tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22024310246570212024-03-13T23:09:50.897-07:00.... Loud Waterfall Photography ....... a photographing momma who spends most of her time chasing a whirlwind of blonde curls, big blue eyes, and the requisite tutu.LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-444815245911180962013-06-12T18:42:00.000-07:002013-06-12T18:42:24.709-07:00Forgive me for I have skipped ....I'm a little off my game this week - not at home - working extra days - so apologies for the skip and being off schedule.<br />
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Tomorrow will be a fun new exciting post - I'm going to share some of my favorite Etsy shops and a series of photos ....<br />
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See you tomorrow ...<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-23294596283445543852013-06-10T07:00:00.000-07:002013-06-10T07:00:01.484-07:00And Snap I Did.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We honeymooned in San Francisco. It was far too short (as any good honeymoon is). I hadn't been in years and we had never been together. I planned the heck out of our days. My idea of a holiday is to really explore - none of this lay in the sun for 7 days straight (Why pay good money to sleep? I'm too much of a fussbudget). Five days in a bustling city with Mr. LWP all to myself was just what the doctor ordered. We must have walked almost the entire city.<br />
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One of the outings I wanted to do was biking across the Golden Gate Bridge. The website said it's a great excursion and beginners love it - nice and leisurely. Perfect. I mean, I <i>can</i> ride a bike but I wanted to snap photos more than practice for the Tour de France.<br />
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Snap. Snap. Gasp for air. Snap. Snap. Dodge traffic. Snap. HONK! Pee my pants. Snap. Snap. Continue gasping for air. You get the idea.<br />
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The website was a little liberal with the word *beginner*. <i>And</i> I was not about to fall over and collapse in front of my paid-to-be-healthy-and-full-of-wonderful-dreamy-muscles-brand-new-husband. Not a chance. I have my pride. Besides, collapsing would inevitably damage my camera.<br />
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My main objective was to snap photos of the bridge - lots of angles - lots of shots - more is more when it comes to memory cards and quick trips. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoudWaterfallPhoto/search?search_query=san+francisco&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">And snap I did.</a><br />
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When I see this photo, I relive lots of thing. The chill of the fog, the immense size of the landmark and just how tiny I felt under those giant suspension towers, the brightness of the orangey-red of the paint, the wind on my face as we raced down the hill to Sausalito, a pained bum (stupid bike seat - I mean, I have enough padding), car whooshing past me, the view of my new hubby riding just in front of me, the taste of the cold beer when we finished. Sigh. It was a very good afternoon.<br />
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This is a popular image for<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoudWaterfallPhoto/search?search_query=san+francisco&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search" target="_blank"> Loud Waterfall Photography</a>. I get all gooey and happy inside when someone decides to add my image to their home. Just above my head, right now, is an 11x14 print.<br />
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We are going back in November and I have even more vantage points on my list. I cannot wait!<br />
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See you tomorrow ....<br />
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LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-74870138413828548272013-06-09T18:21:00.000-07:002013-06-09T18:21:22.733-07:00Is there an app for this?It's June 9th. Wow. This getting into a new routine is hard. Finding time every day to get all 864 things that need to get done is hard. I know I'm lucky to get through half - that's ok - it's more about prioritizing what can fit into each 24 hours. I'm older and wiser than I was 9 days ago, not by a lot, but still.<br />
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So what has this first week of my new leaf accomplished? I worked out almost every day. I did manage to post every day (though my timing was rather haphazard). And I even jumped into some Summer Cleaning (it's a little late in the year to call it <i>Spring</i> ....). New routines are hard.<br />
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So, what fell through the cracks? My camera didn't move all week. That makes me sad. I even have a brand new lens that needs playing with! I have new products for the shop that I haven't listed. I adore - I mean <i><b>adore</b></i> - my new night lights and the coasters are so fun! But would anybody know that? No, because I haven't taken the time to list any of them. That makes me sad. Naps. Naps definitely fell through the cracks. That always makes me sad ... and a little bit tired.<br />
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So, how do I fix this? How do I make everything fit? What do you do when trying to get accustomed to new routines? Do you have any tips or tricks? Is there an app for this? There's one for everything, right?<br />
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Have a great night!<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-20737570761871209972013-06-08T12:32:00.000-07:002013-06-08T12:32:53.695-07:00An anything dayIt's Saturday. It's anything can happen day. Daddy and Sadiecakes already ran out to grab doughnuts (Mom just stared .... ). Trying to see what we are going to do this afternoon. My vote for *naps* was quickly outnumbered. Red Sox have a double headed today in Boston. Just a quiet, lazy day. We need these more often than we think or allow. Jammie day (well, <i>I</i> stay in my jammies Sadie usually changes between 3-4 different princess dresses). Puttering around the house day. Playing in the yard day. Recharge day.<br />
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What do you do to recharge? Clear your head. Rest your mind and body.<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-28158428294054061902013-06-07T14:57:00.002-07:002013-06-07T14:57:39.634-07:00Do Good: Sports Friends If you caught the backstory on June 1st - I mentioned that I went to Ethiopia with a mission organization. May I introduce you to <a href="http://www.sports-friends.org/" target="_blank">Sports Friends</a>, a division of <a href="http://sim.org/" target="_blank">SIM</a>. Sports Friends is a "church owned sports ministry"that has soccer camps on four continents!<br />
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For 8 weeks during the rainy season, Camp Langano is teeming with kids in brightly colored shirts. Full bellies. Smiles from ear to ear. Cheering for their teams. It is a sight to behold.<br />
