thoughts

i've been thinking lately..... who am i as a photographer?  what am i here to do, for you?  what am i here to do.... for me?  it's been lingering in my mind and i thought i'd share.



there is nothing better than looking thru a set of photographs.  but for me, there is nothing better than capturing the moment.  it is so easy to just sit back and watch life.  to remember the moments in your head.  but for me, there is nothing more special than everyday moments, through photographs.

 

sometimes, the sweetest moments are captured through photographs.  i don't think there is a better way to capture life than through this amazing way.  no other way on the planet can i literally hold those moments again in my hands...... than through photographs.  all i really want to do is capture the moment.  the moment when your child turns one.  the moment when you're pregnant with your first, second, third, etc, child.  the moment when you walk down the aisle.  the moment when your teenage daughter is a senior in highschool.  because, honestly?  life is so short.  and, life goes by so.fast.  one day, you're five years old, and the next, you're seventeen, driving yourself to school.  and what better way to capture the moment, then through photography????



people define me as a photographer.  without people, my work would not be art.  i can look into the eyes of a person i just photographed and feel as if they are right here with me.  the people are who make my photographs my photographs.  sure, flowers and landscape and the beach and nature is really beautiful, but there is nothing better than looking into the eyes of a photographed person.  and in my eyes..... photographing people is what gives me the most joy.  and i want to capture people, so that their beauty may be alive forever, even when they aren't.  
xoxo

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caramel apples.

enjoy:

[sorry for the noise]

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the arizona desert.

it's funny... how everything in life gets taken advantage of.  for me, there are many.  one of them is the arizona desert.  i was saying last night how I wish we could have a white christmas, instead of our boring brown one.  but i've come to realize how much i love this arizona desert.  as much as i hate the heat, it is home, and always will be, no matter where life takes me.




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emma claire photography

I thought it was time for a gallery of some sorts... a more professional website for my photography.  I am very happy with the results of this site.  Visit it HERE.

Also... my photography blog.  Be sure to check that one out for upcoming shoots.  Visit it HERE.


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photography.

yesterday, i did a speech on photography.  and it made me think about how awesome photography is, and how much i love it.

it's capturing life in a really beautiful way.  it's the personalities i capture thru photographs that will last forever.  it's the people i meet and the beauty inside everyone that makes me love my gift.  and today, these images made me so happy.

i take lots of pictures of these boys.  but hey, i'll take whatever models i get.  but this time... a different side.  i love the shots i got of eli.  the fourth one down makes me smile.  and logan.... well.... see for yourself.









and of course... his real personality:



my favorite.... my super cool brother... sometimes. ;)

xoxo

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NOVEMBER.

today, it is november first.  last week, when I thought about November first, i was thinking about how exciting this day would be.  it would have been ten days until baby.  but today, that's not the case, and i am happy and okay with that.

today, it is november first.  i am so excited for the next few holidays.  but for now, i'll focus on today.


november for me is fun get togethers with great people, warm colors, good food, football, and nice weather.  it is the dead grass that cruches when you step on it, the hope that CHRISTmas is coming soon.  november is one of my favorites. 





welcome, november, i'm so glad you're here.

xoxo

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