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Graduation |Nashville photographers

Wendy — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:14:47 +0000

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I simply can not believe that it has come time for my baby to graduate from high school! In just a few short weeks he will be on to bigger and better things. I am so proud of all of my children and what they have been able to accomplish in their lives thus far! It does a mama proud to see them happy and successful, and trying new things. I am so proud of you Cody! I remember when you were a baby and I knew you were going to be our last child. I said to myself, “I am going to enjoy every single moment with this baby boy for as long as I can. And then before I knew it, you were off to kindergarten! The time has just flown by and you have grown into one very awesome man! I can’t wait to see you in just a few short weeks as you accept your diploma and get your Eagle Scout award!

Oh and on the note of children… I was able to talk to McKayla in Madrid, Spain on Mother’s day! She is doing amazing and has a release date of October 3rd! I can’t wait!

Aren’t they just so cute! It’s funny how all of sudden they become good friends after years of bickering with one another.

In the studio | Nashville photographers

Wendy — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:48:30 +0000

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I thought it might be fun to show a little clip of working in the studio with Hannah.

Seth Godin |Nashville photographers

Wendy — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:48:46 +0000

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I read a post on Seth Godin’s blog today that really got me thinking. I love Seth because he has a way of putting it all out there, with no excuses! And aren’t we all really good at making excuses? I know I am! Especially when events in my life seem to overtake everything good. Godin’s post today was about writer’s block and I loved when he said, ”The second best thing to zero is something better than bad.” It’s so true and we can us that mantra for ANYTHING in our lives. If we aren’t DOING something it’s called ZERO… bad! If we are trying, at least we are trying and it might be a little BAD, but it’s better than ZERO (and it could actually be really GOOD!)! We have to be moving forward all the time. I ran across a saying on Pinterest (Oh how I love that site!!!), that said, something to the effect of: You won’t know what will happen in the next chapter if you keep re-reading the last chapter. I love that! Sometimes it’s difficult to PUSH (need to re-read that one!) forward when it seems like everyone and everything is pushing back. But if we don’t try, if we don’t make conscious choice to make things better… then we’ll be stuck at ZERO for a long time. Be better than ZERO today!

This is Ellie from our recent Yoga photo session!

What’s in my bag |Nashville photographers

Wendy — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:38:48 +0000

I’ve been wanting to do this video for a while and now I can finally cross it off the list. A list of all of the equipment that I discuss is listed below.

Nikon D700, Nikon D300S, nikon 24-70 f2.8, Nikon 14-24 f2.8, Sigma 70-200 f2.8, 50m f1.4, Tamrac rolling bag model 5551, Black rapids single and double holster, speedlites 1 sb 800 and 1 sb600, flash controls- cyber sync wireless transmitter and receiver, expo disc for white balance, light meter sekonic l-308s

Perception- Attitude or Reality?|Nashville photographers

Wendy — Sat, 05 May 2012 15:12:46 +0000

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In a perfect world, we would all see things in the exact same way, there would be no questions. We wouldn’t have to wonder if it was meant to be heard or seen this way or that because everyone would see it in exactly the same way, feel it in exactly the same way, hear it exactly as it was meant, and experience it exactly a like. The truth is, we don’t live in a perfect world! And thank goodness for that! Isn’t it great that we have a choice?

Personally, I think it is a really good thing, or our world would be very Pleasantville! And how boring and unexciting would that be? Everyone makes their own perception according to their own attitude. Is that Reality? Well it’s MY reality, because that is what MY personal experience has told me. Does that mean it’s truth? Absolutely not. All I can do is tell you what I perceive as reality because of my own personal experiences, good, bad, and ugly (and their have been plenty of those). And because of how I have learned to make a choice—positive or negative—based on those experiences. And my experience has told me that 100% of the time I can choose to look at things in a positive or negative way. For example, If someone were to say to me in writing, “Thanks for that!” I’m going to read it in a happy positive tone—but for someone who looks at things negatively, they will read it in a sarcastic negative tone. Try it out. You can make absolutely anything written down, negative or positive solely based on the attitude and tone you choose to read it with. I for one choose to look for the positive in everything… good, bad, and ugly and that’s not always easy. In fact sometimes it’s downright hard and feels impossible. But the last thing I am going to do, is let someone else decide how I choose to perceive things, maybe that’s the artist in me. I’m always going to choose to see things in a positive light. If someone calls me on— I can choose to fight back and be defensive, or back off and walk away. In MY reality, experience has told me that it’s always better to back off and walk away and let actions speak for themselves. Is it the right choice, is it truth? Well that’s all in your perception things!

