Sunday, March 25, 2012

Soapbox Sunday

(If you don't like looking at feet, do not read on because my feet are all up in this post...and they aren't necessarily manicured)

I LOVE my feet to be exposed to the elements. I really don't like shoes, but if I have to wear them, flip-flops or sandals are me. My granny always said my feet were going to be flat and wide if I didn't put on a real pair of shoes. But, on the news today I saw that wearing high heels causes permanent calf muscle damage, so basically everything causes cancer. 

It was revealed to me yesterday that I have a gold shoe fetish!

My sister first introduced me to a brushed gold looking thong flip-flop from target some years ago when we were in college. I had no idea what to wear them with because I am not a gold girl at all. She told me everything....so, I did. I wore them with everything...everyday. They are so worn out. But, EIGHT years later I still wear them and all their glory. They have only been glued twice. I didn't want to get rid of them because I haven't ever seen anything like them...UNTIL (and I still didn't get rid of them) the Loft had them about 5 years ago. I thought...here is my chance...get them for LIFE! So, I bought two pair. I hadn't had a new pair in 3 years. Justified. 

Target
Loft
Moving on...they are talking to me now...both pair. I found a pair (#4) at Charlotte Russe. These are much brighter and strappier (is that a word?..nope, it's underlined in red, thank you spell check). I don't wear these as much, as they are a little more dressy, so they have held up well.  
Charlotte Russe
I found the CUTEST pair at Wal-Mart. Still not exactly what I was looking for, but none the less, they were rolling back prices and I LOVED the sandals. I wear these as much as I wore my first ones. They are stretched out now, so I am thinking about just cutting the back strap off and wearing them as flip-flops rather than sandals.
Wal-Mart Roll backs (sorry about the color, I took this one inside because I forgot to take it)
About a month ago, Gram (Mike's grandmother) were out shopping and I found a pair of brushed gold sandals at Belk's. I didn't HAVE to have them, but I did. I put them down, walked away and then walked back.  They remind me of something the Egyptian's wore. And gram bought them for me, so there is no need to justify these. :)




Last night, Renee (a friend of mine) were out and about. I walked in Old Navy and as we turned to the left and then right, HOLY, it was like a beam from heaven was shining down and the angels were singing "AAAAAHHHHHHHH". Know what I mean? Did you say the "AAAAHHHHHHH" out loud??? THERE. THEY. WERE. Finally! A pair that are almost exactly like my worn out Target and talking Lofts. Even better...they were on clearance. ELEVEN BUCKS! WHYYYY didn't I get two pair??? 

Last night I was telling (justifying my purchase) Mike about them and he said something along the lines of having 20 pair of gold ones already. He doesn't even know what to look for anymore when I lose one of "my gold ones". :0) This silver girl LOVES her some brushed gold flops!

Pretty in Pink

A few Sundays ago I spent the better half of the day with Lauren & Cory and their newest addition, Miss Emma. We did her photo shoot debut in her own home. I showed up and moved in shop! We put down wood floor, pushed around furniture and let the light in! Emma made the shoot quit memorable and I somehow managed to capture it. I did ask mom if it was ok to share...and through giggles, she agreed! Here are some images from her Hello World session! Enjoy!
I love all of these, but this one is so sweet. :)
 This is one of my other favorites....
 ...and this one too!




 oh, wait, maybe this one!


 And here is THE memory. Emma is REALLY going to get us for this one when she is, oh, 17 years old?!


Lakeland, Florida  Newborn Photographer

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Meet Matix

I think it is super neato to share your birthday with someone. My little brother, Stephen, was born on my 14th birthday. We were both named after our Dad. 

Tara got a last minute (literally) birthday gift from God...meet Matix! 










newborn photographer Lakeland, FL

Thursday, March 15, 2012

the BIG O-N-E!

Meet Aaron! #Full.Of.Life. #Never.Stops.Moving. #Crawls.Super.Fast 
Meet Mom. Radiation Therapist by day, photographer assistant, run around, block the back, click the fingers, whistle for looks, block the front, sweat wiper, blood stopper, and tear dryer by night. SHEW!  Exhausted? We were TOO! Ha! 
And even with all of that...we still managed to capture O-N-E year in O-N-E hour 
(or t-w-o, but who counted?!)!






Happy Birthday, Aaron!!

Tara ROCKED her bump!

Gorgeous? Yes. Meet Tara. And her little family... Andy (her hubby) and Mason (her first born). All three anxiously awaiting the arrival of the newest family member, Matix. 










Maternity Photographer  Lakeland, Florida

Way back when...

Maybe I shouldn't admit this, but it is what it is! The following are my practice pigs...also known as some amazing individuals that gave me a chance behind the camera! These are from my mini's in November/December.
Above: Sarah   Below: Hannah
These two beautiful girls are the daughters of a friend from work. 

Joel & Ciara 
Close friends of ours. We are gearing up to do her unplugged session!!!

Holly
Close friend from work. It won't be long before her 50's shoot in downtown Orlando!!
Taylor & Emily
The kiddos from next door! Love this family!

Below are the pretty PK's!
Alyssa, Addyson, & Avery!  Tons of fun!

Ciara & her sister Destyn
Rachel & Dylan
I met these two wonderful people thru Holly. Blessed because of it. 

(handsome AND a good kid!)

Ok, so that catches me up through January!!
 
© stephanie mashay photography

CoffeeShop Designs