Can't believe it's been one year since my little sister passed away.
I don't know where that time has gone. I've had my share of crying sessions, times when I've really missed her, memories recalled that bring laughter... and I guess that is the way grieving works - I think this is how it's supposed to be.

I won't spend the entire day tomorrow sad. Of course, parts of it will be sad remembering when I found out, that day - I cried all day. I always figured that people on tv don't really lay in bed and cry all day when they lose someone. But.. you do. Time passes and before you know it the day has past and it's dark out - the grief is overwhelming.

Jess would have wanted me to remember the good times.
She wouldn't want me to cry and mourn over her. She's up there eating "giant grapes."
Something that she dreamed doing in heaven just days before she died.

Crazy how you can't predict life or how it'll end. But, I miss her a lot.

The Wilsons

I have known this family for several years. Was honored to photograph for them. It's obvious that this is a family that is close. AND Grandpa and Grandma sure do love their little grandson.
Both couples super affectionate w/ one another, which I always love to see. Adorable.











 

new year, new website, new name .. yes, NEW name!

i decided last fall that i would change my website to something that would be a tribute to my sister who passed away in october 2008 - it was time for change. and time to change a few things for other reasons too, and with this being a hobby... i'm very excited about the changes i've made. josephiney has been my nickname forever - it feels more like me and i think *easier* for folks to remember.

no plans on changing it, pretty much forever.

life continues to be busy - always. kids growing, awesome christmas and still in love with my small but new little town.

bought an AWESOME new lens this past week:
canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L series.

i can't go on enough about how excited i am to have this lens. it's a monstrous beast and feels like it outweighs my camera body! i'm pretty sure it does. THAT is why this year my goals for my business/hobby are as follows:

• buy a second camera body - 5D
• purchase another zoom 70-200mm
• purchase a prime lens - 85mm

this past year i had some great things happen too!

• new canvases
• new 24-70mm
• a new iMAC - it's kickin butt and taking names. LOVE it.

so that's my quick update! now off to edit photos i am behind on and post them on here.

business has certainly picked up last year - grateful for it and looking forward to 2009, more cute babies, adorable kids, knock-out seniors and doe-eyed lovebirds.
absolutely.

if you want to go and check out the website, go to:
josephineyphotography.com

or if you're stubborn and really am protesting about my name change - until march when the domain expires - you can go to:
lifeographyportraits.com

enjoy!

 

Dave and Janet | Family

Even got the dogs in. 2nd time photographing this family - different year. Very accomodating and easy to work with. Thanks guys. :)