In photography there is this very interesting and important concept called Focal Point.

My camera has about 15 of them.

That is not many.

And only the center one can be really dependable.

The 5D Mark III has over 30.

And they are very accurate.

That is why i would like to have that camera :)

What is focal point?

Here are two definitions i found:

 

1.The point at which rays or waves meet after reflection or refraction, or the point from which diverging rays or waves appear to proceed.

 

2. the center of interest of activity.

 

In real life i like to call it : Perspective.

I have read a few articles recently.

One was about the girl (mother?) in the park with the iPhone.

The discussion was about mom's being on their phones too much.

Paying too little attention to their children.

 

The other article was about balance

and how we really need to find it.

 

i skim read. um. almost always.

 

i disliked both articles.

 

i then read rebuttal articles about both issues.

just came across them.

i really liked those articles.

 

Life is about perspective.

Where are you coming from?

Where am i coming from?

What is our focus in life?

Yours will not be the same as mine.

Thankfully.

And the point at which our hopes and dreams come together

And where we appear to be proceeding to is all just that.

 

It's mine and it's yours.

My focal point is different than yours

And that is why my perspective is also not the same.

I love that!

 

Have a great weekend!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This kid.

Is almost as dear to me as his mommy was when she was tiny.

He has her big blue eyes

Her bald head

Her all-out-smile

And her fair skin complexion.

She was a lot more petite-

His daddy is really tall

and i'm sure one day he will favor him a lot more

but for right now i mostly see his mom.

We started in the attic studio-

What a little man.

Mommy made his hats and his tie

(She makes customized items -ask me how to contact her)

Daddy made his truck.

These parents,

They sure are loving their little guy.

It is so fun to watch my sister mother her child.

And me?

I never knew a sister's child could be so fun 

to kiss and cuddle and smother with love.

 

 

And then we headed out to my favorite grassy spot-

Where the sunlight was more than perfect.

 

 

Adorable.

Have a great weekend- Looks like we are going to have

some sunshine! 

Diane

 

 

 

 

 

Hello to a beautiful Monday!

And to a beautiful wedding-

The first wedding of the year for us is so exciting.

It always feels great to be getting back into the groove of things.

 

And getting that chance to have front row seats.

Watching 2 people, surrounded by everyone they love,

promise to one another- each others lives.

"Till death to us part"- is a promise i never tire of hearing.

Here is Ryan & Tonya's wedding day!

 

Tonya getting ready with help from her girls.

Pre-wedding day jitters are most obvious -

The girls are laughing and crying at the same time-

Everyone is ready to get this day started!

 

Tonya you were a beautiful bride.

You were incredibly happy to be getting married 

and it was so obvious that the two of you are meant to be.

You have such an exuberance about you-

A fun energy that will bring stability and happiness

even when times are not so good.

I will never forget when we sat down to go over your wedding day 

and i asked you a little about your relationship with Ryan,

you related to me how you had broken up once- just to be sure.

To be sure you both really wanted this.

To be sure it was meant to be.

And then you said, "I think every couple should go through a break up."

How can you deny honesty like that?

I totally agree. Of course, not everyone has to go through that to know.

But i got it. If you really want to know you love someone,

try spending time apart. See what it does to your heart.

You also said it was the hardest time for you, and i love that.

I love that you could tell me that with a huge smile on your face.

You are going to be a strong couple.

Isn't she beautiful?

She has the most pretty eyelashes.

And - her details.

Beautiful flowers- by Bonita Beachy.

And then there is Ryan.

There was no first look for these two.

They wanted to keep things simple.

So Ryan showed up- right on time- just as Tonya was finished getting ready.

He had the biggest grin on his face.

He could not wait to see her!

He came bounding into the room-desperate to see his bride for the first time that day.

 

I love the energy this couple has together.

The Bride & Groom!

 

We had so much fun despite the freezing freezing freezing cold weather :)

Stauffer Park.

 

The funnest bridal party ever.

A few family photos.

And then it was time.

All the guests had signed the guest book

and taken a program-

The vocalists were beginning to sing.

Everybody was lined up ready to go-

At 5:45 of March 8, 2013

Tonya & Ryan became Mr. & Mrs.

Their lives would never be the same.

And then it was reception time at Shady Maple.

The children had a special table all to themselves with games like coloring and i spy.

Super creative.  The cake was cut and served by Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Martin

and their sons : DeAndre, Avery, & Mikole, who did a fantastic job-

Beautiful texture with fondant ribbon. 

"Hold it with two hands and don't spill the cake", says Dad Martin while little guy takes this opportunity to dig in!

Serving cake is tiring!

Sara & Kristen handing out Thank You cards.

Host & Hostess to the reception:

Mr. & Mrs. Isaiah Fox (left)

Mr. Kent Martin & Miss Kendra Weaver (right)

 

 

 

What a great day!

Thank you, Ryan & Tonya, & your families, for having us.

We loved being a part of your wedding day.

 

 

And to my Cannon girls:

Judy & Miriam- You did good. Thanks for sticking by my side.

