OCTOBER Is Here!

October is one of my favorite months, and it's finally here! When I think of October, only good things come to mind....bon fires....costumes....pumpkins....falling leaves....crisp air....candy....ahhhh it's all so lovely.

Here are some photos from last autumn that might get you in the mood for what's sure to be a great time of year...


Burt's Pumpkin Farm.

Fotopedia

I found this great site called Fotopedia. It's basically like Wikipedia, but for photos. You can add your own or vote on others. It's full of gorgeous, interesting photography. Obviously. Check it out.

Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

Love to all- Tracy

Jason And Juanita's Wedding

Paper Wings Photography just completed it's official first wedding. :) I don't really think I will be doing a lot of weddings, but I know I have one more in April (Casey and Eric's WHOO HOO!!) In any case, I really did enjoy it, and I hope I will be able to make Jason and Juanita pleased with what I have captured for them. I thought I would post some of my own personal fav's...these are more creative shots. Just enough to get the newlyweds excited to see them all. Jason promises some fancy work with photoshop, so I will post some after he gets his hands on them. Hope you like them!
















Those who know me, know I couldn't let this little girl pass without me taking a shot of those cute shoes!

Moving Forward

This is my 24th day working on Project:365. It's been great so far. I find myself looking at the world a little differently, wondering what would make a nice shot. There really is beauty all around us in everyday objects, and it has made me happy to become more aware of that.

Also, I found a ton of people on photoblog that are doing the same thing. It's neat to think about all of the people, in all different places in the world, in different stages of their life, all documenting their year the same way, and on the same site. It's a great site that everyone should check out! There are some amazing photographers on there, it blows my mind when they leave encouraging comments on my little photos.

Here are a couple of my favorites so far. The top one is a puddle reflection and the bottom one is the sky from my yard.

Project 365

Here is the link for my photo project. I will also put in the links on the side bar. Check it out.

www.photoblog.com/paperwings/

First Two of Many

It's the fourth of January and I already have two projects in the works. I have been wanting to learn how to crochet, so I downloaded some instructions. It's Friday (payday), and I am going to get some yarn and needles to begin. A lot of my friends are either pregnant, or have just had a baby, so my first attempt will be at a baby blanket. Hopefully, this will prove to be a good beginner project. Here is the blanket that I will be giving a go at. http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/60509A.html
I will let you know how it works out.

My second project that I have actually already begun is called Project 365. Having always been a big fan of photography, I have a Photojojo link on my Google Reader. (Which I totally implore everyone to check out, as it is fantastic.) I saw this this project when reading an article on New Year's Photo Resolutions. http://photojojo.com/content/guides/19-new-years-photo-resolutions/
I really have no skills when it comes to photography, but I want to seriously try to increase my knowledge in this arena. SO...Project 365. I will take a picture a day for the entire year of 2008. This is a big undertaking, but I want to do it. I decided this yesterday, and it just so happened that I had taken a picture on the 1st and 2nd of January. They weren't great, as I imagine not many of my photos will be, but at least I can say that I do have photos for everyday. I am in the process of creating a site to post these pictures, so I will add the link when it is set. This project is meant to get me thinking more about how to take pictures, and to get to know my camera a little better. It will also chronicle my days in 2008.

I am excited. This is good.