My Dad

Isn't he handsome? I took this one "no flash" during my sister's wedding reception last summer. That's my dad's mom behind him. I love the life you can see in his face. There are years of hard work, faithful friendship, and many laughs in that face. Another good choice for a "no flash" contest on IHEARTFACES. Am I obsessed? I might be.

Here's a different take

on the "no flash." This is not the most technically correct photo I've done, but I still love the glow of our little marshmellow fire. Hmmm. Memories of summer vacation.

Or maybe this one

Last fall I began my love affair with the last light of the day. I literally threw the kids in the car one evening and took off for a deserted country road. I found this lovely split-rail fence and we started shooting. This was just moments before the sun sunk below the horizon. I love that dreamy-last-bit-of-sun glow. If IHEARTFACES ever does another "no flash" contest...

If I had

If I had read the contest correctly for this week's IHEARTFACES, I might have chosen this picture for natural light. I love his intensity.

The REAL website

For those of you who have asked...this blog is mostly to keep family and friends updated from all around.

My photography website is: granphotography.smugmug.com

Thanks for looking!

I (heart) Faces Pouting Entry

Okay - I first must tell you that I have laughed and laughed while trying to find a photo to enter in this week's I HEART PHOTO contest. The theme is pouting and must use all natural light. Those of you who know my girls know that I had tons of them to choose from! I started out with one particular photo in mind, then kept coming to others. This one has to be one of my favorites. We took it last fall at a local park and despite what it looks like, we had a blast!

Hop on over to Iheartfaces.blogspot.com and check out the other great entries this week!

UPDATE: Okay - so I messed up! Hey - it's only my second time entering the contest! This week is actually JUST no flash - pouting is next week! Oh well - guess I'll pull out another pouting pic next week!

I Heart Faces Green Entry

This was taken during his Incredible Hulk phase. We went everywhere...library, grocery store, playground...and he was the hulk. Sometimes he wore his red rain boots too. Four was a fun age.