This winter has been one for the history books. February brought with it record cold temperatures and lots of snow. As most Upstate New Yorkers, I am happy to see spring creeping around the corner. I look forward to feeling the sun on my face and walking out my front door without a bundle of clothes on. But I have to say, a part of me will miss the...

This weeks theme is one of my favorites. I learned most of what I know about photography through black and white film. I loved everything about the black and white process. From the rolling of my own film to the hours spent in the darkroom processing it and creating the perfect print. Unfortunately my darkroom is now used more as a closet to store...

It's hard to believe that I have made it to week 10 already! For this weeks theme I decided to add paint textures to a photo to give it some artistic flare. I had lots to choose from as this week was full of activities. My daughter had several dance rehearsals, a band concert and an archery tournament. She didn't feel the greatest this week as she...

When I think of "three" my mind automatically goes to my brothers and myself. There has always been three of us. Since none of us like to be in front of the camera and we haven't done a sibling photo in about 15 years, I didn't see it happening in the time frame that I had. I also think of my daughter when she was three and the fact that I always...

It was so nice this week to have my daughter home on winter vacation. We didn't have to rush out in the mornings or brave the elements. One thing we did this week was to work on her project for next weeks science fair. For the project she wanted a close up photo of a carnation that showed the veins that water travels to reach the petals. One thing...

When I think of Valentines Day, I think of my Dad. When I was a teenager my Dad starting buying me a heart shaped box of candy for Valentines day and he has done so every year since. My Dad was my first love, he was the first to comfort me when I was sad, the first tell me that I was pretty, the first to hold my hand and guide me on my way. One o...

This weeks theme was a tough one. I came up with several ideas, a few I have tabled for now and might try in the spring. There was an image I saw on facebook earlier in the week that got stuck in my head, it was in the group People and Places of Rome NY. Jon Sturdevant posted some photo's of a snow cabin and snow sculptures he was building in his...

My daughter was so excited about this theme. She has been helping me with the weekly themes and she loved the idea of me being the one in front of the camera instead of her. I really don't like to be on the other side of the camera. It is so hard to see all your flaws laid out and up close. I have been trying to change that the past few years as I...

A Winter's Sunset One of the things I love the most about living in upstate NY are the changes in the seasons. There is something I love about every season, but I have to admit that this time of the year is a bit of a struggle for me. I love the first few snowfalls, I love the way the light reflects off the snow, the way it settles in tree branche...

This weeks theme was Up Close, I decided to try and sneak in a few shots of my daughter as she practiced her flute. This is her first year of band and she loves it. The first thing she does when she returns home from school is to pull out her instrument and then she tackles her homework. I admire her dedication and the way she puts her all into the...