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Sunday, May 6, 2012

Food Photography by Sony from SoFabU


I don't know about you, but my most favorite go-to places for recipes are my online friends' blogs.  In fact, my own most visited posts are those in which I've posted recipes and food tutorials.  Our networks of blogging friends are excellent resources for creative meal ideas and kitchen tips.  The biggest hindrance to my posting more recipes is the fact that my photos leave much to be desired!

It is for this reason that I'm so very, very thrilled to tell you about a 6-week course I'm taking through Social Fabric University called Food Photography by Sony.  In this class, I'll be learning and improving my skills in the area of food photography.  Before I found out about this class, I didn't ever consider that there was a specific profession of photographers that focus on food.  Awesome!  
My favorite "food photo" so far!
I'll be learning tips about food presentation and how to get the lighting right.  I'll even get the inside scoop on how professionals use certain tricks when they're taking photos for advertising.  (Like why a Whopper seems to really be a WHOPPER in the photo, but it's just a whopper in the package.)

What I'm really hoping to learn is how to make my food look as good as it tastes!  

Some of my favorite posting themes are those I do with a pretty tea party setting and dainty little treats to nibble on.  I want to learn better angles at which to capture the beauty and peacefulness of the setting.  
How do I capture the prettiness of this setting?  I guess getting the high chair out of the photo would be a good start... :)
One problem I have with my photography now is that I usually get the "hot air balloon view" on everything.  I'd like to learn how to get closeups of the majority of the spread.
A not-so-great view from above!
Very soon, you can all look forward to an improvement to my photos---especially those featuring food---and, therefore, more great recipes!

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Announcing Number Nine & Homemaking Link Up Weekend

Hello!! It's the weekend---woo hoo!!!

Hope you've all got something fun planned this weekend.  I'll be hanging out with my family, relaxing, and, hopefully, writing!
No matter what I end up doing, the goal is: REST!!!
I have a few fun things to share with you today for my Homemaking Link-Up Weekend.  First, let me introduce you to the number: 9
                                                                               
Now why do you think that number is so special today?  That's right! We are expecting baby number 9 sometime next January!! Yay!!!
We are blessed!
Awesome announcement number two:

Have you visited Theresa at Dear Creatives yet?  She has the most awesome recipe for Apple Carrot Muffins!  Don't these look delicious?
Thirdly, I 'm teamed up with Anitra from The Mama Zone in a fun twist on the old-fashioned bloggy giveaway!  Please visit my Hop & Hunt for all the details and enter to win some of my yummy homemade carmels!
Are you ready to start the weekend now?  Start it off right by linking up your favorite posts below and visiting a few others!  Thanks for stopping by!  

Linking with:

Loving Our Children Tuesday 

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Make It A Home! Blog Hop & Treasure Hunt

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Welcome to the Make It A Home Blog Hop & Treasure Hunt hosted by Anitra from The MamaZone. We hope you’re ready to win some great prizes for your home and some cash to help you make your house a home! This giveaway hop is a little different than most because it has the added element of a cash treasure hunt! As you hop through, entering the giveaways on these fabulous blogs, keep your eyes open—you just might find some hidden cash! Here’s how it works:
  • Visit each blog listed below and enter their giveaways.
  • Look for the mailbox on each blog. If it contains a three digit code, make a note of it.
  • Once you collect all 5 randomly hidden codes, enter here to win the Grand Prize of $100 and a Mint Floor Cleaner.
  • As an added bonus, if you enter every giveaway involved you’ll earn 11 extra entries into the Grand Prize drawing (Sweet!).
The hop and hunt will run May 1st-May 14th and the Grand Prize winner will be announced on the 15th.

Ready to win? Here’s what I’m giving away:

My homemade carmels are such a hit in my Etsy shop!  I will be giving away one large batch of these fresh, buttery Nibbling Carmels!  Yum!  (If needed,click "read more" below to enter!)


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