The Internet....

THis is one of my favorite shots I have ever taken. Does anyone know how to make blogger upload photos faster. It seriously takes a full 3-4 minutes for me and I can only upload one at a time.

I seriously love Weddings. I love the stress, the energy, the love, the exasperation (sp?) everything. It is so exciting. Wouldn't it be great if I could be premier wedding photographer? I would love that, and sing in the tablernacle choir too? A girl can dream. WHat are your dreams... I am working on having it be my dream that I help my daughter learn to read by age 4 and teaching my son to actually tie his own shoes. Need to work on those unselfish dreams....hhhhmmmm.......what are your dreams?

Oh by the way....I didn't mean to offend anyone by my last post about being published in a book and not on the net. I was just commenting upon how our world has changed and trying to give my lovely niece a compliment. I have oodles of respect for those who can create a following and make money from their writing, even if there are a lot, it doesn't diminish someones talent or effort, just like photographers. Yes there are a lot photographers, just like there are a lot of writers. Some are really talented, some work really hard to become good, some will never be great, and some are doing it to have something to fill a creative void created by the completely monotonous task of folding endless mounds of laundry. I have respect for anyone and everyone who wants to become good at something wherever that interest may lie. One interest or talent does not make us more worthy than another.

It is interesting, since the internet has become so much a part of our lives, I feel like we as mothers and women are racing to out do each other. No longer are we ignorant of what goes on in each others homes..(or what we say goes on in our homes) in fact I was just reading on facebook the other day, a girl I know wrote about a scripture study funny moment with her husband. ANd I actually thought....oh man! I haven't read my scriptures with my husband for months.....

Sometimes I really hate the internet, sometimes it is inspiring, sometimes it motivates me to be better...sometimes it just makes me eat chocolate and watch endless hours of Jane Austen out of self pity. How do you temper the effects of the internet. Can you stick to limiting your time or the blogs you allow yourself to look at? Seriously how does it affect you? Inquiring minds want to know.....

Oh goodness...I'm already behind....

I had such a fun day....how long has it been since I have said that people...too long and I am ashamed. I need to have more days with my kids where I get in bed and think, that was such a fun day, wiping bums, taking baths, folding laundry, cleaning up poop on the shower curtain next to the toilet...ok I'll stop now...so you see my plight here? No seriously, now that Naomi is getting older, it is out on excursions for me and the kids I vow!!!!!

Ok back to why my day was so fun. First I got to see my mom and my Dad and my amazing niece Greta (who has just become a published writer, no not on the net, an actual book, a book made from paper that come from trees...you know...remember those? ) All of whom took care of my kids while I was on my little adventure (and believe me, it took all three of them to manage my 4 kids) You are wondering, well how do you do it, I don't...things are never managed, never under control, it's like a four pronged tornado is constantly touching down at my house (credit for the term 4 pronged tornado goes to my Dad...I'm just the tiniest offended...the truth hurts.....)

Now seriously back to why I had such a fun day....I spent a few hours today shadowing a photographer down in Utah County of Maria Wood Photography. ( It was great observing her work with her clients. She has a real gift for posing, taking control of a shoot and helping clients feel comfortable. That's not something that is easy to learn, and it comes naturally to her.

As I am getting more into the wedding industry I need to get hands on experience being on shoot so if you know of any wedding photographers needing an assistant, moving hair, pulling out trains etc...let me know. I only took about 100 pics total, I spent most of the time observing, learning, thinking etc but I did get a couple of good ones. These are a couple of my favorite. Why so I love black and white so much? Why? Tomorrow I have another bridal shoot...lucky me! This time by myself....oh I love all things weddings...If you know someone getting married and in need of a photographer and a deal...I'll give them a great one!

Check out my website and let me know what you think... I have changed a lot on it....carrieeltonphotography.com

It officially Spring...and my new lens

OH goodness...I am having computer problems but lo and behold I got the downloader to work. Here is evidence that it is Spring...straight out of the camera...Hallelujah! Hallelujah!!!! ANd I am loving my new lens. I love it more than my leg and my arm and all my fingers which is about what it cost....

NEver Fear I am not falling behind on my daily photo project...shooting for the love of photography.

I promise I took picutres yesterday- I just can't just can't upload them----my photo uploader is not working....arrrgggghhhh...stay tuned for the official 1st day of spring photos.....

Brothers

Naomi slept through the night!!!!!! From 10-6! Although she only slept for about an hour the entire day, I'll take it people! I am wide a wake at 6 am because I haven't had an uniterrupted nights sleep for about 7 months, with the itching and and the new baby etc. I had a really good talk with a friend last night (thanks Ang) who is also a photographer. I had an awakening yesterday. I have been feeling so down on myself because not very many people have asked me to take their pictures lately and it is so lame. I need to learn to measure my progress by who I am becoming as a person, as a mother...that should be my primary focus and then if I want to become good at something, pursue it for the love of doing it (which is why I got into photography in the first place). So I know I have said this before but I want to get my camera out everyday, just once and take a picture of anything or anyone. NOw that it is summer I am going to be going on a lot of excursions with my kids and taking photos too. IF you get really sick of seeing pictures of my kids, come along and I'll take pics of yours too. Here's a shot of Coco yesterday. IT's a miracle I caught her with her mouth shut. IF you know her, you know what I mean...ANd by the way, I have no idea what to do with this girls hair since the cutting fiascos. I ask my neighbor April this at least once a week, (her daughter has the cutest hair ever, mostly due to April's doing it everyday) and she tells me, just let it grow out, while she's thinking (for crying out loud if you ask me this one more time!!!!!)

It's official. She's no longer a newborn. I am torn. Am I sad or am I relieved? I little of both.

We had such a great day...both sets of grandparents come for Naomi's blessing and we had such a wonderful time celebrating her life, revelling in her adorableness, and thanking Heavenly Father for her safe arrival into our family. We love you Naomi...to pieces.





4 generations!

WAnt to go to a great concert and help orphans at the same time? I wish I could go but I have 4 kids under the age of 5 so go for me...
Go to this website to look at the ad.....

oneheart-bg.org/courage_to_shine_splash.php