

The Shoe Family
as drawn by Sarah in 2010
finally framed by Mama in 2011

(sorry about the crazy reflection...please ignore.)

Light Painting

This is what happens when you cross Science Friday with a new camera:

Photography Tips and GOTW

GOTW: Giveaway of The Week

The GOTW at Life in a Shoe is focusing (har har) on photography this week.

Check out the great photo tips for moms category at Me Re Koh. I appreciate the wisdom in one post I read which encouraged learners to work on one item at a time. It can be a bit overwhelming to absorb a new vocabulary and learn new equipment at the same time. FYI: there are plenty of tips even for the point-and-shoot photographer. (This includes us for now.) So don't pass it by just because you don't own an SLR!

Bryan and I are both trying to improve our photography skills. He needs to be able to take clear, meaningful photos of his completed work projects for his portfolio. I want to take pictures of our family and daily life that catch their essence. Oh, and I want to take stunning pictures of the mamas I serve and the babies I catch. Sigh. I want it ALL. In my spare time. Wait, I don't have any spare time...