Michelle Frick Creative Photography
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Joy of Love, Day 3: Then and Now
Feb 3rd
So, we are still iced in, and now Kate is sick like her little brother. We’re spreading the love and spreading the joy in our house! The lesson today was to focus on our loved ones as they were and as they are now. Since both of my kids spent much of their day napping, this was Kate at her best today. And, I went through my old files and found a picture of her napping that’s from 2002 – approximately 9 years ago. She still has that same adorable little button nose! I wish I could steal that nose – I sure do love it! And, I love my Katiebug!!
I hope everyone out there is keeping warm, and staying well! And, I sure hope it thaws out soon and that my babies both recover quickly!
Joy of Love, Day 2: How They Look…
Feb 2nd
Well, it’s day two of being iced in here in Texas, but really it’s our third day home from school since both kids were sick on Monday. I actually did convince Kate to at least brush her hair this morning, but getting out of jammies was just out of the question. My children (and me too if I could get away with it) would live in jammies if it was allowed.
So, the 2nd day of February and the second lesson in the “Joy of Love” course is based on “How they Look” – either at their best or their worst, but at being genuine. So, here’s my girl, keeping it real in her pjs and with her computer. Her favorite color is red (in case in one wondered).
Smiles and love to all!
Joy of Love: Day 1 – What they Do…
Feb 1st
Taking a free “Joy of Love” course with some friends during the month of February. Today was Day 1, and the topic was, “What they do…” We had an ice storm here in Texas, and since my kids are both sick and didn’t bother getting out of their pjs, I used my kitty cat. Butterscotch always looks her best.
Sneak Peeks Coming SOON!
Oct 25th
So much to do, so little time! This time of year in particular is a crazy one for me, and this year seems to be crazier than usual (is that even possible!). Lots of new and exciting things!
- My baby girl is in middle school (NEW!),
- My baby girl went to a dance (WOW!)
- Both kids are taking Taekwondo and earned their Yellow belts (NEW!)
- I changed websites (NEW!)
- New blog comes with new website (NEW again!!!)
- Oh, and did I mention that hubby got a new job? (NEW!)
So, lots of changes happening in my world!! And, my calendar is JAM PACKED FULL of portrait sessions! I LOVE my job and I love getting to take beautiful pictures of special families. So, thank you to all my clients/friends and family for putting up with this big transition and helping me to get it all going smoothly! Big smiles to all of you!!!
Banner Day
Oct 15th
First, my day started off with a great session with the sweet little Sharp kids – all of whom are getting so big I can’t stand it! I’ve been watching these babies grow up since they were 6 months old, and it’s amazing to see how much they’ve changed and what incredible little people they are becoming! I’m blessed!
Then, not only did I get four new finalists at BetterPhoto today, My September 2010 BetterPhoto Finalists!
Also, had fun shopping with my hubby and son. And, got to see my sweet Katiebug perform with her choir! She was AWESOME FYI!
And, got to have lunch and dinner with friends! Lucky, lucky me!
But, then, my icing on the cake of life today! I’ve mentioned before that Jeff Wignall’s NEW Revised Edition of The Joy of Digital Photography will be hitting the bookshelves soon, and that I’m lucky enough to be included! Well, I got two fabulous emails from Jeff today! The first was letting me know that a rather well known blog is excerpting from his book this week, and today they did his section on baby photography which featured one of my images of Baby Cooper as a “Pea in the Pod” during his newborn session. To look at this blog and see an excerpt of Jeff’s upcoming book (really – you all need it and I don’t say that just because I’m in it!) go to http://rising.blackstar.com/the-joy-of-photographing-people-babies.html I loved getting this sneak peek into Jeff’s new book. And, if you are at all like me, you will love his engaging style of writing.
So, if my head wasn’t already swelling and I wasn’t already about to bust with happiness, then I get another email from Jeff letting me know that he wrote about me on his own personal blog today too. And, let me tell you all – the compliment he paid me means more to me than I can begin to describe! As I’ve said before, Jeff was my first online teacher, and he’s an incredible mentor. More than that though, I’ve been lucky enough to have developed a great friendship with him. I am so fortunate that his other copy (the older version) of Joy of Digital Photography led me to him. I can’t imagine that I’d be where I am today if it hadn’t been for the things he helped to teach me, and the incredible encouragement he has given me along the way. Here’s a link to Jeff’s blog… http://www.phototipoftheday.blogspot.com/
What a great day! And, tomorrow, two more sessions! I can’t wait! Sneak peeks coming soon of the recent sessions. Also, I’m working on a new website and it comes with a new blog as well. So much to learn, so little time!
