tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188719082024-03-27T16:53:21.010-07:00SHADYLANE BLOGIts celebrating the everyday. Its finding the beauty in everyday life and capturing moments that will never be forgotten. Its seeing joy for joy itself learning to savor it. Its my life...lived in; learned in; loved in.Shaina Longstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03957553374737418514noreply@blogger.comBlogger957125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18871908.post-8843603786790593162015-02-20T17:06:00.001-08:002015-02-20T17:06:16.552-08:00Your Ampersand Studio <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Shaina Longstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03957553374737418514noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18871908.post-44287425407241298712015-02-08T21:13:00.003-08:002015-02-08T21:13:59.979-08:00The Hair Diaries - Red for the Win!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am excited to share another entry into my Hair Diaries. It was totally time for another shot at getting the perfect red for me. Four different colors went in to this killer color. I love the dimension of it and the brightness of the blonde. </div>
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Red makes me happy. I've been <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/shadylane_14/beautiful-hair/" target="_blank">pinning different red colors</a> for so long, and it was a fun experiment to mix different tones. I got to see my friend Brittany this time for the cut and color. We always have great conversations and I'm so glad that she's back in town again. </div>
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Yay for red hair. Let's see how long I like it until I want a change. ;) </div>
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Shaina Longstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03957553374737418514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18871908.post-4524841362558336092015-01-09T21:20:00.000-08:002015-01-09T21:24:40.485-08:00To be wholehearted...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
For the past few years I have chosen a word at the beginning of January, and shared it visibly on my blog in hopes of using it to guide and define the upcoming months...a <a href="http://aliedwards.com/projects/one-little-word" target="_blank">One Little Word</a>. My words have been: <i>begin, flourish, abundance</i>, and last year was <i>thrive</i>. </div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">For 2015 the word "</span><b style="text-align: justify;">wholehearted</b><span style="text-align: justify;">" is what I've chosen...or what has chosen me. Its first big impact was through </span><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability?language=en" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Brene Brown's TED talk</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> on vulnerability. Its a must-watch if you haven't seen it yet! She is a researcher/storyteller who spent a long time researching vulnerability, shame and connection. So much of her words resonated with me. </span></div>
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I wanted to find myself in her manilla folder full of "<i>wholehearted</i>" people. People who live from a deep sense of worthiness; a belief that they are worthy of love and belonging. That concept resonates with me so intensely. One of my favorite things she said in her talk was an explanation of the meaning of courage. It comes from the Latin word: cour; meaning "heart" and its original definition was <i>to tell the story of who you are with your whole heart</i>. And that is what I want to do in 2015...what I want to do in my whole life. </div>
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To be courageous and live wholeheartedly. And through this vulnerability, embrace the gift of true connection. </div>
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I aspire to be wholehearted in my relationships, in my worship, in my decisions and in my art. I feel a need to lean into living and loving fully. I yearn to be enthusiastic for the things that fill my days. I long to give of myself to the important people in my life, to my friends, to people in my community and to my dream clients with total sincerity. I want to be genuine. I crave truth. I desire to be authentic. </div>
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And then once this word really clasped on to me, it kept coming up in so many places. I saw it in scriptures I was reading, like Joshua 14:8 and Jeremiah 29:13. Quotes with my word came up naturally on Pinterest. I searched through the #wholehearted hashtag on Instagram and was so touched. <i>I knew this was my word</i>. </div>
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Now that we are a few days in to 2015, it has already helped to guide me in a few ways. It motivated me to get out my front door on days when that was the last thing I thought I could do. Each day I have committed to and followed-through on reading a portion of the Bible. My intention is to read the whole Bible this year. I have even found myself giving emotionally when I thought I had nothing left to give, and being filled up in return even more, because of it. And to all of these beautiful, little moments I say: YES! This is what I hope for. This is what I invite more of into my life. </div>
