Swede at Heart

sittin' on the dock of the bay

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:13:00 +0000

New Layered Family Necklace

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:27:00 +0000

New tonight on hip mom, the layered family necklace. It is fully customizable, and is available and an introductory price. Click here to view the necklace!

Camera Play

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:22:00 +0000

Sometimes (always) I am so busy that I just have to take time away from jewelry to do a little photography. Luckily last week I had a couple willing participants.

Seriously, look at these eyes!

Sometimes the participants are a little less enthusiastic, but I'll take what I can get. This was shot while sitting at my computer.

It was hard zeroing in on this little guy. I definitely need to work on my nature/macro photography.

A Girl After My Own Heart

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:21:00 +0000

These photos are from a senior session I did last month. I have known this beautiful young woman since she was 6 years old. She is not only beautiful outside, but inside as well. She is articulate, passionate and bold in her faith. She has gone to Uganda this month to work with rescued child soldiers. I know that God will do amazing things through her, as well as in her during this time. I am honored to know her.

stank face

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:52:00 +0000

Katie has the best stank face. Here she is in full stank-mode with a family friend.

Cracking, ever so slightly...

Cracked!

up a creek

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:41:00 +0000

I don't envy this guy one bit.

sweet senior

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Thu, 28 May 2009 03:23:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of photographing KB this weekend. It was my first senior session and I have to say it was a blast! She is sweet, funny and articulate. Not to mention a knock-out and extremely photogenic. Out of all my shots, 2, yes 2 were blinkies. I had a horrid time choosing proofs to share, but I chose my top favs.

Thank you KB!

this is life

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Tue, 05 May 2009 12:01:00 +0000

sometimes i feel like i just exist, but this is living.

meet jojo

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:20:00 +0000

so i think we have a new addition to the family. i tried, i really tried to block my heart and release him (her?) the same evening...but did you know a turtle can be tame? did you know they can recognize a human? and they like to have their back rubbed?

we have a little outside time for vitamin d. really, it's good for the shell.

a tupperware mansion. jojo burrows under the foliage, but recognizes my voice so comes out when i speak to him.

i really had no choice, did i?

win a hip mom necklace~

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:54:00 +0000

My dear friend Jenn is hosting a contest for me on her blog! You can win one of my Infinity necklaces...just click on over and take a peek!

dancin' with a dandelion

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:49:00 +0000

Katie loves her dance costume so much I took a few of her myself after photos at the studio today.

Can I just say I might want to run away with my 85mm lens??? Yum. Sharp as a tack and creamy skin. These are all SOOC except for a quick sharpen in Picasa.

have mercy

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:53:00 +0000

I had the privilege of photographing this little darling last week. He was just 12 days old. Let me tell you, the amount of control it took not to create a diversion, grab him and run was quite over-whelming. He was just.that.cute!

Mom & Dad, thank you for sharing little "C" with me. You are truly blessed.

oi vey

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:14:00 +0000

11 years old + cash =

one happy girl.

mystery solved

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:51:00 +0000

for some time i have been wondering what happened to Sea World Barbie's face.

such a pretty face.

mystery solved.

the most beautiful sunset i've ever seen

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:21:00 +0000

taken with my family giving me the stink eye while leaving sea world in san antonio last november. exposure is not perfect, but i had no idea all those colors could be in one sunset. glorious.

ride forrest ride

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:50:00 +0000

i came to a turn on my ride yesterday, my normal route follows the bike path but for split second (all right, more than a few seconds) i considered what it would be like to do as Forrest and just ride...and ride...and ride...do you ever just want to pack it in and go?

a little recycling

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:09:00 +0000

I got my camera back after a little tweaking and I decided to revisit a few of my recent haunts to retest. I think it's all systems go, but we'll see!

This is my niece Emma. She's a little shy, but warmed up by the end!

The original...

with a vintage wash...

hurray for warm days in february!

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:39:00 +0000

a little love

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:58:00 +0000

very cold and windy today, but a fun little play time with Rebekah. she's been sick the last 4 days and is finally on the mend.

Feelin' a little 70s?

i hold your heart

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:09:00 +0000

A sweet nothing just in time for Valentine's Day...available now on etsy!

flash play

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:02:00 +0000

You can't always have perfect light...so I took a few minutes to play with my speedlite...I think it won...lol.

pretty in pink

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:56:00 +0000

Who says you have to carry a giant black backpack for all your gear? Not me! My baby's got a new ride.

winter, schminter

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:01:00 +0000

Up to my eyeballs in jewelry, up to my nose in laundry from a week of sick children, but when a 66 degree day presents itself in January, I took the chance for photos. Of course, modeling does not come free, so the last shots with Sparkle the unicorn were Katie's payment...along with ice cream!

for Kim, baby "N"

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:20:00 +0000

A little preview for N's Mama. :)

I'll walk with you

noreply@blogger.com (Swede at Heart) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:48:00 +0000

You walked with me 16 years ago as I saw my dad make his way to Jesus. You spent the night with me and held me through my tears. I hoped you would never have to feel this pain, I want to take it from you, carry you down this road. I will walk with you now. Please know you are loved and not alone.

*please pray for their strength, grace, peace as their little boy earned his wings today.