Project 52: Week 39

With fall on its way and the sun starting to go down much earlier, I've started experimenting with some different light sources.  Expect to see more experimenting going on in the weeks to come!

Project 52: Weeks 37 & 38

Another time when I've slacked.  But now that summer is coming to an end I will have a little bit more time to dedicate to this project.  In the mean time, here are weeks 37 & 38.

Project 52: Week 20

Popsicles are always good indoors.  Waiting for an exceptionally sunny day to have them outside too!

Project 52: Week 14

So we had a ton of rain.  I don't think I got outside at all this week other than walking to and from my car, how sad is that?  Oh well, it's forcing me to shoot indoors, and even though it's not my favorite, I'm still getting a few images that I love.  This project is all about expanding my horizons and pushing me, right??  I even missed focus on one of them, but still love it.  Here's week 14.

Project 52: Week 13

Finally, we had a little bit of sun!  As in, multiple days of glorious, wonderful, amazing sun.  I didn't realize how much I missed it until we had a few days in a row (of course followed by 5 straight days of rain, with another 5 on the forecast...)  We had enough sun to get some yard work in and get outside and blow bubbles.

Project 52: Week 10

At it another week.  We FINALLY had some sun, and I'm crossing my fingers that we will continue to get at least one day a week where it isn't raining...

That's kind of sad, but just the way it is when you live in the Pacific Northwest.  You just learn to embrace the rain, or find plenty of indoor activities.

Project 52: Week 9

This week brought a lot of rain for us.  Like, a lot.  We hardly got any time outside, a brief moment to jump in a puddle.  Keira got so tired of the rain she decided to pretend it was summer.  I'm totally with her.  I could go for some of that amazing sun.

Into the woods: Seattle Family Photographer

As most of you know (and experienced), it snowed this weekend in the PNW.  From my last post, you'll know that I love the snow, probably because we don't get much here, but I love it all the same.

Just hours before the snow started to fall, I did this little family session.  Can I just say that I adore this little girl?  Look at those eyes.  What a stunner.  You did a good job Joanne & Brett!

Project 52: Week 4

Another one down!  I am finding it awfully inspiring, in just the last few weeks, to be holding my camera, trying to photograph in different situations that I would have normally avoided.  It's fun.  Which is exactly what I needed.  Here are a few images from week 4.  Hope you enjoy.

Forest Wanderings: January

I've said it over and over again.  I totally love where we live.  We have a fantastic greenbelt by our house with miles and miles of trails.  One of our favorite things to do is go for nice long walks on sunny days.  And surprise, surprise.  We had a beautiful sunny day this weekend.  Here's the proof.

Project 52: Week 3

So we're on week 3 and I'm still going!  There's so many amazing 52 week projects out there, and I am definitely taking inspiration from them.  However, I know myself too well and know that I won't be able to follow all the prompts, so I'm just taking photos of moments whenever the urge strikes.  No themes for the week, just challenging myself to take something new of my children.  This week I challenged myself to get a few shots at night.  I pushed the ISO a little (and for those of you not interested in the technical aspect, I'm sorry), but I did one photo at ISO 4000 (!!! I know, I never would crank it that high for a client!!!) and the other two are at 1600.  Can you tell??

Project 52: Week 2

Well I am proud of myself.  I've been able to hang for week 2 of my 52 week project.  I know, it's only the 2nd week, but its not unlike me to start a project and not finish.  So, I guess I will say I am off to a good start.

My girls.  How I love them.  I really can't wait to see how the year unfolds.  (And my little one down on the bottom is pretending to be a mummy.  My guess is you'll see lots of "mummy" shots throughout the year.)

Kids Were Here: January Edition

So, I totally did not keep up with the whole "kids were here" thing toward the end of the year.  But believe me when I say that there were some totally epic messes around these parts, especially after Christmas.  We did, however, manage to get things almost back to normal around here.

I decided last week that I would resume this little monthly series in the hopes that one day I can put together a book for my each of my children.  Then one day when they have children of their own, I'd love to give it to them to help remind them that we all start out small.  And we all make messes.  We are human, after all.  None of us are perfect.  And when they are about to lose their sanity to the chaos that is parenting, and all the stuff that comes with kids, they will be able to look at the book and remember what it was like when they were the ones who made the messes.

Project 52: Week 1

My goal for the year has been determined.  I'm going to (successfully) complete a 52 week project.  My goal is simply to take one photo a week of my children with my big camera to document this year.  About half way through 2013 I decided I wanted to try with a photo project but never got around to it.  I'm not going to follow any sort of theme, just document what inspires me.  For my first week, here's my little one.

Oh Keira.  You are so gentle.  So affectionate.  So sensitive.  Your eyes say so much.  I love you little girl.

Engaged!

So this shoot was special to me...my sister-in-law got engaged a few months back to a great guy and as a gift, I wanted to shoot some engagement photos for them.  We had so much fun, we went up to the family cabin, stomped around in the leaves, enjoyed the sun, pulled out the old truck and took some awesome photos.  Samantha, we couldn't be happier for you and Wes.  Seriously, you two are so perfect for one another.  We love you!

Fall Family Photos // Kirkland Family Photographer

Last weekend was great, the weather was amazing and to top it all off, I got to photograph this family.  I can't believe it had been eight, yes EIGHT, years since I have seen them.  Last time we were in the same room was back in 2005 when my husband and I got married.  Which is crazy to think it has been that long since Billy (the dad in these photos) and my husband used to be roommates in college.  Crazy!  Anyway, here they are and looking totally adorable.  So good to see you guys!

iPhoneography // my life through my phone

We had an awesome summer.  I really do think it was my favorite summer yet.  If you follow along with me on Instagram (I'm @graymis), then all of these will be familiar.  But I love them all so much so I couldn't help but double share them.  I wasn't even able to get all of them on here, so I guess I'll share more another day.