Time to Shine Photography

Sorry it's been so long.

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I have been working on redesigning the blog to give it a better (and nicer look). Also i have been busy placing Exchange Students with Host families which has been very fun and interesting. It is only my first year so it is a lot of work and learning new things every day.

So anyway I will get back to posting more regularly as soon as the blog redesign is finished. Until then, Please don't forget us.

Amazing giveaway at Digital Photo Pro Forum..Check it out!!

2010-07-21T20:13:00.002-04:00

Check out this amazing giveaway of Life. Camera. Actions. at http://www.digitalphotopros.com

MCP Actions is having another contest!!!

2010-05-20T12:06:00.002-04:00

MCP actions is always having great contests on her blog and this time is no different. For more details go check out her blog and while you are there entering her contest don't forget to check out her awesome actions.

Use this link to enter.

http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2010/05/20/build-your-storefront-contest-win-a-custom-blog-500-marketing-dvd-set/

Q's Senior Pics Preview....sooooo much fun!!!

2009-08-29T22:24:00.002-04:00

We had alot of fun taking Q's photos. My son (who is also his best friend) came along and kept him laughing the whole time. Here is quick preview.....Thanks Q!!! It was a blast!

Redesigning the BLOG!!

2009-08-24T18:53:00.002-04:00

Well I have been working on redesigning the blog and I think I am almost done. I have a few more things to do........but for the most part I like it. Feel free to browse around and I am hoping to post much more often.

Thanks!!!!

Enter the Lensbaby MCP Actions “See in a New Way” contest!

2009-08-18T10:41:00.003-04:00

http://mcpactions.com/blog/2009/08/18/win-a-lensbaby/

Matt & Kelly

2009-07-27T19:47:00.002-04:00

You are such a beautiful couple! You were both so fun and funny. Thanks for letting us take you out again. Here is a quick preview of your session.

Baby Dylan (7 Months) - What a cutie!!

2009-07-27T11:39:00.002-04:00

Thank you Tony & Jessica for letting us capture these precious moments of you and your family. Baby Dylan has grown so much and has only gotten cuter with time. We hope you enjoy your preview!!!

A Great Deal for photographers!!!

2009-07-23T10:35:00.002-04:00

These are some awesome wall templates and just check out the price. Get em while you can!!!

http://design.fleurphoto.net/blog/?p=122

2009-07-21T12:37:00.001-04:00

Still working on getting this blog to look the way I want it to. I will be posting some more photos in a bit. Sorry about the slacking on the updates. I promise to get back to it.

The Duck

2009-05-26T20:32:00.000-04:00

My Day With Tanner

2009-05-26T18:58:00.002-04:00

Ok I figured I haven't posted in a while and it was about time. This is my youngest boy. We had a good time hanging out and taking pictures. More to come as I will be trying to update much more frequently.

More V-Banquet

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FBC's V-Banquet

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Ok V-Banquet is short for Valentines Day banquet. Here are just a few of the teens that participated. They had loads of fun and we set up the studio at the church and let them get their portraits taken as part of the event.

MCP's show us why you need a new camera/lens bag Contest

2009-02-23T12:37:00.006-05:00

There is a contest going on over at Mcp Actions Blog and if you need a new Camera bag or lens bag......get on over there and enter. This is my entry for why I need a new bag. I have had this same camera bag since shortly after my oldest son was born. He will be turning 17 in June. The bag came with the purchase of my very first Canon Rebel 35mm camera. I would love to win this. So if you would love to win too get your entries in. There are only a few days left.

Enter to win Here

Please check out my new blog!!

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I am working with a friend of mine on a 52 project. We will come up with a new theme for each week and then take a picture that fits that theme. We are already on week 2 of our adventure. Please stop by and tell us what you think. Thank you!!!!
Snap Happy Girls Blog

Another Cute Baby

2009-02-13T17:06:00.001-05:00

Sandy was the photographer for this cute little baby. What a doll!!!

