Top Gadgets I Use

With all the technological advances flying at us on a (nearly) daily basis, I sat and thought about what my favorites are.

1. Obviously, my camera!!! I would not have a job or a paycheck, or sanity for that matter, if I did not have my amazing camera! 

2. My computer and all the awesome editing software! Not only for work, but I love the fact that I can keep in touch with my friends and family even if they are scattered all around the world.

3. My start phone! From email to voice mail to maps (and directions), to social media and keeping up with the rest of the world, my life has not been the same since the upgrade. ;) It has become not only a fantastic way to keep in touch with my friends and family scattered around the world, I can run a good chunk of my business with it!

4. Polarizing lens filter! It is not only a way to protect the front of your precious (and expensive) lens, it also helps take some of the work out of the editing process.

5. Headphones. I have an amazing pair of Sony noise cancelling headphones my husband bought for me about two Christmases ago and they are simply wonderful. I can get some serious work done without disturbing anyone with music volume while also limiting my distractions. Which, for those who know me well, is an ongoing battle! :)

6. With the headphones comes the daily use of Spotify. This is one of the best things I have started to use in regard to listening to music. If you've never heard of or used it, click the link above and check it out.

7. On cold/cooler days - my faithful Keurig! This wonderful little machine has made my MANY cups of coffee, tea, and even the occasional bowl of oatmeal!

What are your favorite things to use?

Until next time, keep in clickin'!

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Which Color?

In an earlier post I mentioned one of my favorite effects to do to a photo was the "half and half" approach. In the last week or so I have been working on wedding photos and have been experimenting with different color combinations. Which do you like better? I'm giving the bride all the choices, but am wondering what the general opinion was. 

Here they are:

 This is the first time I've tried half sepia and half color...thoughts?

Here I did one with the just the accent colors, and then added the bridesmaids' dresses in.

Let me know what you think. And until next time, keep on clickin'! :)

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A Day in the Life

On many days this is what at least one of my monitors looks like. Yes, I have two monitors. (It is AWESOME!)

Then at least one of my assistants is always around to help and provide constructive criticism:

How do you spend your days? Share some stories and pictures! :)

Until next time, keep on clickin'! 

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Fourth of July Favorites!

While getting ready to have some Fourth of July Fun with my friends, family, and my camera, I took a look back at favorite 'fourth' pictures I've taken over past years.

Sparklers are great props for night photography - just be very careful!

I can't wait to see what I get this year! What are some of your favorite parts about 'the fourth'?

Until next time, keep on clickin'!

Worldwide Visitors!

I was looking through some of my analytics and logistics about my blog and noticed that I have been read around the world. This is an amazing feeling. I know some of the countries I have family in, but most of them are complete (and quite welcome) surprises! So, as a way to say hello and thank you, I've looked up the official languages of each country and am saying a special message to each one of you!

United States - Thank you so much for visiting and reading my blog!

Germany - Vielen Dank für Ihren Besuch und lesen mein Blog!

France - Merci pour votre visite et lecture de mon blog !

Brazil - Obrigado, muito obrigado por visitar e ler o meu blog!

Finland - Suuret kiitokset vierailevien ja lukemisen blogista!

Ireland - Thank you so much for visiting and reading my blog!

Ukraine - Величезне спасибі за відвідування та читання моєму блозі!

Panama - Muchas gracias por visitar y leer mi blog!

Russia - Благодарим вас за посещение и чтении мой блог!

Singapore - Thank you so much for visiting and reading my blog!

United Kingdom - Thank you so much for visiting and reading my blog!

Netherlands - Dank je wel voor het bezoeken en lezen van mijn blog!

Belgium - Vielen Dank für Ihren Besuch und lesen mein Blog!

Israel - شكرا جزيلا لك على زيارة مدونتي القراءة !

Nigeria - Thank you so much for visiting and reading my blog!

Pakistan - کے لئے اپ کا شکریہ. ابھی میری بلاگ پڑھنے کا دورہ کرنے اور!

Thailand - ขอขอบคุณมากสำหรับการเที่ยวชมและอ่านบล็อกของฉัน

I think I have all countries that have visited accounted for. If not, I didn't mean to leave you off the list, and THANK YOU for reading!

Until next time, keep on clickin'! :)

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