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Children Singing Video

This is a quick video I did for our church's children's choirs.  They did a program last week and I thought I'd shoot a little at their dress rehearsal.  Here is the result. 

 

My Life

I have been thinking about starting a new blog that highlights things from my "personal life."  I'm sure most everyone has heard that you're supposed to keep "personal life and business life separate."  But, that doesn't really seem to fit for me.  After all, photography is a personal business.  Just take a typical wedding - I am generally one of the only people present when the couple sees each other for the first time (the wedding party, parents, etc usually get kicked out of the room).  Or, take a maternity session. . . how often do pregnant women show their bellies?  Still not convinced?  Consider a baby session. . .the infant has been home for just a few hours and the parents are allowing me to hold and mold their new bundle of joy.  Plus, I just love my family and don't see any reason why you wouldn't either.  Not to mention, its my blog and I can do whatever I want!

My wife was out of town this morning with our baby. Feeling guilty about using the TV as a babysitter, Abigail (my 4 year old daughter) and I took it to the yard.  She loves playing outside and it gives me a good excuse to try some new things with my camera. 

 

While I was loading the pictures above on my computer I came across a few others on the same card.  I turned 31 last week and we went out to eat with the family at Ingleside Village Pizza.  I actually did some work for Tina, the owner and genius behind IVP, about a year ago.  You can see some of those photographs here.  At any rate, I didn't shoot much on my birthday but here are a few I found. 

I hope you've enjoyed these pictures.  I plan on sharing more glimpses into my life and the things I like and love as I move forward with this blog.  Enjoy this Spring Day! 

Instagram

My favorite iPhone app is "Instagram."  It is a photo sharing app where you can post, view, share, comment, like, etc pictures (kinda similar to Facebook but much more fun).  It also syncs up with Facebook, Twitter, etc so that your posts automatically go to your other accounts.  It has been my newest addiction.  If you use an iPhone I highly recommend getting it (after all, its free).  At any rate, 99% of my IG pictures are taken and edited with my iPhone (iPhoneography).  Its just my way of shooting random moments throughout my day (and without having to lug around my huge camera).  Anyway, here are a few and I'll post more as time goes on and categorize them as "Instagram" and will also include some reviews of my favorite iPhone editing apps under "iPhoneography."    If you add the IG app - look me and maybe even give me a "follow" - I'm @ctbishop8.  Give it a try and I'm sure you'll see why it is rated the #1 app of 2011.

Hope you enjoy....

She destroyed this 60 piece puzzle.  We thought it would be a challenge - oh well! 

Waiting to be baptized on Christmas Eve. 

Awesome tree at work.  Edited using snapseed on my iPhone (then posted to IG). 

Don't text and drive (probably also not a good idea to take pictures of sunsets and drive).  Another iPhone edit posted to IG.

Getting her hair done by mom! 

Excited about Christmas!

Another sunset edited using twistcam. 

Bryant Family

I had the opportunity to photograph some of my favorite people in Macon.  The Bryant + Hodgens + Gramm family have been friends of ours for many years.  The baby, Oak, was born just this past summer.  And less than 48 hours after this session ended, Lauren Summers had her new baby too!  It is always a joy to get to photograph the people you love.