"The
child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the
world there hasn't been, and until the end of the world there will not
be, another child like him."
-Pablo Casals
"While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about."
Anonymous
"Children learn to smile from their parents."
Shinichi Suzuki
"A
child's spirit is like a child, you can never catch it by running after
it; you must stand still, and, for love, it will soon itself come back."
Arthur Miller
"Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right"
Bible quotes
"The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the wish to learn."
John Lubbock
"Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them."
Lady Bird Johnson
"Every child you encounter is a divine appointment."
Wess Stafford
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While visiting my family in Fargo, I was 'hired' by my sister to get some pictures of sweet Inga grace. I am pretty sure she hired me because I had the best prices in town.
Although I have been struggling a lot with photography lately… I am glad Angie had enough confidence in me to let me do this.
I learned quite a bit about myself and my abilities… and I am fairly certain I will never be a professional photographer! Those guys have patience! And talent! And the ability to tell between 100 ISO and 1600 ISO.
I think I am never taking my camera off 100 ISO again.
I cant tell you how many pictures I ruined with my lack of experience!
Ah well.
Live and learn right?
Hey! That gives me an idea… would anyone be willing to share their favorite photography website or blog?? I'd love to see what inspires you!
Once Again…Amazing Pictures Amanda!
Love your pictures.
I love to look at other people’s photography. This is one of my favorites of late:
http://x.jimanddoni.com/
That’s a link to her blog…. she also has a professional website.
Blessings to you!
Kari
This is the link to Doni’s professional website…
http://www.livelovedphotography.com/main/Session.aspx
What are you talking about? Your photography is awesome! That’s one reason I like to keep coming back to your blog. You’ve got a great eye!
Here’s a link to a photoblog that I die over:
http://www.mikabethedwardsphotography.net/
I hope you have a great night!!
Those are sooo great! I love the tutu!
These are LOVELY! As for photo websites, I love http://iheartfaces.blogspot.com and http://bellajacksonphoto.blogspot.com/
There’s so many to choose from though. SOME day I will learn all the manual settings. Don’t tell anyone I shoot ONLY in automatic, OK???
What a little beauty. The last 3 reminded me of ‘Michelle’ from Full House. Such a cutie pie! And great photo’s too!
Some of my fav photo sites are, of course, I heart faces. But I also found this one while trying to create my blog ‘look’.
http://www.photoshopsupport.com/index.html
Otherwise, I just google anything I want to learn.
Many blessings,
Michelle
the photos are absolutely beautiful…there were several i had not seen yet and just bring tears to my eyes. I will have to look back on these when inga is throwing one of her diva tantrums!
Oh, they are super cute! I love the one of her looking over the fence.
Those are amazing, Amanda! It’s obvious why she asked you to take her pictures! She is beautiful too! I love the quotes you chose for the pictures, so inspiring! I will be honest when I came across your blog…your desks caught my eye because they were so creative and when i looked at your other posts…your photography was wonderful and I wanted to get inspiration from you! Awesome work! Keep it up!
Your pictures are beautiful!!! I don’t have any helpful photography sites to share, but if you want to see bad, just check out my photos…downloaded from my phone! I would love to be able to have a good eye for photos! You have a great talent–don’t be discouraged! You are capturing God’s creation!!!
No tips from me. I am a stinky photographer, and I’m really bummed out about it. I’ll have to see what other blogs are suggested.
These are Beautiful! Don’t get discouraged…you’re very talented!
You take great pictures! Honestly, I thought you’re a professional photographer.
Very nice! And I love the quotes!
Beautiful pictures. I often feel the same way.
National Geographic and Kodak sites both have some great tips.
BTW, I gave you an award on my blog!
The quotes are so nice to go along with the photos. I think you did great work. I’ve been looking for someone local to take pictures. I was trying to compare prices to see what “normal” is for here.
These are great pictures! You truly do have a talent here – don’t underestimate yourself!
One of my favorite photography sites (aside from our lovely MckMama’s!) is the photographer who shot our wedding, and most recently our family photos – Moments In Time Photography. You can visit their site at: http://www.momentsintimemn.com
Loves!
Beautiful pics! That’s why I want to hire you to do our family pics!
I feel the same as you! I never use the manual setting on my camera – I should really take a class sometime! lol
I have been using http://www.picnik.com to do some editing. It is free for the basic stuff and then is $25 a year to get the premier. It’s fun and I like to play around with it but there is still a lot of work to be done on it that I haven’t figured out! I just don’t have that kind of eye! I can give you my info if you want to try it out!
What are your plans for this coming Tuesday?
This is the photographer who has done all of Kylee’s pictures and our last round of boy/family pictures.
http://www.tjb-photography.com/
(And I think you take great pictures by the way…you could definitely give me lessons!)
Amanda
Also Amanda, I finished my post and nominated you for a blog award. Hugs!
