babies breath- day 308 project 365

sweet little babies breath. 

all in a day- days 306-307 (project 365)

just flicks from the iphone of the babies the past few days..... hanging out and dentist appointments,   my camera on my phone isn't to great --- to bad , so I will figure out what kind of feeling I will get from it the way it works.  

boo- days 304 & 305 (project 365)

Just a few images from the weekend.....  my girl Jane done up for Halloween ,some flicks of the kids and the pumpkin carving session and a family photo session Robin and her beautiful girls - can't wait to share those images soon.  Posting before I get to far behind......

candle light and sleep please - day 302 &303 (project 365)

Yesterday we had no electricity for most of the day until around 9 pm.   During the day Mahlia was painting, coloring, reading, playing games and we took some pictures-- in the evening we did the same and Mahlia thought the shadow puppets and telling a story was the greatest thing ever.    She said " GG we had fun today thank you for playing with me" .   As I had said the day before I was going to let Mahlia decide what to do for a photo and she wanted to wear a big pretty dress like a fairy princess and take pictures with her sister as well.  She surely has her own style ideas because after we did some shots she threw a black scarf on and wanted me to shoot.   So that is what we did. 

 In the wee hours of the morning  I visited with my Aunt Sadie and Betty  from Vancouver for a few hours while they had a stop in San Diego.   Of course I didn't pull out the camera.....  boo on me.   It was a nice and brief visit but  a visit all the same.   Got them back at there destination by 5:00 and home to wait for the little ones to wake and keep me up for the next 13 hours .   I was running on fumes and hoping to get a nap in if they all slept but no luck.   They slept but not all at once.   I did manage to get some work done , contacts, etc .   Now time for some well needed rest.  

stir crazy kid- day 301 (project 365)

This poor kid was so stir crazy today, we didn't get out for a walk because "gg" was working on the computer.   I have to get some kind of schedule going for all of us.   We made it through the day , always a good thing.    Maybe a little creativity with her and the camera, I will let here choose what she wants to do and we will see what comes of it.  

sky is falling- day 300 (project 365)

For days I have been going through images.  Working on website , updating and adding to others.  it is necessary to get some rest as I am doing this while taking care of the little ones and surprisingly I am getting it done....determination.   My children will inherit a ton of images, film, prints, digital and I am going to try my best to at least be somewhat organized for their sake- whatever they decide to do with them one day.   

I have been taking photos of friends and family for years now and have finally decided to do what I love most , to create.  I have stepped out on a limb and a short one I may add.   I may not be the best photographer or artist out there , with the best equipment, but I have vision.  I make the image the camera is my assistant, right.

    I am very excited for this new time in my life, although I will not lie and say that this has been a transition for me.  I have felt as though "my sky is falling", however I know that silver lining is there for me.  Following your aspirations and dreams isn't always easy.  I am pleasantly surprised for some of the support from others  and then there were those that said..... " to old to be in the game", "not good enough".   At times I start to believe it especially when the "ol' mighty dolla" is ruler.   I have also had the people closest to me have faith in my abilities and talents, and at times more than myself.   Self doubt is not good for the soul.

I read everyday about photographers who just were in the right place, right time or that right person who says you are amazing with connections -  of course I think most people work hard for what in some way or form.   I just need my craft to feed my soul and pockets right now, this is very unbalanced and the later would be nice.   

I am done for now and probably could go on for hours but this is a discussion I need have with myself and believe in me ----  I have always said not to worry it will all work out, and it will.

Now with all that being said here is my website and don't forget to see the link page for my Etsy store and www.imagesbyghia.smugmug.com  for more photos as well. 

www.imagesbyghia.com

Nite all

improving -( project 365 days 297-299)

I am improving!   Only two days this time.   


The weekend proved pretty relaxing , some photos of work in progress for home repair and sat and enjoyed films ( Ali- Malcolm X and more) while gaining more insight/knowledge.   I am very fortunate to have days like this in my life and will enjoy many more. 

Monday is here and I spent the day with my three grandchildren while their parents were at work and had flashbacks of my days of raising three little one's many times all by myself.   How the heck did I do it?   So much of it is a blur, survival mode.  Kids are off the hook!!!!  I love them so much but  I will enjoy these grandbabies during the week and look forward to a break on the weekends....ya right.   So surely my blog will be of them during the week most of the time. 

life happens ---- days 223 - 281 and 283- 296 (project 365 )

I have done catch up a few times for the few days that escaped me , but this is for over a month.    I have documented mostly the many changes in the family life with a few other things in between.    As will be evident from the images.  Events such as Heiva San Diego, Jai off to college/ San Francisco road trip, Rhea Dulcia's arrival and first weeks , Makai turning 1 and Mahlia 4, random , artworks in process and more.......    to the current.  I am missing a few days somewhere....if I ever figure it out I will add them to another blog.   Is this cheating on a 365 project????   Eeehh, it's called not giving up!

Now to keep up for 2 1/2 more months.