tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36198884812021255892024-03-05T20:53:04.158-05:00April Newman PhotographyAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.comBlogger455125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-40839545234403599622011-04-16T22:26:00.000-04:002011-04-16T22:26:58.388-04:00Bye bye blogger<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO9Et7YOKeN3z8VUG8tsoMIjV0B0vo9JOjHAX7zIB_3auOknYizot_jlRSXZHAvqrClxG_RMXUPD8eJiQJVcaUjD6iQRdrxB5hwor-nHIzzp1Ba34_0GV0Au-GcS5I_sOo_Nf4Fa7Fw5Q/s1600/april_newman_logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO9Et7YOKeN3z8VUG8tsoMIjV0B0vo9JOjHAX7zIB_3auOknYizot_jlRSXZHAvqrClxG_RMXUPD8eJiQJVcaUjD6iQRdrxB5hwor-nHIzzp1Ba34_0GV0Au-GcS5I_sOo_Nf4Fa7Fw5Q/s1600/april_newman_logo.jpg" /></a></div><br />
It is official! I have finally finished my new website/blog for my business. I am so very excited about new directions and really taking my business a step forward, and a little sad about leaving this wonderful home I have found here on this blog. I hope all you wonderful friends, family and photographers will change your book marks and subscribe to my new blog: <b> <a href="http://www.aprilnewmanphoto.com/">www.aprilnewmanphoto.com </a></b><br />
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I can't wait to get back in the swing of things after months of preparation. Thank you all my wonderful friends for your love and support! Once again I hope you will join me on my <b><a href="http://www.aprilnewmanphoto.com/">new blog</a> </b>and my <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/April-Newman-Photography/188706987840821">facebook page</a></b>. I will not be blogging here any longer.<br />
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xoxo AprilAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-44062417727479167362011-04-14T13:58:00.000-04:002011-04-14T13:58:54.508-04:0014:52<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aprilnewmanphotography/5602186222/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="14:52 by AprilMN, on Flickr"><img alt="14:52" height="427" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5602186222_e9194bd26b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Mom that was great! Thank you so much for the bubbles."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes that is some bubble inside bubble action :) </div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-28955093240193751182011-04-14T13:56:00.000-04:002011-04-14T13:56:45.622-04:0013:52<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aprilnewmanphotography/5602184882/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="13:52 by AprilMN, on Flickr"><img alt="13:52" height="427" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5307/5602184882_79dbdfb04b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Washington DC, museums, family, popsicles, awesome!</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-27912061877134799842011-04-09T09:00:00.001-04:002011-04-09T09:00:11.309-04:00ballooning musing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHcabQpOKpQ9rj4jHmMIvik-yP1IDBnz3DvannQu_FdisN6QUrk3vcJXaLVhHgbETKPh4Htfr5bvsU6VmoirptxWMVq9l40CTu9rTISmIUoIeNXwM8iXpSOSgbv3xWJZd-2WEkhjDv56c/s1600/IMG_1321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHcabQpOKpQ9rj4jHmMIvik-yP1IDBnz3DvannQu_FdisN6QUrk3vcJXaLVhHgbETKPh4Htfr5bvsU6VmoirptxWMVq9l40CTu9rTISmIUoIeNXwM8iXpSOSgbv3xWJZd-2WEkhjDv56c/s1600/IMG_1321.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Have you ever been hot air ballooning? It is such an amazing experience! I am musing today over at the <a href="http://mortalmuses.blogspot.com/"><b>mortal muse blog </b></a>about the time my husband surprised me for my birthday. Come on over and say hi :)</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-69087992199791141072011-04-06T14:41:00.000-04:002011-04-06T14:41:14.223-04:00Baby blue eyes- NY Capital Region Baby Photographer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aprilnewmanphotography/5595994818/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="baby "ju ju" by AprilMN, on Flickr"><img alt="baby "ju ju"" height="427" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5595994818_8e586bfb3a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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Isn't this one sweet little boy! I had so much fun snuggling him this last weekend while visiting family. And he was so good during our photo session all smiles (and drool!) <br />
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My poor blog has been neglected lately and for good reason. I am working hard on my NEW (yay!) blog-site. It isn't done yet but I will definitely let you know when it is. I am excited for what is happening with April Newman Photography this year :) Sorry for the long blog breaks, but I will back soon!<br />
