tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32151725673309283842023-11-16T11:17:54.147-05:00Circle of Life PhotographyPortrait Photography by Marci Weidler
Central PA Photographer, Photographers, Central PA, Elizabethtown, Mt. Joy, Hershey, Palmyra, Harrisburg, Lancaster, teens, high school senior portraits, senior pictures, make-up, custom portraits~marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07748484599837759952noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215172567330928384.post-39210115311561292662012-04-13T20:56:00.000-04:002013-04-12T21:17:45.795-04:00WE'VE MOVED!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Thank you for visiting the Circle of Life Photography blog~ we have officially moved blogs and updated our look~ please visit <a href="http://www.mycirclephotos.com/blog/">http://www.mycirclephotos.com/blog/ </a> and bookmark it! </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Thanks!</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>~marci</i></span>~marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07748484599837759952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215172567330928384.post-39214516187445921552012-02-18T22:00:00.001-05:002013-04-12T18:29:03.272-04:00Welcome!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Thanks so much for checking out the Circle of Life Photography blog! I am an on-location portrait photographer specializing in capturing artistic portraits of high school senior girls. I mainly work in the South-Central PA area, but love to travel too! You are currently on my first blog featuring past photography sessions (when I was photographing mainly babies, kids and families.) You are welcome to stay here, BUT if you want to see my latest work, go here: http://www.mycirclephotos.com/blog/~marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07748484599837759952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215172567330928384.post-91583870887240097032012-02-18T21:19:00.000-05:002012-02-18T21:19:13.499-05:00More blog updates to come!If 2011 went flying by at the speed of light, 2012 is surely going to beat it... lots of great stuff going on for this year: new business plans for high school seniors, getting creative and having fun with packaging, lots more to share, but for now just popping in to say I am still here and appreciate you checking in! Since I can't give out virtual hugs, here's a virtual smooch from one of my favorite little guys :-) Hope you are all doing well and enjoying life!<br />
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Brooke is a senior at Palmyra High School and we had a wonderful time walking around her family's home and nearby woods~ finding her childhood hideouts and spending a little time with her horse, Lakhota. It was a good thing we photographed Brooke's session when we did~ less than a week later this same area would turn into a soggy mess after tropical storm Lee moved through our area. I love that these images are special to Brooke and her family since they were taken at her home, a place with lots of good memories. She enjoys playing volleyball and soccer for fun, and plans to attend Bloomsburg University to major in nursing. And, a girl after my own heart, she likes to shop! :-)<br />
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I think her choice of outfits worked well with the natural background colors and I have a bunch of favorite images, but here are a few of this beautiful, brown-eyed girl:<br />
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Beautiful Cassie (with that gorgeous red hair!) is a senior at Elizabethtown Area High School and has plans to go to school to become a nurse (apparently the majority of senior girls I photograph have this same plan... not sure if that's a coincidence, but they are certainly some of the sweetest and kindest people I know!) Cassie is active in her youth group at Elizabethtown BIC church, and loves to ski. She brought her best friend along for the session and we had a blast, despite the August heat, a random creeper, big spiders, and fears of poison ivy (rational fears... as in my husband can point it out to me and I will still say "but I don't see a red stem... and lots of plants have three leaves!" Yep. But no worries~ no poison this time :-) <br />
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Here are a few images from her session~ we started out in a beautiful butterfly garden and ended (with some of my faves from the session) in a patch of weeds off the main road. Love it!<br />
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ahhh that beautiful, long red hair~ seriously jealous!<br />
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<img a="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJF-STGrv6CpxygZPQak6G8flR5LnBNKLsLdw-BYAmMQ79a1zIkzSeCJ9dns1KEONfyYvWSzNAWs5FzI2Mvk5mQ0oWv2vOuoBeJZoQyfUbFUgj5RS_yJM5jytu41BcOPZQpPwVhi-fhsQ/s1600/Cassie11_032.jpg" /></div>~marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07748484599837759952noreply@blogger.com2Elizabethtown, PA 17022, USA40.1528719 -76.60274549999996940.135424900000004 -76.621570999999975 40.1703189 -76.583919999999964tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215172567330928384.post-9420561105496630282011-08-27T17:13:00.000-04:002011-08-27T17:13:18.303-04:00Liz + Weston = Engaged! :: Elizabethtown Portrait PhotographerEven though my first love is photographing high school seniors (girls), then babies, kids and families~ I was so excited (like jump-up-and-down-giddy excited) when our good friends daughter, Liz, contacted me about portraits~ engagement portraits! This was a first for me~ it was fun to try something different and since Liz also has an eye for photography, it was extra sweet to collaborate on a few ideas.<br />
