Photog Fun!

I did a little editing but I do not see the original writer of this list (please post if you know so we can give credit where credit is due) but it sounds like fun! Each day for a month take a shot of the following:

1. a self portrait
2. what I wore
3. clouds
4. favorite color
5. someone I love
6. childhood memory
7. technology
8. something new
9. a meal (Thanksgiving  maybe ;)
10. something I made
11. close up shot
12. from a distance
13. flowers
14. my shoes
15. a pet
16. on the shelf
17. in my bag
18. where I slept
19. what I read
20. pretty pattern
21. trees
22. sunset
23. a smile
24. something old
25. out a window
26. after dark
27. in motion
28. someone waking up
29. sun flare
30. something you've never shot before

Some of these categories could overlap but try to have 30 different shots. I'll check back on you and beg you to post your favorites. Have fun!

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Tis' the Season for Gifting!

Well there is one holiday before Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa but you will not see Turkey recipes here. LindO compiled a quick Holiday gift giving list for your consideration.

-For baby a set of onesies with cute graphic month markers. Great for keeping track of a growing baby. Put it on at the appropriate month, set the little munch in front of some cute wrapping paper or fun patterned blanket and snap a shot at each milestone!

etsy.com, $28

etsy.com, $28

-For a kiddo the Wonderworld Wonder Vacuum is a fun toy. It is made of wood and actually picks stuff up! Little helper in training tool.

age 3+ at amazon.com, $53.47

-For a teen a scarf on a spool! What a cute packaging idea and a variety of colors to chose from.

chloeinstyle.com, $49 ea

OR...

A Digital Harinezumi 2+++ Camera. It produces still images and videos with a soft, out-of-focus feel that bring back the feeling of your old Super 8mm home movies.

it takes pictures like this:

amazon.com, $169.95

-For him a vintage-style air popper. This is great for a movie night or a snack for the game. Plus it looks good on your counter!

Kmart, on sale for $17.99

OR...

An iphone docking station -how cool is this?!? The stand is made from a carved block of wood, and available in both Maple and Walnut wood. You can also have his name engraved into the stand.

global.rakuten.com, $52.40

-For  a friend a knitting class! There are so many amazing home decor and photography prop ideas from the knitting world. Check out Betterfly.com which is a website for independent instructors. Look at the fun things they could make for the home or for a photo shoot...it's a gift that could give back ;)

Gomitolo Knit Clock - 3' in diameter

Knit hat from Nerdie Bird Boutique

-For a party host what do you think about a coffee table book or two!?! I love coffee table books and have them all over my house. Here are some good ones that have nice form (they are pretty) and good content :

amazon.com, $34.20

amazon.com, $24.57

I am loving Vogue Covers Italian Opalescent Finish. These may be a little pricey so this could be a sister, mother, etc. gift as well.

graphicimage.com, $91

-For the [other] photographer in your life telephoto travel mugs. Just don't get them mixed up with the real deal.

photojojo.com, $24 to $35

OR...

As mentioned in a previous blog here a camera looking pencil sharpener 

 urbanoutfitters.com, $12

ORRrrrr...

A fancy camera strap! Many to choose from. MANY.

sarahfranceskuhn.com, $65

HAPPY GIFTING!

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Look for Less [interior Design]

This is the Industrial Rolling Table at urbanoutfitters.com for $169:

This is the Foundry Elements End Table for $89.09 at  overstock.com:

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FREE Sharing

This is for all those photog mommy's out there. I came across this cute FREE print out at maryjanesandgaloshes.com and I thought I would share. Happy Saturday!

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New PROP!

This shabby chic sweet twin size bed would be great with a bunch of little girls jumping on it! OR the headboard could be a sweet backdrop. OR in a field (of course), no mattress, wild flowers coming up and kids dancing all around. What do you think?

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Kitchen "Cabinets". Interior Design. Straight up.

"Cabinets". LOVE this idea so I thought I would share. I've had this photo for years and just dug it out so I don't have a source. Share if you know please!

source

UPDATE: For those DIYers this will help you get the look!

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How Cool is This?! [interior Design]

I'm not one for fancy designer home decor items. Missoni for Target is as crazy as I get but I came across these interesting bowls. Maybe it's the architecture behind them that attracts me. The "before" and "after" of it all. The bling factor? I dunno. I didn't look hard for a price because I probably don't want to know but how cool is this?!

BEFORE:

 Flat

AFTER:

Not flat.

Gold too.



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Style. [PROPS]

The weather is getting cold around here and it's making outdoor sessions a little tougher with kids. Here are some great layering ideas for little girls. Can you image these outfits with the bright fall colors in the background? Not one to be in the habit of quoting Rachel Zoe but "I die".

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Run Don't Walk! [interior Design]

So the Crate & Barrel catalog arrived and I couldn't help but notice that the front cover has this white chair on it. This chair is in the same vein as the chairs I recently purchased from Ikea for my dining room. The main difference is the price!

Crate & Barrel Chair

on SALE for $249.15

 

The Norvald Ikea chair
on CLEARANCE for $50

I have since learned that the steal price I got them for ($30) was a weekly promotion and is over now but still -50 bucks?! You can't beat that. RUN don't walk to Ikea before they are gone!

 

 

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License and Registration Please [PROPS]

I posted this wall of license plates idea a little bit ago and while stalking my wedding photographer (she's so talented!) Heather Saunders the other day I saw this:

heathersaundersphotography.com

Thing is she posted this shot in 2009. I hate being late to the party...

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