• Making Time for Myself as a Mom | Photoshoot Fun!

      by SimplyHollyJo on January 4, 2018 , No Comments

      Mom’s have this great ability to take care of others. We often are running around wiping noses, making dinner, doing chores, running errands, and generally just going all the time. During all of this hustle and bustle its easy to lose ourselves, or forget to work in time to “feed” ourselves. Everyone has something, or multiple things that bring them joy and peace. For some it’s reading, or sports, or simply being outdoors. Whatever it is, we all try to make time for it in our lives to stay mentally healthy and happy. My personal joy is art. Specifically photography. […]

      Babies, Kids, Motherhood, Photography
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    • When Life Gets in the Way…

      by SimplyHollyJo on February 26, 2017 , No Comments

      Man, it’s been a while…and it’s been a whirlwind of a couple months! You might wonder what has kept me from writing anything, and the answer would be: Life.  Here is a look at some of the stuff that’s been going on since December: I got a cold on Christmas Day that didn’t go away for three weeks (yay pregnancy immune system). Little Man got his first cold and was a snotty, cranky mess for a couple of weeks. We moved houses…which meant closing on both houses about a week apart…moving almost everything ourselves, unpacking everything, and making the house […]

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    • 6 Reasons I’m Always Behind on My 365 Photo Project

      by SimplyHollyJo on September 15, 2016 , No Comments

      In my current 365 Project, I often find myself playing catch up. I sometimes chuckle to myself when I realize just what has held me up, so I decided to compile a list. My 365 has been a great adventure so far and I am so glad that I am doing it, but sometimes life can get in the way of good things. The only thing you can do is keep moving forward, no matter the set backs! Challenging Prompts – There is always a prompt here and there that REALLY stumps me. I might have every photo taken after […]

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    • How Having a Kid Changed How I View Road Trips

      by SimplyHollyJo on September 12, 2016 , No Comments

        Road trips. They were a big part of my childhood. I mean if we did go anywhere, we drove. I use to love it…sleeping, playing games, eating gas station junk food…what’s not to love? I also remember staying up late playing navigator to my dad with a REAL PAPER MAP. It was awesome! Fast forward many years and I still loved road trips. Blaring music, gas station junk food, and chair dancing. Yes! Fast forward again…kids. Hmm. They can put a damper on road trips. We live about 8 hours from my family and many of our friends. We are lucky […]

      Motherhood, Photography, Travel
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    • Learning How to be in Front of the Camera | Self Portraits

      by SimplyHollyJo on August 22, 2016 , No Comments

      In taking on a 365 project, I’ve had to start getting serious about self portraits (since it’s the theme for the day multiple times). I have always been hesitant to be in front of the camera, but I am starting to get better at capturing myself. Mainly I take a million photos until I get at least one That is semi-decent. Some times I don’t get any “good” shots, but I’m relaxing a bit on my high standards for self portraits. As a new mom, I’ve come to realize how important it is to get photos. I don’t just want […]

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    • My Photography Style | Photography

      by SimplyHollyJo on August 16, 2016 , No Comments

      It’s taken a long time for me to really find my photography style. I have been shooting artistically since middle school and I have learned and grown so much as a photographer. I find it funny that finding my style has helped me identify different aspects of my personality as well. I’ve always seen photography as an art therapy of sorts, and through that therapy I am constantly learning about myself. But that’s a different, more lengthy post for another day! There were always photos that I was drawn to, but I could never quite put my finger on what […]

      Photography
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