Monthly Archives: June 2012

Summer Lemonade and Sweet Smiles~ The Murphy Family Sneak Peek!

***** After connecting with Amy, the sweet mom of these adorable kids, and learning she had 4 children 8 and under, I wanted to do something fun that I could incoperate her 4 young children, boys and girls, of various ages into a shoot that they would actually have fun participating in. Summer was just approaching…

  • joyceJune 28, 2012 - 12:19 pm

    My favourite is the toes on the chair….You always get such great sparkle into the kids’ eyes, amazing!ReplyCancel

Summer, here we come!

You may have seen these recent phone pics of mine if you follow me on Instagram or on my Iphone blog “Wildflower Life” here. As you can see, have been ready for summer for a few weeks now, and are looking forward to taking full advantage all that the Ocean State has to offer. {I…

Head shots for author and playwright Lisa Snider

On my last trip out to California I had the privilege to work with author Lisa Snider in one of my mini sessions. These are some of her photos! If you are in the Ventura County, Ca. this weekend, Lisa’s play, Finding Ojai, will be debuting in Santa Paula! {See details below} A little about…

  • joyceJune 17, 2012 - 8:01 pm

    Never heard of her but she would do well to have one of those headshots on her books…great job …You make everyone you photograph look beautiful…wonder what you’d do with me ;)ReplyCancel

  • ShellJune 19, 2012 - 10:04 am

    How sweet, thanks Joyce! :)ReplyCancel

juggling act

    Some days I feel like I have this juggling act all figured out. But most days, I struggle, just barely keeping my balance. trying not to drop any balls Somedays I feel like I have way too many balls to juggle: Ball #1) My kids (but really, there are like 10 balls under just…

  • joyceJune 7, 2012 - 11:33 pm

    Sometimes you just need to let some of the balls just float a little lower, and raise some of the other ones a little higher. Glad you updated when you felt better. I do the same thing when I get overwhelmed, type furiously and madly and then hit send…sometimes I have a bridge or two to mend afterwards. A good cry helps too!ReplyCancel

  • ShellJune 12, 2012 - 12:47 pm

    Thanks Joyce! :)ReplyCancel

  • AmberJuly 11, 2012 - 10:59 pm

    I was looking at your blog and came across this post. Know that you aren’t alone! I feel this way all the time. Working, having kids, a husband and a home to care for is so crazy overwhelming. You are allowed to drop balls in the juggle. Let the silly things like housework go (or hire someone to help once a month!) and just focus on what’s most important, time with your children, husband and some time alone. Life is so short. I love your creativity! Thank you for all the beautiful photo work you share. I hope to some day enjoy the fruit of your labor. :) Amber WildeReplyCancel

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