Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Photography of a Cowgirl

 
 
I will be linking to some of the photography sites throughout the upcoming weeks!

We just celebrated my daughter's tenth birthday.  I was so busy entertaining children and taking pictures of everyone else, that I didn't get any of the birthday girl!  The day after her birthday, we went back to the Fall Festival and had fun, just the two of us, taking these shots!  Yes, I know we all think our own children are beautiful, and I am no exception!  As lovely as I think she is, Ashlyn is a million more times beautiful on the inside!  She has a sweet, sweet heart.  She is actually very quiet and a bit shy.  I love the silly shots of her, because she is so full of adventure and life!  I will cherish these always!
  She loves two things...horses and her American Girl.  I captured my favorite big girl doing the things she loves the most!

Of course you all know I am not a professional photographer.  But, the one thing I have learned is that lighting is everything!  I am also acutely aware of the environment; what things are in the background that can make a break a shot!  I think props can be great, if they are used naturally. 

I'll be back soon with some shots from her party!



Thank ya'll for stopping by!

20 comments:

  1. KrisOctober 18, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Yee-Haw..I love it!

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  2. SarahOctober 18, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Christi, Ashlyn is a beautiful young girl. These cowgirl shots are fabulous. What a wonderful memory of her 10th birthday. Love the straw between the teeth. Thanks for sharing the joy! ~ Sarah

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  3. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleOctober 18, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Christie, great pictures. She has such pretty hair.

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  4. JackieOctober 18, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    What a beautiful young girl you have.
    This post brings back memories of my daughter and her American Girl doll-Kit. Oh the joy of watching our daughters grow up. Mine is 18 now and off at college studying music. I miss her sitting at the piano playing and singing.

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  5. KarenOctober 18, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Christie, such great pictures of your beautiful little girl! I know you made her day special!

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  6. Pamela GordonOctober 18, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I think your daughter is just sweet and you did a great job photographing her. I love her cowgirl hat, the sign and the doll. They grow up way too fast so cherish these beautiful moments. Blessings, Pamela

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  7. Christie Jones RayOctober 18, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    She is beautiful! And the inner beauty is seen in her eyes. You are blessed.
    I love your shots!
    What type of camera do you use...I'm on a search..doing my homework..
    A bit older,
    Christie

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  8. GailOctober 18, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Christie, these pictures of your daughter are so adorable! She's a beauty! I loved my American Girl doll too when I was ten...she and I had the best of times together. :)

    Looking forward to pictures of the party!

    Hugs,
    Gail

    P.S. Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog about the pumpkins! :)

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  9. At The Picket FenceOctober 18, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Oh Christie, she is just so beautiful and you can tell that the beauty truly does come from the inside out...just like her mama! :-) What a special time you must have had together and I can't wait to see some of the shots from her party!
    Vanessa

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  10. Debra@CommonGroundOctober 18, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    She's just adorable, so great that you have those photos!

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  11. Rosie GoinsOctober 18, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Christie, these photos are wonderful. I'll bet her grandma Mary Ann is beside herself having some girls in the family after all boys.

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  12. KellyOctober 18, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    She really is pretty! I have a 10 yr old son too! I'm looking forward to seeing the party pics.

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  13. Yvonne @ StoneGableOctober 18, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Christie, It was to your advantage that you didn't get shots of your DARLING daughter at her party because these are sensational! She is such a cutie. LOVE the cowgirl outfit and the fun attitude. You are a wonderful mom, Christie! Your are rasing lovely children!
    Yvonne

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  14. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    She is adorable! I love the photos!

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  15. Maria BabinOctober 18, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    darling girl, precious moments! how great that you thought to go back and get those shots to capture her sweet moment in time!

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  16. joanneOctober 19, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    what a beauty.....i can see her soul through her eyes and she is every bit as beautiful as you said.....love her more than you think possible...she will grow up way too soon !

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  17. TardevilOctober 19, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Nice pictures! Looks like a professional made them. Like the red/white checked shirt, also. There is a new antique mall open up I-77 Exit 36 (take a right headed north) called LKN Antique Mall, and one of the booth has a collection of old (I'm assuming plastic) horses, in case you're interested for Christmas.

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  18. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I awarded you the Versatile Blogger Award....come check it out at Mel's Designs from the Cabin.

    Your daughter is so pretty and makes a good cowgirl!
    Mel

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  19. LesslieOctober 20, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Can't get over her hair! So pretty and long. I wished I could have been there to celebrate with sweet Ashlyn on her special day......great photos!

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  20. Not So Simply SingleOctober 24, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    What a beautiful girl! You really captured the essence of her beauty! Magnificent!

    Lisa

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