Smith Family Ice Cream Scoop: I'm a "Real" Photographer!

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

I'm a "Real" Photographer!

A real live family let me take their pictures... how exciting is that? I have dreams of being a photographer, but doesn't everyone? ;) Anyway, it was a lot of fun to pretend for a little bit, and I think they turned out pretty good...especially for a point and shoot, and starting at almost dusk. I did have beautiful subjects though, so that made it easy! I didn't put many on here, because I'm thinking Melissa might want to use them for Christmas cards or something, and I didn't want to ruin the surprise!

13 comments:

The Oylers said...: Oh my goodness. Mel told me you took some and they turned out so stinking cute. They are a cute family. I love that last one of Lando and Mel. Way to go Mindy.; 3:47 PM
girlsmama said...: I love the last two! Way to go Mindy! Truly "real."; 4:19 PM
Amy said...: Those are really good! I love the "backdrop" too!; 5:15 PM
Tari said...: I love them! Good job. I wish I could take good pictures but they never turn out right. I love the natural ones where not every one is looking at the camera. I hate the look here snap ones.; 5:16 PM
V and Co. said...: oh i love them! it's fun isnt it? :); 5:34 PM
Rachel Holloway said...: Good thing you are 2,000 miles away or I would have some serious competition. :) jk! They are beautiful! You did a great job!; 5:49 PM
Annalee Kelly said...: I found this info today you might be interested in: www.photoflattery.blogspot.com
It looks like she does great photoshop work! Love your pictures!; 9:32 PM
Janice {Run Far} said...: great job... you rock.; 8:51 AM
Marci said...: well miss mindy...those are downright beautiful. of course you had a beautiful lady...her skin makes me sick it's so perfect...and how cute is that last one with the cowboy take me away theme goin on?

i have a good clothing store for you to check out in vernal. my step sister just barely opened one up in an old house in downtown...i have no idea where but it can't be too hard to find, eh?:); 8:24 PM
Holly said...: So stinkin' cute. I love Haylee's cheeks in the first one. Good job Mindy. Next time I need you to take mine and Ad's.; 8:20 PM
leslie mae said...: So... yea... you're doin our family pictures!!! Too bad Trav doesn't have a cowboy hat though; these are EXACTLY what I want!!!; 10:01 AM
Shannon said...: Mindy - you did an amazing job!
And yes, we can be sisters - but only if you let me put ribbons in your hair! haha... You'd be such an amazing sister to have! How are you these days? Your family?

You're awesome!; 10:48 AM
mommymelb said...: Wonderful pictures! If you're ever in my neck of the woods.... :); 11:45 AM

To Do Today

* Embrace this day with an enthusiastic welcome, no matter how it looks. The covenant with God to which you are true enables you to become enlightened by him, and nothing is impossible for you.
* When you are physically sick, tired, or in despair, steer your thoughts away from yourself and direct them, in gratitude and love, toward God.
* In your life there have to be challenges. They will either bring you closer to God and therefore make you stronger, or they can destroy you. But you make the decision of which road you take.
* First and foremost, you are a spirit child of God. If you neglect to feed your spirit, you will reap unhappiness. Don't permit anything to detract you from this awareness.
* You cannot communicate with God unless you have first sacrificed your self-oriented natural man and have brought yourself into the lower levels of meekness, to become acceptable for the Light of Christ.
* Put all frustrations, hurt feelings, and grumblings into the perspective of your eternal hope. Light will flow into your soul.
* Pause to ponder the suffering Christ felt in the Garden of Gethsemane. In the awareness of the depth of gratitude for him, you appreciate every opportunity to show your love for him by diligently serving in his Church.
* God knows that you are not perfect. As you suffer about your imperfections, he will give you comfort and suggestions of where to improve.
* God knows better than you what you need. He always attempts to speak to you. Listen, and follow the uncomfortable suggestions that he makes to us--everything will fall into its place.
* Avoid any fear like your worst enemy, but magnify your fear about the consequences of sin.
* When you cannot love someone, look into that person's eyes long enough to find the hidden rudiments of the child of God in him.
* Never judge anyone. When you accept this, you will be freed. In the case of your own children or subordinates, where you have the responsibility to judge, help them to become their own judges.
* If someone hurts you so much that your feelings seem to choke you, forgive and you will be free again.
* Avoid at all cost any pessimistic, negative, or criticizing thoughts. If you cannot cut them out, they will do you harm. On the road toward salvation, let questions arise but never doubts. If something is wrong, God will give you clarity but never doubts.
* Avoid rush and haste and uncontrolled words. Divine light develops in places of peace and quiet. Be aware of that as you enter places of worship.
* Be not so much concerned about what you do, but do what you do with all your heart, might, and strength. In thoroughness is satisfaction.
* You want to be good and to do good. That is commendable. But the greatest achievement that can be reached in our lives is to be under the complete influence of the Holy Ghost. Then he will teach us what is really good and necessary to do.
* The pain of sacrifice lasts only one moment. It is the fear of the pain of sacrifice that makes you hesitate to do it.
* Be grateful for every opportunity to serve. It helps you more than those you serve.
* And finally, when you are compelled to give up something or when things that are dear to you are withdrawn from you, know that this is your lesson to be learned right now. But know also that, as you are learning this lesson, God wants to give you something better.

from "Unleashing the Dormant Spirit by F. Enzio Busche