McDaniel Family Photography

LDS Washington, D.C. Temple

2011-11-29T19:16:00.001-07:00

I just wanted to showcase a recent image I took of the LDS Washington, D.C. Temple. I edited it so that it could have a rustic look to it. If you would like to order a print of the image, feel free to contact me at mcdanielpictures(at)gmail(dot)com. Thank you.

Trip to Texas

2011-05-17T13:40:00.000-06:00

Hello! Welcome to my photography blog!

My family and I have been enjoying some time on vacation in Texas. It has been really wonderful to spend time with friends, and we also got to have a photo shoot with one of my friends, Kristen Duke. You can see some of the pictures from that shoot HERE. (Below is a teaser image from the shoot) By the way, I know I haven't posted in a while, and I've taken tons of pictures since then, so I'm not even going to try to catch up. Let's just start here.

And here are some images from our trip to Texas. We spent most of our time playing with our kids (thus, most of the pictures!).

Self-portrait

Some Fun Patterns At The Park...

Our Trip to the LDS San Antonio Temple.

To learn more about temples, click here.

Yep, my daughter refused to look at me for the photo, LOL.

And I just couldn't resist including at least one picture from this past Easter (even though it has nothing to do with Texas...)

Exploring the Beach for the First Time

2011-01-22T13:25:00.001-07:00

Just a candid shot taken with a regular point and shoot when I took my daughter to the beach over Christmas break...By the way, I apologize for the lack of posting, but graduate school has turned out to be more than a full-time job...I'll probably do most of my photography over the summer months each year...

Photo of the Day: Self-Portraits

2010-10-17T12:39:00.000-06:00

What do you think?

Photo Tuesday: Reading

2010-09-07T06:50:00.001-06:00

Photo Tuesday: Dragonfly

2010-08-31T07:00:00.018-06:00

I just love these shots that I got to take recently of a dragonfly that landed on my deck...

Old Home in Indiana

2010-08-21T19:16:00.000-06:00

Here are a few more images from my recent shoot of an old home in Indiana. At this point, the home is already in the process of being torn down.

We believe it was built sometime around the early 1930s. My wife's great grandfather and great grandmother lived in this home, along with their two sons. It consisted of one large room and an attached kitchen at the back of the home.

Photo Tuesday: An Old House

2010-08-17T19:56:00.000-06:00

I took this picture while I was back in Indiana. (I'll post more of them later)

Farewell to Patches

2010-08-13T10:36:00.000-06:00

Well, when we moved we sadly had to get rid of our beloved dog, Patches. He was so adorable, and truly the best dog ever! :) He is a Pomeranian American Eskimo Mix. Cute, huh?

Photo Tuesday: Eye of the Beholder

2010-08-10T08:43:00.000-06:00

The Dunns Mini-Shoot

2010-08-04T09:23:00.000-06:00

Here are some images from a recent couple shoot that I did in Utah before we moved. They were a cute couple, and even dressed the same! (but that was because they were going to go walk in a parade right after the shoot)

Photo Tuesday: New Phone

2010-08-03T08:00:00.002-06:00

Hey everyone,

So I have been in desperate need of a new cell phone for a very, very long time, and I finally have one! I got it on July 27th! A Droid Incredible HTC. I'm so excited. :-)

Photo of the Day: Let's play with cups

2010-07-31T09:19:00.000-06:00

This image was taken right after my baby girl knocked down our "cup tower"... :)

Our Family Pictures

2010-07-30T09:30:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone,

I thought you might all like to see some family pictures we had taken of us recently. They were taken by Madelyn from Madelyn Wayment Photography in Provo, Utah. If you're ever looking for a photographer in Utah definitely pick her. She is amazing!! :)

Sorry for so many, but we love them!

Photo Tuesday: Decorating with Portraits

2010-07-27T11:07:00.001-06:00

Well, we've finally gotten everything put up in our new home in Pennsylvania. Here is the wall collage in our family room. I think it turned out rather nice. I got the idea from KristenDukePhotography.com.

Now let's see what you've been up to...

Photo Tuesday: Studio Set-up

2010-07-20T08:17:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone,

I know this isn't a very good photo, but my father took it of me while I was taking pictures of my daughter's first birthday. Look at the set-up I have below...Really looks like nothing good could come out of this very messy home, background, etc., huh? (We were in the middle of moving by the way). Well, now look at image #2 below...

Well, there ya go. You just have to know how to crop effectively and use your lighting for effect and...voila! :)

What have you been up to recently? Link up below!!

Photo Tuesday: What do you see in this image?

2010-07-13T08:54:00.000-06:00

Let's link up everyone. I'd love to see what you have been doing! Just post your link below:

Photo Tuesday: Slumber

2010-07-06T06:45:00.001-06:00

Time for another Photo Tuesday everyone!

This shot was done using high ISO in the dark.

Now, let's see what you have been up to. Link up below:

Photo Tuesday: Duck Pond

2010-06-29T08:00:00.002-06:00

Let's link up! I would love to see what you have been up to!

A's Mini-Shoot

2010-06-25T10:00:00.000-06:00

Here are a few more shots I took during a recent photography class I taught...

Moving to Pennsylvania

2010-06-24T23:23:00.000-06:00

Well, just wanted to give you an update...

After packing for what seemed like forever the last week or so...we loaded up the truck today, and it took FOREVER literally! We got done with it all around 8:30pm. Let's just say it's not exactly what I want to do every day.

We're moving to Pennsylvania from Utah, so it's going to be a long drive, especially with a baby and a dog in the car as well. Actually, we have our own mini caravan going on...2 cars and a big 26 foot truck.

Wish us luck! We're moving into our new place on July 1st.

Photography Class: Training Shoot

2010-06-22T11:39:00.000-06:00

It was sooooo great getting to teach my Intro to Photography class. Everyone loved it, and after the class ended we got to go outside of the Provo Library and take a few shots. It was great helping my students learn to "see" like a photographer, asking them things like, "So, where would you place your client? Now, what is wrong with this picture?" Etc...

Here are a few shots that I took as they set up the shots...

Photo Tuesday: 1st Birthday

2010-06-22T10:24:00.001-06:00

Now, let's link up below!! (You can link up all week, just so you know)

Sophia's Portraits Mini-Shoot

2010-06-20T20:50:00.000-06:00

Photo Tuesday: My 2 babies

2010-06-15T19:39:00.001-06:00

My 2 babies...

Feel free to add your own photo Tuesday links here as well. We'd all love to see your shots!