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These high school sweethearts are such an amazing couple and everyone who knows them, adores them. Liz currently attends Millersville University, majoring in social work and minoring in photography~ she has a huge heart for kids and helping those in need. Weston is finishing his last year at IUP and will have a degree in music education with plans to return to Central PA and teach. Their wedding date is set for next July, and one thing about their future together is guaranteed: they will be an absolute blessing to the people around them in the years to come. Here are a few of my faves from their session~ please leave them a love note in the comments section at the bottom :-)<br />
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~marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07748484599837759952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215172567330928384.post-19418876612455925392011-08-22T23:02:00.000-04:002011-08-22T23:02:40.725-04:00Summer Fun :: Lebanon County Children's PhotographerChildren's portrait sessions are so much fun, and this little six-year-old girl happens to be my god-daughter and totally has my heart. With her sweet voice, infectious laugh and charming manner, it's useless to resist! I was so tickled that she still likes her fairie costume and she's not 'too grown up' to enjoy wearing it. We had to wait out a little rainstorm before heading over to a local playground, and ended the session with a slice of summer fun~ watermelon! These are some of my favorite shots from the evening~ such a blessing to watch her grow and change over the years. These images will be priceless memories as she grows up!<br />
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~marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07748484599837759952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215172567330928384.post-4590908732069779132011-08-19T14:08:00.000-04:002011-08-19T14:08:14.128-04:00Darling boy :: Marietta Baby PhotographerOh, this summer is just getting away from me! We are enjoying every moment of these wonderful days when the kids are still young~ our oldest turned 12 this summer and I feel like time is on warp-speed... wasn't she just a kindergartner last year? I look at this little guy and just know how short the time is between him being a baby and turning into a little boy... and can see it happening already! <br />
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Our dear friends, Jen and Stacey, have been blessed with caring for this precious little guy who has the greatest laugh and eyes to melt your heart. And don't get me started on his precious pout! Stace is a chef and fabulous stay at home dad, and Jen is an artist whose every waking moment is spent thinking about her son! It's been a long, precarious road to get to parenthood for these two and they are relishing every moment~ some times God allows us to go through challenging times even though we don't know why and can't see the end of the journey... and this time, the gift He gave to Jen and Stacey is a darling little boy was more than worth every mountain and valley they had to travel. The best part is, their son will only remember happy days filled with love, laughter, baseball and looking for the moon (his very favorite activity :-)<br />
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Here are some images from his one year old portrait session, and more recently at eighteen months. Enjoy!<br />
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~marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07748484599837759952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215172567330928384.post-56785425071540950562011-07-14T22:34:00.000-04:002011-07-14T22:34:30.019-04:00Happy 2nd Birthday Miss B! :: Lebanon County Children's PhotographerNothing is more sweet and special than the opportunity to photograph a little one's first years... this was Miss B's third portrait session and she is getting to be a pro~ just being herself and doing what she does best~ being a bright, curious, sweet little girl! I love hearing her mom and dad tell stories about her funny expressions and antics.<br />
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Recently we had a fun morning playing at Coleman's Park~ playing at the playground, singing songs, see-sawing and blowing bubbles... and the occasional <s>meltdown</s> "I want THIS dress" moments... all the things that make being two so such an adventure! Her latest activity she loves to talk about is learning to swim, and this weekend her family and friends will help her blow out those candles~ Happy Birthday Miss B! You are so much fun to be around.<br />
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Here are a few images from our fun morning together~ just love those big blue eyes!<br />