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xoxoAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-58513010897880528972011-03-27T22:00:00.000-04:002011-03-27T22:00:58.800-04:0012:52<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aprilnewmanphotography/5566033319/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="12:52 by AprilMN, on Flickr"><img alt="12:52" height="427" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/5566033319_940fef46ef_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="photo-desc insitu-trigger insitu-highlight" id="description_div5566033319" style="text-align: center;"><div id="yui_3_3_0_1_13012772821392445"><br />
</div><div id="yui_3_3_0_1_13012772821392445">Here is another picture of my sweet little girl sleeping. But there is something missing this time, no crib rails! <b><a href="http://aprilnewmanphotography.blogspot.com/2011/01/352-love.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: black;">With crib rails</a></b></div><div id="yui_3_3_0_1_13012772821392448">My baby is trying to grow up way too fast. Climbing out of the crib = big girl toddler bed. </div><div id="yui_3_3_0_1_13012772821392451">It was fun that she was sleeping so still, I set the camera on the ottoman so I could up the aperture to get more detail, I love love her lips!</div><div id="yui_3_3_0_1_13012772821392451">Geek info: ISO 400, f/4, 1.0 sec, 50mm, M exposure </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aprilnewmanphotography/5566033319/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="12:52 by AprilMN, on Flickr"></a></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-9845197948398173172011-03-22T13:25:00.000-04:002011-03-22T13:25:18.721-04:00musing iphone pictures<div style="text-align: center;">Here are a few more iphone pictures I have taken lately, it is so much fun having a camera close at hand without having to lug my big camera out and about. It is also nice that I can edit quickly right on my phone for some great effects :)</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The last pictures is a triptic of pictures Mason has taken, he loves to take pictures around the house which mostly end up being of his feet :) I am over at the <a href="http://mortalmuses.blogspot.com/2011/03/around-house.html">Mortal Muse blog </a>talking more about it, I would love if you came over and said hi. </div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-61671399164735697552011-03-20T21:44:00.000-04:002011-03-20T21:44:40.100-04:0011:52<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aprilnewmanphotography/5545306216/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="11:52 by AprilMN, on Flickr"><img alt="11:52" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5016/5545306216_90f91562b7_z.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">This is my first official iphone picture for my 52 week project! It has been pretty fun playing with the phone, If you have any suggestions of fun camera or editing apps let me know :)</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-69802113829094812422011-03-12T20:11:00.000-05:002011-03-12T20:11:41.126-05:0010:52<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aprilnewmanphotography/5520770617/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="10:52 by AprilMN, on Flickr"><img alt="10:52" height="640" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5138/5520770617_cc520295c7_z.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is another picture from the ice storm the other day! I love how pretty and sparkly the day was after the storm, it was magical. Plus I love the expression on my little princesses face.</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-36750743345008360552011-03-10T08:00:00.003-05:002011-03-10T16:15:03.160-05:00Ice is falling all around- NY Capital Region photographer<div style="text-align: center;">We had a lovely little ice storm the other night, in MARCH no less. It really is beautiful seeing everything encased in glass, but winter enough already! I am ready for spring:) <span style="font-size: xx-small;">picture overload coming your way!</span></div><br />
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Baby Peter is already so loved by his parents, brother and sister and they are anxiously awaiting his arrival. Anjanette never went over 38 weeks with the other two but this one is closing on 39.5 weeks and she is ready for him to arrive. Thank you for letting me capture this beautiful moment in your life! I can't wait to meet baby Peter :)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Umm seriously we need it to be spring, especially since we are resorting to playing in the cupboard for fun! </div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-54734814685781442112011-03-04T08:00:00.000-05:002011-03-04T08:00:14.139-05:00musing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieLjLCiRD1ks7fSUGbyp0FP2jcFm3Nb5GctQ-U6ezoKKwkFdeM_J_a09dc0CxyUiz-g_veaGAm7XM7PkkpsNo0N-0iwFI7Uq_yMv6v6z5cYdmXUEVLLpT0D1feWMoH1Ob4-IIF9e5MbYI/s1600/IMG_7206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieLjLCiRD1ks7fSUGbyp0FP2jcFm3Nb5GctQ-U6ezoKKwkFdeM_J_a09dc0CxyUiz-g_veaGAm7XM7PkkpsNo0N-0iwFI7Uq_yMv6v6z5cYdmXUEVLLpT0D1feWMoH1Ob4-IIF9e5MbYI/s1600/IMG_7206.