You took good photos and you made it funner for me!

 

"I was praying that you and I might end up together. It's like wishing for rain as i stand

in the desert, but I'm holding you closer than most, 'cause you are my heaven."

-Ron Pope

 

 

 

What makes a couple a really great couple?

That's a crazy question.

It's like asking why do bananas have peals?

Or something.

I think that the great thing about people is their differences.

How different they are from each other -

And how people overlook their differences to unite in a common cause.

To make something beautiful happen.

This is what i like about couples. 

Their differences.  

Justin & Rebekah do not seem that different-

From first appearances. But i'm sure they know exactly in which areas they are.

 And that is the beauty of love.

This couple- is no exception.

The love they have for each other is obvious.

It is a sweet, sweet love and it is beautiful.

And it is easy.

And i love the props.

And her ring was perfectly delicate to fit her.

Are they just not very adorable?

 

Justin- So handsome.

The most beautiful forest ever.

The wedding photos will also be taken here.

I am so excited.

We entered the forest and headed

right for the thickets. So pretty.

Perfect for each other.

My favorite-below. SO cute.

i really love this ring shot by Judy.

I keep hearing how being a couple is all about forgiveness (don't kid yourself, It's completely true)

- and i like this quote from Indecent Proposal

(a line from a movie)

"The things two people do to each other they remember. If they stay together, 

It's not because they forget; it's because they forgive." 

Love is so beautiful. 

 

i think so anyway :)

 

Thanks to Judy for helping me capture this beautiful couple.

You are a very talented individual.

 

Rebekah-You are going to be an adorable bride. I'm very excited for your wedding day.

Happy planning! 

 

Diane for Di Images

 

 

 

 

CHECK OUT THESE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!

And read on about how much i love them... wink wink

 

This is our business Thank you cards this year.

Aren't they sweet?

I think it's important to introduce people.

When you arrive to a party and your standing beside someone you have 

never met before- you want to be introduced.

And when you are doing business, it's important to know

who you are working with.

I love getting to know people -

So allow me to introduce to you some of my people!

 

I'm gonna use the below image:

Far left: Valeria Stoltzfus

She's a senior in high school this year, she plays baseball, and she's funny! She is also very sweet 

and just plain fun to be around. I love having her on my team- she is steady and calm.

 

Say hello to Judy Martin- She became Mrs. Martin last summer, she laughs big, and she's so stinkin' cute! 

She is also so fun to be around. She's a new team member and i'm so excited to know her better.

 

Skipping over me for now.

 

Next up is Priscilla Caliz- She is a long time friend of mine, she has a dog that she loves,

(we like to talk about our dogs) She plays a lot of volleyball and laughs just as well

as Judy. :)

 

And then Angie- Angie gave birth to a beautiful son, Miles, this past fall. He was born with a birth defect that 

has caused them to be in the hospital multiple times for multiple surgeries-

She has been a great mom through it all- she has also been my rock these first couple

years of business. She is moving her talents into my office which is a much needed thing!

Angie is also a most beautiful person- i love her sense of humor and how easily she smiles.

She has a great laugh, too!

 

I realized that the most similar thing about these girls

that i love is their laughter, their calmness, and their sense of humor.

I believe it's because this is what i most need to be surrounded by in times

of much concentration and work work work.

Regardless of their talents and why i love them, the most basic matter is that

without them i could not have this photography business.

Besides doing things with other people is all of the fun!

 

We wanted to have a shoot while it was snowing but despite the forecast- there was none.

We settled for pictures with snow on it :)

 

Thank you girls. I love working with you.

 

And now me-

 Well, currently, as we speak, i am getting all set for the first stint of my vacation.

I haven't been on a 2 week vacation EVER!

I am taking a week vacation in Florida with my sister and her husband

(and baby desi) and meeting cousins and aunts and uncles

And then (i am still working on this) i am planning to fly to Hawaii

with one of my best friends,Gina (we have always wanted to vacation together)

for another 10 days.

Did you know my boyfriend is in Hawaii? For a month?

Did you even know i was dating? :)

I am.

The biggest thing that happened to me in 2012 besides all of this stuff:

 

shooting 12 weddings

(one in NY state)

being rear ended in my blue jetta on my way to a photo shoot

having my car declared totaled

buying a red nissan crew cab pickup truck

purchasing my first smart phone

5d markII !!! woo woo!

Photoshop CS6

My sister having a beautiful bouncing baby boy

etc. etc. etc.

 

is dating.

Yes- we have a story. It's pretty huge. It is still in the making and one day, hopefully, you will get to read it.

For now you can know that he is everything i never knew i needed.

He really is the best thing that ever happened to me.

Being with someone makes life a lot busier. But fuller.

Crazier. but funner. Being in love is really all that it is cracked up to be!

I keep thinking, "I can't believe it's him i get to be with!"

I am so lucky.

 

;) And that was just for you Miss Fisher-

 

Thank you Thank you Thank you

 

and Happy Valentines!

( No pressure- just a small valentines card is all anybody ever wanted :)

 

Diane for Di Images