A Mama And Her Photography

Through the Lens

Finding Beauty In The Everyday

December 26, 2010 4 comments

The Grass Always Seems Greener On The Other Side… A little over two years ago I got into a rut photographically. I had convinced myself that my photography would become better by leaps and bounds if only I lived somewhere else, namely in another country – somewhere where I could be less worried about walking [...]

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Mrs. Sayuri Is Four

October 25, 2010 3 comments

little blonde princess picking flowers in her pink princess dress

October 14th, our little girl, Mrs. Sayuri, turned four! I took these photos of her a couple of weeks ago outside in our yard, while she was wearing her pink princess dress and crown of course. She loves to dress up like royalty and to pick flowers. Our favorite place to be when it’s warm [...]

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Scouting Out Locations

June 1, 2010 2 comments

In September ’09, I photographed my sister-in-law’s wedding. Days before, Hubby and I took a leisurely drive to check out the church and reception hall. I took images of possible photo spots at both locations and on the drive in between. I took shots from different angles and view points, walked all around the grounds [...]

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Smiles

April 27, 2010 7 comments

pink and purple polka dot cake, smiling little girl

The theme this week at i heart faces is “Smiles”. I haven’t entered in a while, but really liked this shot of Mrs. Sayuri (my daughter) smiling. She loves the cakes that I make. She is my best and kindest critic — always ready to comment on how beautiful they are! And always willing to [...]

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Shir haShirim ~ The Flowers Have Appeared In The Earth

April 23, 2010 3 comments

This entry is part of a series, Shir haShirim» Song of Songs Photography Project The above image is a new beginning effort at combining verse from Song of Songs with a personally taken photograph. I plan to make this a continuing series. There are lots more ideas in my head. Shir haShirim (Song of Songs) [...]

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Seeing Hearts

February 12, 2010 1 comment

This is our view from our balcony at night – in hearts. Color Me Katie posted about making her own heart lens filter using black construction paper. To make your own: trace your lens circumference on a piece of black construction paper and cut out. In the center of your circle, cut out a heart [...]

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Happy Birthday I Heart Faces

January 13, 2010 1 comment

The theme for photos this week at iheartfaces is “Best Face Photo”. The catch was that it had to be a recent photo taken in December 2009 or January 2010. This is Mr. Happy Feet and such a smiley guy. This shot is from just a few days ago. Be sure to check out and [...]

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