But as much as I love my time communing with nature, I also love the rush of a great portrait shoot. Seizing tender moments that may otherwise go unnoticed...
“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever... it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” -Aaron Siskind
As I've been laid up sick I've had time to go through some of my photos and reminisce. Photography is a powerful medium and I'm so thankful for it's presence in my life.
I still have much to learn when it comes to my camera, but I hope that whatever level you are on the spectrum, you are making a conscious effort to capture life's fleeting moments.
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I think this is one of my favorite posts! It just speaks to me on many levels. And that quote! I love it so much I may have to just it :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful pics! :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos as always! x
ReplyDeleteWhat remarkable photographs, you have such a gift Alicia. Thank you for hosting this linky. Happy Wordless Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Char
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I always love your portrait shots; not many people possess the creativity and vision you have! I hope to someday be as good!
ReplyDeleteYour photos will always be lovely, whether candid or posed. Beautiful quote too :)
ReplyDeleteI am so with you being out in nature! I love the fact that there are SO many hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest with so many awesome views!! BTW, love the image with the flag! :D
ReplyDeleteI always love to visit to see what you have created with your talent, I love the look of the photos, reminds me of some of the Coca Cola ads, thank you for sharing, Happy WW, Karren
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage look to a lot of those pictures! I would love to watch your edit. =)
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous photos mama!
ReplyDeletei always love seeing your collage ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting WW, mine is up as well, if you want to join in...
http://www.adventuresofamilitaryfamilyof8.com/2013/03/the-rainbow-at-end-of-bad-day-ww-wlinky.html
Wonderful pictures. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteSorry you still feel sick :( I know the feeling of being shut in. You are wonderful with your photos, I look up to you! so don't say you need more, but then learning is a life long journey! I love your story this collage tells.
ReplyDeleteI could spend hours looking over all of your amazing photos!
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling all better ASAP! You do have such a talent when it comes to portrait sessions, stunning. BTW, the link for WW in your post doesn't seem to go anywhere, just FYI :)
ReplyDeleteNature is a great inspiration. I hope your a feeling better.
ReplyDeleteLove, LOVE these! I hope you get feeling better soon. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I love getting in touch with nature also, but like you have been trying to expand my horizons and take better portraits. I hope you are feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous photos!!! Feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteOn a somewhat separate topic, I didn't even know you played piano!! And as always I love your pictures!
ReplyDeleteHa! I'm not a concert pianist but I play well enough to teach. I also accompany at our church. ;) Guess I never really talk about it. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Dagmar! Linky Tools acts up from time to time but it seems fine on this end at the moment...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words! I think life is a journey and we are constantly evolving and learning. And when it comes to photography there's definitely never a shortage of material or tools to better oneself. ;)
ReplyDeleteI do have fav actions, but I like to mix it up... I have multiple programs I use and am always trying new ways to edit. ;) Thanks for the visit!
ReplyDeleteHmm... I'll have to find some of these coke ads... ;) Sounds like it could be great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks so much Karly! That means a lot!
ReplyDeleteHappy the post resonates with you. I fell in love with that quote instantly too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lish! Appreciate it! I try hard to make my shoots less posed, but it's tough to master...
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenni! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristen! And I'm working on the getting better part...
ReplyDeleteI think practice makes us more comfortable... at least that's what I try to tell myself, ha. Thanks for the kind words.
ReplyDeleteThanks Evelyn! Appreciate your sweet thoughts.
ReplyDeleteFor sure! And thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Appreciate the visit!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Charlotte!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tina! ;)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the pictures! I hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteAwww. I remember a few of those pics from posts! LOVE it! :)
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Great captures Alycia! I'm with you that nature makes me think of how amazing the world that we live in is so beautiful and makes me appreciate that God created it for us to enjoy! Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteNothing like sweet memories! Have a great day, Danielle
ReplyDeleteLove your photos. Happy WW, looking forward to linking up again next week.
ReplyDeleteThose are lovely! I get so inspired by your framings.
ReplyDeleteLish, you always take perfect photos! I always enjoy looking at your photos. I think it´s a gift to see the beauty which is around everyone. I hope you are feeling much better soon!
ReplyDeleteSending you many hug´s :)
Beautiful collage! I love the one of the kids wrapped up in the flag.
ReplyDeleteLovely collage of happy days. Your photography is always so beautiful I am happy to link up today, I hope you are feeling better soon. I have had it for going on two weeks now and I know it is rotten. Thank you for hosting. I hope you'll join my hop tomorrow xo
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you. Nature and nature photography calm me, but a good photo shoot with people exhilarates me (as much as it fills me with anxiety before hand!).
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented Alicia! Beautiful memories!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling much better :)
Your family certainly has their lives documented quite beautifully my friend. So very important.Hope you feel better.
ReplyDeleteLove the one in the right lower corner!
ReplyDeleteTiffany
Life is Beautiful!! I hope your feel well again!
ReplyDeleteI was looking at the AMOUNT of photos I take...
ReplyDeletehow did I afford it before it was digital?
SO beautiful collage - a bunch of happy moment, living the life to the fullest!
ReplyDeletei stopped in yesterday but didn't want to leave a comment until i had a chance to check out your porfolio. i love it! You have many lovely photos!! your work is beautiful! i also love taking portraits. i'm looking forward to getting out there and getting started again! your collage is full of greats. my favorites are the one of your kids wrapped in the flag, them with the watermelon and your daughter with the lemon.
ReplyDeleteI remember those photos...I think the Vintage photoshoot was my favorite one!
ReplyDeleteWe didn't take nearly as many photos back in the day. We also printed many that were not worth printing because we had no other option. Boy have times changed!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather!
ReplyDeleteYes, if you've followed me for some time many will be repeats. It's been fun to put them all together. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks. Beautifully said.
ReplyDeleteFor sure, Danielle!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Looking forward to seeing you again!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Verena! Appreciate the kind words. I think I am finally on the mend (fingers crossed). Now if Pokey would just get better...
ReplyDeleteThat is actually one I never shared. It was a 4th favorite but I wasn't sure how it would be received...
ReplyDeleteWell, today is two weeks for me and I am FINALLY started to come around. Whew! It really was a doozy. Thanks so much for the visit!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping that the anxiety gets better the more I do? ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I am actually starting to feel better...
ReplyDeleteWell, I try. We are in the challenging hormonal, opinionated, i hate the camera mode around here... so, I do what I can. ;)
ReplyDeleteYes, that was one of my fav shoots as well. ;)
ReplyDeleteAgreed. Thanks, Kristy!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Nina! It's fun to reflect back on such beautiful moments. :)
ReplyDeleteAww, you are too sweet Tish! I never shared the flag photo before because I wasn't sure how it would be received, but it is one of my favs. I have much to learn about portraits, but I'm looking forward to stretching myself and building up my portfolio...
ReplyDeleteYes, most of these are repeats. And the vintage shoot was a fav of mine as well. ;)
ReplyDeletehope that you are doing great... loved this nice surprise (the email) even if it is almost a year later...
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