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I had the privilege of working with my good friend, Ramona Ndlovu, whose business Sage Heart Studio is just getting underway. She is looking to combine her artistic talent with her counseling background to help others in their spiritual growth. While Ramona's latest art project is rughooking, she also enjoys gardening, reading, and traveling with her husband and two children.<br />
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This December, she will be leading a one day retreat for Oasis Ministries at the Palmyra First United Methodist church. For more information about the retreat (and to see one of Ramona's images in action) click here: <a href="http://www.oasismin.org/Advent-GodwithUs.htm">http://www.oasismin.org/Advent-GodwithUs.htm</a> Below are a few of my favorites from her portrait session~ she has such natural beauty, both inside and out!<br />
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</div>In trying to choose some images to share here on the blog, it was tough because I have many favorites as I got to know the people in these images.... some carry burdens that are mostly lifted during a week that looks a bit like I picture heaven to be~ everyone coming together and being included in fun activities and not being viewed as limited or different~ but being loved and cared for... it is true that by the end of the week it is hard to tell who is a camper and who is a volunteer~ it becomes a cohesive community of Christ which is just beautiful to watch and be part of.<br />
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I tried find images that could best tell the "story" of the week~ to see more (and get a better sense of what Joni & Friends Family Retreat is all about) click on this link: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.402244689614.185861.33907039614">Circle of Life Photography on Facebook</a><br />
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Below, staff members wash and bless the Short Term Missionary's hands to go and serve:<br />
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Families are greeted with their choice of a "loud" or "soft" greeting upon arrival:<br />
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JAF Retreat Program Director, Sib Charles, started off the retreat popping out of the storybook:<br />
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Much to the surprise of Program Manager, Joan Barton :-)<br />
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Happy times like these abound~ water fun during the hot days~<br />
and much patience and humor from the Short Term Missionaries!<br />
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Almost everyone is able to enjoy the water tubes down the hill~ the smiles from children<br />
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The talent show is a huge hit~ everyone is involved and has a blast. From musicians to skits and everything in between, it is a memorable night~ below the girls do a skit to the song "Car Wash":<br />
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Another talent show wonder: this young boy below is a true miracle~ for a child with many challenges including speech, he clearly sang the verses to "How Great Thou Art," which his father sang to him every night in the NICU. Needless to say, there we few dry eyes in the house!<br />
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Finding the hangouts of young campers and seeing their joyful faces was a fun part of my week~<br />
one of many touching stories was a young mother, who at the end of the week spoke in front of the camp about how her family had been blessed by attending the JAF Retreat~ she was just amazed at the outpouring of patience and love for her child, that no one blinked an eye when her child ran onstage during worship~ and, in her words, "you actually LIKE my child!" Everyone laughed, but at the same time everyone 'got it'~ it's challenging living in a world that expects perfection and has little patience when things don't go according to plan. Here, everyone fits in.<br />
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Making friends~ even with social challenges, strong bonds between campers and their Short Term Missionaries are formed by the end of the week:<br />
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If these pictures leave you wishing you could find out more about attending or serving<br />
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<a href="http://www.joniandfriends.org/family-retreats/for-families/">http://www.joniandfriends.org/family-retreats/for-families/</a><br />
Trust me, your life will never be the same!!</div>~marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07748484599837759952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215172567330928384.post-35521776491825743722011-05-24T15:00:00.006-04:002011-05-24T15:06:58.540-04:00Commercial Portrait Session :: Whole Wide World ToysSometimes God puts some of the most interesting and fun people in my life ~ meeting Laura Barta, owner of <a href="http://ljbarta.goods.officelive.com/default.aspx">Whole Wide World Toys</a>, was another one of those times when I realize it's more than just a business relationship, I am blessed to make a friend in the process. Laura has lived and traveled abroad, and recently published her first book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/My-China-Travel-Journal-Playsets/dp/1456380567">My China Travel Journal</a>, aimed at teaching kids about everyday life in China. She is currently working on creating additional toys and games to enhance the book, and has a vision for future multi-cultural books and toys as her company grows.<br />
