Sleeping Beauty for sure!
Hope you all have a great weekend!
~Susan
Friday, June 15, 2012
6 Days New
Hi there! Here are some photos from my recent newborn shoot. A sweet and cuddly 6 day old baby girl! Best part of the job is holding these little angels! I love newborns! For those of you who dislike the first year and would like to skip it (as I would from age 3-4) just send those babies my way and I'll take care of them and send them right back on their first birthday, sound like a plan? ;)
Sleeping Beauty for sure!
Hope you all have a great weekend!
~Susan
Sleeping Beauty for sure!
Hope you all have a great weekend!
~Susan
Friday, June 8, 2012
Pearl Harbor
In honor of the recent D-Day anniversary, I thought I would post some photos I took at Pearl Harbor 2 weeks ago. It was a touching experience for sure. Walking through the memorials and reading about the specific events that happened that day was heartbreaking. Being a military wife and an American, I am so very proud of our service men and women, as I am everyday; but walking on that very ground that was attacked like no other in history, brought even more of a deeper sense of pride and appreciation for what happened that day. I hope you enjoy these photos, and remember to count your blessings and be grateful for this amazing and free country we live in; thanks of those who have served and still serve today.
Ford Island
U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, built over the sunken ship
The U.S.S. Arizona ship, underwater
The men and women who are forever at rest in the sunken U.S.S. Arizona
Ford Island
U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, built over the sunken ship
The U.S.S. Arizona ship, underwater
The men and women who are forever at rest in the sunken U.S.S. Arizona
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
(Crock Pot) BBQ Pulled Pork and Pineapple Cole Slaw
BBQ pulled pork is one of my favorite Sunday family meals. It's easy, simple and delicious; top it with pineapple cole slaw and bread and butter pickles and you've got the perfect sandwich! Pair it with some sweet tea, deviled eggs, corn on the cob, baked beans, macaroni or potato (or both) salad and you've got one scrumptious southern meal ;)
I am trying my hand at food photography. It's actually harder then I thought it would be, getting the right angle and lighting is important. Most of all when you look at the photo, it should make you want to jump out of your chair and go make the recipe right away (or at least make your mouth water :)
If I'm feeling more on the light side and want to save some calories, I make mine into a lettuce wrap, and it is just as good (and I can fill up more on some of those yummy sides, which makes up for those calories I was supposed to be saving, ha!)
So, what do you think? Is your mouth watering? If you need something easy that will feed a crowd and fill them up, then this is what you are looking for.
Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork
4-6 lb pork shoulder or pork butt
1-2 bottles of your favorite BBQ sauce
Lightly spray crock pot with cooking spray. Place pork into crock pot and cook covered on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours, or until meat falls apart with a fork. (Some people say to add water, but I find no need for that because all the juices from the fat will come out and cook the meat)
Once meat is finished, take out of crock pot and place on plate. Drain fat from pot and replace meat. Shred meat with fork and pour BBQ sauce and stir to mix. Cook on high for about 30 minutes and then lower to keep warm until ready to eat.
Pineapple Cole Slaw
1 bag of your favorite cole slaw mix
1 bottle of cole slaw dressing such as Marzetti
1 can crushed pineapple
Mix all ingredients together adding dressing and pineapple a little at a time to desired taste. If you want more of a pineapple flavor, you could add some pineapple tidbits, or cut up pineapple chunks. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Simple and crowd pleasing; just the way I like my recipes!
I am trying my hand at food photography. It's actually harder then I thought it would be, getting the right angle and lighting is important. Most of all when you look at the photo, it should make you want to jump out of your chair and go make the recipe right away (or at least make your mouth water :)
If I'm feeling more on the light side and want to save some calories, I make mine into a lettuce wrap, and it is just as good (and I can fill up more on some of those yummy sides, which makes up for those calories I was supposed to be saving, ha!)
So, what do you think? Is your mouth watering? If you need something easy that will feed a crowd and fill them up, then this is what you are looking for.
Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork
4-6 lb pork shoulder or pork butt
1-2 bottles of your favorite BBQ sauce
Lightly spray crock pot with cooking spray. Place pork into crock pot and cook covered on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours, or until meat falls apart with a fork. (Some people say to add water, but I find no need for that because all the juices from the fat will come out and cook the meat)
Once meat is finished, take out of crock pot and place on plate. Drain fat from pot and replace meat. Shred meat with fork and pour BBQ sauce and stir to mix. Cook on high for about 30 minutes and then lower to keep warm until ready to eat.
Pineapple Cole Slaw
1 bag of your favorite cole slaw mix
1 bottle of cole slaw dressing such as Marzetti
1 can crushed pineapple
Mix all ingredients together adding dressing and pineapple a little at a time to desired taste. If you want more of a pineapple flavor, you could add some pineapple tidbits, or cut up pineapple chunks. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Simple and crowd pleasing; just the way I like my recipes!
Behind The Scenes
Yesterday I did a newborn shoot; a sweet and cuddly 6 day old baby girl. This time I went to the clients house, which is a new experience for me, but, challenging yourself is what makes you better, right?
Anyway, this client is a friend, and while I was soothing the baby and trying to get her to sleep for a pose, I asked my friend if she would take a few pictures of me in action.
All that work to get this shot:
Isn't she precious!?!
I am hoping in the future to bring along another photographer friend to one of my newborn shoots so she can document the process for me.
Anyway, this client is a friend, and while I was soothing the baby and trying to get her to sleep for a pose, I asked my friend if she would take a few pictures of me in action.
All that work to get this shot:
Isn't she precious!?!
I am hoping in the future to bring along another photographer friend to one of my newborn shoots so she can document the process for me.
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