Category Archives: Getting Personal

29 Ways to Stay Creative

I was going to take a blogging “Spring Break” because I have a couple of non-photography/blogging related projects I need to tackle this month and then this turns up in my newsfeed! It’s funny how that happens.  So I”m saying nay to a “break” and YAY to tackling this list – and of course, sharing […]

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February 28, 2013 - 7:38 am

Amy - Oh, I love this info-graphic! 29 is the one that always seems to get me. But this is the year! Perhaps . . . maybe .Pretty sure. :)

Good luck with your projects!

February 28, 2013 - 7:57 am

Camila Faria - That’s a fabulous idea Maddy. I always say that we have to step away from the computer every now and then to stay creative!

February 28, 2013 - 9:17 am

Life with Kaishon - Yay! I have been having a hard time with blogging lately. Maybe you can help me : ) Let me lay down on your therapist couch. So, I have oodles of sessions to blog. I mean, oodles and oodles. I would say at least 50. I become overwhelmed when I try to pick out which pictures to post. So completely overwhelmed. And then, because I am so overwhelmed, I don’t blog any of them. I don’t know what to do. It isn’t because I don’t like the pictures. It’s just I have no idea how to pick. And I worry I will put too many in a post. Or not enough. And the other thing is time. I used to make time for blogging and now…I don’t. I kind of feel like quitting blogging. I feel like my voice is gone. I am lost.

Send me a bill.

Love always, your friend forever and ever until the end of time, Becky

February 28, 2013 - 9:30 am

Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - You take that thought out your mind of quitting ASAP! You bring so much light with your daily posts :) you have a gift, really! But I do know how you feel. I often feel like I’ve lost my voice along with the joy of writing. But I know what my problem is: too focused on the business side of things with little time to focus on shooting and writing for myself. Hoping this little exercise will spark that desire to shoot and write for fun. As for getting organized, perhaps you need some help to bring you up to date? I suggest we meet up in March (after the big thing I’ve been stressing about is over) and we can figure it out together :)

March 1, 2013 - 11:35 am

mindy - How ironic is it that I have a list started (#1 suggestion) right beside me, sitting on my desk at this very moment, but its filled with crap I dont wanna do? I think I need to start a new list with things that are fun. I think I need a nice falafel sandwich for lunch and a stroll around the farmers market to jump start my new list :)

March 2, 2013 - 11:06 am

Kristin - Loving this. So inspirational. A great reminder when you feel bogged down by your list of goals!

March 10, 2013 - 4:23 pm

Tiera - This is amazing! I think it needs to go on my bulletin board for those times I’m not feeling so inspired :)

March 17, 2013 - 11:41 am

Hannah - I love this!

Feeling the Need for Speed

I’ve purchased a couple photography related items this week that will hopefully speed up my workflow and help me spend less time in front of a computer.  The first is Lightroom 4.  I learned how to edit in Photoshop back when I started taking pictures.  At this juncture, it’s hard to imagine life without it. […]

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February 24, 2013 - 9:50 am

Life with Kaishon - I am excited for you Maddy!
You can teach me Lightroom as soon as you learn it!
XO

February 24, 2013 - 12:26 pm

Adrion - I love BLOGSTOMP! Glad to hear that you are getting to like LR. :)

February 24, 2013 - 12:50 pm

Kristin - I’m definitely looking into that…Thanks for sharing lady!

February 26, 2013 - 7:46 am

Amy - Eek! I’m so excited to give it a try!

March 2, 2013 - 5:35 pm

elle sees - even though i don’t own a camera, i am always fascinated by your skills and tips.

March 17, 2013 - 11:48 am

Hannah - I’ve been using Blogstomp for a couple of years now. LOVE IT! I’m actually buds with one of the guys who created it. He’s a photog here in Houston, shoots his own stuff, and second shoots weddings with my boss. I’m constantly thanking him for creating blogstomp!

Parker + Apple

Finally getting around to some of my personal pictures from Florida and I came across this set of Parker and Apple.  It just so happens that Kleber’s cousin in Florida has an adorable basset hound by the name Apple, so of course, we scheduled a puppy play date while we were there.  These two crazy […]

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February 19, 2013 - 4:11 am

Pieni lintu - So cute!!!!

February 19, 2013 - 6:00 am

Buckeroomama - Aww, they look so sweet together and it does look like the play date was a success! :)

February 19, 2013 - 6:54 am

Tamar - So adorable! Love how in the first picture she is standing in a ballet first position! My dog used to stand that way too!

February 19, 2013 - 11:03 am

Tiffany B. - Oh my goodness! So sweet, they are even the same colors :) I love how Apple’s front legs are crossed in the first phtoo.

February 19, 2013 - 11:18 am

Life with Kaishon - STOP THE TRUCK! I love Apple. She has the best name ever. These pictures are so perfect : ). Totally made my day Maddy!

February 19, 2013 - 2:06 pm
February 19, 2013 - 11:08 pm

Sharon - Oh so adorable! They are the same colors, which makes for great photos — and great friends!

February 20, 2013 - 8:43 am

Amy - Gah! More cuteness than I can handle! Love . . .

February 21, 2013 - 2:56 pm

Gloria - I love basset hounds!! The expression on Apple’s face in the second photo made me CRACK UP!