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I am musing today, <a href="http://mortalmuses.blogspot.com/"><b>please come and say hi</b></a>! You might just get a surprise :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh and today is hubby's birthday! Love love love you Danny, xoxo</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-83912465480983738262011-02-26T23:20:00.001-05:002011-02-26T23:25:10.105-05:008:52 for the love of feet...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aprilnewmanphotography/5480442351/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="8:52 for the love of feet by AprilMN, on Flickr"><img alt="8:52 for the love of feet" height="427" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5480442351_b2df03f166_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here are some more I took last week just for fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">hmmm, my floor always seems to be messy :)</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-89228038983464882422011-02-23T16:02:00.001-05:002011-02-23T16:02:55.033-05:00street musing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMH0XCyAnmduMpCed6tZRYwd8D-Jch02Ez6NcpZXZ-iKDI_3lIXpjG8-StyEv2oh3yhaLosoIDKp1kXe7vskXD9ZKAMmNBww2SYSCk5IW1naV7-5_f2zufb5O3IvqQAzNY2DfQoMrbRd0/s1600/IMG_6602.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMH0XCyAnmduMpCed6tZRYwd8D-Jch02Ez6NcpZXZ-iKDI_3lIXpjG8-StyEv2oh3yhaLosoIDKp1kXe7vskXD9ZKAMmNBww2SYSCk5IW1naV7-5_f2zufb5O3IvqQAzNY2DfQoMrbRd0/s1600/IMG_6602.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am posting over at the Mortal Muse blog today, I would love if you <a href="http://mortalmuses.blogspot.com/2011/02/street-reflection.html">came over and say hi</a>! </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Here are a few more pictures of our walk in the puddles!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">60 degree weather + 2 feet of snow = lots of puddles and one happy 3 year old!</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-67849169229915289682011-02-16T16:15:00.000-05:002011-02-16T16:15:42.215-05:00What fires you up???<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg44dIg9ae3ut9L5Jy_oZv_xciaOlQKOKdahGP2OrVu03YhckspbXNlGglVyk1LgH7efgW_7D80KdCAyqSjyC1VfHFClya7qJDIFaNjQvzPF3tHhyCbxDlr7P-6_B0qu7RN95KoGTb9BEk/s1600/fire+up_edited-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg44dIg9ae3ut9L5Jy_oZv_xciaOlQKOKdahGP2OrVu03YhckspbXNlGglVyk1LgH7efgW_7D80KdCAyqSjyC1VfHFClya7qJDIFaNjQvzPF3tHhyCbxDlr7P-6_B0qu7RN95KoGTb9BEk/s640/fire+up_edited-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">These are things that I love, make me happy and FIRE ME UP! I am printing this house to have next to my <a href="http://aprilnewmanphotography.blogspot.com/2011/02/everyday.html">everyday list</a> so I can look at it everyday and be reminded of these beautiful things!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What fires you up</b>?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And to anyone interested, Lara Casey from Making Things Happen has a <a href="http://mth2011.tumblr.com/">tumblr blog</a> that she has been posting challenges everyday to help you make things happen. It has helped me immensely to get more organized and focused in my everyday endeavors. Especially as I try to balance motherhood, household, husband and business. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I would love to hear how YOU find balance in your life. I know many people who are mothers/small business owners. Even if you are not, there must be a balance in our lives to stay sane. Many days I don't feel sane or that I didn't accomplish anything, but I am working on it and trying to create new habits! A few things that have helped me lately: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">*<a href="http://mth2011.tumblr.com/post/3164105426/overwhelmed-this-week-im-challenging-you-to">download and write down 5 things to accomplish each day from my to-do list</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">* declutter for 10 minutes each day</div><div style="text-align: center;">* no computer while the kids are awake</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So what fires you up? How do you find balance? I would LOVE to hear from you!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxoxo</div><div style="text-align: center;">April :)</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-46903885391752082402011-02-11T21:34:00.003-05:002011-02-11T21:36:20.121-05:006:52<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aprilnewmanphotography/5437760444/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" height="426" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5016/5437760444_5927bcd9a4.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aprilnewmanphotography/5437760444/"></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Preschool this week we learned about the letter U.<br />
