Fun Thursday Quiz

What Cooking Show Are You?

Take the quiz HERE!

My results:

You are 30 Minute Meals!

You love to cook but you're also realistic. You need meals that are fast and easy. You don't mind taking a few shortcuts as long as your dinner is still healthy and flavorful. Like Rachael Ray, you are down to earth and fun. You love to cook for your friends and family. You can whip out an amazing meal in around 30 minutes and definitely have a few tricks up your sleeves.

Okay, so some of that is true and some sadly isn't but hey I give it my best try...that's what counts, right?

How'd you do?

Rats. Now I'm hungry...

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I survived

Thanks for the tips from yesterday! I got everything done, by the grace of God, and didn't have too many melt downs. We took Little Miss for ice cream after dinner, since she put up with a lot from Mommy. :)



Today is another busy day at work and with deadlines so I can't "stay" long but didn't want the day to go by "unposted". So I'll just wish everyone a Happy Tuesday and promise to find more interesting topics later in the week.



HAPPY TUESDAY! (thank the Lord Monday is over, right??)

Monday Madness

Short post today, because my To-Do list is quite long.

Two articles due tomorrow for the newspaper where I freelance, my novel deadline is looming in November, I need to log in some at-home hours for work, and I have two phone interviews for the articles set for this afternoon and am trying to track down a third quote as we speak. Whew. And of course my Little Miss has only been up a little over an hour and she's needier today than ever - Murphy's Law!

But it's okay. It will all get done. What do you do to de-stress and focus when your list gets a little intimidating? I know its good to prioritize and realize you can't do everything, but sometimes the list is a list of MUSTs and not just NEEDs. I don't have a choice with my deadlines, I can't put those off like I could vacuuming the house. (Which thankfully got done the other day!)

What are your de-stressing tips? I just made strawberry cheesecake muffins for my Little Miss so maybe that's the first step ;)

Capturing lives one click at a time...

Here's an interview with the FABULOUS Hannah Hough of Hannah Hough photography. Locals, you are in for a treat!!



Check out the session Hannah did of my Little Miss, below. I wish I could upload all 80 or so pics because they're so great, but these are some of the best of the best of the best! (my favs)


Then keep reading for an interview with Hannah herself!

** Interview **

When did you first decide to get into photography?

1. I have always loved photography and my sweet husband had purchased me a very nice camera two years ago. I primarily, photographed my own boys, Carter and Jude, cause I think they're pretty cute but then decided that I wanted to branch out and expand my knowledge and repertoire. So, generally years ago, but specifically as a business it has only been a few months now. :-)



What is your favorite part about your new job?

2. My favorite part of my new job is getting to enjoy and be part of another families' life by taking pictures of them. I am never more fulfilled than when a client tells me "You captured their personality perfectly." That is important to me because initially I didn't know their personality, but through the shoot I was able to tap into it. So fun!!


What was something that came as a surprise when you first began your business?

3. A guess I never knew how much of a fool I would have to be to get the perfect smile or shot, but it is so worth it.


Tell us something about a camera most people wouldn't know

4. You know when you look at something everything is for the most part sharply focused, but sometimes after you take the picture you see that only your subject and something behind them was in focus? That is called depth of field. This depends on your aperture value, focal length of your lens, and your distance from the subject. When most things are in focus we say that there is lots of depth of field and if only a small area is in focus then the depth of field is limited. So if you want a larger area in focus then you need to keep your aperture number high such as f/16 and if you only want your subject in focus then you would want an aperture number of f/1.8, but on most standard lenses this number would be more like f/3.5.


Which group do you enjoy shooting pictures of the most? Children, families, engaged couples, senior photos, etc.

5. I really love to shoot all demographics. I am trying to do as much of a variety as possible from newborns to families, to engaged couples. I love to do it all.


Any funny stories from past photo shoots?


6. Funny stories.....On one of my first shoots my sister Hope came to help me do the shoot and we were photographing three precious boys. We were having trouble getting them to smile so Hope but a metal bowl on her head and started running around and hitting it with a spoon. It was hilarious, but we got "the perfect shot", so it was well worth it.


Can you offer a price list for potential clients to consider?


7. For a one hour shoot my sitting fee is $75 dollars and photos are available online for purchasing at http://www.hannahhough.com/.

For two locations and a two hour photoshoot the price is $100 and photos are available online for purchasing as wellIf you are interested in purchasing the disk with all the pictures edited and ready for printing then this cost is $300. Wedding packages start at $1000


Describe Hannah Hough in 50 words or less.

8. I am a Jesus-loving, Bible believing, realist. Mother of boys, wife to a great husband, nurse at Shriner's, budding photographer. I love fun outings, being busy, snuggling, and being outdoors, cooking and eating out. I love spending time with friends and family and watching LSU football.


Thanks Hannah!!!


Guys, don't wait - book your family portraits, new baby, engagement photos, or Christmas card sessions with Hannah now! :)


For more information and to view more of Hannah's work, visit http://www.hannahhough.com/