Thursday, August 22, 2013

#kindyherewecome



I took Ellie and her cousin Anna, out for B2S pictures. Ellie and Anna are 11 days apart in age and have spent pretty much every big life event together. It was so much fun capturing their friendship. I am so glad they are going to be in the same Kindy class. 2013-08-22_0021 2013-08-22_0016 2013-08-22_0009 2013-08-22_0003 2013-08-22_0008 2013-08-22_0005 2013-08-22_0006 2013-08-22_0002 2013-08-22_0013 2013-08-22_0012 2013-08-22_0011 2013-08-22_0010 2013-08-22_0007 2013-08-22_0020 2013-08-22_0019

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Outside



Here are some of the things we like to do outside. Ride bikes: 2013-08-19_0005 2013-08-19_0023 Chill out on the grass 2013-08-19_0007 Take pictures 2013-08-19_0006 Play with our shadows: 2013-08-19_0009 2013-08-19_0008 Underdoggies (our #1 favorite): 2013-08-19_0010 2013-08-19_0011 Check the mail (but not when it's junk mail, boo!) 2013-08-19_0013 2013-08-19_0016 2013-08-19_0014 2013-08-19_0015 And push ourselves to new heights: 2013-08-19_0022 2013-08-19_0021 2013-08-19_0020

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Naptime



#thetruth Naptime is one of those things... One of those things that Solly will not abide. He's a lot like me that way. He rather not miss out on anything. Who needs sleep? There is too much life to live! On the other hand, my husband is all about them. If there is a nap to be had, he's having it! 2013-08-18_0006 2013-08-18_0003 2013-08-18_0002 2013-08-18_0004

#thetruth



#thetruth

I have had an idea bouncing around in my head for quite sometime now. An idea that life is short, an idea that life is beautiful, and most importantly, the idea that my own life does not measure up to those past two statements.



I am a photographer, I desperately want to capture beautiful moments. I desperately want to tell other's stories. But when it comes to my own life, it's messy.
My house is never how I want it to be. There is clutter, dirty dishes, and toys EVERYWHERE.



I have wanted to take pictures of my kids ( so many times) in thier element but the mess always stands in my way. "I don't want *that* in my pictures" I think to myself. "Maybe when I have a beautiful house, then i will capture these memories"
"Of COURSE so and so takes pictures of their kids everyday, they have the perfect life."

#thetruth

I will no longer let those objects stand in my way. I will photograph my kids. I will be real. I will paint a real story. And maybe, just maybe, as I watch my children through my lens I will see beauty instead of mess. Maybe I will learn to enjoy life just a little bit more or maybe even ALOT more!


I know I'm not the first person to start a project like this. There are many projects out there that have the same heart behind them. But for me it was important to label this #thetruth. I never want to be swayed into not capturing the moment because it isn't perfect. If you want to follow my story you can follow me @ thetruth-kerimessinaphotography.blogspot.com or by searching for #thetruth on Facebook and Instagram



 

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