Thursday, February 12, 2015

January iPhone and Instagram photos

   #campingintheyard #testrun #newtent #smores #boardgames #the3yoneedsalotmoretestruns #everyoneinrealbedsnow #mommynotreadytogiveupagoodnightssleep1

It doesn't happen nearly as often (used to be all day everyday) but occasionally I still find him with his basket of animals. #somethingsneverchange #onewiththeanimals #imaginativeplayIMG_2037

It's a chilly morning for these FL boys. They were so happy to wear hats and gloves to school. #wonderwhatwillactuallymakeithome #doubttheyhave4glovesafterschoolIMG_2038

They jumped between being army men to playing with their plastic army men. They had USA and Germany vs Japan and England. #haventlearnedWWIIhistoryyet. #imaginativeplay #gilmerboys2015IMG_2042

Serious game of army going on when I got home. #imaginativeplay #slowdowntime #gilmerboys2015IMG_2044

I took the boys to a new place called Smallcakes last Friday for a treat after school. On the way to school today mac drew this and handed it to me. #itsthesmallthingsinlifethatcount #firstpichehasdrawnwithoutafootballplayersinceAugust #boymomIMG_2288 IMG_2276

Aaron made partner!

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Was practicing using my flash for my photography class and caught Mac in action. He and Coe were playing Power Rangers. #GoGoPowerRangers #gilmerboys2015IMG_2073

My baby may have a fever but he looks pretty perfect to me. #advilworksmiracles #letshopeitlaststhroughthenight #finallylearninghowtousemyflashIMG_2071

No fever for Coe and great report card for Mac calls for a bacon and egg breakfast! {still working on my #flashphotography #needmorepracticeIMG_4716

Friends and Electronics

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So proud of my partner Aaron for receiving the Living the Dream award tonight. He is truly an inspiration, and I'm so proud of him. #mymentee #partners #levinpapantonioIMG_2329

#anotheronebitesthedust #24hrfevervirus #nocircusforhimtoday IMG_2339

 

These two...#bestfriends and occasionally #worstenemies. Not sure what they liked more the circus act or sharing cotton candy and a snowcone. #circus #surgarhigh #neverendswellIMG_4769ps

New corner office! #levinpapantonio #roomwithaview #workinprogress by my decorator @lindabliberisIMG_2354 

MLK parade #levinpapantonio #hitbyacar.comIMG_2365

Dress like your favorite ice cream flavor. #eds #mintchocolatechip And yes he had a bite before school!IMG_2382

So he does know how to write neatly…#willkeepthisinmind 

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Dress like your favorite ice cream flavor. #eds #mintchocolatechip And yes he had a bite before school!IMG_2390

First basketball game! #gohornetsIMG_2408

Happy 40th Birthday Stephanie! IMG_2413 IMG_2411

If I lived to be 100... #100thdayofschool #eds We used an entire bottle of grey hair paint. Still couldn't cover all the red #redheadsdontturngreyIMG_5058

Loving my new rug from Duh! Slowly getting rid of all the red. Thanks @lindabliberis for the perfect find!IMG_2422

#Pierettes #clownsuits #PensacolaMardiGras2015

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Another fun day of basketball. #gohornets #winningstreak @lacyphillipsdesignsIMG_2444

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Flash Photography

I took a class in January to learn how to better use my speed light aka flash.  Its still a work in progress, and I mess up way more flash photos than I get right, but at least I can finally take some pictures of the kids indoors without either the super grainy exposure due to a high ISO or the harsh shadows that occur when using the built in flash and/or improper settings! In all the pictures below I used my flash and attempted to minimize if not eliminate the shadows.  Practice, practice, practice!

 

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