Monday, January 9, 2012

PhotoShoot Fun!

Sam BEFORE the edit...
No edits...Crystal ordering the kids around without much luck!Hahaaaa
More directions!
And More direction...
Sams shot AFTER edit.....

Well, Crystal took pity on me and let me go with her and the kids on an official photoshoot Sunday. How Fun is That?!!! I believe I took over 233 shots!Hahaaa....Crystal would be directing how she wanted them to pose and I'd just be clicking away...Now I have something to work on in Photoshop Essentials10. This is my Grandaughter, Samantha. She'll be 17 next month...Lordy people! Time is just flying. So as I post on the blog, I'll also be slipping in shots that I took. Have a Great Monday everyone!!

26 comments:

Jill said...

She is beautiful!!! And this shot is fantastic!

Donna said...

Thank you Jill!!
hughugs

Auntie sezzzzzz... said...

Ohhhhhhhhh my gracious!!! She is just gorgeous!!!

These "Grands" of ours, are getting *beautiful-er and beautiful-er*!!!!!

And what fun, to go along on a real photo shoot!!!!!

'Course now, I'm so nosy to know what the photo shoot was for....? ,-)

"The early mist had vanished and the fields lay like a silver shield...
It was one of the days when the glitter of winter shines..."

~Edith Wharton

Jeanette said...

Gorgeous!

Donna said...

Auntie, Hahaaa...the kids wanted their photos taken with their boyfriends...Thank You!!
hughugs

Donna said...

Thanks Jeanette!!
hughugs

Jenny said...

BEEYOOTEEFULLL shot of Sam! High Five, girlfriend!

Donna said...

Thanks Miss Jenny!! I had a fun afternoon!!
Hughugs

Jeanne said...

Such a beautiful girl! And I love the mother/daughter photo team. hehe

Ann said...

What a fun day. That shot of Samantha is gorgeous. What a pretty girl she is

SUGAR MOON said...

Sounds like a lot of fun. Samantha is beautiful.

Anvilcloud said...

I like the photos, especially Sam both before and after. I don't have much experience with photoshoots, but liked the time I did shoot with my BIL.

Donna said...

What a darling young gal! And look at YOU at a photo shoot! Haha, give that Elements 10 a work out, ya hear? Hey, did you like the BEAR pic that I sent you? Grrrr!!!!

Ms. Becky said...

so that's what an official photo shoot looks like? awesome job. and Samantha is beautiful - I'm certain inside too! happy day to you Donna. {{{hugs}}}

GypsyFarmGirl said...

Beautiful! I've been trying to get a family picture day together for a while, but not having any luck yet.

Dawn said...

I am at an advantage then most of the people here because I have seen more of these photos on FB. Sam is so beautiful !! Gorgeous !!

What I hear and see with some of my friends daughters and how times have changed and I am sure you have seen it with Crystal. You just wait until that day...... and you know what I mean. I will want you photographing the scene !! :) Oh happy days !! :)

I have to giggle at the one's of you got of Crystal directing !! LOL

So glad to see all smiles !! :)

Anonymous said...

So beautiful! I've been catching up with your photos on FB - you have a very photogenic family!

CJ x

Out on the prairie said...

With that many shots it is hard to pic a fav I bet. I have files on my grandkids, hard to delete any.i just get them out and watch a slideshow now and then.

Sally said...

I'm late to this party, but you have to know I LOVE these photo's, and girl, you're a pro!! Sam is beautiful like her mom and you. :)

Paula said...

I don't think anyone in your family can take a bad picture, Miss Donna~ they're all so photogenic! I love your photoshoots... they look like a ton of fun!

Tricia said...

What a great shot, she looks beautiful!

Dolores said...

Wow, she's so pretty.... and the photographer did a good job too..

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Donna said...

Wow, fantastic photo shoot! Sam is beautiful. Lovely family!

Nita Jo said...

Samantha is growing up so fast! Love the photos. Looking forward to seeing more of the 233! :)

Patricia Preston said...

Great photos! Looks like you had a lot of fun.

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prep time: 20 Mincook time: 60 Mintotal time: 1 H & 20 M
Oh my Word! Talk about luscious! On Thanksgiving and Christmas I always make Pumpkin pies. The kids, I've started noticing, rarely go back for seconds. I know they have other places to go (other grandparents, etc.). Buttt...even Larry and I are getting tired of the same old thing... I found this recipe several months ago and totally forgot about it! Going through my old recipe keeper, this one fell out onto my lap, begging me to make it! lol So I did, yesterday evening. It needed to set up overnight in the refrigerator so after it had cooled for several hours, I popped it in and let it get cold. This morning...After breakfast...lol...I cut into it for the above final photo. Larry was gracious...lol...and said he'd help me out by eating it! I had a forkful and must say, it's Wonderful!! So, Thanksgiving and Christmas menus, look out! There's a new Pumpkin in town!

Ingredients

  • 1 Box White Cake Mix (or yellow, your choice)
  • 1 can pumpkin puree (15ozcan)
  • 1 12oz can evaporated milk
  • 3 large eggs. beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 cup melted butter (microwave or stovetop)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven to 350 F
  2. Grease a 9x13 pan or dish
  3. Mix pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and salt together in a separate bowl.
  4. Pour into 9x13 dish
  5. Sprinkle all of the cake mix gently over the wet ingredients
  6. Sprinkle all the pecans over the dry cake mix
  7. Drizzle the butter over the pecans
  8. Do Not Stir!
  9. Place in oven and bake for 60 minutes.
  10. Do Not over bake!
  11. Let cool then place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours of overnight.
  12. You can make this several days ahead of event, just keep covered with plastic wrap.
  13. Enjoy!
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Preheat Oven to 350 F
Grease a 9x13 pan or dish
Mix pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and salt together in a separate bowl.
Pour into 9x13 dish
Sprinkle all of the cake mix gently over the wet ingredients
Sprinkle all the pecans over the dry cake mix
Drizzle the butter over the pecans
Do Not Stir!
Place in oven and bake for 60 minutes.
Do Not over bake!
Let cool then place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours of overnight.
You can make this several days ahead of event, just keep covered with plastic wrap.
Enjoy!