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  • The 4-6 Weeks Project (Week One)

    I did this project the last time I was pregnant, too. The idea is to take a daily photo in…
    August 25, 2014
  • Traveling With My Camera Bag

    A Good Travel Camera?

    I just got back from my trip to France and Morocco! I'm so eager to tell you about it, but…
    June 30, 2014
  • Three Years Old (August's Yearly Photo)

    Three Years Old (August’s Yearly Photo)

    August is trying, with his hand, to show us that he's three! (Three is the trickiest number to show with…
    February 10, 2014
  • Studio Portrait Lighting Class

    Photography Classes in Chicago

    This post is sponsored by Bing. Earlier this year, I wrote that I wanted to take a photography class, and…
    July 24, 2013
  • The Best DSLR Canon Camera and Lenses for Beginners

    Essential Photography Gear

    My photography gear has changed a lot since I first started shooting with a DSLR in 2006. I want to…
    March 21, 2013
  • Looking for a Photography Class

    This post is sponsored by Bing. I took a 2-hour video class by Matt and Julie Walker of Tiger in…
    February 20, 2013
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  • The 4-6 Weeks Project (Week One)

    I did this project the last time I was pregnant, too. The idea is to take a daily photo in the 4-6 weeks before the…

    August 25, 201416 commentsMy Life, Parenting, Photography
  • Traveling With My Camera Bag

    A Good Travel Camera?

    I just got back from my trip to France and Morocco! I’m so eager to tell you about it, but I need to get over…

    June 30, 201476 commentsPhotography
  • Three Years Old (August's Yearly Photo)

    Three Years Old (August’s Yearly Photo)

    August is trying, with his hand, to show us that he’s three! (Three is the trickiest number to show with your fingers, you know.) I…

    February 10, 201421 commentsParenting, Photography
  • Studio Portrait Lighting Class

    Photography Classes in Chicago

    This post is sponsored by Bing. Earlier this year, I wrote that I wanted to take a photography class, and that Bing was working with…

    July 24, 20131 commentPhotography
  • The Best DSLR Canon Camera and Lenses for Beginners

    Essential Photography Gear

    My photography gear has changed a lot since I first started shooting with a DSLR in 2006. I want to share what worked for me…

    March 21, 201331 commentsPhotography
  • Looking for a Photography Class

    This post is sponsored by Bing. I took a 2-hour video class by Matt and Julie Walker of Tiger in a Jar when I was…

    February 20, 201341 commentsPhotography
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