Final Project.- Time by Amanda Cannon

Time.
There is no substitute for it.

Everyone wants it.


We wish we could find more of it.


You can try to forget about it.


You can regret it.


You can try to hold on to it.


You can be afraid of it.


You can give it.


You can try and master it.


You might want to escape it.


Some times you just have to wait for it.


But eventually healing can come from it.


Time is all we have........so make the most if it. You can't get it back. This life is but a moment of it...... It's yours to do what you will with it.......

Class work

Some of my latest work for class.
Playing with light.





Assingment 6 was abot perspective. Taking shots at different angles to show different perspective of what you are shooting. I wanted to tell a story here first about my subjet by slowly introducing her over the series of shots and mostly about the building. I also am introducing the first in my series of photos for my final project which is going to be on the concept of time. Wasting time, loosing track of time, timeless, ect. I am super excited about this and also the clock pictured here will be in each shot but I am going to shoot different people and different aspects of time. I am really excited!

All things come to an end.

Well after two years I am leaving my job as a nanny August 13th. It was one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make. I have been with these kids for a long time and have been with Jacob since he was born. I love them, but as I prayed and sought the Lord He made it clear it was time to go. I knew it would have to happen sometime, I can't stay with them forever. God has really opened the door to my photography and I am very excited about it. I will be doing some part time work babysitting and hopefully working a bit at my favorite coffee shop in Gloucester but most importantly be able to devote 2 whole days a week to Photography and weekends. I am so excited. Josh has been so supportive in this. I also will be able to FINALLY take some classes at The New England School of Photography a dream I have been dreaming for the last 2 years. This was a big move of faith for me. But the Lord has been just dropping photography jobs in my lap since I gave my notice, confirming that this is the plan He has for me right now. I am so blessed to be able to pursue something I love and really have some time to do that before we start trying to have kids.
One thing is for sure this is no office job I am leaving, and these kids will always hold a place in my heart. And actually they have been my first models and published work. Good thing they are so darn cute.

Favorite Shots

2009 was a pretty big year in the area of my photography. I went from just getting a SLR, getting hired by a pro, and booking my first 2 Solo Weddings, and shooting one of them. God has blessed me with this hobby, and desire. I am thankful to certain people who have aided in my journey. Rachel Jones, John Meinen, Ben Corey, and George Sylenesis. Here are what I think to be my Best Shots of 2009

First Shoot

So my dear friend Kristen and I like to practice on each other for photography. We are both learning and having a blast....
check out the rest of my first shoot from Saturday Here

Childlike....

Ah the mind of children such a beautiful thing.

The way they see life always makes me think about how adults need to see things from their perspective a little more.


Childlike:
A dandylion is the most beautiful flower. And look I picked 20 of them for you! Aren't they beautiful?

Adultlike: A bunch of ugly weeds I have to rid my lawn of.



Childlike: An old kite string with the handle still on it! What a treasure that I can now argue with my sister about who gets to hold it.

Adultlike: What garbage. Who left that lying around on the road?


Childlike: Seeing a Robin outside the window is truly a magical thing that requires all activity to immidately stop to observe and rejoice in its appearance.

Adultlike: Robin? who has time to look at birds when I have all these money, marriage and personal problems to deal with.

Childlike: Rolling down a big grassy hill is one of the most fantastic things to do. In fact I think I am actually going to drag my bum down it this time and get dirt all up my shorts.

Adultlike: Grass stains, dirt, more laundry to do.

Childlike: God loves me. He is big and strong and I am safe with Him. His love is good enough for me.
Adultlike: Lets argue and fight about theology and I am not going to be happy until I have it all figured out.

Let's stop acting like such grown up's and spend a little time picking flowers, rolling down hills, and relishing in God's amazing love.

Beauty in the Simple

Simplicity - is the property, condition, or quality of being simple or un-combined. It often denotes beauty, purity or clarity. Simple things are usually easier to explain and understand than complicated ones.


"You can always recognize truth by its beauty and simplicity." — Richard Feynman



"But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ." -2 Cor 11:3

It is so easy to get distracted from the simplicity of Christ.
You can lose it in the midst of Christian activity. You can lose it when you get so involved in some of the fascinating aspects of Scripture that you lose "the simplicity that is in Christ." You can lose it in the pressures of daily living. You can get so busy and so worried and so anxious about yourself and the things that are happening to you that you lose the sense that Christ is with you, and He is adequate. This is the beautiful "simplicity that is in Jesus."

As John Calvin says about this verse: "because by the simplicity that is in Christ is meant, that which keeps us in the unadulterated and pure doctrine of the gospel, and admits of no foreign corruption. By this he means that men’s minds are adulterated corrupted, and debauched. Whenever they turn aside, even in the least degree, to the one side or to the other, from the pure doctrine of Christ.

I pray that each of us stays focused on the beauty in the simplicity of the Gospel. Look for the beautiful in the simple things today.

Christmas List!

Did you ever look at the Sears Catalogue when you were a kid? We couldn't wait to get it in the mail. My brother and I would spend an hour or so peering in it at all the fun toys that were on sale for Christmas. We would make a Christmas list of the things we wanted. Now don't get me wrong Christmas for us was always focused on Jesus, and others. My parents always encouraged us to think of others too. One of my favorite memories was bringing some neighbors a single mom and her kids some presents. Hiding and watching the joy on their faces as they opened the door to find their gifts on the door step.

Ok so what is the point of this post. It is not even Thanksgiving yet! (Well American Thanksgiving anyway!)Well even though I am a grown up. I still have a Christmas List. Well not really. Actually I am quite excited about a new toy myself.
Its This. My mom's husband George is selling it to me at a ridiculous price. Seriously amazing. I am so excited! I have recently developed a love for photography. Well honestly I have always loved taking pictures. I have suitcases full of pictures I have taken over the years (Back in the days of film developing of course.) I really never took the time to figure out what I was good at in high school. Basically because I was going through a lot at that time. If you want to know, ask me I will share my story. I was more distracted with trying to find meaning in life and joy, then figuring out my talents.

But I have found something that I love and feel I have an ounce of talent it. Maybe not anything great but still I enjoy it and want to Glorify God with it.

Now I would love to have something else to go with my new camera, so I can share my pictures and print them out myself. Its a new printer. I have two chances to win it! Here or Here:



My Friend Greta posted this on her blog or else I never would of really heard about the contests. SO THANKS GRETA! Ps: Check out her blog for cute Christmas Card ideas. She is making them this year! What a great idea. She is very talented!

So anyway this was really just a post to help me win the contest. So I will keep you posted! Hopefully Greta or I win!

Summer Fun Photo Contest

Run For The Waves featuring Caleb & Kennedy the sweet kiddo's I Nanny.

5 Minutes for Mom is hosting a Summer Photo Contest see the details
here