tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39991640692168389492024-02-08T05:55:33.649-07:00Photography by Melissa JColorado Springs Maternity and Newborn PhotographerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3999164069216838949.post-22551619762333812182012-03-01T17:08:00.002-07:002012-03-01T17:12:11.258-07:00:: Mamarazzi Photography Workshop ::- Custom photography sessions are important for capturing lasting memories and treasured images! But what can you do in between those sessions? No parent wants to fork out hundreds of dollars every month to capture those milestones such as rolling over, crawling, claps and giggles, first lost tooth, climbing on the cabinets, and pulling the dogs tail! Many parents buy really nice camera's in hopes to capture amazing images of these special moments and more but end up with not so sharp and maybe really dark photos instead. I'm here to help! I want you to be able to take your nice SLR out of auto mode and take great candid photos of your family and their everyday life.<br />
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I will be hosting a <i>Mamarazzi Photography Workshop</i> for local moms (dads and grandparents also welcome!).<br />
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What will be covered ::<br />
- Getting out of auto and into manual mode<br />
- Basics on how to use the natural light<br />
- Composition<br />
- Storytelling<br />
- Lenses<br />
- Basic settings (learn about ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture)<br />
- Basic editing choices<br />
- Formatting<br />
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We will have actual child models to practice what is learned and also a free SWAG BAG to all participants!<br />
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Snacks and Lunch included<br />
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BONUS :: Each participant gets weekly follow up via email/phone conversations to discuss progress for 4 weeks after workshop!<br />
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<u>When</u> :: Saturday May 12th 9am-3pm<br />
<u>Where</u> :: Melissa's home or similar (in order to learn in an 'actual' home lighting environment). Exact address will be given to signed up individuals<br />
<u>Cost</u> :: $100 per participant (Limited to 6 participants)<br />
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Available to local parents and grandparents only. Each participant must bring a SLR camera with at least one lens. No kids allowed in order to have a better learning environment (unless you have a very young baby and if you do, please contact me in advance).<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">***If you are interested in pursuing Photography, this is not the workshop for you. Contact me for Photography Mentoring and Workshops. This is for Moms who want to better their everyday images of their children growing up.***</span><br />
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Email <a href="mailto:info@photographybymelissaj.com">HERE</a> for any questions!<br />
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$100 is due at time of booking to reserve your spot. It is non-refundable but if you can't make it, you can have someone come in your place. Click the "Buy NOW" option below to reserve your spot. I look forward to meeting all the wonderful mom's out there and can't wait to see the images you create after the workshop!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nsZoTXFfd_c/T1ALJHUWmAI/AAAAAAAAA0k/rT5xlEyS6NI/s1600/Mamarazzi-workshop-photo-for-blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nsZoTXFfd_c/T1ALJHUWmAI/AAAAAAAAA0k/rT5xlEyS6NI/s640/Mamarazzi-workshop-photo-for-blog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for viewing! Follow this blog to stay up to date on Photography by Melissa J. Contact us should you have any questions! www.photographybymelissaj.com info@photographybymelissaj.com 719-428-5517 You can also join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/photographybymelissaj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3999164069216838949.post-980525908481825052012-02-17T17:48:00.000-07:002012-02-17T17:48:46.821-07:00DIY baby headband tutorial :: Colorado Springs Baby PhotographerI love to girly up my newborns when photographing them and cute little headbands is one of my favorite ways to do it. I spend A LOT of money on props... <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000; font-size: x-small;">yes, a lot</span>! My husband would be happy to tell you if you'd like. =) I shop at places like <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>, Hobby Lobby, Joann's fabric and many more. If you've never been on Etsy, you've got to check it out! I love it because it's homemade items and you're helping small business when you purchase from there.<br />
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Well my last trip to Hobby Lobby <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000; font-size: x-small;">which was yesterday, and maybe the day before, and... you get the idea </span>I came across these adorable little flowers and knew I had to put them on a babies head. the way I made these headbands are super easy and can have many modifications. I made them to where I will just tie them onto the babies head but you can also close them and make a specific size. Since I photograph older babies sometimes and since not every baby has the same head, I wanted the option to tie. For a photographer, having the ability to tie it comes in handy when baby is just barely asleep and you don't want to move her too much.<br />