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Last year, Laura bid on (and won!) a Circle of Life Photography portrait session silent auction at the Hershey Playhouse annual fundraiser dinner and decided to use it to create portraits for her growing business. Together we chose clothing and accessories that would be professional and represent her company. The session itself was relaxed and fun, and Laura's personality and warmth just really comes through in the images.<br />
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Commercial portrait sessions are a valuable investment in creating a professional look for any business~ these digital images are for use in marketing, business cards, websites, submitting for publications, etc. Even though Laura's images were taken at her home in Hershey, PA, they have a timeless, classic look that could be anywhere in the world, which works perfectly for her business!<br />
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The Pillows-of-Love ministry is beginning it's 8th year~ founder Kimberlee Jerrehian had a vision that developed into a non-profit organization which now provides beautiful pillowcases and Bibles to women and children who are displaced, in a recovery shelter, a pregnancy center, or an international orphanage. Each pillowcase is handcrafted by a caring volunteer and embellished with the message of Psalm 4:8~ <i>"The Lord will give you sleep, peace and a safe place to dwell."</i> A gift of The New Testament or a children's book about Jesus is included with each domestic pillowcase.<br />
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The derby is held each year to raise money for materials and distribution of pillowcases & Bibles. Children hop, skip, walk or run around the track and earn punches on their card. Donated prizes such as stuffed animals, gift cards and items from local businesses were given away to participants throughout the event. Kimberlee created five beautiful quilts to be raffled off at the event. Face painting, balloon creations, paper making, and a cake walk were all part of the festivities.</div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
More on the story behind the ministry can be found here: <a href="http://www.pillows-of-love.com/">http://www.pillows-of-love.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">as well as images from previous years, and more images from the 2011 event will be added soon.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Around the time of his arrival I was considering upgrading my 35mm 1.4 lens to a 1.2 and decided to rent the lens before making the purchase~ I rented it for this newborn portrait session and absolutely fell in love with how it perfectly captures the details~ every little wrinkle, baby fuzz, the creases in his little feet.... all the elements that make up a new baby and are soon changed and outgrown. Hard to believe that one of my "little" guys just turned 10 years old this week... they literally change and grow in a blink and I soooo wish I had some images like these to remember the details of those tiny fingers and toes! So here are a few images of this precious new life, one that God already knows all about~ who he will become, where those now tiny feet will walk, and whose lives he will touch. May your days be blessed, little one!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">and p.s. YES, I got the lens! Hasn't left the camera since :-)</div></div>~marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07748484599837759952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215172567330928384.post-51629211602861407882011-02-25T10:33:00.000-05:002011-02-25T10:33:59.134-05:00Bits of Life :: MCP Project 52 Week 8It's week #8 for the <a href="http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2011/01/05/mcp-project-52-one-photo-a-week-join-in-anytime/">MCP Project 52</a> and this week's theme is <b><i>"The view from here..."</i></b><br />
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Our youngest is definitely "dad's helper" and was <i>so</i> excited to help reattach the plumbing after some home improvements were made. It was evening so I used the available overhead kitchen lights and a light across the room that somehow put a spotlight on the wrench at just the right moment. I love this because it really captures who he is, what makes him happy, and this would be a favorite "view."<br />
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Applied a preset action in Lightroom, settings adjusted, and then minor finishing touches added in Photoshop to brighten and sharpen.<br />
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Circle of Life Photography "Fix-It Friday" edit<br />
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How I did it: I started in Lightroom with a just-released Pretty Preset "Undo Overcast Day" to brighten and warm up the image, made some minor adjustments and overall brightened the image. In PS5 I ran Portraiture, MCP's Touch of Light/Dark on the eyes/face, and sharpened, cropped~ that's it!<br />
