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• Hard Work = Rewards
  on Nov 11, 2011
  Soon after I completed yesterday's blog post I began to shoot my next client job.  It was a typical jewelry shoot full of sparkly gems. But after that I started to unwrap the next job on my list, and it was items from a graphic designer fro...
• What Makes Life Good?
  on Nov 10, 2011
  This blog was created on the premise of having another outlet to share my photography as well as share some of the stories behind the images.  So far it has been filled with recipes, fitness and healthy lifestyle themes which are a large portion...
• Recipes & Beyond
  on Nov 9, 2011
  When I first started this blog I talked about my customized cook book.  Basically it is a blank notebook that I glue in recipes that I print from the internet.  The system I have with my husband is as follows : I print out a bunch of r...
• Cold Blues
  on Nov 8, 2011
  I am one of those people who doesn't get sick very often so when I do I am not a happy camper!  With winter coming quickly here are some of the things that I do to help a pesky cold get better quicker. 1 - Get a flu shot to help prevent sic...
• Charles Towne Landing
  on Nov 7, 2011
  I wanted to add Charles Towne Landing to my list of favorite places to walk in the Charleston, SC metro area, even though I visited on a camera-free weekend.I am an admitted history buff so historical destinations are always on my list.  What I...
• Free Exercise Routines
  on Nov 4, 2011
  There are lots of free resources for setting up exercise routines on the web, one of my favorites for fitness is Spark People.You need to create an account first, then go under Healthy Lifestyle and click on Fitness.  You will find a variety of...
• Santa Fe Style Chicken Salad
  on Nov 3, 2011
  This recipe is for a healthy Santa Fe Style Chicken Salad with the help of the trusty crock pot. It is a combination of other recipes that I like tweaked for my tastes.First pull out your crock pot and grab your ingredients. 2 Chicken Breasts (I li...
• Making Vegetables Quick and Easy
  on Nov 2, 2011
  I love cooking with and snacking on fresh vegetables, but sometimes the preparation can be time consuming if you are in a rush.  My solution - I take one day and cut up a variety of vegetables and store them in plastic storage containers. ...
• Revitalizing Your Home
  on Nov 1, 2011
  Part of having a healthy life is having a healthy home.  There is the usual house cleaning that we all do - although some more often then others!  Another way to revitalize your home is to rearrange bits and pieces to give your space a fres...
• Pinwheels
  on Oct 31, 2011
  Creativity is one of those elusive talents that seems to come and go whenever it pleases.During my day to day routine of product photography in my career it is easy to come up with ideas to showcase my clients products. I have a steady stream of new...
• Dried Juniper Berries
  on Oct 28, 2011
  I like food, and not just for eating. Food is my favorite subject to photograph. I am fascinated by the varieties of foods found throughout the world. I love different shapes, colors, seeds and textures. Whenever I stumble upon something I haven'...
• Active Weekend
  on Oct 27, 2011
  Where has this week gone? It is Thursday and I haven't even had a chance to share my weekend adventures with you yet. I guess it is that little thing called work ... and the fact that I am in my busy season over at the studio. But being busy with...
• Versatile Blogger Award!
  on Oct 26, 2011
  Versatile:  ver-sa-tile [vur-suh-tl] or, especially British, [vur-suh-tahyl]:  capable of, or adapted for, turning easily from one to another various tasks, fields of endeavor, etc.:  a versatile writer. Word information source: &...
• Wordless Wednesday - Italian Festival Band
  on Oct 26, 2011
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• Gobble Gobble
  on Oct 25, 2011
  With all the autumn colors around me I can't help but have turkey on the brain! Turkey is a healthy protein choice that just happens to be one of my favorites.  The domesticated turkey that we eat today is a descendant of the Wild Turkey fr...
• Monday Surprises
  on Oct 24, 2011
  Monday's have always been one of my favorite days of the week. I am a bit of a neat freak so I never leave the studio messy on a Friday. When I come in Monday it is a fresh new start to the week. I have photo shoots lined up, a list of paper work...
• Everyday Life
  on Oct 21, 2011
  In the hours after work my husband and I have a go-to walking spot that we frequent more then the rest.  It is a simple paved walking trail that is a quick ride from our home.Usually we are people who crave adventure and variety.  Our weeke...
• Healthy Holidays
  on Oct 20, 2011
  With the holiday's coming I am on the hunt for some healthy alternatives to my favorite foods. Although I am sure I will taste some not-so-good-for-me foods while out and about, I make it a point to always cook healthy at home. This blog has become...
• Time for Snapshots
  on Oct 19, 2011
  As a professional photographer, I often have to remind myself over and over again that snap shots are an important part of life, and just because I know an image isn't sellable doesn't mean that I shouldn't take it.My business is two-fold : I shoot p...
• More Adventure Then Exercise
  on Oct 18, 2011
  Sunday was a little bit of a failure exercise wise, but local road tripping with my husband is always a good adventure. The excitement was still there from Saturday's swamp walk so I decided to find another new walk to do on Sunday.  We set...

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