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Please take a moment to check out Sports Friends and explore for yourself what an amazing organization SF is. <a href="http://www.sports-friends.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20&Itemid=48&lang=en" target="_blank">Their summer camp campaign is in full swing</a>. Make a kiddo's day and send him/ her to camp this year -- it's good for your heart and theirs.<br />
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LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-35747533571242124862013-06-06T07:00:00.000-07:002013-06-06T07:00:03.833-07:00Tasty Thursday ...Morning!<br />
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Operation: Bikini Season 2014 is nicely underway. I love the <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Pal app</a>! Sure, I have to take the time to actually input stuff but it saves my foods and workouts so each time I open the app, I'm halfway done. Are you using <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/" target="_blank">My Fitness Pal</a>? I have it on my cell and on iPad - love it!<br />
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There is a recipe section so you can create a meal and then have it portioned out for one touch entering. I'm sure the rest of the free world knew such technology was out there but it's new to me. I'm more conscious of what I eat (when the glaring pie chart tells me today was a little carb heavy or not enough fat) and the impact my meager little workouts have - I've lost 5.6 pounds over the last few weeks - not too shabby for sharing a Hersheys bar with my toddler yesterday.<br />
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<a href="http://pinterest.com/mrssullens/all-sweaty/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> has also really gotten me motivated too - fun workout ideas (<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/266979084132849790/" target="_blank">different strength workouts based on what commercial is on! Genius!</a>) - mantras and encouraging quotes - <i><b>and</b></i> recipes and meal ideas (which brings me to today's post). At Trader Joe's yesterday, I picked up TriColored Quinoa. It was so pretty and I thought it would be perfect for my first adventure into the seed.<br />
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I had a few staples on hand and concocted this tasty meal -<br />
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I made the quinoa as directed but used stock instead of water and added the frozen pea to have them cook together. In hindsight, I would add them just before the quinoa is finished rather than have them in the pan the whole time. I cooked the lean ground turkey separately with just spices to taste. When the quinoa and peas were finished, I added 2 cups of turkey to the pan and viola!<br />
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According to My Fitness Pal, it's pretty good for you ...<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-43078099222527998932013-06-05T09:21:00.002-07:002013-06-05T09:28:36.455-07:00Wordless Wednesday --- Red LanternsOk, a few words .... <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoudWaterfallPhoto/search?search_query=chinatown&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">My latest series</a> ... Chinatown (Downtown Los Angeles). I giddy with anticipation to make it back to San Francisco's historic and fantastical Chinatown later this year ...<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-84286307724212121522013-06-04T09:06:00.002-07:002013-06-04T09:06:49.889-07:00Spreading the Love - Team StyleGood morning!<br />
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I jumped on the blog-a-day bandwagon a little quick and did not get a chance to interview shops for my first <i>Spreading the Love</i> promotion post. I thought I would take a minute to introduce you to two of the teams I belong to and tell you a little about them. Both are comprised of incredibly talented and amazing small business owners who are just so creative it kills me.<br />
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I joined <a href="https://www.etsy.com/teams/5940/female-photographers-of-etsy" target="_blank">Female Photographers of Etsy</a> soon after launching <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoudWaterfallPhoto" target="_blank">my shop</a>. This group of women is beyond words. Talented, smart, capable, true superwomen. There are members from all over the globe and every single one has each other's best interests at heart. There is very much a team spirit and effort - it's not a competition - which blows me away. Every morning you can find the new<a href="http://pinterest.com/f_poe/pin-of-the-day/" target="_blank"> #fpoe Pin of the Day</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/f_poe/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> - one new beautiful image that we then send all over the Pintrest-phere. For your daily dose of wow, I really encourage you to follow the board! Now, fPOE is a closed group and you must apply to be a member. That being said, I would encourage any and all of you women-owned Etsy photography shops to check the group out. I have found it to be a great resource for encouragement, advise, inspiration, giggles, and all around enjoyment.<br />
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Last year I joined <a href="http://theartisangroup.org/" target="_blank">The Artisan Group</a>. Wow. This is a celebrity gifting group, comprised of every art and craft. You know those drool-able swag bags celebrities snag at awards ceremonies and other fab parties splashed all over the pages of People and other society magazines? Well, TAG is one of the groups that contributes to these events. One of my goals when I opened my shop was to be able to join TAG - I was quite nervous about applying (also a closed group). I mean, this is pretty big league for my little shop. I was delighted and ecstatic and then nervous when I was accepted. I started upping my game -- new products, new images, new branding. I am planning on gifting later this year - I will keep you posted. <a href="http://pinterest.com/theartisangroup/" target="_blank">The Artisan Group can also be found on Pinterest</a>. It's early in my experience with TAG but the encouragement and support and advise is wonderful with all the members. I also like that it's such a diverse group - jewelry, spa products, clothing, accessories, pet goodies, photography. It's nice to have the interaction and variety of both products and business approaches. It's very much a learning experience for me and I am so excited to be a part of this group.<br />
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I hope you will take a minute to click on the links to these wonderful groups and explore some new shops - some new goodies - some new ideas. You will be so glad you did.<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-14393354459146580702013-06-03T07:00:00.000-07:002013-06-03T07:00:00.337-07:00Serendipity<i>"A picture is worth a thousand words" </i><br />
-Arthur Brisbane<br />
