Over 25 years ago now, my mom began homeschooling me in the early 90's. That was back in the day when most people didn't even know what homeschooling was or meant. Her intent was not merely to educate me and my brothers, but to teach us how to learn and how to love it.
Fast forward a few years to 2008, when my oldest daughter was beginning kindergarten. I enjoyed homeschooling so much, that I decided to have a second go at it and homeschool my children.
My mom's instruction to love learning was still ingrained in me, though. I could not merely be a teacher to my children. As any good teacher must, I kept learning myself.
So, as I was teaching my daughter her ABC's, I continued studying my own interests as well. 2008 also became the year I began studying photography.
In my free time (at the park or during "quiet time"), I would read library books on photography and practice what I learned on my cute "subjects", my kids.
Now, as my oldest daughter is getting ready to enter high school, I am happily running my own small photography business and encouraging my children to learn and pursue their passions. To see my more of my work, follow me on Instagram!
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The Hills Are Alive
I want her hair! It's beautiful and free and wild and abandoned and just, oh, so perfect!
A Good Listener
Midnight Oil
The Lookout
Scavenger Hunt
The thing on the floor kinda looks like a beckoning hand like, "come here!"
Dulcinea
Child's Play
Checking The Mail
Nighttime Prayers
Cleaning Up
LOL! That's what my youngest grandson looks like at the end of every day!!
The Apple
Day's End
Looks like a beautiful end to a fruitful day with that bouquet :)
Amore
Winter Basket
The Afterbath
Connection
Show Us The Way
This is good, the Teddy Bear is included on this adventure. Hail to the Teddy Bears that accompany their children like this. Ours flew to England from Canada to be with my oldest when she went away to school!
Harmony
Amber Glow
We Shall Not All Sleep
Dreamer
Golden
Dandelion Pickin'
Spot Of Tea
Natural Princess
One In Hand
Baby Doll
Such a great setting and adorable kids! The photos are so peaceful and beautiful! These are incredible!
What a beautiful collection! Your work is stunning, thank you for these.
Wow! This is so amazing! I admire your kids and your lifestyle so much!
These are amazing. im an amateur photogtapher. And is really curious how to achieve these natural but unreal look while editing in lightroom... Can you help me?
During these times of faster, faster, more, more, these photos are a refreshing relief.
your family is beautiful. and you're able to tell yours story very well. hope one day to have similar beautiful princesses in my life
Got up this morning, turned on the news, and went into my usual morning news depression. Then I found this. Instant antidote.
Awe those kids are adorable! And the pictures are taken so beautifully. This makes me miss my little sister and brother. <3
such beautiful countryside! and captured beautifully. gives a sense of peace.
Beautiful work. Keep it up! I love your use of light. Thank you for sharing!
Such a great setting and adorable kids! The photos are so peaceful and beautiful! These are incredible!
What a beautiful collection! Your work is stunning, thank you for these.
Wow! This is so amazing! I admire your kids and your lifestyle so much!
These are amazing. im an amateur photogtapher. And is really curious how to achieve these natural but unreal look while editing in lightroom... Can you help me?
During these times of faster, faster, more, more, these photos are a refreshing relief.
your family is beautiful. and you're able to tell yours story very well. hope one day to have similar beautiful princesses in my life
Got up this morning, turned on the news, and went into my usual morning news depression. Then I found this. Instant antidote.
Awe those kids are adorable! And the pictures are taken so beautifully. This makes me miss my little sister and brother. <3
such beautiful countryside! and captured beautifully. gives a sense of peace.
Beautiful work. Keep it up! I love your use of light. Thank you for sharing!