Here are just a few more spring photos to share.
It's hard to believe this tree was covered in snow just two weeks before.
I have a love for old barns and thought the field of purple by this one was just gorgeous.
When I saw this redbud tree with the three crosses in the background, I had to stop. It was in the middle of the day and not the best time for pictures but I knew it was my only chance.
I must say that this spring has been one of the prettiest I've seen in a long time. I loved that it was 80 degrees in March, and even though it's been a little cooler now, I'm not complaining.I didn't take a ton of spring pictures but did manage to get a few.
I absolutely love redbud trees and am so happy when they bloom each year. I spotted this gorgeous scene last year but was never able to go back and photograph them. I was not going to let the opportunity pass me by again this year. As I got closer to the area, I knew the morning light would be gorgeous on the trees, but I was even more thrilled to see that I was blessed with a horse standing right by the fence!
What a beauty he is.
He seems to be enjoying the trees too.
And I snapped this one with my iPhone. It's one of my favorites!
Even though spring just officially started, it feels like we've been celebrating spring weather for a while now. With just one good snowfall, I had to work fast to get any snow pics. Here were a few I got the morning after the big snow. Later that afternoon it was back in the 60s!
I drive past this farm everyday and couldn't resist stopping for a picture with the snow.
I don't know if there is a better time to be in Kentucky than during March Madness! (If you're not a UK fan, you may want to stop reading now.) UK had such an amazing season and of course everyone is hoping they can bring home an eighth national title.
It's so funny how early we (I mean UK fans) train our children to cheer for the Big Blue. Hayden wore a UK hat in his newborn photo at the hospital. And some are Big Blue fans even before they're born. Here's a little sneak peak from a maternity session I did a couple weeks ago.
Sometimes I think there is nothing more frustrating in photography than cropping an image. Nine times out of 10 I crop images as 4x6s because that's the size most people are familiar with. And of course there are other common sizes like the 5x7 and 8x10. But I really think the 8x10 should be called the wicked stepsister of the 4x6? Why? Because in order to take the 4x6 and enlarge it to an 8x10, two inches have to be cropped from the picture? Say what? In order to make a picture larger, you have to cut some off? That doesn't make sense.
It all has to do with aspect ratio, which is the proportion of of an image's heigh to its width. The aspect ratio of my camera is 2:3 as with just about every DSLR. It's a little easier to understand if you replace "aspect ratio" with "inches" that means any image I shoot is 2x3 inches. But who wants only wallet sizes? So we double it, which gives us the very common size of 4x6. But what if you have a photo you love so much and want it bigger. Well you just double it again to an 8x12. An 8x12?!
When I say, "8x12," to clients I tend to get a few blank stares and then the question, "Do they even make 8x12 frames?" There are 8x12 frames but most likely not at Hobby Lobby or Target. So then the client says, "Well I'll just order an 8x10." That's fine, but an 8x10 will crop two inches of off the photo.
Here's an example. The first one is a 4x6.
Now if I crop it as an 8x10 it looks like this:
Here's another example on a close-up photo. Here's the 4x6:
Here's the same photo cropped as an 8x10:
Here's one more example of a horizontal picture. This is the 4x6:
Now for the 8x10 with the sides cropped:
But what about a 5x7? Well the poor 5x7 is going to get cropped no matter what size the original image is.
Here's an image as a 4x6:
Now for the 5x7. It doesn't crop it a lot, but there is a little taken from the top and bottom.
There's nothing fun or glamourous about cropping photos. If nothing else, I hope this post explains why an 8x10 looks a little different than a 4x6.
It seems that only in Kentucky can we have tornadoes one day and snow just a couple days later. I'm very thankful that Lexington and the immedate surrounding area was spared from serious storm damage, but my heart breaks for those who lost everything in the stoms this past Friday. There are several different ways to help but one of the easiest is to donate $10 by texting Redcross to 90999. You can also visit the Red Cross' website at www.redcross.org. I would also like to encourage you to donate to the Community Soup Kitchen in Morehead, Ky. They are preparing hot meals everyday to take to those residents in Morgan County who were affected by the tornado there. You can mail a donation to: Community Soup Kitchen, 3103 Flemingsburg Road, Morehead, KY 40351.
Just to be on the safe side on Friday, Eric, Hayden and I went to a friend's house with a basement. I did snap a few pictures before it started raining too hard.
Once the storm was over this rainbow appeared.
Yesterday morning we woke up to about five inches of snow. I took a little time to go outside to get some pictures since snow pictures have been pretty rare this winter. I've seen several daffodils already in bloom, but this one in our yard was giving it its best shot.
I was hoping that a cardinal or blue jay may come by, but no such luck. However, this bird seemed to be enjoying the snowy morning.
I'd seen this tree late last week and knew I wanted to get a picture of the snow on it.
As you know my friend Jenny who owns Savvy Stitches has put together an amazing spring line for little girls. And now she has neckties for your little and also big boys. Be sure to visit her new Etsy site to outfit your little ones for spring and Easter.
Hayden modeled a couple of the ties for me on Monday. Can I just say how much I'm loving this weather? This was my third outdoor session this month!
This navy one with teal and yellow pairs well with the navy-coral-teal dress collection. Just think how cute this could be for a brother/sister portrait session!
These ties are so perfect because at his age it's harder to find grown up looking clip-on ties. Of course adult ties are way too long for him. The great thing is that Jenny can also make Daddy a tie to match. If your little guy isn't crazy about a tie, she can add one to a onesie or t-shirt as an applique.
I participated in the Bridal Bliss Classic wedding show in Frankfort on February 19. It was a smaller show than those I've done here in Lexington, but it was nice to really have the opportunity to talk to brides instead of just handing them a brochure and hoping they call or e-mail later. I also have to mention how nice Shannon Christie of Bridal Bliss was to work with. She made sure I had everything I needed and even offered to get me something to drink.
Besides meeting lots of great brides, the best thing about the show was being next to Perfect Harmony Bakery & Catering. The sample pieces of cake she was handing out were out of this world. She also had the most beautiful chocolate dipped strawberries with buttercream roses on top. Those were good too! Since I was hosting an open house, I visited the owner, Leshia, a few days later to order some cupcakes. Oh my, they were to die for! Trust me, the pictures do not do them justice. If you are need of sweet treats, give Leshia a call at (502) 868-5353.
I think I fell in love with canvas prints because no frame is needed to hang them. I'm in love again--this time with Standout Mounts. The standout is a contemporary mounting option that doesn’t require a frame to hang on the wall. The edges and sides are sleek and are available in two depths, 3/4" and 1-1/2". You can really dress up a wall with these and the grouping possibilities are endless. Use an 11x14 in the center and then group 8x10s around it or mix and match several different sizes on a wall, all without having to worry about finding matching frames.
The Standout is made from lightweight foam and comes with a black, white, light wood, or stainless steel edge and comes ready to display with hanging holes on the backside. Fine art canvas prints can also be ordered as a Standout. These are currently available in popular sizes from 8x10 to 30x40.
I absolutely love the 8x10 I ordered of this print from the photoshoot with Savvy Stitches.
This one has a sleek black edge.
Nice large holes on the back for mounting onto a wall. These also look great on an easel or just sitting on a shelf or bookcase. No frames needed!
You have to love the weather in Kentucky. The morning after doing an outdoor session, it looked like this outside. For me this is just about the perfect amount of snow.
I'm a photographer located in Lexington, Kentucky.
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