A world with less breast cancer…

On August 28, 2012 By LindyIn charity, photography

… is a world with more birthdays. Last week I was asked to photograph the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kickoff Breakfast in Kansas City. It was held at Arrowhead Stadium and it’s a great cause, so I was happy to help out. Making Strides is an American Cancer Society 5k walk benefiting breast cancer. There are events all across the country, so if breast cancer is something you’re passionate about, check out makingstrideswalk.org.

We arrived at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kickoff Breakfast well before sunrise.

The breakfast was held at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Attendees grabbed breakfast before the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer presentation.

About 300 guests attended the free breakfast to learn about the Making Strides walk.

Emcee Davo, from Mix 93.3, along with American Cancer Society staff person Lauren, hosted the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer breakfast.

Two women’s health physicians had a great presentation about signs of breast cancer, what to expect during a mammogram, and going through breast cancer treatment.

Future Making Strides team captains talked with Society staff after the event. Staff will stay in contact with team captains from now until the October 27 walk.

Project 52 Week 33: Miles-Smiles

On August 27, 2012 By LindyIn photography3 Comments

My second-favorite cat, behind my beloved Esme, is my sister’s cat Miles. I like to call him Miles-Smiles. What I love about him is that he just sits and stares at you while you snap his photo; he isn’t a blur like Esme. (But I guess he is about 12 years older than her.) Should I have posted a more traditional head-on shot, or do you like this unique crop?

My sister’s cat, know (by me) as Miles-Smiles, tries his best to ignore the camera just inches from his face.

Project 52 Week 32: Translucent Life

On August 20, 2012August 20, 2012 By LindyIn nature, photography6 Comments

Can you tell what kind of flower this is? I noticed its leaf looked translucent when the sun was hitting it a few days ago, so I dropped what I was doing to snap a few photos.

This flower looks prettier than usual when the sun shines on it.

Nature is so amazing; look at how the sun shines right through this leaf.

Project 52 Week 31: We party with balloons in the Midwest

On August 13, 2012 By LindyIn photography

This weekend my husband and I went to the Great Midwest Balloon Fest with our families. I went to the balloon fest a couple of years ago, but it’s gotten huge with 50+ competing hot air balloons, many thousands of attendees, and a Clay Walker concert. it’s no big surprise I couldn’t pick a favorite photo. Can you?

Three paratroopers dropped from the sky at the beginning of the festival – this one carrying the American flag.

We had a great spot to see the hot air balloons taking off right above us.

All the balloons lit up at dusk for a balloon glow. Unfortunately it wasn’t quite dark yet.

Clay Walker put on a great concert! I knew way more songs than I thought I would.

The crowd went crazy for Clay Walker’s interactive concert with streamers, confetti, beach balls, and flying guitar picks.

Project 52 Week 30: Cutie Patootie

On August 6, 2012 By LindyIn baby, photography5 Comments

After taking well over 700 photos at Glacier National Park, I slacked off on photography a bit this past week. (By the way, my Glacier photos had the most views of any post on my blog – times about four!) I did snap a photo of this adorable little guy at my nephew’s birthday party this weekend.