Don’t have a macro lens?  Some lenses have a “macro” setting and even though it won’t get you super close like an actual macro lens, you can still try your hand at shooting in macro.  Just try shooting as close as possible and focus on the little details.  If you have a macro lens, even better!

You could take a picture of a vintage camera, like this…

or with macro you could get real close and shoot a fun picture like this:

You could photograph this pretty pretty globe…

or you could get even closer and focus on where you live (yay Fort Worth, Texas!!)

You could take a picture of a guitar… (guitars are cool, just sayin’)

or you could capture some up-close details.  (my rockstar B approves these photos!)  ;)

Next time you’re out and about with your camera, take a closer look at the details around you… what kind of things would you shoot in macro?

Happy shooting! xoxo Brandy

Wedding Planner-Donna Liston
Linens-All Party Rentals/Dream Weddings
Flowers-Bloomer’s
Cake-Cynthia’s Cakes
Catering-Wray & Co. Catering

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This week B and I set out to find some great examples of “seeing things creatively.”  We were driving through TCU and around Berry when I spotted this colorful brick wall.  Sure, it had a some kind of tooth painted on it… and yeah I guess that *is* a sick puppy.  But it had potential and that’s all you need!

Here’s the typical “take it as you see it” photo…

This photo is great, but why not get really creative?  Start shooting from different angles, walk around, fill the frame, look for interesting colors and textures!  Now that’s seeing things with your creative eye.  So you could take a picture like that… or like this:

And you could take a picture like this (told you there was a sick puppy!)  OR you could do this…

So the next time you’re out taking pictures, what will you see? Will you see a colorful wall? Or something more?

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Check out Nerissa and Sam’s wedding photos at Liberty House : CLICK HERE

The theme of the cover/article was “Tokens of Good Fortune”, taken from the Victorian era. Thank you so much to everyone that participated in the shoot and worked hard to make it all come together!!! Also, thank you to Scott, Susan, and Jack for allowing us to use their fabulous Heritage Hill gardens for our location. You can view a digital copy of the magazine here – magazine. You can view the wonderful “behind the scenes” video done by Anne Oppenhuizen here – video.

Below is a little peek at some photos taken during the shoot…

Models: Jacalyn Huizenga and Kisti Boatright
Styling: Laura Naughton of LKN Studio
Photography: Kelly Sweet of Kelly Sweet Photography
Flowers: Modern Day Floral
Cakes: Sweet Cakes Design
Gowns: Recollections
Antiques: Lost and Found Antiques
Video: Anne Oppenhuizen of Inspiration Video
Location: Private residences in Grand Rapids, MI

My email auto responder is already turned on, and I’m sorry in advance for any delayed emails from my end …. I’m probably cleaning the house and doing laundry …. haha.

I’ll keep you guys posted about our new arrival, and I’m sure there will be an overload of newborn photos once it makes it big entrance ;o)

Until then …. I hope everybody is doing well :o)

I couldn’t resist posting this one, just love it, haha … what a cutie! :o))

This girl just melts my heart :o)Little firecracker :o))

She’s such a doll! :o)Happy almost first birthday, little girl! <3

Not sure if you checked out my advent calendar – I did a little count down with some photos of my little girl – so I’ll share the link. Check the full gallery, you can find it on my FB page :o)

Here are a few of my favorites of little Miss Anya from the last 2 months :o)

Mommy and Daddy agreed to squeeze in Kennedy’s shoot a bit early as I was worried about our next session conflicting with my due date, so here’s my little treat for you guys :o)

Seriously …. HOW CUTE (!) is this little girl??? :o)

This one was too cute not to share :o))