Betsy Jo Photography Blog

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

January.

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For 2012, I thought it’d be nice to take a photo of all 3 of our kids together, one for every month. A little microcosm of life, 12 times throughout the year. I like it.

So here’s January:

Though I don’t claim winter as my favorite season, if it’s going to be cold, it might as well be white and sweet and cheerful. And that’s why I love snow this time of year. So do our kiddos. I have to admit, photographing in snow is a whole bunch of fun- love the light, the snowflakes falling, the happy smiles on their faces.

Love them.

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Cheryl - Me too!!

Monday, January 23, 2012

Landon.

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We had a weekend filled with snow- our kids played with neighbors and cousins, went sledding, shoveled driveways, drank steaming hot chocolate, and left their flotsam and jetsam all over the house.

It was pretty great.

I think one of my favorite things about photography is the opportunity I have to take pictures of our nieces and nephews. They always cooperate, they listen, and just plain put up with Aunt Betsy taking their photos. I love to banter with them, talking to them and asking questions as I shoot away. And while they think I’m just being a silly aunt, they don’t know there’s a reason for it– that I’m just waiting for that split second where they show the camera who they are, the little person we get to know and love.

‘Love this boy for lots of reasons– he’s gentle and introspective, watching with those deep-pooled brown eyes, always taking things in. Plus he’s a middle child- which is easily understood around these parts.

Landon Joseph.

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Joanne - Love his fur hat & yes that’s one of my favorite, handsome “GREAT NEPHEWS!”

Colleen - What an awesome picture~ Sure do love him!

Cheryl - Love this picture of Landon (as any Grandma would). He did a great job of shoveling our driveway and paths in the yard.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Here & Now #5.

Posted in Our Life, Year of Days

Stormy waters in Stonington Harbor.

We stood there together, just the two of us, waiting for sunset. We took deep breaths of cold ocean air, heard the roar of water pass us by. The salt spray stung our eyes, the wind whipped its 50-miles-per-hour fury right through to our bones.

And it felt wonderful.

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Getting back at it today- my last semester of nursing school. Ready to start so that I can finish.‘Pretty surreal that it’s almost over. And it feels wonderful, too. A good quote to start off with- because I think Louisa May had it right:

“Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.”

-Louisa May Alcott

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Betsy - @ Donna: Yup– I couldnt believe that I actually enjoyed it! For a few minutes, anyway.

Donna - That is an awesome shot, Betsy. Did you really say the the cold ocean air and winds “felt wonderful”??

Sheila - Your words and “eye” captured this moment beautifully Betsy!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Some Favorites.

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Four images of our nieces and nephews, taken some time back in November. I like these– the light, the green grass, the stone bench, the pretty brook in the background. ‘Reminds me a little of the Emerald Isle, which is always a happy recollection. I like that.

And I love the kids. You know ‘em, you love ‘em. That’s that.

Katie-

Kind, smart, respectful, and leader of the pack. Part of the glue that holds the Hany grand kids together. She’s almost always smiling. She’s pretty spiffy.

Chris-

Happy and on the lookout for fun. Kind, insightful. A good friend to his peers, with an awesome smile. Heartbreaker eyes. If you’re with Chris, you’re probably smiling.

Ethan-

A thinker, usually with a tiny twinkle of mischief in his eyes. Freckles and red hair that tell a little tale of how much is going on in his smart noggin. A touch of shyness at first, he’s ready to be your friend. And he’s just plain cute.

Lindsey-

A sweet personality, and full of happy smiles. If you’re with Lindsey, you’re probably grinning at the sound of her sprinkling giggles. Kind and cute and an all-around really good girl.