Sandy's Pups

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These are Sandy's cute little pups. Sandy is one of our great photographers and she is also selling some of these cuties.

Cute little Baby J

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Karen took these sweet photos of Baby J. She was so much fun and what a cutie pie.

Tanner and some melting snow...Brrrrrrrr!!

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Tori

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Meet Tori. She was a blast! She started out not sure of how she felt about the experience but once she got into her grove......we all had fun. And what a cutie she is!!

Baby D Sneak peek.

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This was such a fun session. Thank you Jessica and Tony.....and of course Baby D.

MCP Magic Blog It Boards.......starring Alyssa!

2008-12-15T09:09:00.013-05:00

Just trying out some great Blogging boards from MCP Actions.These make blogging simple and fun!! I am hoping to add them to my collection soon. And the model...of course... is my beautiful daughter. To see more of these Magic Blog It Boards check out www.mcpactions.com. (For some reason I can not post a direct link on here....so please cut and paste to check these out. Or go to the list of my favorite sites and click on the link there.

Elizabeths sneak preview.....

2008-10-26T14:44:00.001-04:00

Elizabeth you were so much fun to photograph and such a good model. We loved your personality and wish all of our models could be just like you!! Here is just a small prieview of your fun session.

SPREAD THE WORD

2008-08-02T22:51:00.002-04:00

PHAUNT ACTIONS BLOG IS HAVING A CONTEST
Click on the link below to check it out and enter:
http://www.phauntactions.com/blog/

Kylie

2008-07-25T13:25:00.005-04:00

Kylie was a blast to photograph. She is a natural in front of the camera!

Brandon

2008-07-24T21:34:00.005-04:00

Here is a sneak preview of Brandon. He is our senior representative for Sparta. He was a pleasure to work with and very funny too. Thank you Brandon!! We will add a few more for you to preview in the morning and will be setting up a gallery shortly.

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Here is Kaylin! She was alot of fun to take pictures of. And she is

such a funny and pretty girl.

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Here is a picture of the handsome Fritz. He was really fun to take pics of.

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I really like your shirt Anita. So glad you decided that you would advertise for us. LOL.

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Here is Andrea. What a sweetie. She will be two tomorrow. She was a little fussy at first but then she really warmed up to the camera. How cute is she.

2008-07-19T16:39:00.002-04:00

While two of our photographers were out getting soaked at the Sparta Town & Country Days parade...it appears that our other talented photographer was actually out taking pictures. And what wonderful pictures they are. Here is Karen's beautiful daughter.

Cute new arrival

2008-07-16T12:08:00.004-04:00

One of our friends recently had her baby and here is a picture of the little cutie pie.

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We are looking for students from the local area High Schools that will be Seniors this coming year. If they sign up to become our senior representative from their school they will be able to earn a free sessions and possibly even get all their pictures done for free. And you can't beat something for free. We would like to get at least one boy and one girl from each school........so hurry up so you can be in on the fun, Also you will get really cool cards to hand out to your classmates. An example is posted here for all to see.

Traverse City 043 copy

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Traverse City 043 copy
Originally uploaded by Deborah's Photos

Some cool birdies form Traverse City.

Traverse City 038vv

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Traverse City 038vv
Originally uploaded by Deborah's Photos

We went to Traverse city to the Great Wolf Lodge earlier this week and i took some picutres of course. I made this from a couple fo different pics. I think it turned out pretty OK.

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And here is yet another pic of Alyssa because she is pretty much the only one of my kids that lets me take her picture.

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Wow! The sky was so awesome two days ago. A storm was passing to the north of us and GOD painted this wonderful scene. If you look close you can see something in the clouds.

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Here are some pics of Alyssa. Hopefully soon I will get some cute ones of the boys up. I am gonna try to get more day to day pics up and kinda mixed with the rest.

