Christmas Decorating | Photographing your Tree

Happy Wednesday, lovlies! I just love Christmas time. This is little J's first Christmas. While we were decorating the [most perfect shaped, sized and trimmed] tree, James enjoyed gnawing on an ornament...

I love playing around with lighting and got some WONDERFUL photos of our tree that actually do it justice! To get a wonderful photo of your tree and it's lights with your DSLR camera, set it on manual mode "M". I set my ISO at 400 and my Aperture was at 1/4. (I recommend you set your ISO at 400 and then adjust your aperture depending on your homes lighting. Last, be sure to use a tripod (or in my case, TV stand) haha! use something to steady the camera and set it on a timer so you can let go and eliminate movement! I also tried each white balance setting, and in the end stuck with it on auto to produce the results I wanted! When I took these, the house was dark:) 

My nana made me this wonderful village! 

In this post:
Mini pillows: Target One Spot
Be Merry sign: Target One Spot

Stockings: Target with DIY felt letters.
Candles & square glass holders: Dollar Tree
Cinnamon scented pine cones: Walmart

Montana | Couples Photographer

While in Montana for Thanksgiving, I was honored to be hired again by this cute couple! I love repeat customer loyalty and these two are so fun to photograph! I hope to someday shoot their wedding... someday ;) 

-Paige

Slacker & then some

Man oh man, all of you readers are going to think I am a liar who backs out of everything and is unable to commit to a series... I have now failed you all TWICE ( 30x30 challenge and my thankfulness posts for this month) we are in Montana! We went on our first flight with james (as far as being 7 months old goes, he did great!) we made it safely! James is just eating up all this time he gets to spend with his grandparents. And I think they are all pretty happy too ;) jimmy has been hunting and spending some quality time with his dad. I am on my way to a photo session and then a funeral this afternoon.  I am thankful my momma is going with me, funerals are no fun! There is still no snow here, i was hoping we would get to play in some! My dad is going to get m parents Christmas tree today so that I am able to help them decorate it! (Yay!) 

I am in charge of the pumpkin pie for thanksgiving dinner at my aunts, next week. 

James slept for 12.5 hours the other night... I could get used to THAT! ;)

I am rambling on and procrastinating getting out of these yoga pants and into real clothes to go work.... In 3 degree weather... Brrr. 

I hope and pray you all have a wonderful holiday with your loved ones! Upcoming posts to watch for: the completion of my "thirty days of thankfulness" posts, Christmas decorating, a thanksgiving round up and James first plane ride!! 

Until then, enjoy your turkey induced comas :)

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

-Paige 

Day 13 of Thankfulness

Today I am thankful for nap time!

Love this little boy!!

Days of Thankfulness Weekend Round Up

Weekends are crazy around these parts! We are flying back home next week, so trying to get everything accomplished before we take off (mainly Jimmy's school work) has been time consuming! 

Here is my thankfulness weekend round-up:

Day 9: I am thankful for my wonderful in-laws. They are nothing but supportive of Jimmy & I. They love our son and pray for us continually! I couldn't ask for any better!

Day 10: I am thankful for my handsome nephews, Brady & Brody! I have not been able to spend as much time with Brody (since we live so far away and he is only a few months older than James). But the time I have been able to love on him is wonderful! And Brady, I just love that boy to pieces and I can't believe how big he is now, almost THREE!! 

Day 11

I am thankful for veterans.

I am thankful for the freedom they fight for and for the life I am able to live because of their sacrifice. 

Day 12: I am thankful for my [parent's] dogs! Maya & Rudy, They are so sunggly and have helped my mom adjust to her "empty nest" with ease!

James at 6.5 months

I can't believe how big this little man is getting! Love him!! <3

Day 8 of Thankfulness

Today I am specifically thankful for my sister-in-law, Malarie! 

She fits in so wonderfully with our family! And, not only does she make my brother happy, she gave me the two cutest nephews anyone could ask for!! Love ya, Mal!