Missing In Action With The Pixel Fairy Princess

It has been another one of those weeks where I have been M.I.A. from the bloggy world....but for good reason....

This weekend was Debbie's{Otherwise known as The Pixel Fairy Princess}Philadelphia Photography workshop and when I found out she was going to be in the area, I invited her to come in a couple of days early and stay with us.

Debbie got a glimpse into our everyday life here....and I hope we did not scare her away, as it can be quite chaotic at times!! She and I finally got to catch up with one another as both of our lives have been extremely busy lately. Of course we did spend a good amount of time talking shop and playing with our cameras. She has now taught me how to use my external flash for a more studio feel in outdoor situations!! I am totally hooked and cannot believe how a little flash used the right way, can change a photograph!!

We had Nick and Sarah to use as models, but since they are not always cooperative, I asked Alicia to step in as well. Debbie and I set out late afternoon close to dinner each night to do mini photoshoots with the kids. I am thrilled with what I shot both days.....but that being said.....just wait until you see what she got....OMG, she totally blew me away. We had one little session with just Sarah and Nick and I did not bring my camera at all....I wanted Debbie to capture them together for me. I don't have a copy to share with you all yet, but as soon as I do, I will post it....trust me, it is AMAZING!!

Here are a couple of the photos that I shot during our late afternoon park sessions Thursday and Friday........


Nick and Alicia.....it took some coaxing to get them in close proximity, but we told them to pretend that they were brother and sister!!



A different pose....more casual...Nick liked posing for this one much better!!


Alicia under the bridge.....I still cannot believe that she is only 11. I think I had been telling everyone that she was 13....she informed Debbie and I that she is only 11...WOW!!


Sarah surrounded by Forsythia!!


After a couple days with Debbie, Nick is getting very comfortable in front of the camera and also assisting his mom with the external flash when needed....it is definitely a two person job and I don't see Sarah stepping in to help:)

The actual workshop was Saturday and Sunday in center city Philadelphia. Unfortunately there was a change in plans and two of Debbie's models cancelled on her. We needed to recruit Nick and Alicia for the day and I was just blown away at how great they both were for us!! It was a long day in the hot sun and they had 8 women poking and prodding at them....they were total troopers. I will be posting pictures and more on the actual workshop tomorrow or Tuesday. Usually Sarah is the one who is pictured in all the blog posts.....this week it will be Nick!! I am sorry to say that there will be an over abundance of pics coming your way......I guess in a way I will be making up for lost time since I have been so sporadic about posting these last few weeks!!

Part two of the Pixel Fairy Weekend coming soon and some news....I might be taking my love of photography to the next level. ....details to follow!!

I look forward to catching up with you all!!