Look what I just unearthed! Spring Break circa the 80's, me and my Dad enjoying some quality beach time. I love this photo as it brings back memories of simple joy and innocence right down to my grandma, hipster-cut swimsuit and my Dad's yellow mesh back and front padded baseball style hat. Had my father saved that hat I bet it would now sell quickly on Ebay as it's back in style. My swimsuit? Not so much.We had no idea what email was, definitely did not have cell phones and we probably went back to the condo and cooked dinner together as a family. We didn't see this photo until after our vacation because it was shot on film and I'm pretty certain the local drugstore did not have one-hour processing. Those were the days!
Now excuse me as I must go update my Facebook page, return a text, and Tweet something clever because it's been a couple days (which is making me look extinct in cyberspace in the 21st century). I then need to post-produce a photo shoot and retouch another because it's no longer on the lab's shoulders but mine. No Spring Break for me. No time. Thank goodness for the 80ties! - Beth
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Beth, send me some of those amsterdam pics! Hope you are well and best to all!
(03.01.10 @ 02:51 PM)
As I sit this quiet morning sipping on my coffee and watching the popcorn shaped snowflakes gently fall outside the studio, I reflect on today's date and what it truly signifies to my family and me. Today is Ellie's birthday, my niece whom blessed our lives for 8 ½ months as she grew inside my sister's belly. We made plans and envisioned our future with her as if we already knew her. Oh the manicures and pedicures we would have while the boys watched football! The shopping trips, the teenage girl drama, dealing with her first heartbreak and the eventual day we would help her plan her wedding and watch her walk down the aisle. And then she didn't make it. It was as if God and the universe had played the cruelest joke imaginable. It still is, four years later, as we try to wrap our hearts around what could have possibly gone wrong.
So today, I'm afraid, this blog post is not about the beauty of life and all the great things going on for Priceless Photography. It is a remembrance for our sweet Ellie, and all the other babies that have not quite made it into our lives around the world. We know we are not alone. A candle is lit and a prayer for her brief presence in our lives, which caused so much joy, has been said. We will never forget you, Ellie, nor stop loving you. Happy Birthday!
- Aunt Sissy (aka Beth)
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thank you sissy, i don't know what else to say. i love you.
(12.05.09 @ 08:35 AM)Thank you for sharing this Beth. Prayers and warmth to you and your family.
(12.16.09 @ 12:34 PM)Why such a comedy? Well, Nels and Walker are crazy enough to go after swarms of bees in their spare time. On this particular evening they went after a swarm on a tree limb in their barely protected bodies as I stood by with no protection (thanks guys) and documented. Unfortunately, most of the swarm photos I took are garbage due to the lighting but let me tell you it sure was interesting and it ended with several choice words and stings on the amateur bee keepers' bodies!
We then proceeded on to their hives, which are in wooden boxes. Smoke is used to help sedate the bees and make them less angry when they are disturbed by humans. Not certain how well it works because I think there may have been a few more stings involved. I win the prize for not being stung. If it makes you feel better, Nels and Walker, I was mowing my parents' lawn last week and was stung good on my heel and I thought of both of you!
Of course, when the light was at its evening best, the bees were most agitated, probably because it was their bedtime. It reminded me of a family photo session with young children during July in Northern Michigan. Sigh, such is life!
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They are all awesome shots!! Love the one of Nells smoking the bees..the light through the hole in the board is great!!
The extreme close up of the bee is perfect..(I'm jealous!) His head is crystal clear.
It was really fun getting to talk with you tonight. Thank you!!
(07.15.09 @ 10:40 PM)We run a nonprofit photography service called PricelessPhotography by www.eosphotos.com - so you may get a message for us from time to time - sorry! We offer photography services to charities and school - go see our site if you're interested in working on your own time for a nonprofit! Thanks - I love your site - it's absolutely the most beautiful photography!
(08.28.09 @ 10:48 PM)