Project 52 Week 24: Eighty-eight and Going Strong

On June 18, 2012June 20, 2012 By LindyIn family, photography, portraits2 Comments

My grandma may have blown out her 16 birthday candles one-by-one (one candle for each 5.5 years of life), but at least she had the breath to blow them out. I love that she still loves getting attention on her birthday.

Grandma celebrates her 88th birthday by blowing out her candles. She’s my last grandparent, which makes her birthdays even more special to me.

Rock Chalk Baby

On June 15, 2012 By LindyIn baby, family, photography, portraits3 Comments

We got to welcome a new baby into the family this week! My cousin Holly, and her husband Adam, were blessed with beautiful baby Samantha on Monday, June 11. You can tell she’s going to be a huge MU fan, right? 😉

We actually remembered to get a photo of *both* parents with their newborn baby – something we usually forget.

Baby Samantha looks so tiny in Daddy’s arms.

Day 355: Sneak Peak

On December 22, 2011February 17, 2012 By LindyIn family, photography, portraits

Yesterday I had the privilege of shooting portraits for a family who was reunited after seven years. I loved getting to know the three generations of George’s and the rest of the family!

Family portraits in front of the fireplace.

Little George showing off one of his many sweet, goofy faces.

Day 323: Fall Family Portraits

On November 21, 2011 By LindyIn family, photography, portraits

I had a great time shooting family portraits Saturday morning. The family joked around, laughed constantly, and willingly tried some of my goofy portrait ideas. I hope they enjoyed it as much as I did!

Day 198: My turn, Mom!

On July 19, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn baby, family, photography

We had a family get-together at my parents’ house on Sunday. It was a scorcher, but luckily we had the pool and lots of homemade ice cream to keep us cool!

My cousin Emmaline watches through the door as her older siblings splash around in the pool.

Day 187: Baby Blueberry

On July 7, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn baby, family, photography, portraits

The first photo of my 365 Day Photography Project was a little baby bump named Blueberry. Yesterday I finally got to meet Blueberry, who is now 3-month-old Leah. She was such a great model for family portraits with Mommy & Daddy! She already has 18 pairs of shoes, which is at least 3 times as many as Daddy.

Day 79: Around the river and through the woods…

On March 21, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn family, photography, portraits

… to Grandmother’s house we go! Yesterday we spent a couple hours with Grandma, bringing her one of her favorite foods (Chicken McNuggets from McDonald’s), watching basketball, and looking through photo albums. She’s lonely without Grandpa around, but she’s a devout KU basketball fan. I hope they stay in the tournament awhile longer since watching them play brings her so much joy!

Canon 60d
1/50 sec., f/4.5, ISO 400
18-200 mm lens (18 mm), natural light

Days 57-58: Babies, toddlers, and gifts – oh my!

On February 28, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn baby, family, photography

This weekend was full of celebration! We went to our nephew’s 2nd birthday party in Southeast Kansas on Saturday, and on Sunday I attended my good friend Lauren’s baby shower.

Caleb opening gifts — Caleb was very serious about the gift-opening process, and Beth was dying to help.

1/125 sec., F8.0, ISO 200
18-55 mm lens (28 mm), external flash fired

Lauren's baby shower — No baby shower is complete without the mom-to-be sniffing diapers!

1/15 sec., F4.0, ISO 400
18-55 mm lens (31 mm), no flash fired

Day 48: A beautiful life

On February 18, 2011 By LindyIn family, photography1 Comment

I wanted to share this photo today, of my Grandpa and Grandma in the 1940’s shortly after they were married. Grandpa was a WWII veteran who courageously drove a tank and lived to tell about it. They were a beautiful couple, don’t you think? The time I spent with my grandpa and grandma growing up helped shape me in to who I am today, and I will always cherish those memories.

Here is the photo I took today on top of the downtown Kansas City library. It was sure gorgeous outside for February 17!

Nikon Coolpix S52, F3.3, ISO 100
63 mm focal length, no flash fired

Day 41: Welcome!

On February 11, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn baby, family, photography, portraits

My cousin Shawn and his wife Angela had their baby boy yesterday, Feb. 10. Ironically his twin cousins have the same birthday! I waited until the end of the day to post this, because I wanted to make sure Angela had the first opportunity to post a photo of him. I have to admit, I’ve been dying to show him off. Welcome to the world, Blake!