I have neglected my bible verse thing also....and i will try to get back to it. This month has been about healing so I am not sure where I wouldv'e went with that anyway. But I think the basics of it is God can heal everything (if its his will of course). He does have that power and we should not turn away from the broken either. We should know that we can try to help or be kind because we are all God's creatures..

My favorite pic of Aly in the dress that she didn't wear to the 8th grade dance. Aly being a really silly goofball because she can.

And finally the dress she did wear to the dance although she had another shirt on under because she thought they couldn't wear skinny straps.

Some of my older work.

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Photobucket Album

Finally......an update!!!!

2008-05-06T08:14:00.002-04:00

Well you would think I would have updated this sooner...but no. And you would think I really have an excuse.......like maybe I was just too busy. Not really. Anyhow I thought it was about time and I will add a few pictures to go along with it. Not really much going on. I am just waiting for it to get warmer and then it will be all outdoors working and make the yard look nice and maybe some pictures of flowers. But for now...............................

Sunny Monday..... I love it.

2008-04-07T21:41:00.005-04:00

OK...so no pics today and you would think I would have some because its spring break for the kids. well hopefully I will have some by the end of the week. I did do a photo shoot on Friday. Was supposed to do it with my sis but she couldn't make it so it was just me. There was a one year old boy and a five year old girl and boy were they fun. I think I actually got some good pics even though the one year old was just loving to run around and have fun. LOL

Anyhow on to more interesting things.....I think.

Today's verse is:

And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will break out in thanksgiving to God. (2 Cor. 9:11)

Basically I believe that this means we glorify God when we give to people who are in need. And we should always try to glorify God in everything thing we do. I want to glorify him even in my photography and I think I am slowly finding ways to do that. Well I think today's verse was pretty simple and right to the point. So Happy Monday!!!!

Also I read a verse in Sunday School which I just love and I thought I would share that here too. We are learning about cults right now and it is very, very interesting. Anyhow here is the verse.

It is Colossians 1:16 and it says:

For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. all things were created through Him and for Him.

WOW!!!! Doesn't that just say it all. We are on this great earth that He put here for us. He created everything!!! Everywhere!!! Everyone!!! Just WOW!!! He is glorious. I love Jesus!!! There is no doubt about that. And he loves me even though I am me. I am so thankful for that.

April is the month of giving.....

2008-04-04T18:24:00.006-04:00

Well at least in my planner it is. I figured I would start something new and share the daily verses from my planner with you and then maybe a little blurb from me to go with it. So here is the first one.

Friday April 4th

Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you have already given us! (1 Chron. 29:14). Feel free to look this up.

I too believe that everything I have is from GOD....my computer, my house, my car, money and well just everything. But this verse is referring to tithing. It is saying when we give, we are giving back what he has given us. In reality it was his in the first place. We are just borrowing it for a short time. It is important for us not to get tangled in material things even though it is very difficult at times. I also believe we shouldn't worry about money. GOD takes care of us how he sees fit. Our possessions are not the most important thing....he is. So we should tithe knowing that we are just giving back what he gave us and we should try our hardest to remember when we are giving to our churches that the money is important to help our churches grow and thrive. And I will admit that I am not the best at tithing but I aim to try harder and do what GOD wants me to do with his money.

Alyssa loves to pose for me

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Alyjojo 021 copy
Originally uploaded by Deborah's Photos

Just one for today. i have more to look through and hopefully will be taking more of the boys.......burt its just Aly for now. Isn't she a cutie??
Duh...ya she is.

Jake and Ozzy

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Originally uploaded by Deborah's Photos

My nephew and his little doggy Ozzy. A very sweet moment between them.

Alyssa

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Originally uploaded by Deborah's Photos

Another picture of Alyssa from today.

Alyssa

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Originally uploaded by Deborah's Photos

A picture of Alyssa from today.

Time to Shine Photography is having a contest!!!

