photo of the day {Wednesday}

Madeline Bea, home with the sickies! Girlfriend, we've all been there! Great capture!

Stop by and visit Madeline Bea's stream, as well as the other great photos in the {TML} flickr pool!

POTD [Tuesday]

Just look at the Little Maternal Lenser in the making! This photo makes me happy. I hope it makes you happy too! It is by Greenwatermelon--check her out.

some incredibly [funny] engagement photos - [comic relief]!

something to make you laugh or perhaps some inspiration on what NOT to do on your next engagement shoot. either way, it's pretty funny indeed. hope you have a good giggle today

from the rock and roll bride.

photo of the day {Wednesday}

It's no secret we love mainemomma {kristin}. Amazing shot after amazing shot - she makes it seem so effortless! The way she beautifully captures her every day life and the objects within is truly inspiring.

Love this!

Check out the other amazing photos in our {TML} flickr pool!

photo of the day {friday}

oh, how i dream of going to ireland. if i could go anywhere...that would be the place for me. well, since i'm not going their any time soon, i'll just live through everyone elses photos. haha.
i love this moment captured between father and son. thank greeblemonkey for a great shot!


happy, happy friday to you!!!

photo of the day {Wednesday}

Happy Hump Day! I'm busy painting my bathroom a vibrant orange and I thought this shot by Haley Hickman would look fab in there! So vibrant and colorful, yet creamy and dreamy. A great shot! (Is it weird that I picked the photo of the day because it would look great in my bathroom?? haha!) I love it!

Be sure to submit your best shots to the {TML} flickr pool! Your image might just be featured as our photo of the day!

[POTD] Monday. again.

sorry for being so late. i walked 3 miles to my dentist for a root canal and 3 miles home. root canal is tomorrow. but i got me some good exercise and i'm still running behind today.

srsly...how cute are these babes?!! visit kelly beach for more inspiration.

photo of the day [thursday]

Look at these cool chalky feet! Photo by Kat&Kat, who has an amazing photostream.

And the lucky winner is............................

Number 81, chosen by random.org........................

nottsosoft who loved the fun and funky Tween Chrissy Dress!

Look for an email from me so that you can claim your prize!

Thanks to all who entered, and special thanks to Matilda Jane! Stop by their site and share the love!

Have a safe and happy Labor Day!

Gypsy Blue, we love you! A Matilda Jane GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!

I'm excited to share with you that *today* Matilda Jane is unveiling their fall line Gypsy Blue which can be seen in full HERE!!! As always, the clothes are fun and funky, featuring a bohemian mix of floral and vintage feeling fabrics, all designed by Matilda Jane founder, Denise DeMarchis -- in luscious blues, browns, rose pinks, muted reds and warm oatmeals. As photographers and moms, we LOVE Matilda Jane and we know you do too!

The Maternal Lens is excited to be hosting a *GIVEAWAY* for Matilda Jane, where one lucky winner will receive the outfit of their choice from the Gypsy Blue line, which isn't even available to the public until next week! Yep, that's right - you get to choose!!! How exciting is that?!

The Gypsy Blue Collection features more than 40 pieces, including dresses, skirts, tops, pants, leggings and adorable accessories, that will take any little girl back to school in style -- and comfort. The line also includes more than 10 completely-unique pieces for women.

Any little girl would love to own a piece of Gypsy Blue, and if you don't have little girls, an outfit would make a great gift for someone special! Don't miss out on the opportunity to win!

Here's how to win:

Stop by the Matilda Jane site and check out their awesome new stuff, then leave us a "love note" (comment) telling us what you'd LOVE to win! Be sure to include your e-mail or contact info (blog, etc.) That's it! It's that easy!

But wait!!
To get an additional entry, leave us ANOTHER love note that says you have clicked to become a follower of the blog or if you already are a follower. (We will check!)

THEN, you can get another entry if you grab our button (at the bottom of our blog) and put it on your blog...you need to leave us another comment with the blog URL of where the button is...

{all 3 entries must be in separate comments or else they will be counted as one}

ONLY 3 TOTAL ENTRIES PER PERSON ALLOWED!!! ANY ADDITIONAL ENTRIES WILL NOT BE COUNTED!!!

contest will end Monday, September 7th at 9am central time. winner will be chosen at random by random.org.

Good luck!

photo of the day {friday}

happy friday, everyone!!! today is a special day for me...my first born baby turns 8 today. birthdays are always bittersweet for me. my heart aches to see my baby grow older and bigger....i thought he promised me that he would stay little forever. it makes me sad to see how fast it goes, how quick it passes. yet, on the otherhand, i feel so proud and so happy to see him grow into this amazing, amazing young man. so smart, so well behaved, so...him.
okay...before i start crying, again, here's the photo of the day :)
taken by lilpuddlejumpers

photo of the day {Wednesday}

Fall is fast approaching in my neck of the woods, and I'm finding myself drawn to images that capture summer and all its magic. This image by xanthe berkeley is just one of those kinds of shots...a simple memory captured and frozen in time. Sun + sea + blue skies = summer!

Find more summer magic in our {TML} flickr pool!

[10 tips for 2nd shooters]

the incredible jasmine star shoots weddings with her husband. lucky. i would love that. [i think!] her husband graciously shared his top 10 tips for the second shooter on her blog. click here for the details.

POTD [Tuesday]

I still have 15 minutes central standard time!! lol....

Here is your gorgeous photo of the day by slcook52 (Sylvia) .

I thought we were about due for an irresistable baby in a basket shot!

Happy snapping everyone.

what is your favorite photography blog??

i am a blog addict! i admit it...and that's the first step. i have to say, though, this is one thing i don't want rehab for :) there are soooo many amazing, i mean AMAZING, photogs out there. i love to sit and browse, be inspired, be moved, learn, smile....sometimes even cry. there are so many blogs out there that i'm sure so many people don't even know about. so, tell me. what is your favorite blog...and why. does it inspire you? have you learned tricks of the trade? do you find yourself laughing out loud when you read it?
add the link to the comments below. lets share the love!!

and i must post a photo with my entry...so here's my make up photo for missing photo of the day friday. mainemomma, you rock!!