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To life wholeheartedly. To be wholehearted. To tell the story of who I am with my whole heart. </div>
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2014 went by in a blur... but it was so full of life. Full of days with my puppy by my side, a new camera and all the <a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/search/label/SHADYlane%20Photography" target="_blank">beautiful things I got to see through its viewfinder</a>, work that I really enjoy, becoming a dedicated Apple product user, and I made a best friend; we had an amazing International Convention in Seattle, I drank way too much coffee for my own good, had <a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/2014/12/my-favorite-memory-of-2014.html" target="_blank">one amazing day</a> with my mom and our dogs, second shot a <a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/2014/10/maddie-brandonephrata-wedding.html" target="_blank">wedding</a> with my friend Bre, had the pleasure of being <a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/2014/11/the-pajama-game-becoming-poopsie.html" target="_blank">Poopsie</a> in our local production of The Pajama Game and helped my <a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/2014/12/katrina-fricke-little-sister-and.html" target="_blank">little sister set up her YouTube channel and Facebook page</a> for her music. Hard to believe its over. But I'm excited for 2015 and the adventures it will bring. A new business venture, perhaps some new flooring for our house, and many more photoshoots. Welcome 2015!! </div>
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My littlest sister Katrina is a very talented musician. She is a singer/songwriter who has been writing her own songs for years now. This past week I spent a few days with my family in Canada and took the opportunity to capture some pictures of Katrina and film her very first video for her brand new YouTube channel. It had started snowing, and I just love the feeling the slowly falling snowflakes gave the images. I also created a logo for her and a cool header image with some of the pictures we took. </div>
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I am really proud of the woman she is becoming, and I can't wait to see where her music takes her. </div>
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Here is her logo and header image. </div>
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It was the first real cold spell of the season... the temperature well below freezing, and, like usual it was windy. So windy that I couldn't feel my fingers as I pushed the shutter on my camera during this shoot. But their smiles were real; their love warming them as they tried to hear me give them direction through the gusts of wind. </div>
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We only lasted 15 minutes... but we captured some special images to help them remember this time preparing to welcome their little one into the world. I'm glad we braved the cold, even for just a few minutes. I treasure the opportunity I had to take these pictures for them. Here are some of my favorites. </div>
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Alberto and Jazim were married in May of this year, and I had the pleasure of capturing their day. It was a day full of families and laughter and dear friends. A warm spring day with sweet moments and wholehearted interactions. These are my favorite images from our portrait session in the park. The light was perfect. </div>
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You guys, its December 9, 2014. </div>
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Are you serious? Yeah... it's almost 2015, and I sometimes still write 2013 on my checks. This is kinda crazy-pants! </div>
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But here we are...and oh what a year it's been. </div>
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I wanted to share my favorite memory from 2014. To chronicle it. To savor it. To embolden my ability to tell the stories of my life. </div>
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There wasn't anything necessarily particular about the weekend of September 20th. But I was literally diving head first into the hardest month of my life. Not to be overly dramatic, or anything. Just stating facts here. And so I needed to get out of town. Or "get out of Dodge" as they say... </div>
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So we packed up our pillows and our puppy and drove the almost 2 hours north to my parents house. Dad was away, so it was a bonus that we got to keep mom company. But there I was...in a house I used to call home with the 2 people (and 2 dogs) that love me more than anyone else in the world. My husband and my mom. </div>
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Saturday morning came easy... we slept in. Had some eggs for breakfast. And took our first cups, of what would end up being 4 pots of coffee, out to the front porch. And for the first time in a long time I smiled for real...and breathed in deep what it felt like to <i>just be</i>. </div>
