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I know it’s been awhile. So long that the world changed since we last spoke. Is that even possible? Is this all a dream? Several, lots of severals, months ago I stumbled into a wondrous rabbit hole filled with kind people and colorful props. The pictures moved. And the dresses danced. I felt at home…
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What should Summer mean? Freckles, Happiness and Swimming Pools: Summer Kisses, by p.christakos Summer Locks, by p.christakos Summer Ready, by p.christakos But instead there is sadness in our little community this summer. A friend named Brian died suddenly this week. He was vacationing with his beautiful family. He was not yet 50. Brian and his…
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Gallery 31 {The Closed Window} 52 photos project theme was closed windows: “Try a portrait without showing the face of your subject. And with this, try to show the expressions, emotions, feelings and the personality of the moment.” My daughter studying was the moment. I didn’t expect the reading material. Wish it had been on…
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gallery 30 {ILLUMINATE} This week’s 52 photos project theme is illuminate. i decided to practice with my speedlights and some great new lamps. (I’m offering family studio portraits next week as christmas gifts). However play time didn’t go so well. It was kinda self-portrait hell and I was Goldilocks, or probably her granny, in pre-wolf days or…