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You know when an event / a moment / a something changes your life? Profoundly? Well, for me that *something* was a series of somethings. That something birthed <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoudWaterfallPhoto" target="_blank">Loud Waterfall Photography</a>. That something made me passionate about eradicating <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaria" target="_blank">Malaria</a>. That something is behind every image I now take.<br />
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2008 was a wild year for me. Total roller coaster. I filed for divorce. I traveled to Ethiopia. I spent 6 days in the ICU before doctors realized I had Malaria. I made a miraculous recovery (woo hoo!). I met the man of my dreams (woo hoo!!). I began an amazing new adventure in my life and I have never been happier.<br />
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This is one of the first images I took in Ethiopia. We were on our way to Lake Langano. Paved roads and cities and anything remotely commercial was well behind us. These were the first village boys I encountered. They ran along side the van as long as they could, yelling "Highland!" (the bottled water company - they wanted any empty containers we had for recycling money. We didn't have any.). The moment they saw my camera pop up it changed from a recycling mission to a photo shoot. They posed. They smiled. The laughed. Then we sped off. I would go on to take over a thousand images in the next week but this (series of) photo leaps out at me and grabs my heart every time I see it.<br />
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So we fly home and I resume my life; but sure, I see excess and vanity everywhere. I vow to return to Africa the following rainy season. I can't shake the jet lag. Turns out I actually had malaria but no one could figure it out. I only got 3 mosquito bites and I downed every single awful Doxy pill I had. We were only there 10 days and our cabins were netted. How on earth was I, not only sick, but <i><b>this</b></i> sick?? What about every other single person on the continent who was not afforded all the preventive care that I had? After my recovery, I began researching Malaria. I very quickly learned that prevention is by far the best and mosquito netting goes a long way in achieving that. And sending a net to Africa (and other countries) only costs $10. <i>WHAT</i>?! Wait, really? I go through all my photos of all those sweet faces and all I can think is "whether you live or die could hinge on a ten dollar bill". It made me both nauseated and hopeful all at once. So little money could wield such long lasting <i>and life saving</i> change. This very quickly becomes my personal mission. When <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoudWaterfallPhoto" target="_blank">LWP</a> was actually opened in 2011, a dollar of every sale is donated to <a href="http://nothingbutnets.org/" target="_blank">Nothing But Nets</a> to help eradicate Malaria.<br />
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And wouldn't you know it? This photo was also my first sale. There was something kinda serendipity about it all. I am giddy every time I can log on to <a href="http://NothingButNets.org/">NothingButNets.org</a> and send another net (or two! or three!). I know I'm helping those kiddos grow up healthy and safe. I know that I am making a difference in someone's future. Every client of mine is helping me accomplish that, and I am ever so grateful.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-53397265326225939582013-06-02T07:00:00.000-07:002013-06-02T07:00:00.287-07:00I'm your galSo, you may be asking yourself - why should you tune in here everyday. It's ok, I'm asking myself the same question. Every waking moment is precious. Sure, in the *greater-good-make-the-most-out-of-life* sense - but also in the *my to-do list has 974 things on it for today and it's only 7am* kind of way too. Your time is valuable. You are the one who gets things done. You are the one that makes sure the little ones are fed and (<i>reasonably</i>) clean. You are the one that makes sure the bills get paid. The dogs are fed. And the one who makes sure everyone gets a good night kiss. You even find time to carve out a few stolen moments with the one who still give you butterflies and goosebumps - <i>swoon</i>.<br />
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Your time is worth A LOT. So, I ask again. Why should you spend 3 minutes (or 10 ... no need to gulp that hot latte) reading my posts? I want to be your cyber-gal-friday, in a way. Need a few minutes to take your mind off of a kerfuffle? I'm your gal. Need something a little warm & fuzzy and feel good without needing to redo your make up? I'm your gal. Need someone to remind you that your kids/ family/ home/ job/ life are not the only ones in a state of quasi-organized chaos (but that you secretly love it that way)? I'm your gal. Looking to broaden your horizons? I'm your gal. Feel like you are the only one that <a href="http://pinterest.com/mrssullens" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> has duped? (Oh my many Pinterest fails ...) I'm your gal. A new charity to explore? I'm your gal. An idea about where to go on your next holiday? I'm your gal. Ok, technically, I can't help you turbo clean the family room before the in-laws ring the bell. And I probably won't be able to dash to Trader Joe's for you when you realize you just ran out of quinoa. But I can remind you that you rock. And I will. Because, let's face it. You really do. You keep your world afloat and still manage to find time to get the occasional pedicure.<br />
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I'm just a regular gal. Wife to an amazing man who is my hero on a daily basis and still gives me goosebumps when he looks in my eyes. Momma to a 3 year old who will tell you she's 6 and has a new found addiction to all things ballet. Momma to 2 giant dogs who think they are teacup size and one ailing kitty who still loves to cause a ruckus just for the heck of it. Photographer who loves to document the incredible places I've been and capture the moments in my life and the beauty around me. I'm that friend you haven't seen in a while but four sips into a cuppa, we both forget that it's been ages since we've gotten to catch up.<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-81348217060898295762013-06-01T07:00:00.000-07:002013-06-01T11:11:28.826-07:00New Routines. New Paths. New Resolutions.Hello!<br />
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It's June 1st! Sure, most people start their resolutions in January, but I've never been one to follow the crowd (entirely). Okay, to be honest, I had a few minor resolutions earlier this year ... we will get back to those later.<br />
