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i’ve got the music in me

I have been spending way too much time using spotify to organize my bajillion random playlists lately, and it has prompted me to get back to something I had been meaning to start a long time ago. Music posts. Music is one of my favorite things. I spend hours choosing music to accompany slideshows sometimes. Ok, so that to do with my “issues” as well as my love for music, but still. I am going to do some sort of music related post once a week…I am shooting for Thursdays. Because I love lists, they are most likely going to always be in list form. I have been asked about the slideshow music so often that I know many of you love music too…so…talk to me. Tell me your thoughts on my songs and suggest stuff that you love. Any kind of music will do. I love it all….well…mostly. Smooth jazz can disappear for all I care…sorry, smooth jazz fans. :)

This list is an easy one, just to get me started. It is songs that I have been listening to more than anything else lately. If I like a song, I can listen to it a million times. These are songs that are well on their way to reaching that million.

  • 1. The Loneliness and the Scream – Frightened Rabbit
    Love this song. Love.

  • 2. Yes, I Would – Frightened Rabbit
    Another Frightened Rabbit song. Because this whole album (The Winter of Mixed Drinks) is awesome.
    Lyrics from this song…
    What if I am never thrown that rope?
    What if this tear in my side just pours and pours and pours?
    I wonder if they’ve noticed I’m not around
    The loss of a lonely man never makes much of a sound.


  • 3. Faded – The Greencards
    This song drew me in with its unusual (to me anyway) time signature. Beautiful vocals. Love the lyrics too.
    Lyrics…
    Somewhere to run to
    Someone to cling to, baby
    Someone to hold on
    When all around is faded.

  • 4. Barton Hollow – The Civil Wars
    Love the guy/girl harmony.

  • 5. June Hymn – The Decemberists
    The Decemeberists plus bonus harmonica. Sweet. And he used the word “panolpy”….impressive.

  • 6. Last Leaf – OK Go
    Awwwwwww. Sigh. And have you ever seen a video made completely from toast?

  • 7. Grounds for Divorce – Elbow
    The guitar. The lyrics. The “seldom seen kid” in the lyrics refers to a friend of the band that died. I am a sucker for lyrics with a real, personal story.

August 11, 2011 | Categories: music | Leave A Comment »

miltary sessions


I have been getting lot of requests for military sessions lately, so I wanted to answer some questions about that. Over the last three years I have done sessions for an awesome organization called Operation: Love Reunited, providing photo sessions for military families for no cost.  It was a wonderful experience and I met some great people. I was humbled by the sacrifice that so many families make. This year, my availability to do these sessions has changed and I am no longer able to continue volunteering the time that requires. I have continued doing homecomings for past clients and for those that they refer, and will continue to do so, but I am not able to take on any new requests. If you are in need of a session, please check the photographer database on the Op:Love site…..there are tons of talented photographers listed.

Homecomings are, by far, one of my favorite things to photograph. Here is a little video clip of some of the homecomings that I have the honor to be a part of. You can see more by selecting Operation:Love Reunited or military homecomings under my blog categories if you have the time…and the tissues. :)

August 11, 2011 | Categories: Operation: Love ReUnited | Leave A Comment »

cupcakes for everyone!

Celebrating 1 year as double scoop photography (3.5 years total). I totally think this occasion calls for a cake or something…….as if I need a reason to have cake. I am thinking funfetti cake with strawberry frosting. Festive, right? I pretty much ignored the last anniversaries, but this one is just crying out for some attention. Or maybe that is just me. :)

I have met such wonderful people this last year….many that I have had the good fortune to see more than once. I am so grateful for trust and support that I get from all of you. I wish I could say thank you to you all, individually……with cupcakes!…but that is not really practical, so this will have to do.

Thank you for an amazing year.

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Don’t forget about the anniversary mini sessions.

July 29, 2011 | Categories: Baby, Family, mini sessions, Personal | 1 Comment »

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