Turkey Day Top Ten

6. I am grateful for beautiful photography.

Photo by "R.Mutt"
We're family--it's cool.

I have always been completely nerdy about photography. To the point where when I see a gorgeous picture I have a tendency to overreact. I can't help it. I'm a passionate person, what can I say? I am so grateful that we have the technology of such nice cameras to capture the beauties of the world. I am privileged to know several very GOOD photographers. One in particular that I wanted to mention was my good friend Val.

Val has been interested in photography for a long time and has just recently (in the last couple years) started doing it as less of a hobby and as more of a side job. She's got the raw talent that some people lack. Not everyone can be an artist just because they have a paint brush. It's the same with a camera. Yeah--she has a great camera, but more importantly she has an eye for what looks good and has impeccable taste. Simple, beautiful and elegant.

We were lucky enough to have her do our family pictures. If you are looking for someone who is affordable and easy to work with, give her a shout out by checking out her blog. We didn't give her much to work with this particular day--and she turned out some great photos anyway! That is when you know someone has skills!

Cole was in a lot of pain from teething (we think) and didn't want much to do with the camera. Danny and I were very well behaved though.

This pretty much sums up what it was like trying ot get Cole to cooperate!

Thanks again Val. We love the pictures and would recommend you to anyone!