Drive By Shooting

Here are a couple more I took on our trip home. Instead of being shot through the windshield, these were taken out the passenger side window as my husband was driving. It was a beautiful sunset over the Delaware River.

This billboard just made me giggle...

More Dashboard Photography

I went to a photography workshop held in Pittsburgh this past weekend. I will be posting images from the workshop in the next couple of weeks. My daughter was one of the models so you will probably see her first.

While we were driving home, I put my camera on the dashboard and took some more images. This time I wasn't driving though. My husband was so it was not so dangerous! I had fun editing these.

Going through the Kittatinny Mountain Tunnel

Heading over the Commodore Barry Bridge

Tasty Tuesday - Spinach Balls

Spinach Balls with Mustard Sauce

2 - 10oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 pkg. stuffing, mixed to pkg. directions or your own homemade stuffing mix
1 c. Parmesan cheese
a dash of nutmeg
6 eggs, beaten
1/3 c. melted butter

Mix all ingredients together
Form into walnut-sized balls
Place on lightly greased cookie sheet and bake 400°F for 10-15 min. until firm.

The spinach balls may be frozen either before or after baking.

Serve with mustard sauce.

Mustard Sauce
1/3 c. dry mustard
1/2 c. vinegar
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg yolk

Combine all ingredients in saucepan and simmer until slightly thickened.

Lesson - Light and Shadow

Paying attention to light and shadow is essential in capturing a portrait. I am going to show an example of how using the placement of light and shadow on a subject can do wonders for a facial feature or it can do the opposite.

In this example, the subject (who happens to be my oldest son) has one nostril that is larger then the other. Usually this is not very noticable but when taking his portrait the placement of him in relation to the light source is very important.

As you can see in the first example, his nose looks quite curved toward the right. However, when the light source if coming in from the opposite direction, casting the shadow on the other side of his nose, his nose looks straight.

It is important to pay attention to these details when preparing to take a portrait. Look at your subject, find the best angle and figure out the best way to have the light fall on them. Use shadows to flatter them.

Quote of the Week - Jon Gosselin

I thought I would share my favorite quote I heard this week. My daughter and I love to watch Jon and Kate Plus 8 on TLC. Jon and Kate played hide and seek with their kids and Jon was the last one found. He said a simple sentence that made me laugh, hearing it come from a grown man...
"I rock at hide-n-seek." by Jon Gosselin

Tasty Tuesday - Zucchini "Crab" Cakes

Zucchini "Crab" Cakes

2 cups zucchini, coarsly grated
4 egg whites or egg substitute
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 Tablespoons Miracle Whip or Mayo
1 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Combine everything together in a bowl and mix thoroughly.

Form into golf ball sized balls and roll in additional bread crumbs.

In a nonstick skillet over med.-high temperature, heat a small amount of oil. Place "crab" cake balls in the pan and gently pat with a spoon to form thick patties. Lightly brown on each side.

Serve with tartar sauce. I make simple tartar sauce by mixing Miracle Whip and relish.

I usually double this recipe to feed my family of six which includes 3 teenage boys.

Why Does Custom Photography Cost More?

Why do professional custom photographers charge more then large chain stores or online consumer printing sites? This is a question that many photographers have told me that people ask them. This article gives a good understanding of the reasons why. It is a great article for people who do not know what goes into custom photography. It is also a great article for custom photographers who struggle with explaining what goes into custom portrait photography.
Why Does Custom Photography Cost More?