Where Have I Been Wednesday

Busy at work. I can't wait to share my most recent family shoot with you. Moms, dads, children, grandparents, and babies--captured together--in one afternoon. Sounds like a day at the beach, doesn't it? Well, it was! For now, so many photos to edit. But, how can I complain when my "cubicle" looks like this?

Yes, that is Nicholas above. He was invited to come along. After taking this lighting test shot, I knew the rest of the day would be a success!

I Heart Faces - Summer in Review

The Beach--My favorite place to capture sunshine. Thankfully, many of my friends decided The Beach was the place to be this summer too, so we captured sunshine together!

I love the challenges the beach offers my photography endeavour. Beach shots are tricky--the bright sun, reflective water, sand, and spray. But the rewards...oh the rewards! With so much practice, I'm convinced I could write a tutorial about capturing beach shots! (read: lots and lots of trial and error)

This week, I Heart Faces asked us to share our Summer in Review. I thought the best way to approach this would be to share my Summer Beach Excursions in Review. Each collage and map represents a new beach location (identified on the map). Each beach was different, and each beach was marvelous for different reasons.

And, since summertime isn't the only time to enjoy the beaches in Florida, we'll be back all year for more.

Since we took our vacation at Treasure Island this year, it gets two collages.

Check out how others spent their summers here.

A and J - Building Memories

Because I promised more of these two; because beach fun is timeless; and because I am still feeling in a retro mood...

I Heart Faces - The Beach

"Take My Hand and We'll Make it I Swear" ~Bon Jovi

For those of you who visit my blog often, you may have already seen a version of this photo. It is one of my favorites, as it speaks volumes to me. That is why I am sharing it again for this week’s I Heart Faces theme—The Beach.

Friendship and trust are synonymous. They go hand-in-hand so to speak. During their first visit to the beach together, when Nicholas decided it was time to wade into the ocean water, Meredith was not so sure. Nicholas’s innocent face and extended hand gave her the confidence she needed to trust her friend. And, they made it together!

Check out other beach trips this week here.

His Word Wednesday

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6

Ocean Treasures

We finally made our appointment with the beach, and the treasures awaiting us made it worth the wait!

"Handle with Care"

Ticklish Traveler

"Clammy" hands

Smile for me!

Show yourself

Going Home - Take only pictures...leave only bubbles.

Longing for Some Beach Therapy

Note to Self: Schedule an appointment--soon!

Wordless Wednesday

Spring Break

So it begins...

...quite late this year I might add. It seems as though everyone else around the country has taken their Spring Breaks already. Ours begins tomorrow (we started "breaking" this weekend as you can see from our beach shots).

Spring Break. Eagerly anticipated. Remembered fondly. But, I ask you. When does the "break" part begin when you have grown up? All this "breaking" can make a girl very tired. ;)

"Deep" Thoughts

People are always saying, "Avoid digging yourself into a hole."
I say, "Don't knock it until you try it!"