2008-03-21T19:54:00.002-04:00

Time to shine Photography is having a contest and you can win FREE stuff. Go to www.timetoshinephotography.wordpress.com and enter. Who knows you may win. Please be sure you are in the Grand Rapids, Michigan local area or can get there to get pictures taken before you enter the contest. Thanks!!!!!

I made these for Karen.

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I hope she really likes them. I really had fun making them. She will be putting her own chioces of pictures in them . The pics I used were just for examples.

Just something else I made.

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alypretty_edited-5
Originally uploaded by Deborah's Photos

I don't know if its really that creative but it was fun.

Just being goofy!!

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Originally uploaded by Deborah's Photos

I really think he loves this pic.

Devin (needs a haircut badly)

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Originally uploaded by Deborah's Photos

He did pose for us as we were getting ready to do a real session. Doesnt he look so deep in thought?

New day...new pics and creations

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Just having fun!!

Happy Valentines Day!!!

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Hope you are all having a great day today!!!

2008-02-14T17:37:00.001-05:00

This is what i did today. Not to much. Just having some fun with scrapbooking stuff. i would like to start making my own templetes some day but until then, I will have fun making these kinds of things.

2008-02-13T13:23:00.003-05:00

Hi Everyone! Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Using my Olympus Point & Shoot today. Just wanted to say that I am soooooooooooooooooo ready for Spring. This winter has been way too cold. so here are some pics of jusy how cold it was today.

The new Tanner

2008-02-06T19:59:00.000-05:00

Here is a picture of Tanner I took two summers ago when I was first figuring out this whole photography thing. I played with it and made it new. Hopefully its not to bad.

Andrea

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This is my beautiful niece. She is only one and a half but she was so much fun to take pictures of.

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I was trying to see what my camera can do and work with the bright color which I love but it was hard not to get hotspots on her face. The boys are both shot at 1600 with some skin smoothing and the last one converted to B&W.

Playing with Crimson background and natural light at high ISO

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BW Canvas

2007-09-25T09:49:00.001-04:00

BW Canvas
Originally uploaded by Deborah's Photos

This is probably my favorite picture right now. I have a 16X20 canvas of it hanging in my living room and I love it. A lady on one of my photo boards helped me to perfect it. I have sent this out to all the family to enjoy also. My kids never like to get thier pictures taken.....yet alone at the same time and in the same picture.

Olivea

2007-09-25T09:46:00.001-04:00

IMG_8212
Originally uploaded by Deborah's Photos

Olivea is my neice and she is the cutest thing. I really like this picture also. it was taken at the Nature Center.

Alyjo

2007-09-25T09:44:00.001-04:00

IMG_8329_edited-1 copy
Originally uploaded by Deborah's Photos

This was a fun shoot. I know her foot is blown out a little and the backdrop needs some cloning work...but I love the fall look of this pic. Fall is my favorite season of the year. I love the colors and the air.

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These are some more that I liked. This kiddo is so photogenic.

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Just out messing around in the shade. I think it turned out really well. I added a light texture and a border. Didn't really do much else. I am gonna post a few more on here with no textures.

2007-05-26T22:05:00.000-04:00

I love the colors in both of these. I was out just practicing taking good photos with my sister (Fellow Time to Shine Photographer) We had a good time and got loads of great pictures. Now we just have to figure out which ones to print for our walls. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions. Well I am looking forward to posting more pictures on here. They might be a little different sometimes but who wants to be the same all the time? Not me.

2007-05-26T22:00:00.000-04:00

These were in full sun with lots of shadows and blowouts. I loved the pics so I decided to make them Black and White and just see if I liked the outcome. I loved the shadows!!!

I loved the blowouts!! I think they add character to the photos.

2007-05-26T21:50:00.000-04:00

I am trying new stuff now with my photography. I hope people will like it. I like it!! Its fun to do things that are not always technically right. I look at it as artistic expression. Enjoy!!

Three

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