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June 1st is my new leaf. My new chapter. I'm jumping into 30 days of blogging AND trying to get a handle on SEO-ing (SEO's? Clearly, I have a lot to learn). For my sweet little blog I have sorted out a bit of a schedule ...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fce5cd;">Sundays</span> - a day of rest. I will use this quiet day for a bit of introspection and assessment.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fce5cd;">Mondays</span> - every photo has a story. I will pick a different LWP image each week and give you the *thousand words* that created it.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fce5cd;">Tuesdays</span> - it takes a village. Tuesdays are going to be promotions days - I will introduce you to some of my favorite Etsy shops and entrepreneurs.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fce5cd;">Wednesdays</span> - shhhh .... Wordless Wednesdays will just be a feast for your eyes.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fce5cd;">Thursdays</span> - one cannot live by bread alone. I will dish on my fave recipes and current yummy whims.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fce5cd;">Fridays</span> - do good. I will introduce you to my favorite charities, one by one.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fce5cd;">Saturdays</span> - anything can happen. Kind of a freebie, maybe it will be about the book I just started. Maybe about a photo walk I just took. Maybe I just tell you a few jokes to make you smile ...<br />
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It's June 1st. Summer. Days outside. Wading pools and SPF 3000. I'm currently honing my baby ravaged body for Bikini Season 2014 (not a typo). We <i>might</i> have a family vacay this fall to somewhere beachy - so we will see how much of a jump I can get on my diet. I have the MyFitnessPal App - are you on there? You can find me: minimalmomma. I would love to follow you back and be a cheerleader for ya!<br />
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It's June 1st. The year is about half over. How is that possible? We only just packed up the last of the Christmas decorations loitering in the garage. Literally. 2 days ago. It almost seemed silly to do it. It was cheery to see the yule tide remnants each time I fed the dogs or tackled the laundry. I used to be so much more on the ball. My OCD seems to have gone the way of my skinny jeans and the Dodo Bird. Sigh ...<br />
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It's June 1st. And my journey through the month - blogging, learning, dieting - has begun. Ok. Gotta go and pop in a work out DVD before the kiddo wakes up!<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-17142295502982997722013-05-24T15:23:00.001-07:002013-05-24T15:23:54.634-07:00It's A Small World After All ....I have to share a story with you.<br />
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I am always amazed at how teeny our great big world is. Every time. Running into someone you know when you are on holiday. Or finding out your new friend is next door neighbors to a long lost friend of yours. It knocks me over every time. But this story is beyond incredible.<br />
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I went to Ethiopia in August 2008. We (Mom + I) went with a mission organization that supports a soccer camp during the rainy season. So, there we were, deep in the heart of Ethiopia - 4 hours from Addis Ababa and 2 hours from the nearest paved road (and bottle of cold Coca Cola).<br />
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I was so giddy to be there - I was snapping photos like crazy - soccer kids, baboons, village people, trees, rain bouncing off the lake. Basically, if it held still for 1/8th of a second, I snapped it. I can home from a 10 day trip with over a thousand images.<br />
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After we got home (and I recovered from my parting gift, Malaria), I opened my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoudWaterfallPhoto" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>. I filled it with Africa images and then lots of other goodies I have. For some reason, I kept this one particular image of a village family in my shop. It never sold but it was sweet. I had been meaning to remove it but never got around to it.<br />
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A couple weeks ago, I got a convo on Etsy (that's an email through Etsy). A woman in Canada wanted to know more specifics about that image. Where exactly was it taken and when? Not the normal client questions but I was more than happy to respond to her. I explained where Lake Langano was and that it was an image of a village family.<br />
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She writes me back : their son was adopted from that area and given the information she had, there was a very good chance that this was an image of him with his biological mother and brother. Did I have any more images of the family or other villagers?<br />
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I immediately scoured my archives and contacted my aunt who works for SIM and <a href="http://www.sports-friends.org/" target="_blank">Sports Friends</a> (they took us to Africa and still go every year). My new Canadian friend also sent me images she took of her son and his biological father. I immediately recognized the father - he's distinctive - but I could not find an image of him. I was <i>sure</i> I had one. I was <i>positive</i>. Then I remembered we were introduced to the village elders but I was asked not to take their picture. He had to be one of them.<br />
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So, as the story goes now. My wonderful aunt is going to take copies of my photos and copies of the photos my Canadian sent me when she goes back to Langano in June. And my family snap shot is on its way to Canada.<br />
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How was your Christmas? And New Years? Heck, for that matter, how was your Thanksgiving?? I've neglected this poor little blog for quite a while - apologies - I have missed it and <i>you</i>. I have a few new irons in the fire. Don't get me wrong, I still have many an un-finished project floating around the house. But what is life without a few more things to look forward to?!?!<br />
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I am still refining my editing skill set and learning as much as I can. I miss my darkroom terribly but one must move with the times and caustic chemicals are best in a house with kiddo. This is small image I began playing with lat week - it's not finished but it's coming along ...<br />
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I joined Twitter. I know, welcome to 2010, right? Truth be told, I have no idea what I am doing. You can find me at ... <a href="https://twitter.com/LoudWaterfall" target="_blank">@LoudWaterfall</a> ... I promise not to inundate you with tweets (first I must learn HOW but even then I'm pretty sure you're safe). I am excited to follow anyone back - so consider me a happy follower in the making!<br />
