August 29th, 2008
Ok. So, if you’re wondering why there’s been a famine of blogging lately it’s cause we just purchased a house in Prior Lake. What I didn’t realize is, when you buy a foreclosure home it’s tons more work! We’re getting every inspection done we can to avoid future issues…and because we’re keeping our townhome (and the tight the new mortgage stuff) the financial documents required are crazy! I know it’s for my own protection but it’s a ton of work. We only have until next Thursday to back out but, it doesn’t look like we will.
Needless to say…I’m still really excited!
By the way, if you or someone you know is looking for the sweetest 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhome in a great location (just off 169 in Eden Prairie) let me know! I have loved this house and we giving it a new coat of paint and carpet clean before we leave…it’s going to be beautiful.
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August 26th, 2008
I just got this email and I thought I’d answer it on the blog and let everyone share their input.
HI Noemi,
I am a very amateur photographer whose only talent is having a nice camera. I try to use natural light whenever possible, and there are times - like at dusk when my husband is playing with my son before bed - that I’d love to take some pictures, but tend not to because the way the flash on my camera looks. I’m looking to get what I would call an ‘add on’ flash for my Canon Digital Rebel XTI and don’t know where to start. I’m looking for something that looks like natural light, is somewhat lightweight, and doesn’t cost a ton. I started to look on B&H but got lost in the technical jargon and am wondering if you could shed some light on this for me. I really appreciate your input as I really respect your work!
Thank you,
Tania
Ok. This is a hard question for me because I avoid using flash anytime I can. But at ceremony’s and reception’s I have to…so I do. I use the
Canon 580EX with the
Garg Fong diffuser and I like the results I get but I paid about $600 for the combo. AND THAT’S PROBABLY NOT THE ANSWER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR, right? So, here’s some cheaper ways you can diffuse your flash. Buy an attachable diffuser that fits your model. Tell the sales clerk you want to natural light in low light situations and see what he suggests. I’ve seen a few types (ranging $20 to $50) and I’m sure they all work the same. It will help to avoid harsh flash especially on skin tone.
One thing I used to do when I shot with a pop-up flash was put foggy-colored scotch tape over the light…it worked as a low budget/last minute fix.
I hope this helps.
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August 24th, 2008
Hi Noemi,
Here are a few of my favorites. I had a hard time choosing, there are way too many to choose from!
The one with the little feet is our daughter, Emma. She was born 13 weeks premature, weighing 1 lb 8oz and 13 1/2 inches long. She had a long haul in the hospital, 5 1/2 months, plus another week for another surgery. But as you can see from the other picture, she is SO happy! GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!! Overall she is doing great. We have just started some physical therapy for her, as she is a bit behind in some areas.
There is just something so sweet about pictures of babies feet/toes and hands/fingers. It was very overwhelming with her being born so early and not knowing how things would turn out. My husband took the picture and when he showed it to me, I immediately fell in love with it. For some reason, it just speaks volumes to me.
By the way, Noemi, I love your pictures, they are beautiful!
Jodi
Thanks to everyone who send in pictures. We’ll do that again sometime but, now we’re moving on to other blogging topics. I have no idea what yet but, something always seems to come to me when I sit down at the computer to blog! I just go with it!
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August 23rd, 2008
…It’s an interesting thing! We went hiking with Matt’s brother and family today. We got up had breakfast, Leyton took a nap, Adriah and Matt went swimming - it was freezing, I cleaned and got the bag ready for our hike!
We met up with the Hedricks at 11am and then got to the trail at 11:45pm. So, picture this, a 4 month strapped to Matt, a 3 year old who trips constantly and teenagers who want to explore…and parents who just want to set up pictures. It worked but, needless we didn’t last long. I’ll upload the pictures when I get home so you can see our pack!
It was fun and we’re still having fun…my kids are sleeping. Angie (sis-in-law) and I are playing Scramble through Facebook and the rest went on another hike. (A real hike…the work up a sweat you need running shoes not flip-flops kind of hike!)
We’ll go swimming and eat dinner together tonight then Matt and I will head home tomorrow. It’s been a great time away but, I’m ready to go home…especially since we put a bid on a house last week and we’re in final negotiations. YIKES! I can’t believe I just wrote that out-loud…buying a house is such a big deal! I can’t believe we’re doing it. We low-balled a foreclosure and they countered so we took the weekend to think about it. I’ll keep you posted!
Well, that about sums it up for now. Never a dull moment in my life.
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August 23rd, 2008
Noemi,
I am sitting here thinking and looking and searching through my pictures to find my one favorite. Not possible. 
So I resorted to asking my husband what his is. The first one, the Chipmunk, is his favorite. The details and such amaze him. “They are so small” He said. The second is one of my favorites. I took it on my birthday when my husband and I hiked to a place called Lion Rock. I still don’t think it’s my ALL TIME favorite, but it’s up there!
Thanks!!
Kacy Johanson
This one is from my wonderful sister-in-law! The one who inspired/talked me into blogging in the first place!
Noemi,
The first one is so quintessentially 60s…and the birds eye view of my parents back when they were in the “hip scene” at KU’s art department is priceless. John Gary Brown gets the photo credit on this one.
The second photo is a random snapshot I took of Dylan and I love it. I call it “Visions of the Future” because I feel like he is getting a unique glimpse of himself as a bigger boy. The light and shadows are wonderful.
Love you,
Rachel
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