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I didn't put a bra on that day. I remember telling people about my weekend after the fact and this was a big revelation! No bra = extreme comfort and acceptance. Is it weird that my favorite memory involves me not wearing a bra? Maybe, but this is happening. </div>
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My mom has made her front porch the epitome of home. They've hung up the porch swing my Dad made years ago from old Kingdom Hall chairs and Mom covered it with blankets and pillows. There are candles of all sorts of colors and smells on every surface. And the bouquet of flowers Dad brought home for her that week sitting next to the other bouquet she got from the dentist. But that's another story... There are two rocking chairs and a vine growing along the railing and hanging pots full of flowers. She calls it her "Porch Resort" and we even made a little sign for her to hang that day. </div>
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So we got comfy out there, sometimes just Mom and me...sometimes Chris joined us. We read and talked and slept in the warmth of the late autumn sun. Chris played music on his guitar for us, we talked about the new iPhone update and worked through the new features together. </div>
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But all day we let the dogs run loose. And this part of the weekend makes me smile the most. My parents have a mini-schnauzer named Tucker. They got him when I was 15 and he was my buddy when I lived at home. He got to sleep with me and still does whenever I visit. He is the reason I wanted a mini-schnauzer when Chris and I decided it was time to get a puppy for ourselves. We have had Gibson for 2 years now, and he lights up my days. </div>
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Tucker and Gibson had interacted once before. Tucker is kind of an old man now...set in his ways. He doesn't like strange dogs in his house with his people. So he usually gets jealous and tends to mark his territory. So we hadn't made it a habit of bringing Gibson with us when we visited. Its Tucker's house...I get it. </div>
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But this time it was a last minute trip, and we didn't have a plan. So Gibson came with us. And it turned out to be my favorite part of the weekend. Tucker and Gibson became <i>best friends</i>.</div>
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Tucker has a long history of running if he gets loose. He takes off and comes home 2 days later covered in yuck. He is always looking for a way out. Gibson on the other hand, loves to explore, but he always comes when he's called. It was like a revelation to Tucker. <i>"Oh! If I don't run away and come back when I'm called I get to explore and roam around this huge yard we have?! How cool!"</i></div>
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And that's exactly what they did. They chased squirrels and ran out into the field and took turns chasing each other around the pond. But whenever I would call Gibson, they would both come. It was awesome. I was a super proud puppy-mom that day, and it made me happy to see Tucker enjoying his freedom too. </div>
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So, my favorite memory from 2014 was a day spent with my 2 favorite people and my 2 favorite dogs, without a bra on. Yup. Pretty much a perfect day. </div>
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She is strong and sweet and openhearted. He is kind and giving and a firefighter. I was honored to be their wedding photographer. And I'm grateful to call them friends. </div>
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Their special day was earlier this year in Leavenworth, WA. They booked a huge house for the occasion and their family and closest friends were invited for the weekend. Everyone all got ready together and the house was full of laughter, some country music and at one point, the Macarena. </div>
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I will never forget showing Gerie the picture I took of her shoes...she got tears in her eyes, and in that moment she became a bride. A stunningly beautiful bride. </div>
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And then we ate, and danced and everyone took a turn speaking to Brandon and Gerie's love and friendship and hopes for their future. It was such a special, personal, intimate day, and I was so privileged to be involved. </div>
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Mama's little mini-me knew how to work the camera, and the sweetheart of a boy with hearts on his socks had just woken up from a nap and was very confused by this stranger in his house with a camera. But the sun was shining, the day was lovely, and even the dog was cooperative. Here are some of my favorites from this family's session. I can't wait to see these images up on their walls. It was a pleasure to get to know them better. </div>
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Shaina Longstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03957553374737418514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18871908.post-18418274493348255362014-12-03T07:00:00.000-08:002014-12-03T07:00:07.553-08:00Something to brighten your day<div style="text-align: justify;">