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I'm going to show you how I made these particular ones. I spent $4 at Hobby Lobby and made 3 headbands - Now that's a steal!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D9wiVQQRnOc/Tz7wYAx9doI/AAAAAAAAA0A/GfW_awiqJQI/s1600/baby-headbands-photography-by-melissa-j-diy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="592" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D9wiVQQRnOc/Tz7wYAx9doI/AAAAAAAAA0A/GfW_awiqJQI/s640/baby-headbands-photography-by-melissa-j-diy.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's what I used ::</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- Flower package from Hobby Lobby</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- Lace trim from Hobby Lobby (tons of options here! Mine has a very small stretch to it)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- Felt (you only need a small circle to complete a headband)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- glue gun</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- glue sticks (obviously right?)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SGqIbMECrm4/Tz7xDCAuKOI/AAAAAAAAA0I/_L2VPaoKNb8/s1600/diy-baby-headbands-photography-by-melissa-j-diy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="592" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SGqIbMECrm4/Tz7xDCAuKOI/AAAAAAAAA0I/_L2VPaoKNb8/s640/diy-baby-headbands-photography-by-melissa-j-diy.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are TONS of flower options to make headbands and this is just the easiest way because you already have pretty flowers here that you literally just glue gun to a piece of felt with the headband in between. When it comes to flower ideas for headbands, your ideas can be endless! Just in the isle I got these, there's tons of 'ready made' flowers just asking to be placed on a childs head.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1) Cut your 'band" (lace trim, ribbon, elastic, etc...) to the size you want. 13inches is common for newborn IF you're going to close it off and if it's got some stretch to it. Mine were cut about 20 inches to have plenty of tie space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2) Cut little felt circles to cover the back of your flowers. This just holds a barrier for the glue and helps make it soft against babies head.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3) Piece it all together and don't glue your fingers!!!! (it's hot I tell ya!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">***I lay out my band and put the flower upside down and place glue on the felt piece and then stick it all together. If you're using a non lace band, you could glue to the band first and then add the felt after.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2ityVcqfCiA/Tz7yrYKmWgI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/keQlwGkPK64/s1600/blue-baby-headbands-photography-by-melissa-j-diy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="590" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2ityVcqfCiA/Tz7yrYKmWgI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/keQlwGkPK64/s640/blue-baby-headbands-photography-by-melissa-j-diy.jpg" width="800" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's it! =) Super easy, super affordable and super adorable. If you can't find these flowers or want me to make you some, shoot me an email and I'll see what I can do. If you make these and use them, I would LOVE to see some photos of it in action. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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We did some indoor photos and some outdoor photos and I loved how they came prepared with some poses they liked. One of my goals with maternity sessions is to be able to look at the final photos and be able to see the excitement from the parents to be on their new journey. I think this session rocked that!<br />
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To the parents to be :: Thank you so much for this fun session and see you soon to meet that sweet girl or boy!<br />
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Enjoy the sneak peek at this beautiful maternity couple ::<br />
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<a href="http://www.photographybymelissaj.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img alt="yellow boy as she's waiting until birth to find out gender, www.photographybymelissaj.com www.facebook.com/photographybymelissaj" border="0" height="557" src="http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m495/PhotographybyMelissaJ/Colorado-Springs-Maternity-and-Newborn-Photographer----Copyright-Photography-by-Melissa-J_-91.jpg" width="800" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for viewing! Follow this blog to stay up to date on Photography by Melissa J. Contact us should you have any questions! www.photographybymelissaj.com info@photographybymelissaj.com 719-428-5517 You can also join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/photographybymelissaj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3999164069216838949.post-56390588829763079222012-02-14T13:53:00.001-07:002012-02-16T19:49:35.123-07:00Chloe, 3 weeks new :: Colorado Springs Newborn PhotographerChloe's mom contacted me for a last minute photo session and I was so happy I could squeeze them in. Chloe was so sweet and though she gave me a run for my money, we were still able to get the poses her mom wanted. At 3 weeks of age, they're more prone to waking up when trying to pose and they're just not as flexible but she still did a great job with her first modeling session!<br />
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Meet Chloe ::<br />
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<a href="http://www.photographybymelissaj.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img alt="posed with head in hands, so dainty and cute, www.photogrpahybymelissaj.com www.facebook.com/photographybymelissaj" border="0" height="426" src="http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m495/PhotographybyMelissaJ/Colorado-Springs-Maternity-and-Newborn-Photographer----Copyright-Photography-by-Melissa-J_-1.jpg" width="800" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for viewing! Follow this blog to stay up to date on Photography by Melissa J. Contact us should you have any questions! www.photographybymelissaj.com info@photographybymelissaj.com 719-428-5517 You can also join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/photographybymelissaj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3999164069216838949.post-64680121113373224002012-02-13T17:35:00.013-07:002012-02-14T13:52:03.002-07:00Timeless black and white newborn photos :: Colorado Springs Newborn photographer I wanted to show some black and white (ish) images and Colton's session was the best! In the mom/dad photos, you can really see the bond that has already taken place with baby. SO SO SO incredibly sweet and i'm so glad they have these photos to cherish forever! By the way, Colton has the best newborn hair ever!!<br />