Happy Fall everyone! I hope your Friday was as beautiful as mine turned out to be!
We’ve Got Spirit
Sep 23rd
Okay, so sometimes getting kids to cooperate for the camera can be tricky. And, since I just like to see them as they are, so that’s really okay most of the time. This, however, was totally different – talk about liking to POSE! Cheerleaders have NO trouble at all in front of the camera. Check out these sweet little divas in all their glory! Not even the heat or bright sunlight could deter these happy girls!
The Falcons football team is a lucky bunch because this crew and their coaches are a bundle of FUN, and they’ve got SPIRIT!!!
Exciting News
Sep 13th
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!!! Doing a little happy dance right now (at least inside my head!). I’m now included in an eBook compiled by BetterPhoto – and just today received news that not only is it available, but that my image is the cover image!!! Thank you to beautiful Patti and precious Denny for being my incredible subject matter on that image!
I have 5 images included in the book…
Cover and page 1 is “Smiles for Mama” (Patti and Denny) Thank you Patti!
Page 28 “On the Move” (Baby Natalie) Thank you Tracey and Doug!
Page 38 “Little Boy Blue” (Baby Denny) Thank you Patti and Dennis!
Page 52 “Smirk” (Baby Mia) – Thank you Rachel and Scott!
Page 68 “Peace, Joy and Wonder” (Baby Addisyn) Thank you Jamie and Kevin!
I’m so blessed to be able to do what I love and for such special clients who often turn into very treasured friends! I love being able to watch the children grow and to help capture those tiny little moments that can be cherished for a lifetime. If only they’d stay little!!!
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9/11
Sep 11th
Frick Family Portrait 2010
Photo by Sheila Bottoms www.sheilabottoms.com
Remembering 9/11…
I was sitting in my newly built house, pregnant (and hormonal I might add) with my daughter blissfully unaware and watching Disney Channel (which doesn’t interrupt programming with bad news thankfully) when my sister-in-law called me in a panic. I’m an Air Force brat, and as such, I’m pretty composed, realizing that the likelihood of tanks in the street is something we are lucky enough not to face in our country. However, when the second plane hit, and I watched the towers fall my heart stopped. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I didn’t want to believe what I was seeing. And, when the Pentagon was hit, it really brought it home to me. That’s the central location of our nation’s defenses. I used to run those halls when I’d go to work with my father as a child. I knew that building. And, to think it could be hit as well…I’m forever grateful to the brave people on the fourth plane who were able to keep it from it’s final destination, and who so bravely gave their lives knowing full well what was happening by that point – which, in my mind is unimaginable. I’m tearing now just thinking about it.
Of course the phone lines were a mess. My husband was out of town on business – not ideal (remember – pregnant and hormonal from earlier). He was in Detroit – which, apparently has a large number of people who were literally cheering in the streets. That made no sense to me – how could people in our own country be cheering for such a horrific act?
Drew’s (my husband) company immediately made arrangements to get them out of Detroit to a suburb, but it was still so frightening. And, it was several days (as we all recall) before he could travel and get home to us.
Again, I am grateful to have grown up military – although I was shocked and devastated that these acts occurred on our soil, I knew that our gov’t would take immediate action to protect us, and to keep us from further harm. Perhaps I’m still a bit naively optimistic, but I prefer to believe that there is much more good in this world than evil. And, I prefer to think that the desperate acts of madmen only strengthened our resolve to make our country a safe haven for those who believe in the rights of all people. Yes, they took our innocence, but no they cannot break our will or our unity. Instead, what they did was to bring our nation together again and to remind us of our core values. I just hope we never forget.
Sweet Naomi
Sep 9th
Our sweet little Miss Naomi is getting so big! And, she finally is willing to give up a few smiles for her Aunt Shell. No matter what she does, she’s ADORABLE! She has this cute little tongue twistie thing she does, and I can just see that brain of hers working its magic. This little one has lots on her mind, and I don’t think it’s going to be too long before she lets us all in on some of her thoughts! Meanwhile…just soak up this cuteness!!!!