I had the kids bring an umbrella.<br />
This is what happened 3 minutes after getting out said umbrellas.<br />
BOYS...</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-69901776437900398142011-02-06T23:38:00.000-05:002011-02-06T23:38:42.512-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Want to win a pretty picture???</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My friend and neighbor (when I lived in Utah) started a new blog. She is a beautiful writer and amazing artist. She is bribing people to visit her blog by giving away one of her beautiful paintings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://katejarvikbirch.blogspot.com/2011/02/come-follow-me-contest.html">So go and say hi!</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-42211411828789992212011-02-05T13:15:00.002-05:002011-02-05T13:16:15.948-05:005:52<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aprilnewmanphotography/5418596049/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" height="426" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5136/5418596049_005b9e85af.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aprilnewmanphotography/5418596049/"></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">This isn't the best technically sound shot that I took this week but I really love the story behind it.<br />
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My little man had his FIRST sleepover with his favorite girl-friend (as opposed to his favorite boy-friend) last night and they had so much fun. How great to have a play date for over 24 hours!!! Mason made sure she had lots of books and stuffed animals to keep her nice and comfy :)<br />
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It took a little while for them to get to sleep because they were so excited! And today Mason is a little bummed she left, so he decided to take a nap on "her bed" on the floor!<br />
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*I think it is funny 3/5 of my week shots involve sleeping children* I guess it is a time for parents to stop and reflect how much they love their kids (no screaming/crying/running/crashing craziness) Not that craziness is bad, but it is nice to get a break :)</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-13893816917189560852011-02-05T10:17:00.000-05:002011-02-05T10:17:00.871-05:00My first texture!<div style="text-align: center;">Today I am at Mortal Muses talking about texture, well the fact that I have never done one before...</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway it was fun being pushed out of my box!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://mortalmuses.blogspot.com/2011/02/i-had-dream.html">Come over and say HI!</a></b></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-61761904369693645382011-02-03T21:39:00.000-05:002011-02-03T21:39:29.408-05:00Everyday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB1anqFWQvXJW5XQLdHh7ib-lgBXOZZD8LVTHcTApkBaoJkngwMQWehbF9ewGiJuydRbltPB9igkXdSS0avFNU-WoqsNrXv8kMU7eoa6cEAHW51rg5Et96G9SLqscI78dBVl7Jk890yAQ/s1600/5+essentials_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB1anqFWQvXJW5XQLdHh7ib-lgBXOZZD8LVTHcTApkBaoJkngwMQWehbF9ewGiJuydRbltPB9igkXdSS0avFNU-WoqsNrXv8kMU7eoa6cEAHW51rg5Et96G9SLqscI78dBVl7Jk890yAQ/s640/5+essentials_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">During <a href="http://laracasey.com/blog/2010/12/07/making-things-happen-2011/#comments">Make Things Happen</a> we talked a lot about what distracts our focus from business, the clutter in our lives and the environment we work/live in. I realize that distractions, (ie, facebook, google reader, flickr) and clutter are two things I need to try and fix to help me feel more centered and balanced. I think so far I have done pretty well. I cleaned off my desk a bit and emptied the book shelf above my desk to reorganize (still in progress) I have taken time to de-clutter most rooms in my house even if it was only 5 minutes of cleaning/organizing I feel much better. I also I have cut back on internet distractions, I only check in the morning really quick, 15 minutes, during nap time, and then after the kids go to bed. Each time I try to keep it brief and move on. I unsubscribed to alot of useless blogs (people of walmart etc). I feel so much better about these achievements and hope to continue so I can stay focused and be less stressed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Also everyday there are 5 things that I know I need to do to feel balanced spiritually, physically and mentally. I made picture above that I am printing out and framing to put on my desk, one in my room and one in my car. Why? So I can remind myself to do it, visually seeing these essential things help me to actually acheive them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrTdMoFQx0aiTZmCBKhjLTNoieEoPovMxF_eOcErtGMJp4PwDsVtV6pnVpwtOaM5MBCsFvnH-J2QmsWDK8aNUWYlLK-odBEsER5GXesBhMqa8LcOnreKJ_359HYUeeERXzDu6kxQqGDZ8/s1600/IMG_0002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrTdMoFQx0aiTZmCBKhjLTNoieEoPovMxF_eOcErtGMJp4PwDsVtV6pnVpwtOaM5MBCsFvnH-J2QmsWDK8aNUWYlLK-odBEsER5GXesBhMqa8LcOnreKJ_359HYUeeERXzDu6kxQqGDZ8/s200/IMG_0002.