The Last of September

Tom and I had an incredibly busy, but super amazing weekend. We attended a virtual photography seminar for most the weekend and then spent Sunday evening celebrating Tom’s sister’s birthday (which was actually on Valentine’s Day) with the family. Tom and I both went to bed last night inspired and excited about new projects and possibilities, but when I woke this morning I discovered my computer dead and lifeless, so I can’t work on my new exciting projects today, and I certainly can’t upload any new photos at the moment. Luckily I had this Spurred post started already, so I can still share some photos with you today via my phone, even if it takes forever to type. (Here’s hoping auto correct doesn’t embarrass me.)

My favorite photo is a tie between “Box” and “Brown”! I really like “Box” because I think the moss is interesting, but also because I like the way the box is tilted and the colors (yellow, green, and that tint of red) really stand out to me. And I also like “Brown” because that moment is actually candid. I didn’t mean for Atlas to walk into my shot, and I had no idea he would when he did. My least favorite shot is “Faded” because, I’ll admit, I was really lazy about taking it. (I notice that even when I take shots I like, if I remember that I was lazy about taking them they still don’t work their way onto my favorites list. Am I too hard on myself?)

Stacey asked, “How did you take your self portrait shots of the project and still get the focus right when it’s so small?”

That’s a great question, Stacey! I’ve been meaning to do a tips post for Selfies, but I can still answer your question. A lot of the time I’ll use a tripod (or a stack of books, or table- I think we’re all guilty of that!) and make sure the scene I want is displayed and my exposure is correct, and then I’ll use a remote to trigger the shot. If you try to use the timer on the camera it’s hard to get the focus just right unless you manually set it before hand, since you aren’t in the shot when you press the button and the camera auto focuses. When using a remote, as soon as you press the button the camera will autofocus on you while you’re in the scene, and give you two seconds or so to hide the remote and strike your pose. (Just make sure you’re on the same plane as when you pressed the button so the part you want remains in focus!)

“Box” September 28th (Day 271)

At Kelly & Tom’s wedding, they had candles surrounded by moss. They sat us at Table 8 (!) and gave me the moss surrounding our table in two little boxes to take home and put in empty candle globes I’ve had for a few years now. I’ve been meaning to fill them with moss but never had the chance to find any. But now that I know it’s from Kelly & Tom’s wedding, it’s that much more sentimental.

“Cooking” September 29th (Day 272)

Making chili “cheese” fries for the cookbook!

“Sensitive” September 30th (Day 273)

My favorite soap is delicate on the skin and in scent. It’s green tea mandarin from Tashodi.

“Write” October 1st (Day 274)

“Guilty Pleasure” October 2nd (Day 275)

Pumpkin butter and pumpkin muffins. Pumpkin: the best autumn flavor.

“Faded” October 3rd (Day 276)

I’ve had these shoes for so long! (I also had a red pair, but unfortunately they were destroyed in an outdoor adventure.)

“Down” October 4th (Day 277)

Moved from 7.7 lb weights to 10 lbs!

“Brown” October 5th (Day 278)

Atlas is trying on my shoes.

“Creation” October 6th (Day 279)

The perfect “cheese” sauce.