This is my cousin Hannah's sweet baby girl, Harper. She was born with a cleft lip and pallet and has been through so much already in her short little life. I've been visiting them lots lately and Harper is starting to remember me. Her little face lighting up when she sees me makes me so happy. </div>
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A couple weeks ago when I was there to get my hair done the three of us went to the hair supply store together. While Hannah found the color, Harper and I walked around. She picked up a hair brush and carried it around with her until it was time to go. We walked back to the isle where it went and when she put it back in the exact right place I said "TADA" to her. And then she said it back to me with a big grin on her face! "TADA." And my heart just <i>melted</i>. </div>
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You see, because of being born with a cleft lip and pallet she is a little delay in talking. So it was a big deal for her to learn and say a new word. She is so smart! And I was so proud of her. I just had to try and see if I could get a video of her saying it. So once we got back to the house I held her on my lap and tried to get to say "TADA" again. And this is the result. It just kills me!! You'll want to watch it more than once...its gets better and better.</div>
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I watch this video every time I need a little pick-me-up. It was such a special moment for me to teach her a new word. I won't soon forget this afternoon with little Miss Harper.Shaina Longstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03957553374737418514noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18871908.post-13965456426515828852014-12-01T06:00:00.000-08:002014-12-01T13:27:09.102-08:00Little Baby Austin<div style="text-align: justify;">
I am getting to that age where all my friends are starting families and having babies. And it has been my pleasure to take some special pictures of these little ones. My dear friend Monica, who I've known since we were in grade school, and her husband Josh, who I've known since I moved to Spokane in 2007 welcomed sweet little Austin this summer. Chris came with me and the 4 (and a half) of us spent the day together. I love the images that I was able to capture of this new family. </div>
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Congrats, my friends on a beautiful little boy. It was such a joy to help you celebrate this new life.<br />
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Andy and Julie have been friends of ours for a few years. They helped us move into our house and whenever we always call "Handy Andy" to do things like hang the track lighting in my office and move furniture. He's good to us. We're glad for their friendship. </div>
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They found out they are having a little boy, and he will be coming into the world in early December. I was so honored that they chose me to take some maternity portraits for them to celebrate and remember this special time in their life...the last few weeks before becoming parents. </div>
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It was a brisk 19 degrees out on the Wednesday morning we'd scheduled the shoot. But they braved the cold and it was all made perfect when the sun came out for just the right amount of time. We took some pictures with their dog, Tank in their yard and then we went down to my favorite spot by Soap Lake. </div>
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Their love for this baby and each other was unmistakable. I can't wait to meet their sweet little boy. </div>
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Shaina Longstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03957553374737418514noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18871908.post-13668817140392962762014-11-26T07:00:00.000-08:002014-11-26T07:00:02.073-08:00The Hair Diaries - Copper Blonde<div style="text-align: justify;">
Now that the show is over, and I am no longer playing <a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/2014/11/the-pajama-game-becoming-poopsie.html" target="_blank">Poopsie</a> I decided it was more than past time for a new hair style and color. I have been pinning ideas on my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/shadylane_14/beautiful-hair/" target="_blank">Beautiful Hair</a> board forever, and a couple of my newest ones stood out to me. I fell in love with the idea of a coppery blonde color. </div>
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These pins are a little darker than I ended up with (I mean, I was going from <i>white</i> hair to this, so...) but I love how it turned out. Hannah and I always have fun experimenting and we both are comfortable with the "wait and see how it turns out" style of processing. And this one turned out great! I love the dimension and body it has. Hannah has sweet skills. </div>
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Here's to fresh hair and a new season of life. Hooray for copper blonde! </div>
