South Bend photographer, Granger children's photographer, blog design for photographers

Me x 12: January

The dreaded self-portrait challenge. The self-portrait for which one must: bathe self, dress self, arrange tripod, find remote, set-up shot, get remote to work, take shot, smile, not-smile, chimp…then load to computer and force self to look at self. Dreaded. But I’m forcing myself to do this once a month this year. This time I [...]

our project 10: january

I was so looking forward to shooting for this project this month. Not only have I committed to focusing on documenting our life with Project Life this year, I had just received a new lens (purchased with Christmas & birthday money so it was guilt-free and happy). We’ve had a really nice Christmas break. I [...]

Do not underestimate the power of your pictures in print

Not many adults grew up with a photographer for a mom. But lots of kids these days have a mom with a fancy camera, constantly snapping away & then immersed in the computer…where they are to believe the pictures end up. How does this ultimately translate for them? I think for my kids, it usually [...]

Get Involved: Heroes Camp

I’ve had the privilege of getting involved at Heroes Camp this fall. Please take a minute to visit their website and learn about them in their own words: HEROES CAMP. In my own words, Heroes Camp is a program for fatherless boys. There is ministry. There is basketball. There is acceptance. There is guidance. There [...]

our project 10: december

I panicked a little when I realized it was December 9th & I hadn’t made a plan for this month’s Project 10 shots. But then it snowed overnight. And the piano people called to schedule delivery. This was a December day full of little goodies that I’m glad I was obligated to document. I actually [...]

our project 10: November

I can’t believe I missed last month. Can’t believe it. So I was totally going to make up for it with some really well thought-out self-portraits this month. How could I possibly be too busy to take pictures of myself? I’m always right here! So I didn’t end up with 10 captivating, flattering & eye-catching [...]

Be Real. My family.

Over the past year, I have spent a lot of time in introspection. It took me most of 2011 to feel solid in what kind of photography business I want to be running. I think I knew but I still hadn’t wrapped my mind around it. It wasn’t yet a solid, articulated concept. I know [...]

Our Project 10: September

Last month when I focused on having all three kids around all summer long, I knew I wanted to focus on just Lulu for September. “Just Lulu.” Like it’s a walk in the park. Like I barely know she’s here. As if. She’s independent but still prefers to be interacting with someone if she’s awake. [...]

Film captures what my mind sees

Huh? Yeah, this is going to be an artsy one. A few months ago, I purchased this camera: It’s a Canon A-1, probably about as old as me. Film is a trend in photography and I’ve been drawn to it’s emotion and imperfections. Imperfection in digital photography isn’t as easy to appreciate as it is [...]

Our Project Ten: August 10

I was so honored to be invited to be part of a Project Ten group. Ten photographers taking ten shots throughout the day & publishing them on the 10th of every month. The list of photographers in this group is amazing. I’ll post a link to the next person in the circle at the end [...]