Selecting focal points

After all this time, I just learned to do this today. Wow. Thank you to all of my Yada ladies that help me to tame this beast called photography on a daily basis. I look forward to sharper pictures, and better focus!! *cheers*

Today I took Aiden to the park for some play...

and of course PICTURES! I am falling deeper and deeper in love with my 50mm every time I get to use it!

It was 48 degrees so we weren't outside very long. But, I got some good shots of him nonetheless.

My fav
In B/W

Snowy days.

Today I just had to take Aiden out in the snow and get some cute pictures of him before the winter was over. It was the first time all winter he actually got to walk around in it, and touch it. Last time it snowed, it melted before he could even see what it was. When he saw it on the ground he said "snomannn" even though it was only a half inch. So, today I made extra time in the morning to get some shots of him enjoying himself.When Aiden got home from school today he was totally pooped. He hasn't been napping at his new school so he usually just falls asleep in the car and goes to bed without dinner. So, while he was snoozing on the couch I had to try and get the picture of his beautiful lashes that I've been itching for. Such long lashes, just like his daddy.

Small vacation from blogging...

I took a small vacation from blogging because I was feeling uninspired and had little motivation to take pictures. It is cold and dreary outside, so that limits my abilities and creativity. I anxiously look forward to the warmth so that I can take Aiden to the playground, park and on walks to get some different shots.

Yesterday, it was 60 degrees out and beautiful! So, after Aiden got up from his nap we went outside. He enjoys playing outside and getting some fresh air. He is very interested in the "pie-cones" and he likes to hold them up to the sky to try and put them back in the trees. At one point, he even picked two of them up to put them in a wedge in a tree. My little environmentalist...

At any rate, I took some pictures of him and played with a little post processing to try and develop my skills in that area. This is my favorite of the set. I love the conversion, I think his eyes are my favorite part of this picture.

And here it is in color, with a 70's feel...

And this one came out EXTREMELY underexposed, so when I edited it to try and bring it back (because I rarely get smiling shots of him) the background is blown...cute with mommy goggles anyway!

New Design

Today I did one of my favorite things, designing a baby announcement. I just love playing with baby pictures. I wish I was in Florida to take his newborn shots.

With the help of my amazing husband, and the Yada girls I finally came up with a fresh, new design that I totally love! Now I just need a baby boy so I can use this for myself. haha

Atlantic City skyline

A beautiful shot of the Atlantic City skyline on a brisk winter day. I was on the Cesar's pier so it looks like I am standing in the ocean to get the shot. I love the colors.

Mommy and Aiden

This picture is courtesy of my favorite local photographer, Cara. This picture is one in a series of pictures that show Aiden's absolute frustration with the camera. We tried like hell to get him to look at her ONE time, but it just didn't work out. At any rate, this picture is the only salvagable one. I like it! I am usually behind the camera, and only have a handful of pictures with Aiden. So, this is precious to me.