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I am also so very thrilled and proud and excited to tell you about fPOE Artist Event <a href="http://www.onlineprnews.com/news/306335-1356745716-fpoe-presents-virtual-exhibition-for-the-love-of-photography-extravaganza-january-2426-2013.html" target="_blank">*The Love of Photography Extravaganza*</a> 17 crazy talented women have combined for an online exhibition and sale. It is January 24-26th - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/398414100236987/" target="_blank">mark your calendars, join the event</a>, <a href="http://www.naturesimagesbydesign.com/blog/fpoe-presents-virtual-exhibition-%E2%80%9C-love-photography-extravaganza%E2%80%9D-january-24-26-2013" target="_blank">enter the raffle</a> (about half way down the page), see amazing works, buy amazing fine art -- it's a win-win-win-win! Each artist has an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.351257811639954.77302.346219988810403&type=3" target="_blank">album</a> that you can peek at prior to the event - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.351257811639954.77302.346219988810403&type=3" target="_blank">here is mine!</a> And here is the <a href="http://issuu.com/naturesimagesbydesign/docs/forthelove" target="_blank">Look Book of all the artists</a> (cover below)<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-33449406823869105332012-11-09T08:00:00.000-08:002012-11-09T11:14:15.447-08:00A Little Dash of Pixie DustI love to travel. L.O.V.E. I still remember being giddy when I got my first passport. The world was my oyster. <br />
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I never turn down the opportunity to hop on a plane, train, or automobile. Some of my most amazing experiences and most beautiful photographs are the result of saying *yes* and then sorting out a way to make it happen. I attended Pasadena Community College right out of high school, not convinced where I wanted to spend to the next 4 years. Posters advertising a semester at Oxford University were all over campus. I saw them for weeks, maybe longer. Then one random day, I was actually early for class - traffic was light, I found a parking spot immediately. I stopped and read the advert for the semester abroad. The deadline to turn in applications was in 4 hours. I dashed over to the dean's office to inquire what had to be done to apply. He said, "Since your name is very English, if you write the deposit check now and have your paperwork in by next week, I will extend the deadline for you." SOLD! I wrote him a check for $400, grabbed the application and rushed back to class. I went home that night and asked my parents to put money in my account to cover the check and, oh, by the way, I'm leaving for the UK in 8 weeks. It was an awesome experience.<br />
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These days, with a toddler, a wonderful husband, and a part time job that I actually enjoy - that level of spontaneity isn't always possible. To offset the lack of new travel photographs, I have begun playing with some of my images in Photoshop - textures, overlays, brushes, actions - and they are transformed. It is truly a whole new experience. I am used to creating an image in the darkroom. I have found some of the most wonderful blogs and tutorials. Rita, of <a href="http://www.thecoffeeshopblog.com/" target="_blank">The Coffeeshop Blog</a>, is my go-to gal. I love her techniques and easy-to-follow tutorials. Rita Rocks.<br />
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There is now a new side to my photographs - I think of them as sprinkled with pixie dust. I love my variations. I can see my progress; I like that tangible nature. I like that photos originally dismissed as mundane or just <i>blah</i> are now a feeding ground for my imagination. I am giddy when <a href="http://flypapertextures.com/" target="_blank">Flypaper Textures</a> publishes a new set. I find myself hopping on the computer at midnight because I happen to think of a tweak for a variation I spent hours on earlier - I won't be able to sleep until I see how it looks.<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-77344059813449954092012-09-30T08:57:00.002-07:002012-09-30T08:57:26.174-07:00I love functional art!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Sadie was so excited to have a tea party on the lawn. I brought out some of her *friends*, 2 blankets that were lovingly made by her great Aunt Carolyn, her new bubble machine, freshly baked peanut butter cookies .... <i>and her kitchen</i>. We fluffed her hair, tossed her into a new dress from <a href="http://www.persnicketyclothing.com/" target="_blank">Persnickety </a>and I grabbed my camera. Hold onto your hats ....</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">I now remember why I always had help on photo sets. I needed about 3 more hands. One for the camera, one for the bubbles, and another to swap out magnets on her freezer. I am definitely doing this shoot again - she had fun (me too!) and I would love to be able to have her bubbles going.</span><br />
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Thank you to my stellar assistant + model, Sadiecakes! Love you .... (Wardrobe from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PersnicketyClothing" target="_blank">Persnickety Clothing</a>)<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-26686524746544205322012-09-25T14:48:00.001-07:002012-09-25T14:48:42.094-07:00Learning From My Toddler (or Teaching Moments for Momma)I'm a turn the other cheek kinda gal. And turn. And turn. And turn. But the Momma Bear in me does come out a-raging when the situation calls. This isn't one of those times but I am sure it's a teaching moment regardless (more for me than the kiddo).<br />
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Sadiecakes goes to school a few days a week - you know that. She adores it. We drive up the long ramp and every time she shouts *Woo Hoo! We're back!* I had my hesitations and crying fits about putting her in at all. The fact that she now lists off her friends names as she goes to sleep instead of counting sheep melts my heart.<br />
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Sadie got her first Ouch Report yesterday. She and another child (whose name & gender are withheld, even from me) were playing play dough. Both had a dough and cookie cutters. Ok, this is going to just get everyone confused - we will say *Clifford the Big Red Dog* wanted all of the play dough. Sadie wasn't exactly game for that. So Clifford tried to take it from her. Sadie firmly said *No, I'm playing with it* and continued making her sheep. Clifford got mad and grabbed her hand with the play dough in it and bit her. ((<i>Here is teaching moment #1, ready??</i>)) She got up from the table with her play dough and went to the teacher. No crying. No yelling. No biting back. Ok, maybe here is the moment - my Momma Bear alert would have gone off and I would have intervened to say the least. Sadie handled the whole thing like a pro, and after a talk with the teacher, the two resumed playing together. The bite did not break the skin; in fact, the only thing on her hands when I picked her up was pink marker and sand.<br />
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So we get in the car after collecting her numerous necessities that get hauled back and forth each and every time. I try to be aloofly inquisitive. She's 2, I don't know why I thought I had to be so cloak & dagger. <i>How was you day? Did you paint? Play with play dough? How are your friends?</i> She answers each question as she skips across the parking lot and into the car. It's just like any other day. So I prod further. <i>I'm asking if anything happened at school? Did she get any owies?</i> Still zilch.<br />