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>PRAY</b></span>. I have been taught from a young age how important prayer is. In my home we do really well and blessing our food, saying nightly prayers as a family and Danny and I say a prayer together every night before bed. But I am missing a huge component, personal prayer. I used to be really good at this especially at the end of high school, through college and when were first married. I got worse with the kids mostly because I was too tired. I had a huge epiphany the other day with my son Mason. He kept whining and grunting for a snack. I knew what he wanted but I wanted him to use his words and ask me nicely. Oh my goodness, our Heavenly Father is the same way! He knows what we want, but we need to ask him with real intent in our hearts.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">What are things you need to do everyday to feel centered mentally/physically/spiritually? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you feel like the 5 things I chose are also for you, you are welcome to print off my everyday list for personal use. Just click on the picture above and save it to your computer. I made it as a 5x7, not sure if it will work as a 4x6.</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-5133416275155846622011-02-02T16:54:00.000-05:002011-02-04T16:55:19.541-05:00I am in a Happy PlaceSince I decided at the end of last year to start my photography business I have been kind of freaking out...<br />
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"what do I do now.."<br />
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I did some research and found SO MANY people say how awesome <a href="http://www.served-up-fresh.com/easy-as-pie/">Easy As Pie</a> is written by Alicia Caine. I took the plunge and it is amazing but I still was missing a major important factor, my business plan! I kept hearing about that little plan and put it to the side. Well that smart Alicia put together a <a href="http://www.served-up-fresh.com/the-happy-place/">Happy Place Business </a>plan and I thought "well it seems like it is important I will take a gander." <br />
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Let me tell you it is awesome! Not only does she help you in all the important things that need to be considered and planned out in your business, she gives her real life examples that she has already experienced. I can feel her genuine love for her readers and her authenticity seaping from the pages.<br />
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If you are interested in starting a portrait photography business I highly highly recommend everything <a href="http://www.served-up-fresh.com/about/">Alicia</a> has to offer :)<br />
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xoxo AprilAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-37036487167810007722011-01-31T09:00:00.001-05:002011-01-31T09:00:08.231-05:00Making Things Happen 2011<div style="text-align: center;">Where do I start...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had the most amazing opportunity to attend the <a href="http://laracasey.com/blog/2010/12/07/making-things-happen-2011/#comments">Making Things Happen Workshop</a> put on by Lara Casey. Honestly I hadn't even heard of her before until I read <a href="http://natalienortonblog.com/2010/12/30/making-things-happen-2011-early-bird-registration/">this post</a> by Natalie Norton who is an amazing and inspiring person and fabulous photographer. Now I know that Heavenly Father has put them in my path for a reason. At the end of December I really, whole heartily decided that I was going to start my photography business in 2011. Shortly after I ran into that post above by Natalie and decided I would do anything I could to go to this workshop, it is what I needed to help fuel me as I started my business. I Googled Lara like crazy and read amazing things about this opportunity. I knew I was supposed to go and everything feel into place so I could attend. Seriously it was amazing. All of this happened in less than a month!