Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Purpose

Last year, I kept a blog and I felt like it really did nothing for me. This year, I want this blog to be something I can come to when I want to, need to, or just simply want an excuse to sit down for a moment. No strings attached because the truth is, I have other priorities. What will happen here? Lots of rambling (and typos, tons of them, I'm the typo QUEEN!). Some giveaways. Mommy Necklaces Alerts. My Running Journey. Photos I Take. Whatever I want it to be. My blog won't be big and flashy. You won't find all the 'bells and whistles' you see on many of todays' blogs, but you'll find me here. That is exactly what I what this blog to be - a place for me. And in doing so, maybe you'll all get to know a bit more about me and the mom behind the beads.

So to start, a few things that you may or may not know about ME!

1. I have two super cute kid (who are incredibly energetic and mischievious!). Evan is 2. Megan is 5.

2. I love photography. (I use to have a photography biz but find shooting as a hobbyist much more relaxing.)

3. I love running more. (I am running the Chicago marathon this year.)

4. I love me some safe, stylish, and functional beads... ;) (MommyNecklaces.com, don't ya know?).(love you FANS! *smooch*)

For now, I'll share a bit of my first two - my kids and my photography.

While I use to find time to take their pictures almost daily, it seems those days have been far and few inbetween. Here are a few of Megan and Evan I took this past weekend. Thank you for letting me share and for being here. Remember, this is a come as you please, take your shoes off, and SCATTER! kinda blog. So get comfy and enjoy what nonsense (and freebies) I might have to offer.

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22 comments:

  1. Hello...... your kids are a. gorgeous and b. well photographed!

    I am in love with your style, I wish I could fly you here to shoot my son and our family!

    What DSLR do you use, if you don't mind sharing?
    We have a Nikon D80 with various lenses. I wish I had your skills.

    Thank you for sharing!

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  2. Great pictures! How do you get them to be so bright? I just recently got a Nikon D3000 and my pictures seem really dark. Any info or photography advice would be great. here is my project life blog http://lovingmylife365.blogspot.com/

    Thanks!

    Can't wait to learn more about you! I love your necklaces and just ordered my second one today.

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  3. Hi K!! Thank you so much :) Send that private jet down this way and I'll gladly photography your kids for FREE - a private jet ride with a coffee (black) is all I'd need. LOL Seriously though, I have the Canon 5D MKII and yes, I love ... ok, more like.. loooooooove it! I used the 70-200 2.8 IS on these photos - so I had a great camera/lense combo... ;) Thanks for posting!!! YAY for visitors!

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  4. Hi Sarah! Thanks so much for coming by and now I have to learn to follow blogs? How do I do that so I can follow yours. I am so non-blog savvy! The best advice I can give is to use your camera in manual - it is a journey but taking control and getting the correct exposure it key to consistenly great photos! Do you shoot in auto?

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  5. Right now I am shooting in auto. I haven't played around with manual too much. I will have to try and do that when I am not taking important pictures. LOL! Thanks for the advice!

    To follow you just go to the blog you want to follow and click on follow link with google friend connect.

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  6. Beautiful pictures! I look forward to watching your story unfold.

    ~Stephanie
    The Hanes Family Chronicles
    www.tjsmhanesfamily.blogspot.com

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  7. Thanks for coming along for the ride Stephanie :)

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  8. Beautiful pictures! And cute kiddos!
    Hope you'll check out my blog too, I only have one follower :(
    http://cdobsessed.blogspot.com/

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  9. Sarah - 1. Get yourself out of auto girl! ;) Seriously, it is a fun challenge and there are TONS of tutorials and websites online to help you! while learning, you'll actually probably take more pictures than you already do because shooting in manual is inspiring!

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  10. Hey girl!!!
    Evan Looks so big!!! I am excited to follow you again!
    Love- Nancy

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  11. Hi Nancy :) he is getting so big and he is a huge gabber - all day (and sometimes all night) - talk talk talk talk talk! will follow you too.

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  12. I had no idea we were into photography OR running! Two of my own personal passions. Best of luck :)

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  13. I didn't leave my link ;)

    dirtydiaperlaundry.com

    I've actually done a giveaway with you before :)

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  14. YAY Christy! That is awesome we have so much in common. :)

    K, oh yes - I never forget my blogger reviews! It hasn't been THAT long. Even though I am a bit scattered. ;) I just realized I can click on names to see who you all are so it is making more sense now. :)

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  15. my 'old' photography blog was www.in-spir-edphotography.blogspot.com :)

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  16. Beautiful pictures! I love your kids colorful hats!
    I'm just really learning and experimenting with my camera and photoshop. www.abbygrace81.blogspot.com

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  17. Lovely photos Raelynn, thanks for sharing your precious babies!

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  18. The photos are beautiful! You are such a multi-talented woman!
    I'm visiting over from the Facebook Fan Group but I'm also a fellow blogger too.
    Looking forward to having a new blog to keep up with!

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  19. Thanks ladies - I can't wait for some 'free' time this evening to catch up on a few blogs myself!

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  20. Hi Raelynn...
    I'm following!
    As always, gorgeous photos of your adorable kiddos! Much as I love my 40D, I am becoming increasingly jealous of anyone who shoots with a 5DmkII!!!! ;)

    My goal these upcoming months is to get myself shooting in full manual... I've been stuck in AV mode for a long time... I'm venturing out there!

    Follow me too... ironically, my most recent post on my much neglected blog was p&s pics of me and James with my latest MN that I took to post on the fan page! :)

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  21. i am loving your blog {especially your "oatmeal" post..very inspiring! your pics are lovely and your kids are do darling. thanks so much for sharing!

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