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May 18, 2012
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Mother's Day Portraits

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― Every year on my April birthday...the gift I ask from my two children is to pose for portraits...WITHOUT COMPLAINING!This year, they were both home for Mother's Day weekend.I checked the weather the night before and it looked beautiful.Perfect time... (More)
Mother's Day Portraits
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May 12, 2012
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Second Birthday Portrait

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― Happy 2nd birthday to Genevieve...better known as Gigi!C'mon, we all know how difficult it is to photograph toddlers.Gigi's mom Lisa brought her to me for a Christmas portrait back in December.Doesn't she look adorable? You would neverknow she was... (More)
Second Birthday Portrait
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May 7, 2012
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Hair Pretties in Portraits

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― As I shared in my last post, I am intoSTYLING portraits.I noticed many of my clients would show up in jeansand a faded top and want portraits taken with flowersor in nature. The clothing just didn't match the environment.So I look for pretty... (More)
Hair Pretties in Portraits
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May 1, 2012
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Styling Portraits

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― Recently, I photographed Kimberlee who wasnine months pregnant. For days, the weather was not cooperating,but we finally had to shoot on a chilly, blustery day because thebaby was due any moment.Indeed, baby James was born four days later!Kimberlee... (More)
Styling Portraits
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Apr 23, 2012
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Urban Portraits

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― With senior picture season approaching,I wanted to scout out some new locations forwhat I call URBAN portraits.When my son was home on spring break from college,I had him gather some of his friends so I could practicein a historic area of our city... (More)
Urban Portraits
Posted on Apr 23rd, 2012
Apr 17, 2012
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Windy Portrait Shoots

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― Normally, I hate a windy day...especially if it's cold outside.But I LOVE wind for portrait shoots!Yesterday, I was sitting at my computertrying to catch up after my recent trip to Atlantawhen I heard a loud whirrrrrrrrrrr outside...heavy winds... (More)
Windy Portrait Shoots
Posted on Apr 17th, 2012
Apr 9, 2012
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The Cutest Easter Bunny

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― I think I have found the cutest Easter Bunnyin the world...my grand-niece Fiona!She came for Easter and I hadSOOO much fun photographing her.My niece Kristin is her mama...and, they look SOOOO much ALIKE!We had such pretty weather on Easter,so...fun... (More)
The Cutest Easter Bunny
Posted on Apr 9th, 2012
Apr 6, 2012
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Mar 26, 2012
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Pretty Skies

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― The weather in Michigan over the weekend wasSPECTACULAR!I was so happy my daughter Lindsay was homeso I could snap some spring portraits of her.I was going after the Monet painting look,so I dressed her up in a fluttery, flowerypink dress.I've been... (More)
Pretty Skies
Posted on Mar 26th, 2012
Mar 23, 2012
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Violet's Mystical Violets

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― This is the story of five-year-old Violetwho is surrounded by love and her namesake flower...and where these mystery flowers came from.Violet's Grandma Rosemary was mysister's, sister-in-law. I met Rosemarywhen I was 12 years old and whenmy sister... (More)
Violet's Mystical Violets
Posted on Mar 23rd, 2012
Mar 21, 2012
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Mar 20, 2012
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Panning Photos

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― Last summer when my husband and I were onvacation in Whistler, British Columbia, I noticedeveryone was biking. They even have extensivebiking trails and obstacle courses.I loved watching the bicycle acrobaticsand captured this fun shot as a FREEZE... (More)
Panning Photos
Posted on Mar 20th, 2012
Mar 7, 2012
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Backlighting in Portraits

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― I LOVE backlighting in portraits and wanted to sharewhat I have learned to create spectacular photos withlight from behind the subject.My favorite time of day for backlit portraits isthe evening, but it also works in early morning right after sunrise... (More)
Backlighting in Portraits
Made popular on Mar 16th, 2012
Feb 6, 2012
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Fake Falling Snow in Photos

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― As I've said a zillion times in this blog...I LOVE SNOW!Unfortunately, we haven't had much thismild winter and the falling snow in the above photois FAKE!Here is the original photo:In fact, none of my portraits this winterhave had falling snow...So I... (More)
Fake Falling Snow in Photos
Posted on Feb 6th, 2012
Jan 30, 2012
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Magic Wallpaper!