I cropped out the barrette~ it's cute, but I think it distracts and cropping allows you to focus on her face~ love her wistful look~ dreaming about spring perhaps? Or maybe Justin Beiber...? hmmmm, anyway, have a GREAT Friday!<br />
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Last week I had a few minutes to hop over to the <a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/">I Heart Faces</a> site and was excited to have a chance to participate in editing one of the <a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/2011/02/fix-it-friday-86-photo-editing-fun/">Fix-It Friday</a> images (okay, so this was the 86th Fix-It Friday and the first time I actually got to do one... better late than never I guess?!) This was a fun edit and didn't take much time. This week's image (below) was taken by Rachel:<br />
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Details on how I edited:<br />
I started in Lightroom with Pretty Presets "Orange Wallflower" to brighten her pretty red hair and warm up the image, making some minor adjustments and overall brightening the image. In PS5 I ran Portraiture, MCP's Touch of Light/Dark on the eyes/face, and MCP's Mini Fusion, again making minor adjustments. Sharpened, cropped and rotated the image and that's it! Love her wispy curls and the how the colors pop in this sweet image.<br />
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image © I Heart Faces, edit by Circle of Life Photography</div>~marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07748484599837759952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215172567330928384.post-55038559148499876252011-02-15T15:28:00.001-05:002011-02-15T16:09:32.776-05:00Bits of Life :: MCP Project 52 Weeks 6 & 7Weekly submissions for MCP Project 52~ can't believe it's been 7 weeks since this started! It has been so much fun to try and come up with something creative to relate to the weekly topic~ even the kids are into it :-) All of my images are photographed using only available window light, with a preset action applied in Lightroom, settings adjusted, and then minor finishing touches added in Photoshop to brighten and sharpen. Enjoy and feel free to post a comment on your favorite!<br />
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For my MCP Project 52 images: http://www.flickr.com/photos/48520968@N03/<br />
and the entire group of images submitted: http://www.flickr.com/groups/mcp-project52/<br />
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<i>Please do not copy or download these images~ all images are copyright 2011 Circle of Life Photography. Thanks!</i><br />
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Week 6 theme: Words<br />
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Week 7 theme: Open Your Heart<br />
Our oldest kiddo and I collaborated on this one~ we both loved the saying in the wrapper! She was disappointed to have missed the oreo cookie session the other week, and today her brothers weren't around, so guess who ate the candy heart? <br />
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</div>~marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07748484599837759952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215172567330928384.post-21313234399106455662011-02-01T15:48:00.004-05:002011-02-01T15:55:23.297-05:00Bits of Life :: MCP Project 52 Weeks 1-5A few weeks ago, Jodi from MCP Actions announced that she would be putting together a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mcp-project52/">flickr group</a> for photographers and enthusiasts to post one image each week, based on a proposed theme. I've seen a lot of photographers start (and sometimes complete) 365 projects, literally taking and posting an image every. single. day. Um, I don't know about you, but I find that a tad overwhelming!<br />
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I know myself~ that would last about two weeks for me~ mayyybe three, and I'd ditch it altogether. But once a week seems very do-able, a nice break from portrait work, and I have had a lot of fun thinking up something unique for the weekly topic.<br />
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All of my images are photographed using only available window light, with a preset action applied in Lightroom, settings adjusted, and then minor finishing touches added in Photoshop to brighten and sharpen. After today I will begin posting the weekly image as I create it~ but here is a recap of the past five weeks~ enjoy and feel free to post a comment on your favorite!<br />
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For my MCP Project 52 images: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/48520968@N03/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/48520968@N03/</a><br />
and the entire group of images submitted: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mcp-project52/">http://www.flickr.com/groups/mcp-project52/</a><br />
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<i>Please do not copy or download these images~ all images are copyright 2011 Circle of Life Photography. Thanks!</i><br />
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Week 1: Something Around the House<br />
...and how I start most days :-)<br />
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Week 2: Illustrate a song~ I chose "Sugar Sugar" by the Archies<br />
