GIVEAWAY: Kansas City Wall Art!

On May 8, 2012June 20, 2012 By LindyIn giveaway, photography, specials

If you looked at my photo of the week yesterday, you may have seen that I just opened up an Etsy site to sell prints of my work. Because I’m as passionate about fighting cancer as I am about photography, I’m selling these prints as a fundraiser for Relay For Life. To kick off the grand opening of my Etsy store, I’m offering a GIVEAWAY! The first five customers who order one print or more will receive a second print of equal size for free! See the details below.

Check out my Etsy Shop.

* Giveaway ends May 14.
* When placing the order, indicate which print you’d like in the Notes to Seller section.
* Must pay shipping on the first print; second print will be shipped with the first print free of charge.
* If you order a 5×7, you will receive a 5×7 free. If you order an 8×10, you will receive an 8×10 unless you request a 5×7.
* Once the 5 customers have placed their orders, I will post an update on this page indicating the giveaway is over.
* Must have a U.S. address.
* 100% of proceeds will be donated to my 2012 Relay For Life team.

Project 52 Week 18: A Picture Perfect Evening

On May 7, 2012June 20, 2012 By LindyIn architecture, night photography, photography8 Comments

I spent some time this past week taking photos around the city. I’m adding to my portfolio so I can sell prints on etsy.com. I’m not in the business to make a profit. I am donating 100% of proceeds from these prints to the 2012 American Cancer Society Relay For Life. My goal this year is to raise $500. So if you’d like a photographic print of Kansas City, or if you’d like to help raise money for this awesome fundraiser, please check out my Etsy page. I plan to add more photos over the next several weeks.

This is one of my favorites from the week:

Looking over Union Station and downtown Kansas City, Missouri from on a hazy night.

Buy this print on etsy and support my Relay For Life fundraiser!

Visit my Relay For Life page for more information and to donate!

Project 52 Week 17: Something Blue

On April 29, 2012June 20, 2012 By LindyIn friends, photography, portraits

This weekend we had the pleasure of attending the wedding of my elementary school best friend. She was a beautiful bride, and the intimate ceremony and low-key reception fit her personality perfectly. Even better – I adore her new husband – how he looks at her, treats her, and makes her laugh. It was great catching up with old friends, too.

Jennifer and Brian exchange rings at their Kansas wedding on April 28.

Project 52 Week 16: Bringing the Ocean to Missouri

On April 22, 2012 By LindyIn nature, photography4 Comments

I was beyond excited when the SEALife Aquarium opened in Kansas City just a few weeks ago. Considering I live in almost the most landlocked city in the United States, this was a big deal. So visiting it this weekend was a great way to celebrate my birthday with family. (A friend of mine just took her one-year-old daughter to the aquarium for her birthday, too. I wonder what having the same birthday party as a one-year-old says about me?) I had a great time taking photos, but as usual, I couldn’t narrow it down to just one. Do you have a favorite?

A giant sting ray swims amongst many other sea creatures in SEALife Aquarium's biggest tank.

My sister and nephew are silhouetted against a glass tank.

My favorite fish in the entire aquarium was this little Picasso Triggerfish. (Or in Hawaiian, it's called the humuhumunukunukuapuaa fish.)

Take Your DOG To Work Day?

On April 16, 2012June 20, 2012 By LindyIn charity, photography

You read it right – my office hosted Take Your Dog To Work Day on Friday. We had about fifteen dogs in the office, and for a couple of hours they were all in one room for some festivities. It sounds like complete chaos, but the dogs were on their best behavior at all times. Why did we host Take Your Dog To Work Day? I’m so glad you asked. Our staff wanted to promote a fairly new American Cancer Society event called Bark For Life, which is basically a Relay For Life for dogs. There will be two Bark For Life events in Kansas City this April/May. If you have a dog, you should look to see if there’s a Bark For Life in your area!

One of the many cute participants of Take Your Dog To Work Day at the American Cancer Society.

Brandy was one of the best-behaved dogs, as she stayed in her owner’s cubicle all day!

This is Ozzie, named after a St. Louis Cardinals player.

This dog should have won a ‘cutest face’ contest!

Many dogs hung out at the American Cancer Society office all day.

Project 52 Weeks 14-15: Easter Extravaganza

On April 10, 2012April 10, 2012 By LindyIn photography2 Comments

I told myself I would only post ONE photo per week for my Project 52 this year. But I just can’t help it. We were so busy spending time with my family and my in-laws, that I want to share a piece of that with you. So here’s a glimpse of our very busy Easter weekend. Which photo is your favorite?

As I was packing for the weekend, my cat Esme climbed into my drawer and made herself comfortable on top of my sports bras.

Mom broke out the china dishes for Easter this year ... and got creative with the food.

We looked at some old slides from a trip my mom took when she was about 12 years old. We're taking the same trip this summer. Can you tell where this is?

More nostalgia ... my nephew plays with some antique box cars.

Everyone congregates near the fire to keep warm at the Dennis United Methodist Easter Sunrise Service.

The sun begins to rise behind the grills at the Easter Sunrise Service.

My husband's family helps cook up some eggs, bacon, and toast at the Easter Sunrise Service.

Project 52 Week 13: City Grunge

On April 1, 2012June 20, 2012 By LindyIn architecture, photography, street photography1 Comment

Since the weather has been so nice {and unseasonably warm}, I’ve done a lot of walking and exploring downtown lately. This is one of my favorite shots from last week.

A mysterious alleyway in downtown Kansas City.

Project 52 Week 12: March Showers

On March 25, 2012 By LindyIn nature, photography6 Comments

As I edited this week’s photos, I noticed that I spent most of my time shooting flowers and trees. It rained for about 5 days straight this past week, but whenever it wasn’t pouring, it was hard not to notice all the beautiful blooming flowers and budding trees. Spring has definitely arrived! I chose this as my photo of the week because it isn’t the typical tulip or daffodil shot.

Rain drops glisten on leaves right after a storm. (Anyone know what type of plant this is?)

Project 52 Week 11: Luck O’ The Irish

On March 18, 2012June 20, 2012 By LindyIn photography, street photography

A big tradition in Kansas City is our St. Paddy’s Day Parade, and since it fell on a Saturday this year, we were actually able to go. One of the best places to people watch, and practice street photography, is at a parade. You can always get great pictures of the floats, cars, bands, horses, and people marching in the parade – but even better, in my opinion, is the crowd shots.

This is my favorite crowd shot from the Kansas City St. Paddy’s Day Parade. You’ve got to love the man in his military kilt, who dressed his son in Irish garb too. The emotional interaction between the two – a seemingly proud father and slightly embarrassed son – is priceless.

Project 52 Week 10: Bucket List

On March 11, 2012 By LindyIn photography

Someday … I will own a Porsche like this. Ok, maybe not. I don’t think I’ll ever be rich, unless I win the lottery. And I’m not winning the lottery unless I find the winning ticket on the ground. Even if I had the money, I probably wouldn’t spend it on a flashy car. But if someone wanted to give me a sports car, this is definitely the one I’d pick.