Project 52 :: Week 4 (a little late) :: Soothing Repitition

Confession. I've been busy. I was on hiatus for December and January and declined new sessions and just chilled. Well, sorta. I was working on some creative projects and filling print orders, creating digital files, backing up my computer and going through the motions of my annual review/projection for 2010/2011.

That all changed last weekend. I jumped back into the swing of things with an awesome engagement shoot to kick off the fun.  Since, I had a few things to finish up, I didn't get a chance to post my Project 52 pictures for the last two weeks.

Week 4's theme was Soothing Repetition. Week 5 will be posted in a few.

Making a choice

It's not often (or ever) that I publish photos of a distinct religious nature. But since I believe in 'Capturing Life, One Click at a Time' it's part of what I do. I photograph people and happy times. I capture momumental occassions like weddings, engagements and birthdays. I also capture the sadness of life like funerals and loss. But occassionally, I bring my camera to church and photograph someone making his/her own decision of a lifetime. This was such an occassion. Here are a few of the photographs.

BTW, for the photogs out there, this entire occasion was shot with a 50mm, 1.8 lens.

Find us on facebook

10 more days till Valentine's Day

It's 10 more days until Valentine's Day but these two don't have to wait that long. Love is already in the air for them. They are definitely very happy and very much in love.

If our session is any indication of their approach to life and love, then they are definitely guaranteed a long and lasting love.

There was a song by Clay Aiken (Something About Us) that kept playing in my head during our time together. 

People really stopped (or slowed) and noticed the fun that we were having. There was the guy that yelled out, 'Kiss him good,' when we were doing the kissing shots. Then there were the people who smiled or stared or drove by slowly when he was dipping her in the middle of the Peachtree Street for a fun shot. (more pics coming soon).

So this verse to the song, really, really applies. There is truly something about those two.

People smile when they walk by

There's too much magic to deny

A fool can see we're meant to be

'cause there's something about us,

something about us

I'm still editing but I'll share a sneak peak. More pics to come.

- follow us on facebook.



Mid-Week Photo Love

It's not something that ever gets old. Love. Love between a man and a woman. Passionate. Honest. Intense. Life changing. This is not the kind of love you have for your mom, dad, sister, brother or child, that's a different kind of love. This is the kind of love that the bible calls 'knowing.' This is the kind of love, that compels a woman to change her name and title. Men get called 'whipped' or 'sprung' for this kind of love, and yet, they don't care.

This kind of love is warm. kind. indescribible.

www.photosbypru.com/facebook

Project 52 :: Week 3 :: Shades of Grey

It's time for my Project 52 pics. The theme this week was Shades of Grey. Instead of just doing 1 picture, I used the theme to put my week in pictures.

This picture is called "Feeding My Left Brain." I love photography but I also love math. I am taking an exam (which I am completely unprepared for) at the end of the month and after spending days on end locked in due to snow, I had lots of catching up to do. So this week, I was drowining in probability formulas. I was "Feeding My Left Brain."

 This one is called "Neat." Why? Because finally his handwriting is neat :) I am proud of my BIG boy.

 This one is nameless. I just think it's a cool macro photography shot.

 This one is called (drum roll) "Blessings." If the sky were my canvas and the ocean were ink, I couldn't write all the blessings that have been bestowed on me.

 This one is called, "Things around the house." Before kids, I couldn't imagine that one person could own so many tiny little cars, and still want more. :)

 "Through my other lens" .... self explanatory.

 "My other life" ...... also, self explanatory.

Next week is sure to be another busy week for me. But for now, I am relaxing in the blissfulness of Saturday night.

Going, Going, Almost Gone

It's warming up nicely. If the powers that be could give us another 30 or 40 degrees, things would be perfect. But right now I am thankful for 45 degrees. Since we've been snowed in for the past week, it's been pretty cool watching the snow melt away bit by bit.

Here's what my backyard looked like for the last 4 days.

By the way, if you are bored come March/April, we can sure use some landscaping help :)

Magical Love

She giggles.
He whispers her name.
She glows.
He smiles.
Then kisses her softly.
She giggles again.
She's in love.
He's head over heels.
Their love is magical.
She's speechless

He was married before.
So was she.
He was a widower.
She was a widow.
Each had adult children and grandchildren.
So when love like this happened, it was really magical.

I shot this wedding last year. It was truly a beautiful, magical event. As their children, the bridesmaids and groomsmen, stood on either side to witness them saying "I do" I knew that the merging of these families would be unforgettable and magical.

 The flower girls, two of the grandchildren, were so excited to 'prep' the aisle for the beautiful bride.

Weddings details are my favorite. The flowers and the bridal headpiece were to-die-for.

I have a dream, that one day.............

It's Sunday. One week down. 50 more to go. Last week was a curve ball in my plan for the week. It snowed. The kids stayed home all week. This meant that everything I had in mind went out the window and Plan Cabin Fever was in motion.

But here I am. It's day 1 all over again. Tomorrow is MLK holiday -- A day on and not a day off. It's a day that for me is filled with quotes like "I have a dream, that one day....." It's  question that I have a million answers to.

I have a dream, that one day....

• I will have a successful photography business
• My house will be constantly clean
• I will have well adjusted adult children
• cooking will be optional
• I wil live in a world where I am judged by the content of my character.

What's your dream?

A few weeks ago, we had a playdate at The Interactive Neighborhood for Kids. It's a pretty cool place, especially for young toddlers. On the wall there were quotes that moved me. Today we are on the cusp of the birthday celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, as I look back on those quotes, I am reminded to live on purpose, with vision, and to be the star of my own show.

Life after the photoshoot

The session was wonderful. We had a great time. You were gorgeous. I have edited the photos, sent them to you and now you're ooh-ing and aah-ing over them all. This is better than you expected (at least that's what I hope for) Right?

Well, what's next?

Today, so many of us (myself included) have tons and tons of digital images but just a handful, if any printed pictures. Never fear! Photos by Pru to the rescue. Really, truthfully, there's nothing more beautiful than a printed photograph. Really, there isn't. If you love the digital photo then you should think about getting it printed and displayed somewhere.

You can pretty much go anywhere to get your photos developed but keep in mind that all printing services aren't created equal. Your local Walmart or pharmacy may do a pretty ok job at printing but nothing compares to the professional photo labs. If you're wondering just what to do, think about postcards for holidays and birthday invitations or maybe thank you's or save the dates. Or maybe you can have all the photos from your session in a beautifully designed photo book. It's priceless.

Remember, your computer could crash, your phone could go caput or maybe you just need to send a couple photos to your mother-in-law who just doesn't really do the computer thing.

Lesson o' the day, print your favorite pics. Why? Well, holding a photograph is still a pretty nice thing. :)

Project 52 :: Week 2 :: Let's get married

What is Project 52?

It's is a weekly submission of a photo based on a theme. Photos must have been taken that week because the goal is to practice, practice, practice and be challenged.

The theme for week 2 is 'Illustrate a song.' That's about where I almost quit and threw in the towel. I know, I'm chicken, it's only week 2 and I'm really to quit. But I'm up for the challenge and I will make it all year.

Jagged Edge sings a song called, "Let's get married" and everytime I hear the song I think of a random couple who may have been dating for a while but for various reasons have not yet taken the plunge. In my mind, I see them getting married no matter what. They put on their fanciest clothes and nothing stops the show. Not rain, sleet or snow. For me, this is a 'love conquers all' song.

So, this week when it snowed, all I could think about was doing a white on white with the snow and the wedding dress. So my submission this week is 'Let's Get Married.'