Julie Lyles Carr

A few of us are sniffling our way through a little summer cold. Thankfully, it seems to be a short-lived batch and it mainly is making its presence known through sneezy noses, achy sinuses and molars and a little fatigue. But it still makes me grumpy. Grumpy because colds are for wintertime. A blustery, wet winter day is perfectly accented…
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…but who’s counting? Finally got the ‘Year’ portraits for the twins shot and edited and submit the result here. Had some great lighting last week and took advantage of it while the laundry piled higher and higher…. 7 of 8 was fairly portrait friendly while 8 of 8 was decidedly not in the mood–which, however, yielded some really fun shots…
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Yes, I’ve mothered a fair number of children in my day and one would hope that I have a little knowledge, wisdom, or at least some tips to pass along. But there is one area that would come up empty should you choose to ask my advice. That would be in the area of sleep. I’ve just never been able…
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2 of 8 begins a summer intensive today with a prestigious ballet company. It’s hard to believe that our little chubby baby ballerina is becoming such a swan. While I don’t miss cranky toddler photo shoots and camera equipment repair bills, I do still love to take the time to create a beautiful image. Before the girls outgrow the latest…
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“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” Prov. 29:25 Approval. Popularity. Respect. We drive toward the esteem of our peers, our co-workers, our neighbors, our fellow church-goers. We seek their nods, their smiles, their friendship. But what happens when we must follow a course that takes us in direct…
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