Happy 2010!

The new year is fast approaching, and with it brings many hopes and dreams for the coming year.

After hearing a few friends talk about challenging themselves in the new year, I've decided to put my energy into a photography project.  While many people attempt a Project 365 (a picture a day for a year), I know that this is just plain unrealistic for me and our family.  I'm therefore going to attempt a Project 52, and challenge myself to a minimum of one photo a week. 

Some people choose themes for their projects (eg. the changing seasons or their kitchen table http://tablebyawindow.blogspot.com/ ), and while I think these are both extremely interesting, I'm going to leave it open and see if a theme presents itself to me through my pictures over the year.

Now that I've commited to this in writing, I hope that you will encourage me in my exploration of my hobby and profession and hold me to my project!

Best wishes to you all for the coming year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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My absolute favourite image for the year is of my youngest daughter snuggled up on a fuzzy blanket. 

After much debate I finally decided to enlarge it and to display in our home. 

We have framed pictures on every wall in our house so I was looking for something a little different and stumbled upon this new love of mine... gallery wraps!

It is definately something I will be recommending to friends and clients alike.  What an amazing way to display your beloved images! 

Does anyone else have a favourite way to display their family pictures?  I'd love to see!  Post a link in the comments section below to share.

Siblings

Two nights ago I asked my children to get dressed in their nice clothes and come with me downstairs to my studio to get a nice shot of them together for our annual Christmas cards.  Although there is a massive age gap between the oldest two and our youngest, they all love each other dearly and enjoy each others' company very much.  While I tried desperately to get them to 'pose' for a picture, this gem came out of the mess of giggling and tickling and fighting over the "Nice" Santa hat.  It didn't go out on our cards, as it shows off the beautiful orange tinge of little J's skin due to her refusal to eat anything but baby food still, and I really wanted everyone to be able to see their beautiful little faces...  but it is one I plan to frame and keep for many, many years.  This glimpse at a tender moment shared between siblings brings tears to my eyes when I look at it and reminds me of the true magic of this time of year!