OK ... a little late today for yesterday, but the year hasn't officially started, so I am in the clear!

My 3 nephews slept over my house night before last and yesterday we played a bunch of board games. A lot of fun for them, and a chance for me to practice of course!

I will admit I didn't take this picture today. It is bloody cold outside and the wind is kicking up to 50mph gusts .... not picture taking weather or going anywhere weather for that matter. I did re-edit this picture though. It was part of a group family shot I did for my friend Jen and she loved the way her daughter looked, I cropped everyone else out for her. At least I am practicing with my new Photoshop CS4 program!

I am trying to get into the habit of taking, editing and posting a pic a day. Like I said, it might not be a work of art, but a snap of my kids doing everyday things, someone I know, etc.

This is one of the kids who takes hockey skating lessons with my sons. When I showed up for hockey with no toddler in tow and a big lens, all the moms I know wanted me to take pics of their kids. Good practice; that long lens is a beast! I also whipped out the super-duper flash and was able to zoom the flash to go as far as the lens. I got some decent shots and when the kids are really playing hockey, I'll be ready!

This is a technique I am studying called Off Camera Flash. It's really cool. You'd never know this picture was taken at 2:00 in the afternoon on a very sunny day. I love the possibilities! My son just thinks he looks cool!

Here is a picture I "snuck" of Peter. He wasn't happy for me to be intruding in his "private time" when he realized what I was doing. I just loved him sitting in the window seat quietly reading his book and had to do it. Tough luck kid ... you'll have to get used to it this year if I am going to do a picture a day for a year.

Here it is, the end of the year and what a difference a year makes. One year ago I was toying with the idea of going pro, and lo and behold here I am ... working with great people and proud of what I have done!

That being said, I have a goal in mind for this coming year and that is to take and post one picture a day on my blog every day. It might be a snap ... it might be a work of art, but it will push me to pick up that camera EVERY day and we all know if you want to improve at your craft, practice, practice practice!

To all my friends and followers out there have a happy holiday season!

Alicia

These are Kate and Craig's kids. I have known their oldest Christopher, since he was in a 3-year old program at nursery school with my oldest. I have known the twins, Emily and Zach, since their mom was pregnant with them! I LOVE this family! Christopher loves to hang with my boys, and they love him right back. In fact, right after this shoot, he jumped in my car, came home with me and stayed for dinner. Love him!

Thanks Kate and Craig! You know I love your kids!