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Now fast forward all the way to bed time. I've now been plotting for hours on exactly how to talk to her. She's been playing and reading and singing and dancing. Clearly a better use of time than what I was doing. So she all ready for bed. Teeth brushed. Jammies on. Book picked out. I tell her <i>I want to talk to her for a minute. I want to make sure you're ok. I want to know what happened at school today. Miss Teacher told me you got hurt.</i> She stares at me blankly. <i>Did someone bite you?</i> Yes. (Break through!). <i>Ok. Who?</i> She then names all 11 other kids. (Damn) Now, let me be clear. I'm not interested in who it is, per se. I want to know that she is ok and that her friendship with *Clifford* is still as great as it was last week.<br />
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This morning on the way up the driveway came a voice from the backseat *Woo Hoo! We're back!* My kid rocks.<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-45880287597788491592012-09-03T22:57:00.000-07:002012-09-03T22:57:20.294-07:00The Zen of JammiesYou wouldn't know to look at my house that I like things neat and tidy. You wouldn't know that I hate to go to bed with a single dish in the sink. Life happens. You only have 1,440 minutes in a day (I just had to break out the calculator) and you have to use every one of them wisely. Would I rather finish the dishes or blow bubbles in the front yard? I will <i>always</i> choose the latter.<br />
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The crazy heat wave we have been enduring here in Los Angeles has everyone hyper aware of energy use. Appliances need to used after 7pm; So, laundry has been a bit of a back burner. It's ok. Tonight I caught up on Sadie's hamper. I had completely forgotten how much I love to wash her clothes.<br />
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Before she was born, I must have washed anything that said NB or 0-3 months a dozen times. Wash, dry, fold. Yes, I was on bed rest, so laundry kept me seated & busy. Folding everyone of those little onesies. Arranging and rearranging her dresser drawers. Matching up brightly colored socks. It's calming. Cathartic. Hopeful. Children's clothes are bright and happy and soft right out of the dryer. How can you not have a smile on your face when you match up jammies with flowers and big bright dots all over them? A tiny little break in your heart when you realize something is too small now won't fit her. Folding her laundry is the perfect way to end any day.<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-51161963524653956372012-09-01T11:17:00.000-07:002012-09-01T11:17:58.915-07:00The Adventures of a Photographing Momma & Her Snap Happy ShadowI got my first camera when I was in elementary school - I remember it was a 110 film nothing fancy rectangle. I loved it! I didn't even care if it had film in it. Sure, I was excited every time my Dad came home carrying one of those rainbow graphics envelopes that meant he had brought home my treasures; but more than half the fun was looking though the view finder & deciding what to snap.<br />
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My daughter, all of almost 2 and a half years old, LOVES anything that she isn't suppose to touch. This makes her a very typical toddler. Maybe this is how it is with all kiddos, I am sure; but Sadie's desire for wanting said object is rooted in her firm belief that she is not a toddler. She is merely a vertically challenged person who is a bit clumsy (she, of course, sees all those traits in me). If Mommy can do it, use it, wear it, drink it, eat it (you get the idea) - so. can. she. Now bring Mommy's camera into the picture.<br />
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I did the research. Really. My 5 year old niece got a camera for Christmas from Grandma and Papa. Big and colorful and chunky. Cute, right? The recommended age is 5+. Ok, understandable. It takes coordination, it takes responsibility. I get it. I simply can not wait almost 3 more years for her to have her own. Several companies make kiddie cameras. I looked into them all. Cheapest? About $50. All the bells and whistles? Around $80. They all have tiny screens and most are PC only. Here is where my rationalization takes over. I'm a photographer - I want my cake and I want to eat it too. I want to shoot my images <i><b>and</b></i> I want to hold them in my hands. My daughter in no different. <br />
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So, while we were at my printers yesterday (Lovelovelove <a href="http://fullertoncameras.com/" target="_blank">Fullerton Cameras</a>!) I asked about used digital point&shoots. Chris, one of my favorite people and my scan/ print guru, helped me pick one for her. It's a <a href="http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product-Archive/Compact-Digital-Cameras/26198/COOLPIX-L22.html" target="_blank">Nikon Coolpix L22</a>. Yes, there was one $10 cheaper, but it had way too many buttons & knobs on it that I just envision snapping off before we made it to the car. And it is used, so I'm getting a deal. And I'm supporting the little guy by buying from a small business and not from a company on the NYSE. <br />
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Her camera has a large screen, a big fat shutter button for her little fingers, it's not too clunky for her small hands, and a 2M card gives her 250 images with good resolution. <b>AND</b> I still spent less money than the kiddo cameras. <br />
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So I get her in the car - once she's strapped in, she gets her present. I try to give her a quick demo/ rundown of how it works. Forget it - *I do it myself, Momma* Yes ma'am. You've got it.<br />
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The 25 minute drive - she snapped, giggled, snapped some more, giggled some more, lots of *Cheese!* requests from the peanut gallery, and a few more giggles. I'm sure people next to us wondered why there was a strobe light in the back of my car. Her camera had 82 images on it.<br />
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Now I understand that every mother thinks their child is brilliant and artistic and a natural at everything. But I'm pretty certain that, while she is not a savant, she will be incredible at whatever she chooses to do - her strong will and independent nature will take her far. I cannot wait to watch her grow up and make her own choices. <i><b>Ok, yes, I can. </b></i> But for now, I am beaming with pride that she wants and loves her camera.<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-63441017955297932082012-08-19T13:23:00.000-07:002012-08-19T16:00:34.438-07:00Tah Dah!<br />
Before we get to my *long story long* blog below - I have news! I am a proud new member of <a href="http://theartisangroup.org/" target="_blank">The Artisan Group</a>! So excited about the new talented artists I get to hob nob with!<br />
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Los Angeles is know for many things. The Hollywood Sign. Movie studios. Beaches. Crazy people. And heat. It's the land of perpetual summer. What we are <i>not</i> known for is humidity. Ick Ugh. Make it stop! Here is where we enter my current projects ...<br />