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Thank you C family for capturing this time and Colton is going to be one heartbreaker for sure!<br />
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Enjoy looking at these B&W's ::<br />
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I mean seriously, check out that hair!! Even in B&W it looks stylish!<br />
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This photo on the left is one of my favorite mom and son photos. When doing black and white, I tend to use a little different tint at times and in this photo, it really brings out the softness and elegance of the mother/son bond.<br />
<a href="http://www.photographybymelissaj.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Newborn boy with mom, black and white images, www.photographybymelissaj.com" border="0" height="480" src="http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m495/PhotographybyMelissaJ/black-and-white-newborn-photo-mother-son-colorado-springs-newborn-photographer.jpg" width="640" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for viewing! Follow this blog to stay up to date on Photography by Melissa J. Contact us should you have any questions! www.photographybymelissaj.com info@photographybymelissaj.com 719-428-5517 You can also join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/photographybymelissaj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3999164069216838949.post-46912112335919629692012-02-13T13:59:00.000-07:002012-02-13T13:59:02.411-07:007th annual Healthy Pregnancy Fair :: Colorado Springs maternity and newborn photographerWe are very excited to be participating in the 7th annual Healthy Pregnancy Fair on Saturday, March 3rd from 11:00-2:00 PM. It is located at the Burlington Coat Factory in the Citadell Mall. <a href="http://www.photographybymelissaj.com/"><i>Photography by Melissa J</i></a> will have a booth featuring our maternity and newborn photography. Come by and say “hello” and enter to win a custom portrait session!<br />
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Thank you R family for letting me into your home and capturing this amazing time! Such a sweet family you have =)<br />
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Meet Ryker ::<br />
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I loved hanging out with her and her mom and also Elisha who was there to help as well. You can see Elisha's photography work <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eternal-Blessing-Photography/323112752517?ref=ts">HERE</a>.<br />
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Enjoy sweet Jordan Isabella (love her name!)...<br />
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Thank you L family for letting me capture this amazing time in y'alls life!<br />
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It was hard to pick my favorites as there were so many but I wanted display the pics that really showed their bonding between each other.<br />
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Baby Brooke and Baby Charley - You were fantastic models and are going to bring such joy <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-small;"><b>and maybe hard work</b></span></i> to your parents over the years! =)<br />
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I can't wait to see them grow up and what their personalities will be like. Can you imagine how cute they'd be at a 1 year old cake smash session???<br />
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Being a photographer, my kids see me all the time with a camera in my hand so you think they'd run when it's their turn to be photographed, but I am lucky, as they are hams in front of the camera. Actually, they're hams all the time!<br />
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She handles them well though and you can see that each of the 3 sons are so well behaved and perfectly polite. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: x-small;"> I must find out her secret!</span></i><br />
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I've known the mom of this family for quite awhile and I just love seeing her boys grow up. The oldest will be driving in 2 years!!! - yikes! Thank you B family for letting me spend this time with you and I had a blast listening to you all laugh and giggle.<br />
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Meet Olivia...<br />
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Check out all this cuteness from his newborn session...<br />
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</div><div style="font: 16.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">That's exactly what happened with little cuteness Aaron during a recent mini session. For only 30 minutes of shooting and a somewhat shy toddler, I felt the gallery uploaded for his mom was a hit! He started to warm up to me and his favorite part of the whole session was the chair. <i>I wish my 2 year old could be entertained with just a chair!</i> I was so happy to use this chair as it's actually one of mine and it was made well before I was born. Let's just say, it's in it's 30's-ish!</div><div style="font: 16.