Winter

Even though we live in the great white north, we don't get much of the white stuff.  We did get a dump today, which was great for the kids.  There is still a hint of green around though!

crayon wrappers?

Renee and I spent some time today taking the wrappers of a tub of old crayons.  I'll post photos of what we are going to do with them (thanks Pinterest!) later....

Updating Facebook...and found this...

This was a photo I took of one of the most photogenic people I know.  I took this back in 2004, and at the time, the selective colouring was the "in" thing.  It isn't so much anymore, but I still love this shot.  This wedding was essentially planned and pulled off in one week, as there had been a screw up on the part of the organizers at the original location.  I volunteered to take some photos, as did many others - they didn't have a wedding photographer.  Still one of the best weddings I have attended.

simplify

I read this article this morning, and really liked the message.  Christmas holidays in our house have been a very lazy time, mostly filled with playing lego.  The chaos of school, life and "stuff" will begin in a few short days, so we savour the down time when we can.

Welcome to 2012

Welcome 2012 - a fresh new start, and a year that I hope is filled with joy and happiness.  I hope that I can capture many of those moments, as well as the chaos that seems to surround me daily.  I have have had an on again, off again relationship with my camera this year - sometimes I pulled it out because I felt that I had to capture a moment, and not necessarily because I was moved to mark the occasion.  My favorite photos are those that I have been inspired to take and often it happens when I least expect it. 

I am by no means a professional, and I have much to learn.  I am inspired by many and I hope that one day I have the time to take some classes and learn from those who take truly great photos.