11.16.2009

sisters-in-love

 I am in no way a professional photographer (as if that needed any clarification!).  But I do love photography.  It's something I've always wanted to develop a skill for.  Just the thought of capturing beautiful moments in time has me enthralled.  Photography is such an enchanting art form.  And of course what mommy doesn't want breathtaking photos of her darlings?  In the art of "picture taking", however, I have A LOT to learn.  I own a novice SLR camera that could be a tad bit better if I really knew how to use it and I have never purchased a software editing program.  Right now, I'm contentedly addicted to free programs like picnik and photobucket  (why waste time lamenting what I can't afford, anyway, right?)  But I won't deny that it would be wonderful to one day learn to navigate the fantastic world of adobe photoshop!

All that said, yesterday I had an impromptu novice photo session with my darling sister-in-love Sarah.  Neither of us planned it, but it ended up being a blast.  My sisters-in-love Beth and Sarah are both absolutely gorgeous, fashion savvy ladies that are genuinely as beautiful inside as they are on the outside.    I had forgotten how much FUN it is to take pictures of a NON-MOVING subject!  My kids are constantly on the move and the perfect picture takes many, many, many trials and errors!

So, here is Sarah who really does know how to play the guitar and has a lovely voice as well...







And I just had to snap a picture of my amazingly beautiful sister-in-love, Beth, with Astair...
I don't know which is more fun--taking the pictures or editing them!  As amateur as I may be, I'm still blissfully addicted to photography.
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22 comments:

  1. AmyNovember 16, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Beautiful photos...you are definitely a great photographer in my book. :)
    Blessings,
    Amy

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  2. LaurenNovember 16, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    gorgeous!!! I love your the boots too!!! I wish I could do a session with you - your photos look pro to me!! :)

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  3. KariNovember 16, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    You've got an amazing eye. The photos are great! I always love your pictures! Hey, I would have never known you didn't have a thousand dollar editing program. And I have a wonderful Canon Rebel digital slr and still have yet to read through the manual to benefit from all it's awesome features :o)

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  4. KellyNovember 16, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Beautiful photos! You are an awesome photographer!

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  5. BarbieNovember 16, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Your photos are beautiful. I have a desire to do more photography. Hopefully I will get to that soon. Of course, I need to remember that I have a camera and where I put it.

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  6. DarcieNovember 16, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Photography is interesting, but I have also learned it is an art...I think you do a wonderful job of capturing great photo's...you got an eye for detail!

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  7. Mrs. BNovember 16, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    ok, there is no way you're not a pro with these photos! they are seriously so beautiful, mama! i imagine that it *is* nice to take shots of subjects that move a whole lot less than the kiddies and they turned out fabulous!

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  8. {darlene}November 16, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    I think your photos are great!!!!!!! The first one is amazing. hmmm. maybe you should hint for photoshop elements for a christmas gift???

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  9. UnknownNovember 16, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Awesome job with the pictures! I wish I knew how to take really good pics, and wish I had the patience to edit them!

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  10. He & Me + 3November 16, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    She is beautiful & the pictures and editing turned out great. You are awesome with the camera.

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  11. KristinNovember 16, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    I think the photos turned out great!! What beautiful subjects too :) You definitely have an eye for capturing beautiful moments.

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  12. mirandaNovember 16, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Gorgeous pictures!! I am so with you on the whole photography thing. It's really fun isn't it!? You do a great job. I love how you call them you sister in loves. So sweet!

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  13. UnknownNovember 16, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    These are beautiful! you totally have a touch! You captured an autumn feel too!
    Dani Joy

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  14. AnonymousNovember 16, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    What great photos! They have that cool, eclectic, cutting-edge look! Girls so smile in pictures. My sons complain about pictures the ENTIRE time the camera is out! However, I don't give up!

    Keep up that photo addiction!

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  15. amypNovember 16, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    Joye! These ROCK! You are so talented, lady! I'm such a fan!!!

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  16. UnknownNovember 16, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    You're not a professional? Well, I couldn't tell. Awesome photos! Very creative.

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  17. SkellerNovember 17, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Ooooh, I think these are all perfectly lovely! You have a great eye for composition. :-)

    warm regards from a fellow addict,
    Susan

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  18. HeatherNovember 17, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Those are beautiful! You can download a free trial of adobe photoshop elements for 30 days if you want to get your feet wet, but my favorite lately has been lightroom. MUCH MUCH easier to use for us novice photogs! :D

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  19. HollyNovember 17, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    These are great pictures!!!!!!

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  20. christy roseNovember 18, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Wow! Those are some really great pictures!!

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  21. Kelly @ Sufficient Grace MinistriesNovember 18, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    Great pictures, Joye...I especially like the guitar and boots pic...they're all great!

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  22. ishiNovember 21, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    Great job on the pics, Joye!

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I love them.