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 19.0px;"><br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for viewing! Follow this blog to stay up to date on Photography by Melissa J. Contact us should you have any questions! www.photographybymelissaj.com info@photographybymelissaj.com 719-428-5517 You can also join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/photographybymelissaj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3999164069216838949.post-85136486128759526452011-10-18T22:04:00.003-06:002011-10-19T13:46:24.658-06:00Fantastic Fall Photographers Giveaway! :: Photography by Melissa J :: Colorado Springs Photographer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2d1d0e; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 25px;"> Fall is in the air and I know that means crazy busy season for everyone….especially photographers! The weather is getting cooler yet the colors outside are rich and warming, and next thing we know, it'll be Thanksgiving. Well, I want to give THANKS starting TODAY! <i>Photography by Melissa J </i>reached 1000 Facebook fans and wanted to send some love to all those hard working photographers out there. Photo props, cute hats, editing actions, and certificates OH MY!... all these vendors are fabulous and oh so talented!! Check it out...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;">2. (Bonus Entry - Step 1 must already be completed) Link this blog post to your Facebook page status and type "<i><b>Enter this FANTASTIC Fall photographers giveaway hosted by @Photography by Melissa J!</b></i>" Make sure and put the @ sign in front of my business name to tag it (it will become blue so that you know it worked). Come back to this blog post and leave a comment saying you did this.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;">3. (Bonus Entry #2 - Step 1 must already be completed) Subscribe to this blog post via email and leave a comment on this post telling me you did so.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;">4. LOCALS (or willing to travel to Colorado Springs, Colorado) - Send an email to <a href="mailto:info@photographybymelissaj.com">info@photographybymelissaj.com</a> to receive a bonus entry into the Locals Only portion. 1 winner will be picked via random.org to receive a $50 gift certificate to <i>Photography by Melissa J</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;"> <i><b>The give away will run from October 19th, 2011 until 11:00 PM (Mountain time) October 24th, 2011.</b></i> Winners will be selected via random.org and announced Wednesday October 26th after entries are verified.</span><br />
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<i>Happy Acres Farm</i> Facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/happyacresfarm">HERE</a></td></tr>
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<i>Photographer's Bling</i> Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photographersbling">HERE </a></td></tr>
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<i>Baby Dream Backdrops</i> Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baby-Dream-backdrops/134855419922652">HERE</a><br />
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<i>Maternity and Newborn Photography Prop Shop</i> Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MaternityandNewborn.Photography.Prop.Shop">HERE</a></td></tr>
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This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered, or associated with Facebook. You are providing your information to Photography by Melissa J, not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used to notify promotion winners and for sending subscribers updates and announcements from Photography by Melissa J. Subscribers can opt out of receiving updates, sneak peeks, and announcements at any time. Thank you! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for viewing! Follow this blog to stay up to date on Photography by Melissa J. Contact us should you have any questions! www.photographybymelissaj.com info@photographybymelissaj.com 719-428-5517 You can also join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/photographybymelissaj</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3999164069216838949.post-69299315062382729412011-10-18T17:03:00.001-06:002011-10-18T17:49:31.692-06:00Baby Bump with loving couple :: Colorado Springs Maternity Photographer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To see a couple who loves each other so much, makes me happy to know their little one is coming in to a great home. I was so happy to meet this couple and photograph their maternity session and to spend time with them during this special stage in their life. I simply cannot wait to meet their baby when he arrives! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Their session took place at Monument Valley Park and Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado. <br />
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My 5 year old is starting to say "Hey mom, come take a picture of this!" .<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: x-small;">.. some random ugly leaf laying on the driveway or a penny sitting on the stairs or a fly on the window.</span> Um.. Honey, no thanks, I'd rather take a photo of you!<br />
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Thank you to Quinn's parents for letting spend time with y'all! You have such a wonderful boy who will create great adventure and happiness in your lives for a long time.<br />
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Thank you Mr and Mrs C for letting spend some time in your home photographing sweet Daniel!<br />
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</div><div>This morning, 10 years later, I woke up and gave my kids extra kisses. It is hard to believe that my kids were not even born when we experienced what happened on September 11th, 2001. I hope and pray they don't have to ever witness something so terrible and heart breaking.<br />
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</div><div>Our nation 10 years ago began a journey, it was a day that changed lives. I just wanted to put this blog post out there to ask 2 things; 1) What were you doing that day? and 2) What will you do this year as a good deed in honor of those lives lost?</div></div><div><br />
</div><div>These pictures below are not from 9/11 but each of them reflect a memory of that feeling of America, of friendliness, of rescue and surviving, and of support and sadness. I took these photo's downtown Colorado Springs this morning while reminiscing what happened 10 years ago today.</div><div><br />
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