Amanda girl – you take some good pictures!!! My camera is just the pits and I keep hinting that a new one would SURE be nice. ha ha That picture of your niece in the grass sitting in that black and blue tu-tu is precious – what great treasures! Way to go ~ ♥
Well, I think they looks awesome!! And your subject is adorable!!
hello! i’m so happy to meet you! thank you for visiting love lives in the kitchen! i’m glad that you are my follower!
your blog is lovely. i love the pictures sooo much!
will definitely come back here!
have a great weekend!
justyna
I think these pictures look great.
And the way that you learn is by trial and error!
Amanda,
I know you are already familiar with I Heart Faces, but I also like these as well:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/
and
http://shuttersisters.com/
She is SO adorable!! The pictures are all great, I would hire you.
OHMIGOSH she is gorgeous and your photos are wonderful!
what are you talkin’ bout – your photography is always stunning..
As you can tell from my blog photos, I use a professional point-and-shoot and I could be using ISO 250,000 for all I know. Oh, and it makes my nose look really big in photos.
If those fancy cameras can prevent ‘big nose’ – I may need to splurge.
Have a spectacular weekend
I like HA! Photography in Orlando, she mainly does weddings. http://www.heatherahrens.net/
However, she took photos of our family a few months ago.
http://www.heatherahrens.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/xander007.jpg
Also, Scott Cook Photography.
http://www.scottcookphotography.com/
Check them out!
Heather
Awesome pictures Amanda. You are so great & talented. you do have an eye for capturing the emotion and the story behind the picture. You did a beautiful job. Love the editing too. Gorgeous.
They’re beautiful photos!!
And those veggies in the last post….amazing. It all looks so precise and lovely and something I would not have near enough patience for, but am glad someone does!
Thanks for stopping by my blog today! I read the post you mentioned (about 1st child/3rd child), & it was so funny & just about how it is for most moms!
Love your blog & your photography! Don’t sell yourself short…these photos are great!! Such a cutie for your ‘model’, too!
Stop back by anytime!
Susan
I think you’re totally amazing and have an unbelievable talent…and that you should be a professional photographer!! Great pictures! You are so talented:) I think Inga is such an adorable girl!!!
really? cause I think this photos are amazing. You obviously think out of the box.
Thank you so much for commenting on my site and leaving words of encouragement re my design. :0)
now that’s a girlie girl
nice job!
Great pictures and quotes! Thanks for visiting my blog. I live in MN too, it’s always fun to fine other bloggers nearby:)
Hey. Just thought I’d stop by to say hi. And to maybe find out who you were.
It’s funny, you talk about ruined pictures. Oh, the stories I could tell. Ever since I was a young man, I wanted to be a photographer. And I would have made a good one if it weren’t for the fact that I sucked at it.
Oh well, that’s why I write.
Your pictures are amazing… so beautiful! And what an adorable subject you had to work with!!
Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment… I do the ‘a glimpse’ post every Sunday… stop by again and leave your link!
Hi Amanda,
Thanks for stopping by my blog. These photographs that you have on here are beautiful. They all look so thoughtful.
Enjoy your weekend!
I understand your frustration with all those settings, but like one of the above commenters said, “What Are you talking about?” You do take great pictures.
Your photographs do set you apart. This is very true. I’m sure it’s like anything, it will take time to figure out those settings…don’t let yourself get overwhelmed if it’s something you want to learn. Learn one little piece of it at a time. What’s the rush?
That first shot of her was darling.Pretty green eyes.
I think your photos are beautiful…professional or not – you have an eye for the right shot! Thanks for sharing!
Kristin
Love these pictures! Your sister did a smart thing “hiring” you! My favorite is her looking over the fence in her blue tutu.
So cute!
Hey! Thanks for stopping by my place. I dabble in photography too (my dad is a pro)
I hear ya!
I spent 2 years as an “amateur” building my business and was always pleasantly surprised but there is NO way I’d do it as a real job
I finally went and sold all my equipment last year and downsized to a nice little point and shoot. I miss it, but I’m back to the basics again!
Ilove the pics! I think they are just great! I am dtermined to learn how to take better photos!
I have used Joe McDoald http://www.mcdonaldsstudio.com/ for the kids 1 year photos and really liked them. I will have him do Sophie as well. Mostly b/c I think of it as a photo & art and feel to use somebody else would be so totally different. I have the pics all on one wall so it would look funny so different. I say this b/c I think what really cathes my eye these days has changed from what did 2 years ago.
Ok, I amy be losing it but are you the same amanda that i worked with at chili’s 100years ago??? I am a children’s photographer and also a friend of Ria’s. I live in the cities now. Let me know if I’ve lost it,but you look just like her.
My engagement pictures were taken by this girl: http://www.shannonleith.com. I liked her pictures and she was supposed to take our wedding pictures also but she called us two nights before saying she had accidentally written down the wrong date and was unable to do our wedding. She got us a replacement, but it wasnt the same.