Archives for 2011

A New Lens

July 3, 2011 by Ashley Hackshaw

Hope everyone is enjoying their holiday weekend! I had a chance to try out my new camera lens tonight at a family barbeque. Below are a few photos using the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens. I can’t believe I went so long without this lens…..the image quality is amazing. I’m still learning about photography and I get so excited as my photos improve. Photos processed with Paint the Moon Photography Actions.

It’s hard swimming with so much hair!

Boo in her Patriotic Superhero romper
(made from the Lil Blue Boo Maliboo Romper Pattern)

My sweet niece Cari….I could just stare at her for hours!

Thinking about our soldiers tonight….especially Boo’s Uncle Gene who is in Baghdad. God bless our troops!

Want to learn more about photography? Check out our past series:

A Little Red, White and Blue

July 3, 2011 by Ashley Hackshaw

We had to share these beautiful images from Monika McSweeney Photography. Miss G looks too cute in her LBB Patriotic Tank Dress and Leggings. Check out her full post here for a few more adorable images from her Faking the Fourth photo shoot.

Also check out Little Miss Independent by Christina Anglum Photography.

We hope everyone is enjoying their 4th of July weekend!

Glow Stick Lanterns

July 2, 2011 by Ashley Hackshaw

Boo and I bought some Fourth of July glow sticks and broke into them early. We cut off the ends and dumped the contents in, and shook the jar to coat the sides. (It’s non-toxic.)

An instant glow stick lantern:

We mixed the red, white and blue together and it made a pink/purple-y color. Monday night I think we’ll make separate lanterns for each color!

Update: I’ve heard from several readers that adding water to the jar helps to keep the glow! I’ll be doing that next time!

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