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― Some portraits cry out for thevintage look and I love the wallpaper inthe above photo.But when I took that photo,the wallpaper was NOT THERE!As I have shared many times,I prefer using natural light OUTDOORSfor my portrait work,but since I live in... (More)
Magic Wallpaper!
Posted on Jan 30th, 2012
Jan 25, 2012
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Free Textures and Backgrounds

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― In recent blog posts, I've shared lots of bokehbackgrounds like you see above for free.Since I live near Bronner's Christmas Wonderland,I have a zillion lights to photographand it is my pleasure to share the bokeh with others for freeto use both... (More)
Free Textures and Backgrounds
Posted on Jan 25th, 2012
Jan 19, 2012
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Candid Kids

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― I'm having fun with our little bit of snow on the ground.This week, I had the pleasure of photographingfour-year-old Oliviaand she was extremely cooperativeeven in the COLD!I love photographing little girlsthis age. They usually enjoyDRESSING UP!I... (More)
Candid Kids
Posted on Jan 19th, 2012
Jan 16, 2012
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Snow Portraits

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― FINALLY, we got some snow so I couldpractice REAL snow portraits.I had to go TWO days before I found someone to posefor me.Well...I forced my daughter to pose AGAIN!!!!I was staring out the kitchen window gazinglovingly at the snow when she ran... (More)
Snow Portraits
Posted on Jan 16th, 2012
Jan 12, 2012
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Make-shift Photography Studio

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― I celebrated New Year's at our friends the Smiths' houseand was excited to photograph theirbeautiful daughters and nieces.When I shared the portraits with othersthey lamented that they didn't have a studiowith professional lights to take nice photos... (More)
Make-shift Photography Studio
Made popular on Jan 13th, 2012
Dec 31, 2011
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Mandarin Orange Cream Cake

Busy Mom Recipes ― My son always picks this forhis birthday cake in December.But this cake is awesome in thesummer because the icing is light and creamy.Mandarin Orange Cream Cake1 box yellow cake mix1/2 cup vegetable oil. (I use canola)15 oz. can of mandarin oranges... (More)
Mandarin Orange Cream Cake
Posted on Dec 31st, 2011
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Birthday Boy Bokeh

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― My favorite Christmas present EVERarrived four days late...my son Mark!That was TWENTY years ago...and, he's still my favorite present.But my favorite for Christmas, 2011was a 50mm 1.4 camera lens.As you can see in these pictures ofmy birthday boy in... (More)
Birthday Boy Bokeh
Posted on Dec 31st, 2011
Dec 23, 2011
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Christmas Snow Globe

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― It's Christmas Eve, Eveand I'm playing around in Photoshop Elements.I wanted to try putting peopleinto snow globes and foundan AWESOME website called:Extreme Cards.I'm sharing the link because thiswonderful blog has all kinds of greatprojects for you... (More)
Christmas Snow Globe
Posted on Dec 23rd, 2011
Dec 9, 2011
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More Free Bokeh

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― Just as I promised,I'm back with more free bokeh backgroundsin time to still play with Christmas photos. I am fortunate to live near Frankenmuth, Michigan, home toBronner's Christmas Wonderlandthe world's largest year-round Christmas store.You can... (More)
More Free Bokeh
Posted on Dec 9th, 2011
Dec 4, 2011
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Winter Begins

This is Life? Funny Side Up ― The snow started falling HEAVY on Tuesdayevening. It wasn't even in the forecast.I was SOOOO excited because, as youknow from last winter's posts...I LOVE SNOW!!!This was the tranquil scene outmy front door about 9 pm.See those three BIG pine trees... (More)
Winter Begins
Posted on Dec 4th, 2011

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