There is one truth that I do know. I can not change the way someone else perceives me and I am never going to be able to please 100 percent of the people, 100% of the time. It’s just not possible! And I’m ok with that, because everyone makes their own perception based on their own experiences. You be the judge. Do you think think your attitude affects your perception? Please leave your opinions, I would love to hear what your experiences have been on this subject!

P.s. David! Thank you for your lovely comment on my work… it really made my day!

Wendy — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:39:22 +0000

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If you’ve been to my FB page then you have probably already seen these photos but they are just too cute not to post. Hannah was really fun to work with. Our session probably lasted 2 hours. She just wanted to keep going. I would ask her if she was getting tired and she would say “No! I’m not tired.” She is on her way to being a great little model! She is participating in my new Birthday party packages which is one of the reasons she got to do a photo shoot. More to come on the photo birthday parties very soon! So check back often!

Chicken Saltimbocca | Low carb recipes

Wendy — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:41:28 +0000

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So I was hunting around the internet looking for something to cook for my man that is on “the program”, and I couldn’t find a whole lot. I was kind of surprised.. maybe I was looking in the wrong places. Anyway, I pulled out my recipe books and turned this recipe into a low carb recipe. And I must say it was super yummy! And he LOVED it! Mission accomplished. We have been doing the Page Cycle diet together for a while and he has lost a total of 14 pounds so far. I don’t weigh because it makes me crazy!!! But my clothes are fitting way better and I feel like a million bucks. If you are looking for something easy to help you drop the weight fast, you should check it out. It works!

Chicken Saltimbocca (low carb version)

4 chicken tenders (boneless, skinless) you can use breasts but I prefer the tenders.

4 thin slices fully cooked ham

4 slices swiss cheese

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup diced tomatoes

1 C sliced fresh Mushrooms

2 cloves garlic

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup real sour cream

1/4 tsp. papricka

1/8 tsp. each salt and pepper

First put the chicken in a lg. freezer bag and pound with a mallet until 1/4 inch thick

Then place a slice of ham and slice of cheese on each put spoonful of tomatoes and then roll up and secure with toothpicks.

In a skillet, melt half of the butter and cook chicken rolls until no longer pink turning to cook the whole the roll (about 15-20 minutes).

Meanwhile in a saucepan saute mushrooms the rest of the butter and the garlic until tender remove from heat but keep warm.

And finally in the same saucepan combine the cream, sour cream, paprika and salt and pepper. Cook on med. heat til thickened and bubbly.

Pour sauce over chicken rolls and top with mushrooms! Yummy!

Magazine Invite | Nashville Children’s photographers

Wendy — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:17:36 +0000

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I’ve been working on this invite for a top model photo birthday party that I am doing, and it is so cute I just had to post it! Hope you like it. I will be posting more on the Top Model Birthday party in the coming weeks!

Vizion Photography High School Seniors

Wendy — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:30:35 +0000

Vizion Photography video of Nashville High School Seniors.

Nashville photographers | Bacon and IceCream?

Wendy — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:10:33 +0000

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I saw this advertised and I guess they are testing it in the Nashville market first because we are the 3rd heaviest state in the nation. How sad is that? I just can’t imagine someone thinking bacon and ice cream would go good together…. unless you are pregnant, lol! Have a great Monday everyone and check out my you tube channel if you haven’t had a chance yet. Lots more good stuff to come.