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> The workshop was intense, real and raw. I had to dig deep, discover my fears and put steps in action so I could overcome my insecurities and find it within myself that: I. AM. A PHOTOGRAPHER. I can do this, I am starting my own business! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I can have my own business AND be an amazing mother. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I can own my own business and be an amazing wife to an ASTOUNDING husband. </b> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I can take care of my home, have order and peace in my life and be a photographer.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am eternally grateful for my supportive husband. He is the love of my life and will help me accomplish anything and lift me up to be the best person I can be! I am beyond grateful for my parents. It brings tears to my eyes even as I write this. They are unconditionally supportive of me and what I want to do. They have taught me from a young age that I can be ANYTHING and that I can DREAM BIG. They have helped me whenever possible to accomplish all my goals, starting with volleyball and now in photography! It broke my heart listening to some amazing women and men with loved ones that were not supportive and uplifting. It made me realize that I need to express my constant gratitude to those around me that uplift me and help me a better person.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I grateful for my friends all over the world, some I have met and know personally, some I have not but that doesn't make our friendship any less real. I love my family all living in different parts of this country, I love my friends here in NY, I would go <i>CRAZY</i> with out them. I love my mortal muse friends, <a href="http://bloggingbradleys.blogspot.com/">Tammy</a>, <a href="http://www.kateyeview.com/">Kat</a>, <a href="http://www.sukiphotographyblog.blogspot.com/">Suki</a>, <a href="http://moseyalong.blogspot.com/">Mosey</a>, <a href="http://www.ashleysisk.com/">Ashley</a>, <a href="http://cottage960.blogspot.com/">Maureen</a>, <a href="http://fleeting-moments.tumblr.com/">Kirstin</a>, <a href="http://urbanmuser.blogspot.com/">Christy</a>, <a href="http://www.wishfulthinkingblog.com/">Michele</a> and <a href="http://littlelightreading.blogspot.com/">Lucy</a>! They are amazing, talented, funny, beautiful women who inspire me <b>every.single.day</b>! I am grateful for my new friends that I made in NYC at MTH. It was amazing being in a room of like minded people. It was a surreal experience listen and sharing our fears and wishes and coming up with ways to be successful. I have a hard time with words so it is hard to describe the experience I had but I am so forever grateful for <a href="http://laracasey.com/blog/">Lara</a>, <a href="http://natalienortonblog.com/">Natalie</a> and <a href="http://www.ginazeidler.com/">Gina</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Starting now</b></span>... I am going to be more <b>Authentic</b>. I am going to try and bring myself more into this blog. More journaling and writing about me, my life, my fears, my PASSION. This will be tricky because frankly writing scares me, I am not that great at it but that is all part of accepting who I am!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I took off the followers, not that I don't appreciate everyone who takes time to look at my blog, I just got too distracted watching the numbers go up and down. Starting now I am going to stop caring what other people think about me, starting now I am going to stop comparing myself to others starting now I am going to be me and follow my gut! I hope you will still continue to share that with me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am April. I am AWESOME. I am a PHOTOGRAPHER. And I love you! Thanks for the support and LOVE! 2011 is going to be AMAZING :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619888481202125589.post-2342531879233257222011-01-28T22:25:00.002-05:002011-01-28T22:29:37.485-05:004:52<div style="padding: 3px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aprilnewmanphotography/5396666523/" title="photo sharing"><img alt="" height="426" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5259/5396666523_be3bc14b6c.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aprilnewmanphotography/5396666523/"></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh my silly little girl, everyday you crack me up with your sassy personality. Your new favorite word is "no," you love to bug your brother, and you are really good at running away when know you are being naughty. You love to babble before you go to sleep, dress and undress your babies 1000 times a day, and give hugs and kisses to everyone in the family. I love you. Thanks for being silly. Thanks for sharing your spiciness, thanks for being you :)</div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05121230960645839203noreply@blogger.com4