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I've been looking for ways to expand my photos into more tangible objects. Love <a href="http://pinterest.com/mrssullens" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. Lovelovelove Pinterest. I found a<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/266979084130935369/" target="_blank"> tutorial</a> on making magnets out of your images. (Have you found <a href="http://photojojo.com/" target="_blank">Photojojo</a>?? They rock. Seriously, follow that blog!) So I tossed Sadiecakes into the car and off to Michael's we went! Zoom ....<br />
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I decided, since this was an experiment on many levels, I would choose mostly personal images. The finished products can go to work with Daddy, magically appear on Grandma's fridge, and the rest can be Sadie's newest trinkets.<br />
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I chose my images & resized them into one Photoshop doc. 2x2 images were recommended and fit perfectly on an 8x10 piece of photo paper.<br />
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Sliced them up & did the same with mat board (next time, I'm having the giant board cut into 8x10 sheets - SO much easier to work with - much less trimming, I hope!) Glue them together - trim a bit more (the tutorial actually recommends a small mat boarder - next batch ...)<br />
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Now comes the part where I am a fish out of water. Dimensional Magic Glaze. Same makers as Modge Podge. Lay it on like icing. Have a needle nearby for popping wicked little bubbles. Lay flat to dry, of course, but also cover with a cup or something to keep dust from settling on top. The directions tell you it need anywhere from 3-24 hours to fully set. Lies. Ok, to be fair, not <i>lies</i> so much as a very very loose guideline. I blame the humidity. It was the only factor I could come up with. At a very long drawn out 24 hour mark, I race in! They are still cloudy and just as wet as when I *iced* them. Ok, wait. What? Let's come back tomorrow. Then the next day. AND the next. It took 3 1/2 days to completely set. Now my first round, I only did 2 squares so I could make adjustments with what I still had. And there were teeny tiny itty bitty bubbles. So, icing the rest, I dug in, knowing it would take days not hours and to examine closely for the bitty bubbles. These are not pop-able. All they do is swim around. I'm willing to blame humidity for that too. I now have a small dehumidifier (a la Amazon) for my next round of experiments.<br />
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When they all finally dried - it was time to glue the magnets on the back. Heat and humidity cost me another day for that to dry fully.<br />
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But .... (drum roll ......) TAH DAH!<br />
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Hi! I feel it has been forever since I checked in ... summer adventures in the few hours we get with Daddy, the inevitable migraines I am unfortunate enough to have to tolerate, and a whole week of being home sick with a 2 1/4 year old (Grandma gives me a stern look when I round up ...). All of this has taken me away from the computer - and it has been quite glorious. I can do bits & bobs from my phone (when Sadie isn't using it to play <a href="http://www.signingtime.com/" target="_blank">Signing Time</a> and <a href="http://pbskids.org/caillou" target="_blank">Calliou</a> videos) but no real nitty gritty work. So here I am, trying to get back on task. So let's see what we've got.<br />
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I am the queen of big ideas and the court jester of follow through. Pinterest has done an excellent job of perpetuating this. Etsy doesn't help matters either. That being said, I am fairly addicted to both. I have grand ideas and plans for what I want. Both professionally and personally. I'm much better at the follow through with my personal life. I have taken risks that I want to take. I go after what I want. I hold on to what I need with all of my heart and strength. These attributes have served me well and I am so happy with the people and place in my life - I am truly blessed and I know it.<br />
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Now, professionally .... I tend to take a back seat. Other things always manage to crop up, of course. And they will. The concern is that, that is when what I want becomes lost in the shuffle. It's my own doing and I have no one else to blame - and I'm not. I am lucky enough to be able to spend most of my days with the coolest toddler I know. Really, she rocks. But very soon, she won't be spending her days with me on little adventures - she will go out and have her own. So, what do I do then? <br />
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Enter the sub project - <b>Operation: Take Stock</b>. I've realized in mapping out what I want for my office/ studio/ escape pod - I need to know just <i><b>what</b></i> I want. Pinterest and Etsy have filled my head with ideas for my photos and LWP shop. Most shops not only have images for sale, but some product or tangible goodie ~ jewelry, night lights, clocks, lanterns ~ something. I have knocked around a few ideas. What can I make, realistically, that would be marketable? Will I have the time for it? Will I have the space? The start up money to create stock for sale? Do I want to make lots of them without tearing my hair out? I'm not 100% sure what questions someone asks themselves when jumping into a similar adventure but these questions are constantly rattling around in my brain. The way I figure, I need to really narrow down my selection so that I know how to create my *me* space. <br />
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I think I need to experiment with 2 ideas - see which one is more feasible and fun to do. I have been fortunate enough to inherit more darkroom photo paper that I could throw. My (former) boss, bless his heart, encouraged my photography and now I have a substantial volume of vintage paper. It was their <a href="http://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/story-photography-marjorie-and-leonard-vernon-collection" target="_blank">photography collection</a> that furthered my education and love of history of photography. I really feel the need and desire to find a way to utilize my new found acquisition - I have been researching contemporary and alternative uses for paper. I'm learning all about pinhole cameras, salt prints, paper negatives ..... my mind is leaping for joy at the prospect of being a sort of student again! I have also found some ideas, a la Pinterest, for cute (seemingly) easy photo projects that might work for my images. A quick trip to Michael's when Sadiecakes wakes up is on the agenda.<br />
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And as <b>Operation: Take Stock</b> moves into <b>Operation: Take Office</b>, I will be able to sort out what type of space will best serve my purposes. Paint for the walls was decided on yesterday & purchased! Walls have been taped. I just need to prep the walls tonight & this weekend we really are transforming the image in my mind into a physical space that I am so excited about.<br />
