I am ME....love myself

Name: Amanda

Location: Indonesia 

"Big, fat and not so photogenic. But now, I can love myself as dearly as I love others" - Amanda

Upcoming themes - looking for your input

I have truly enjoyed setting up this Blog and receiving each and every photo. Truly. I wasn't looking for another project to do but felt the push to pursue this for whatever reason. That reason? I still don't know. 

I do know that I love to see your photos and read the messages that are attached to them. Thank you for sharing. 

I would love to hear your thoughts on upcoming themes to possibly consider. What would be a fun theme to share photos of? What do we need to share photos of?  What is a topic you would like to see photos of? 

Please post your thoughts or email them to me directly! 

thanks so much! 

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motherhood photos coming up in a few days! Submit yours if you haven't already.

I am ME....Strong

Name: Flor

Location: Utah, USA

"I  took this picture while I was pregnant and going through a messy divorce, it reminds me of being strong for my kids" - Flor

I am ME....Brown eyes

Name: Gabrielle

Location: New York, USA

"Since I was a little girl people have commented on my big, brown eyes. As long as I can remember my eyes have been my "get noticed" feature and part of ME." - Gabrielle

Photograhy eBook giveaway!

Since I know you have a fondness for photography and who wouldn't like to take better photos, I am announcing the a fabulous giveaway that is going on RIGHT now on my other blog Brassy Apple.

Katie of Katie Evans Photography is offering her 73 page easy to read, understand and eye catching ebook -

The key to taking pictures like a professional photographer.

I have personally reviewed this ebook and it's FABULOUS! Hop over to my Brassy Apple blog for all the details, photos, discount code and a chance to win 1 of 3 being given away!

I am ME....short

Name: Julene

Location: Utah, USA

"I am short, and I love it!  Being small sometimes has it's disadvantages, but it makes me who I am.  And personally I think it makes me pretty adorable. haha " - Julene

Project Life.....

Appreciate the past. Make of the most of the present. Live for the future.

Cultivate a good life and record it.

(From Project life by Becky Higgins)

I recently had the chance to meet, hang out with (yes I did feel pretty special) and speak on a panel with Becky Higgins.

(Becki, Me, Becky)

I wanted to highlight her Project Life because it fits in perfectly with what this blog is all about. Sharing photos, sharing pieces of who we are and documenting it. 

Becky Higgins Project Life simplifies how you document life and preserve memories. Simply pair your photos and journaling with the striking, pre-designed components from the kit and you'll end up with a stylish masterpiece that represents your life or whatever occasion you choose to record.

She's a girl after my own heart - capturing the everyday, the moments, the un-posed shots....real life. 

Please hop over to Becky's site to learn more about Project Life and Becky herself. You will be glad you did. She's one of those people that draw you in and that make you feel like you have been friends forever. Thanks Becky for allowing me to highlight and share Project Life.

I am Me....youthful

Name: Chrissy

Location: Georgia, USA

"Trying to age youthfully, having reached 40 something with a tween under my wing." - Chrissy

I am ME....happiness

Name: Marijke

Location: Idaho, USA

"I love my happiness. i love how i am able to show others that i love them through a laugh or a smile." - Marijke

Announcing Mays Theme - Mother

With Mother's day coming up it should be easy to capture YOU as a mother. Yup, I said you. And because we are usually behind the camera, I am "challenging" you to step in front of it and capture yourself.

 (photo courtesy of Candee)

 You could be with your children or without. You could be captured in a "real mommy" moment or poised and perfect as June Cleaver or with YOUR own mother.

(photo courtesy of Amy) 

Just capture what motherhood looks like for you right now, or share how it looked at one time. Motherhood is a special privilege and a daily gift. Let's celebrate that together.

Start sending in your photos TODAY! I can't wait to see them. Please see the submission guidelines if you have any questions

I am ME....Feet

Name: Megan

Location: Utah, USA

"My feet take me where I want to go, they help me keep of with my kids, they keep me grounded, and well, they are stinkin' cute:) I love me" - Megan

I am ME...true smile

Name: Alida

Location: North Carolina, USA

"I love my smile!  I can always tell when a picture catches a true smile and not a "picture smile."  Those are the best!" - Alida

I am ME....curly locks

Name: Heather

Location: Ohio, USA

"I haven't always loved my hair. In fact, at times it was the thing I hated most about me...but I have learned to embrace it. to love it. It seems, sometimes, that people define me by this mane. But, I know I am so much more than a unique set of curls. I am ME!!" - Heather

I am ME....funny

Name: Schona

Location: Washington, USA

"I love being funny! I love making people laugh. I love taking self portraits. I love being ME!" - Schona

I am ME....fun

Name: Jan

Location: California, USA

"I'm retired but I work at B&N, for the books.  This is what I wore for the Harry Potter release party.  Lost of fun." - Jan

I am ME....Smile

Name: Amber 

Location: Montana, USA

"My smile definitely makes me, ME. I have a huge smile and very large teeth. I love my smile, it's just like my Granddad's was. Most people don't recognize me unless I am smiling, and sometimes I get asked if I am "ok" when I'm not smiling. It makes a big difference in my expression. Luckily, I almost always have a smile on my face." - Amber

I am ME....crooked nose

Name: Skye

Location: Louisiana, USA

"This picture represents my love of my nose. I used to hate my nose because it is so crooked on my face! But once I realized that my mother and my grandmother have the same exact nose I fell in LOVE with it!! It is part of my DNA! God gave me this nose so I would always remember and think of my Mom and Grandma, who have both passed away, every time I look in the mirror." - Skye

I am ME....Red Hair

Name: Katri

Location: Utah, USA

"I LOVE my red hair. I was  born with lots of it and my mom tells me that strangers would stop her on the street to compliment her baby’s red hair. It’s unique and all natural and I love it!" - Katri

I am ME....Promless

Name: Jan

Location: California, USA

"Now that prom season is fast approaching, I'm reminder that I never went to one when I was a teen.  

Prom-less, but very happy." - Jan

I am ME....goofy

Name: Suzie

Location: Utah, USA

"I love the fact that I am goofy. I love to laugh and have a good time, and I try to make the best of every situation.I'm constantley the one cracking jokes and doing funny things to get people to smile. Life is better with a smile!" - Suzie

April's theme - ME

Declare it - "I am ME!" What is it that you love about yourself? Yes it's ok to love yourself. You'd better, because you are with yourself 24 hours a day. 

Do you love your eyes, your freckles, your wiry hair? Do you love your hands, your build, your nose, your coloring? Do you love the way your accessorize or dress? Are you bold, shy, loud, brave, happy, quiet?

(photo courtesy of Meet Virginia Design)

Embrace what makes you, YOU. Let's build each other up as women. I would love to have the "younger" generation participate this month as well. Allow your daughter(s) to express or find out what they love about themselves. Build their self confidence and self image as they "declare it" too. 

Capture and share one of those things this month. It's great to be YOU, now share it...
(details on how to SUBMIT here)

Aprils theme song - Free to me by Francesca Battistelli