Inspired by my kids' candy jar~ placed in the sink and using only natural light.<br />
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Week 3: Shades of Grey<br />
Our chocolate lab Henry's favorite spot. Was originally trying to do something with the snowflakes in the window when he plopped down to check out what the squirrels were up to. Perfect timing with the natural light coming through~ can hardly notice those kid finger streaks on the window!<img a="" src="http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr216/MarciWeidler/2011%20MCP%20Project%2052/MCP52_3Henry.jpg" /><br />
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Week 4: Soothing Repetition<br />
Week 4: Amazing how quickly my kiddos offered to be a part of this photography session!<br />
And asked to repeat this over and over and over... too bad they won't cooperate any other time :-)<br />
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Week 5: Muse<br />
Muse is defined as a guiding spirit and a source of inspiration. My trust in God's plan for my family, my life and business is something I muse about daily~ I am blessed beyond measure and am learning to give freely and know He will always provide. I listen and find direction/meaning in the Scriptures and music, and am energized by the expression of Christ's love from amazing friends and family who surround me.<br />
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If you are interested in participating in MCP's Project 52 feel free to jump in!</div>~marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07748484599837759952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215172567330928384.post-13451499610159057902011-01-31T12:42:00.000-05:002011-01-31T12:42:15.355-05:00Children's Portrait Session :: The GerbersAnyone who knows this family knows just how much fun it was for me to spend a few hours with them. Jenny is one of the sweetest, most lovable people God created and it is evident that this character quality runs in the family! She teaches 2nd grade in the Elizabethtown area school district and pours everything she has into helping 'her kids' acheive their best~ students from her past classes always come back to visit her and get their hugs. Jenny and her hubby, Dan, have two very active, handsome boys who love their sports. Their younger boy reminds me so much of our middle guy, they played soccer together and are two peas in a pod, always smiling and silly (what we call 'squirrelly') but <i>very</i> serious in competition!<br />
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With all of the snow lying on the ground right now (and more coming!) it's fun to look back on this beautiful fall day when the leaves were just changing color around their property. Below are some of the images Jenny chose for her home~ including a framed print of the last image (my favorite) to put on their mantle. It really captures the fun they have together and how much love they have for each other! Enjoy!<br />
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that supports Thirst Relief and ends on Sunday, January 30th~ if they reach the goal, they will pick one person to go on a cruise with <a href="https://www.photogretreat.com/">Photog Retreat 2011</a>!<br />
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It is a fantastic cause and certainly can't hurt to donate even if the goal isn't reached. We live in culture where $5 for an extra large latte appeases us for a few minutes~ but imagine if that same $5 could be used to give a child clean drinking water for the rest of their life? Even if you aren't interested in this fundraiser, please check out the site and donate to help build a well in India, or build a water filter system in Haiti.<br />
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</tbody></table></div>Info on the fundraiser (also on the blog links above):<br />
Donate $25 or more to Thirst Relief through this Fundraising Page to be entered to win a trip to The Photog Retreat 2011: 7 Day Cruise out of Los Angeles, California!*<br />
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Join Mike Larson, The Bui Brothers, The Youngrens, Gray Photography, Shaun Austin and Kevin Swan along with other amazing photographers for the second annual Photog Retreat- a one of a kind cruise that you will not want to miss!<br />
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With an emphasis on networking, building relationships, informative workshops, exotic photo shoots and so much more! Enjoy a much needed vacation, build your portfolio, network with top industry professionals and receive some awesome deals, discounts and prizes from our sponsors!<br />
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*All donors of $25 or more will be entered to win a trip to The Photog Retreat 2011 once we reach $1,250.<br />
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Participants may enter multiple times with multiple $25 donations from January 18th-30th, 2011.<br />
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Prize has no cash value, is non transferable and may not be sold. Not applicable on previous registrations. Winner is responsible for taxes.<br />
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For more information visit https://www.photogretreat.com~marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07748484599837759952noreply@blogger.com0