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I have no doubt that a few months after my little piece of heaven is complete and functional, there will be a need for a nursery. Here's hoping it's a girl and they can share a room. I'm not ready to give up my little space yet!<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-56469840415175029372012-07-08T11:15:00.000-07:002012-08-19T16:02:18.265-07:00A Year Older -<br />
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A year ago today, I think I spent the entire 24 hours glued to the computer. Furiously typing, listing, tagging, uploading, and voila! Loud Waterfall Photography had an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LoudWaterfallPhoto" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> & a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LoudWaterfallPhoto" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>. A year later, I have many new dear friends, a few photos scattered throughout the world, a brand new blog that I am still trying to get the hang of, and a sense of accomplishment that I've managed to keep something alive for this long.<br />
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What will the next year hold? I have a few branches I am thinking of adding to the tree. New products based on my images, maybe a trip or two to replenish the archives and the soul. An expansion to the family is in the blueprints and permits stage (pinkprints?!?). The house needs a bit of a revamping - Pinterest has a way of igniting the fires & imagination. The next 12 months are shaping up to be full of excitement & adventure ....<br />
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Thank you for joining me on my little adventure! I'm having lots of fun and learning even more. If you are ever in the Los Angeles area, I would love to buy you a cup of coffee (glass of wine?!!) and maybe we can go for a walk-about with our cameras ...<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-11567782669312510902012-07-05T11:46:00.000-07:002012-08-19T16:02:43.397-07:00Operation: Cheese! Part IIWe had our (extended) family photos done on Sunday at Santa Monica Beach. I was anticipating children fleeing to the sea in every direction, overcast skies, a busy beach given the upcoming holiday and the fact that it was a weekend.<br />
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It was a cool morning but the clouds dissipated just before the lens cap came off. The kids were such troopers. There we all were - jeans and white tops - all 14 of us - marching down the bike path, over the sand, down to the waters edge. The song in my head started as <i>The Flight of the Bumble Bee</i> by Rachmaninov but as the morning progressed with few tears, lots of snacks, and promises of toes being dipped in the cold water - the soundtrack slowly shifted to <i>Do-Re-Mi</i> from the <i>Sound of Music</i>. You know the part, all the kids with Maria skipping and dancing and singing their way through Salzburg in coordinating outfits?!? Here was our troop - from the Papa all the way to the littlest who turns 1 in a week. <br />
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Ok, where are we going for lunch?!!<br />
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Phew, So glad I didn't have to be the one to take the photos. It was much more fun to watch the morning unfold and not worry about the direction of the sun or who forgot to take their sunglasses off (me!). Pretty excited to see what the finished products look like!<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-82225312193409230622012-06-30T18:38:00.000-07:002012-08-19T16:03:15.534-07:00Operation: Cheese! Part ITomorrow is going to be fun and stressful and one of those days you either look back on and smile or cringe.<br />
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14 people are going to be at Santa Monica beach bright and early for a family photo shoot. Mind you, 6 of those people are under the age of 4 1/2. This is our first family photo for my side of the family. It is my Mom's Mother's Day present from the kids and grandkids. I'm hoping the photographer is willing to earn an purple heart for the 2-3 hours we are out there.<br />
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My adorable (if I do say so myself) little munchkin is 2 1/2. Sadie has long legs that are usually reserved for jumping and running. Her long curly blonde hair is the kind I dream I had been blessed with. Her bright blue eyes are mischevious and soulful. Her smile and laugh are infectious. A photo shoot sounds great.<br />
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Today, Sadie has managed to coat herself in the sample paint for the office. More specifically, the slate blue paint. Not the light green. The. Dark. Blue. I <b><i>think</i></b> it's completely out of her hair now.<br />
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She has also been extra thirsty. It's hot out. So she shares Daddy's *juice* (juice = water + fruit punch Mio). Her entire mouth inside and out is faded red. So far, that isn't going away despite my furious washing. (She has been cut off until after we leave the beach.)<br />
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Sadie has been cranky. She's 2. It's in her job description. But more so. I took her temperature. 99.9. Is that a fluke or is it on the rise?<br />
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She also has sensitive porcaline skin. Normally it's just lovely with a little TLC. Normally. An hour in the grass this afternoon playing with her cousins and she is now rash-y and blotchy all over her arms & legs. Sigh. Benedryl. STAT!<br />
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So let's recap. My gregarious beautiful bundle of joy is now a blue and red tinged crankpot.<br />
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I'm kinda hoping the final photos are black and white ... with maybe a bit of Photoshopping ....<br />
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Tomorrow I will post some action shots<br />
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<br />LoudWaterfallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09349827482452024480noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2202431024657021.post-40987505036251019572012-06-27T10:53:00.000-07:002012-08-19T16:03:45.580-07:00Take Me OutThe Red Sox are my husband's team. If we lived any closer, I am sure we would have season tickets. Our baby-moon to Boston and the east coast was so much fun! We took a tour of Fenway. Wow. It was incredible. The history lesson, the park, it was a great photo opportunity. I look back now & see different angles and perspectives I wish I had snapped. That just means we have to go back! Darn it ...<br />
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$25.00</div>
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$10.00</div>
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$9.99</div>
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$3.99</div>
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$25.00</div>
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$8.00</div>
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$38.00</div>
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