You remember those moments, mud in their jeans, sunlight in their hair, and a laugh that bubbles up when no one is watching. Photographing children outdoors isn’t about perfect angles or flawless scenery. It’s about catching the small things that flash by. The secret is timing. Early morning or just before supper, when the sun is low and golden, is your best bet. The light flatters their skin, ...
Motherhood
Ideas For Quality Time With Your Family
As our kids have gotten older, it has become harder to have consistent quality time with our family. Sports and school schedules, summer jobs, and social activities keep our kids going from dawn to dusk. And we are still carting some of them from place to place, too. We run year 'round. Still, spending quality time with your family is vital in so many ways. It’s a way to grow a stronger bond ...
8 Ways to Keep Your Kids Active and Engaged This Summer
Summer often proves to be a wonderful time of year to enjoy the sunshine and get outside, as well as to enjoy the time you have indoors on days when it’s not so sunny, but let's face it: school is barely over before you begin to hear the summer chorus. "I'm bored." On repeat all day long. So if you’re struggling to know exactly what to do with your kids to keep them active and engaged ...
Better Ways to Start Your Days
If there is one thing no one has ever accused me of it is being a morning person. No matter how many times my mom told me to "hop up" in the morning, I assure you I never did. These days, I fight the urge to get out of bed before finding my way to my coffee maker before rolling out the door in a rush. Every single day it's the same: same snooze button, same coffee, same frantic dash out the door. ...