Family Photos

My Isenberg nieces & nephews, 14 August 2010

One of my nieces leaves for China at the end of August, so my husband & I were able to go spend the day with his sister's family. We wanted to get a little more time with Catherine before she leaves for six months to teach English & study Chinese. She had just returned from being in China for ten months. Next year she will wed & live in China with her new Husband, Amos. So, these moments are precious to us.

I took my camera 'just in case' I would want it, but had no real plans to use it. It was too hot to be outside, anyway. Well, Jeni, the Mom, asked if I brought my camera & if I would take some pictures of just their kids. I spent a couple of long days hurrying to get these done, so I could send a CD copy to them before Catherine leaves for China.

Thanks to Uncle Chuckie for the duck noises - we got some good smiles & laughs from the youngest, Joel!

The Morrissey/Isenberg Family 31 July 2010

Two weeks earlier, I took my camera with the specific idea of getting some pictures of the whole family. After Steve, Chuck & Jeni's parents went 'Home to Heaven,' to be forever with our Lord Jesus, we cherish our times together even more!

I set up my tripod under the deck umbrella, since it was misting on & off, got the camera set & hooked up my remote. When it was our turn (Chuck & myself) to have our picture taken, my brother-in-law handled the remote & never gave it back! So, he 'clicked' the large group shots.

To view all of the pictures, please go to my SmugMug site.
Family Photos July 2010
http://drmrsy.smugmug.com/Family/Family-Photos-July-2010/13219666_vAe6Z#959845033_YqB7a

The Isenberg Kids (& a couple of cute kittens)
http://drmrsy.smugmug.com/Family/The-Isenberg-Kids/13370982_hBGy2#972296862_V4nqH

Have some fun at 'MY' expense!!!!

May the Lord richly bless you & your family, as He has my family. Dawna

Senior Pictures of Amanda

I wanted to try an overexposed black & white & then added a "depth of field" filter. This was taken at the Village of West Clay.

My final senior picture shoot of the summer. If I can say this was my hardest one to sort through & edit, it's only because Amanda is so photogenic! Amanda & her family also go to our Church, so we had very a nice time.

Once I got used to the lighting (it was cloudy with an occasional peak of sun, which we never knew when that would happen), it was a lot of fun for this photographer. I had major dust problems in my camera, so I had to be aware of that constantly & "blow" it off when necessary. I need to get a better blower!

Well, we had such a nice, relaxed time; so relaxed that I didn't realize we had been out for three hours!

I love this picture of Amanda - taken at the Coxhall Gardens

We went to two nice places in Carmel - Coxhall Gardens & the Village at West Clay. I would have loved to roam both places & get some scenery shots, but I was "focused" on Amanda. Coxhill Gardens is pretty "new" & when all the trees become mature, it will be a more beautiful place. The "Commons" at the Village of West Clay is beautiful with a huge fountain, gardens, etc. The area made me think of a New England village. It reminded me of Rye & Portsmouth, NH (where my Mom grew up) the way the homes are very close to the streets. If these places in Carmel weren't so far away from where I live, I would be at those places with my camera on a regular basis!

To view Amanda's senior pictures go to my SmugMug site: http://drmrsy.smugmug.com/Portraits/Amandas-Senior-PIctures/13293994_yLsau#966029327_TaigR

Blessings to you this day! ~ Dawna

Summer Time 2010

Dion Skipper in my Lily Garden

I forgot to share a sample or two of the pictures I took in June. I love to see what shots I can get in my own yard. It does get challenging to get something new, but after a rain shower & the sun coming out, I did get some pictures of my flowers with big water drops. I even saw a Dion Skipper - didn't know it was a butterfly! Oh, and I also have a picture of my Mom in this gallery, along with the bugs & flowers!

Raindrops on Lily

To view the gallery, use this link: http://drmrsy.smugmug.com/Flowers/Summer-Time/13061843_k8VSz#946201256_TPcXD

My your day be blessed! ~ Dawna

Both pictures were taken in the month of June in my yard, in Central Indiana