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Category Archives: They Call Me Mom.

I Think I Might Need a Job.

When you start shooting your kids’ stuffed animals like you shoot your kids, things take a weird turn.  Pushed him a little more towards the light.  Nestled Owl Blankie into the crook of his arm.  Converted his portrait with your favorite B&W techniques. You probably need a job. Then you realize this and it makes…

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Some Weeks I’d Put Myself on a Milk carton

Remember when I told you I was done?  That feeling didn’t leave for a few days.  I was really done.  I was over all of it.  I just wanted to runaway.  I was texting a friend who was also done.  She said, “I want to become one of those women that people are shocked she…

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I’m Partial to Non-Hallmarky People.

I’m partial to women who didn’t have the storybook entry into Motherhood.  Anyone who’s been around the blog for a while knows this.  My kids are still young and people around me are still having babies.  I have a feeling this will be my trigger point for a while.  And then it will become something…

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You Assume That I’m the Captain.

During my laid-off time, I’m navigating a weird sea of emotions. I feel bad if he isn’t learning 90% of the time.  I love that he can play and I can “work”.  I love that we can lazily roll into the day.  I hate that he plays video games for more than 20 minutes.  I…

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What I Believe In Right Now

I believe in a good glass of wine. I believe that we can’t have it all. I believe that “All” is a place made up Marketing departments. I believe we outgrow people, places, and things. I believe we grow into what we need. I believe I’m not the best photographer. I believe I’m doing my…

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One for the Kids. And Real Life Adult Mom.

PSA:  Don’t feel like reading all my ramblings?  I don’t blame you.  Sort of…  Skip to the end.   Pretty please. When we were talking about moving, friends and family kept asking us the big question: What about the schools?  And I responded the same way every single time without worry, caution, or regret: I…

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Why Posing Doesn’t Work for Me.

The boys got long overdue haircuts.  Mark is working late, so I figured I’d take some pictures to email him.  Just asking the boys, “Can I take you picture for Daddy?” won’t work.  Giving them a mission does.  Being a photographer means you need to be creative and to think for yourself.  What to do?…

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