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I have been incredibly blessed to have become a mother! It was about 15 months ago, when I started the experience of  motherhood with my loving my child …I love him in a way that I did not think it was possible! One main thing that I feel that I have learned is that this baby of mine, is an actual person that has needs and wants. Knowing what he wants at times is all but a guess! This has been a beautiful experience where there is something to be learned everyday….I do have an amazing husband who helps me and supports this household like no other. The job of parenthood is pretty much 24/7 ( except when he sleeps!) Thank God for naps, right?! But all in all, we’ve been given a wonderful little boy who is pretty much ready to take in the world…yep…he is a pretty adventurous baby! He started walking at about 9 1/2 months, meaning that WE were literally chasing him all over the house at crazy speeds! Now, he runs, kicks the ball, climbs stairs and boy, if you take him to the beach…! Actually, we went last weekend, and although the water was still really cold, he kept running to go back in the water…

I know I have my hands full with Miles, and I have to admit that at times, its hard to manage this household, meeting clients, hanging out with friends, phone calls, emails, blogging, exercising, and overall having a social life…this job of being a mom is the most rewarding one of all! After a long, crazy day, all it takes is a little hug or  a kiss from this baby to make it all better.

With that being said, I have to say that I admire all the mommies in the world, who have inspired me! Specially my own mom! Happy Mother’s day!!!

isn't he beautiful?!

THANK YOU!!!!

May 6, 2010

Dear supporters:

This includes: Former & current brides, portrait clients, family and friends! Everyone who so far has told me to keep going! This is a huge honor to receive only after my first full wedding season in 2009 and simultaneously becoming a mother! This year, my business has kept on going and I am planning to rock it out with every single shoot and keep it fresh.

Thanks again for those brides who nominated me, and voted for me! This really was a surprise for me, receiving this award really makes want to get more involved in networking wedding planning. Thanks again and keep coming back to this blog and commenting! It really gives me great encouragement to hear from you!

God bless!

I have been completely inspired by this! My great friend Rik from Encore Video Productions gave me this piece of paper that keeps my mind refreshed. I must share! This applies to any artist, specially for photographers and videographers…no matter how little or how much you know.

1. Shoot wide, Medium and Close-ups shots. Establishing shots help orient viewers

2. Change the angle, image size, camera position. Get people faces: get in close once in while

3. Motivate camera movement. Pan or zoom to reveal something and only to make a statement and don’t overdo it.

4. Know your equipment. Eliminate technical goofs. Learn to white balance, focus, set exposure. Read your manual ( yep..I have never read them…time to get to it, right?!)

5. Stop shaky shots. Get a tripod, steady-cam–or a camera ( in this case a lens) with Optical Image Stabilization)

6. Pay attention to composition. Learn the Rule of thirds and how to frame a shot.

7. Think about what you are shooting, think: what is the story here?

Artist often break rules, but they do it on purpose.