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Shaina Longstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03957553374737418514noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18871908.post-58681862957455457542014-11-24T05:00:00.000-08:002014-11-24T05:00:14.982-08:00The Pearl Family <div style="text-align: justify;">
I have known Lisa for almost as long as I've lived in Ephrata. She was always my go-to girl at our credit union, and we became friends during loans and transaction. And then at her recommendation, we became co-workers. I started working at the credit union and we got even closer. We'd talked for a long time about getting together for family pictures for her, and this year we made it happen. </div>
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It was a cold, but beautiful autumn day, and Lisa picked some great coordinating outfits for her family portraits. Her family glowed in the sun and they were a pleasure to work with...great smiles and fun interactions between siblings and parents. I'm so glad we made it happen. </div>
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Shaina Longstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03957553374737418514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18871908.post-67546526832731753472014-11-21T19:52:00.001-08:002014-11-21T19:53:51.811-08:00The Pajama Game - Becoming Poopsie<div style="text-align: justify;">
It has been quiet on the blog front, but not quiet in real life, that's for sure. The biggest thing that has filled my days has been local Masquer's Theater's production of The Pajama Game. I was cast as Poopsie in August, and we just finished up 5 weeks of shows. Friday and Saturday night and then a matinee on Sundays. Phew! It was a lot of work...but sooo rewarding. </div>
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Becoming Poopsie was such a fun journey. She is a fun-loving flirt with a fondness for Monday mornings and a pep in her step that could make anyone smile. Poopsie works with her best friends at the Sleep Tite Pajama factory in Ohio, and they are all in a battle for a 7 and a half cent raise. The play is set in the 50's so we had a set full of vintage sewing machines, terrific bright colors, lots of polka dots and a cast wearing amazing, time period costumes. And I got my hair and white as possible, cuz that's how Poopsie would do it. </div>
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I also had the privilege of doing the poster and program design for this production. And I got to be on the poster!! It was so neat seeing my work up all around town. I had a lot of fun working with 50's colors and fonts and vintage sewing ephemera to create the designs. Then I made little personal invitations for each character to share on Facebook and text to their friends to invite them to see the show. They were a big hit. </div>
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Also I got to be in a special dance number called Steam Heat with 4 other girls. We wore fishnet stockings, black shorts, white button up shirts, bow ties and bowler hats. It was probably the most rehearsed musical number in Masquer's history, but it was so much fun. Glad I got to be a part of it. </div>
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Here are some of my favorite images from the play. My friend Marta came to the show and took some of me so I would be able to have the memory of being Poopsie forever. I love these pictures. </div>
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I met Auti just a couple months ago. We're doing the musical at Masquers together this fall and we've forged a friendship. She is a sweetheart and makes me laugh so hard. Her and Nate, her husband, were just married this past June in my favorite park in Ephrata, WA. So we decided to return to "the scene of the crime" for their fall portrait session. </div>
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It was an early Sunday morning, the air was crisp, the light was perfection and their love for each other was so evident, even on their sleepy faces. </div>
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I am thankful for a new friendship, and for the chance to get this sweet couple in front of my camera. Here are some of my favorites from their session. </div>
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Shaina Longstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03957553374737418514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18871908.post-61953597724074967242014-10-15T07:28:00.000-07:002014-10-15T07:34:57.048-07:00Maddie & Brandon–Ephrata Wedding<p align="justify">I am so excited to share some of my favorite images from Maddie & Brandon’s wedding that <a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/2014/10/it-renewed-my-spirit-and-my-dreams.html">I was asked to assist Bre with</a>. It was such a gorgeous day for photos, and I had a chance to be a bit more creative in my angles and poses since I was the second shooter. I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. </p> <p align="justify">I love photographing people in love. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XjewGn3Pb2w/VD6F4AO9hbI/AAAAAAAAJOI/RyPxeAnprt0/s1600-h/M%252526B1%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="M&B1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="M&B1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qzS2EziKdJo/VD6F4zdahCI/AAAAAAAAJOQ/xeI37SX-TOk/M%252526B1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="296"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FbBa4SHmvPw/VD6F5guzbjI/AAAAAAAAJOY/HPquGUgovnU/s1600-h/M%252526B2%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="M&B2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 6px 0px 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="M&B2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wUdZm1AI2Q4/VD6F6cloaHI/AAAAAAAAJOg/b55mrMF34sE/M%252526B2_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="442"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SOUpse_XsyY/VD6F7LeRxuI/AAAAAAAAJOo/otbAL0_acAY/s1600-h/M%252526B3%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="M&B3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 6px 0px 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="M&B3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Xu4Wn2-mx4c/VD6F8AeokdI/AAAAAAAAJOw/s71b1lVh5Mw/M%252526B3_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="782"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-R-PSys9YBGY/VD6F9bdt0LI/AAAAAAAAJO4/9n21aakUWdE/s1600-h/M%252526B4%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="M&B4" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 6px 0px 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="M&B4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4DEyL769JrE/VD6F_CjAYPI/AAAAAAAAJPA/z4PRu4OQ7XY/M%252526B4_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="892"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OohKVNHYJKI/VD6GAGONwxI/AAAAAAAAJPI/pC1eXxzzPas/s1600-h/M%252526B5%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="M&B5" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 6px 0px 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="M&B5" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0UgtW44PRNc/VD6GB5ndxaI/AAAAAAAAJPQ/dONfeojtxPI/M%252526B5_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="807"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OSIy0bRnQ8Y/VD6GCxH_VEI/AAAAAAAAJPY/vF5Rhbrztxk/s1600-h/M%252526B6%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="M&B6" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 6px 0px 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="M&B6" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XzfsISS1doc/VD6GDi_yrcI/AAAAAAAAJPg/2YEy0ZO2g4A/M%252526B6_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="443"></a></p> Shaina Longstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03957553374737418514noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18871908.post-49316313517144304902014-10-08T13:59:00.000-07:002014-10-08T14:01:59.133-07:00It renewed my spirit and my dreams<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YiIUAco8jXM/VDWmKQ8a0qI/AAAAAAAAJNQ/ey4pMaq4Q-4/s1600-h/Photography1%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Photography1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Photography1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-x98U9fCjfNQ/VDWmLyNyMkI/AAAAAAAAJNY/JrWcxyYOaYA/Photography1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600"></a></p> <p align="justify">Saturday was one of those days you wish for as a creative. One where you feel like your feet are standing exactly where they're supposed to be, and you smile because you love it. </p> <p align="justify">I can't stop smiling. I feel at home here, behind my camera...helping others feel just as at home in front of it. I'm passionate about capturing real moments and real emotions. </p> <p align="justify">I was invited to second shoot at a wedding super last minute, and I instantly jumped at the opportunity. The main photographer was Bre Millard of <a href="http://www.brerachellephotography.com/">Bre Rachelle Photography.</a> She’s a local friend of mine and when she moved to California earlier this year, we stayed in touch following each other on Instagram. And then on Friday I went to get coffee, and there she was, moved back to town. We started talking about getting together to shoot sometime and she stopped and asked “What are you doing tomorrow? Want to come second shoot a wedding with me?” And, unbelievably, I was free and able to go. </p> <p align="justify">And it was like coming home… getting back behind my camera again. And not being the main photographer allowed me to be more creative in my angles and posing ideas. Bre and I worked really well together, and I hope to shoot with her again in the future. I have some gorgeous captures from the wedding day to share soon, but for now, here are some behind-the-scenes pictures Bre took of me during the day. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Xl3OdFpZRdo/VDWmNal1HDI/AAAAAAAAJNg/YXa8kNU7urQ/s1600-h/Photography2%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Photography2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Photography2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DeiW6L3g890/VDWmOkQDI2I/AAAAAAAAJNo/6KxfTuk0auA/Photography2_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dBPMtFV3qbk/VDWmP13ORhI/AAAAAAAAJNw/djdOL2gaAhM/s1600-h/Photography3%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="Photography3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 10px 0px 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Photography3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kS3CrgkFryE/VDWmRNAqK7I/AAAAAAAAJN4/iUnnKb990D4/Photography3_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="488"></a> </p> <p align="justify">I ended the day on such a high. A creative, inspired, exhilarated high. And I can’t wait to do it again! </p> <p align="justify">Saturday was one of those days. I’m never going to forget it. </p> Shaina Longstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03957553374737418514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18871908.post-43240375214219243912014-09-30T20:56:00.000-07:002014-09-30T20:58:08.640-07:00Anniversary Photo Shoot<p align="justify">I had the honor of standing next to my dear friend Kaelah as she married her husband, Brandon 5 years ago this month. It was a beautiful summer-in-September day and their ceremony in the park was perfect. One of my favorite memories. And now, 5 years have gone by and these dear friends of mine celebrated their anniversary. </p> <p align="justify">Part of the celebration was a photo shoot with me! Our plans for the day and the shoot location didn’t quite turn out, so we ended up pulling over on the side of the road and spending 7 minutes taking some shots. I think these images capture their relationship perfectly… They laugh hard and love harder. </p> <p align="justify">Here are some of my favorites from our 7 minute photo shoot. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cRB9JI4FmtM/VCt7uH0RPXI/AAAAAAAAJMA/TNhJ0WGgfyc/s1600-h/KK%252526Brandon1%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="KK&Brandon1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="KK&Brandon1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CHyTjDHpMKM/VCt7v2VtNkI/AAAAAAAAJMI/trWPkiE1Mms/KK%252526Brandon1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="1238"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RjqVyA50gu4/VCt7xKyMirI/AAAAAAAAJMQ/IaQJX5KuMZI/s1600-h/KK%252526Brandon2%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="KK&Brandon2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="KK&Brandon2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NhrbM4i01fc/VCt7zAuGbII/AAAAAAAAJMY/4NVy3J0T2as/KK%252526Brandon2_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="855"></a></p> <p align="justify">I am so proud of these two and the adventures they’re on right now, serving God in a foreign country. They are such a good example of trusting in Jehovah and relying on each other. I love reading Kaelah’s emails with all their stories and pictures. Glad to know them and call them friends.</p> Shaina Longstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03957553374737418514noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18871908.post-91296532142427380862014-08-18T21:26:00.000-07:002014-08-18T21:34:59.173-07:00Turning 28 years old…<p align="justify">Today I turn 28 years old. For some reason this one is a hard one for me. I am in my “late 20’s” now and it feels strange to say that. Is there more that I should have accomplished by now? Am I doing an okay job at being an “adult”? These are the things I’ve been thinking about as this day got closer and closer. </p> <p align="justify">But I found the answer in creating this list… my list of 27 things I learned at 27. I’ve done this every year since I was 17. That’s a decade of lessons learned and chronicled. You can see a few of my other lists <a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/search/label/things%20i%20learned">here</a>. </p> <p align="justify">I’m glad again for the chance to stop and look back on the past year and pull all the truths out of the trials. To see that I did grow and learn and change and become a better person and step into being the adult version of myself, even though it feels strange. </p> <p>So here is my list for this year… </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y0x3Na_1zIo/U_LT3ySP7RI/AAAAAAAAJGk/F32Z98bQY7c/s1600-h/27ThingsILearnedAt27%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="27ThingsILearnedAt27" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="27ThingsILearnedAt27" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4iQPGuFr-l4/U_LT5R_FMaI/AAAAAAAAJGs/pFrZibNsCAc/27ThingsILearnedAt27_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="467"></a></p> <ol> <li> <div align="justify">My favorite part of driving a <a href="http://instagram.com/p/ejMsFYyRZ-/?modal=true">bright yellow VW Bug</a> is everyone else who sees it and smiles (or gives their friend a “slug-bug”). </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">I am blessed to be part of a fabulous team of talented people at NICA and to have the chance to learn from them as we tackle projects and work together. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">I am still a poet and an artist. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">Jehovah always provides exactly what we need. I’ll never forget my hands shaking so badly as I tried to unwrap <a href="http://instagram.com/p/fJ0JHWyRdz/?modal=true">my new Bible</a> and the amazing 3 days we spent at the <a href="http://instagram.com/p/qCHAcDSRYq/?modal=true">International Convention in Seattle</a>. #greyisthenewblack </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">Clothes that fit right can make you feel how you’ve always wanted to feel, and <a href="http://www.cabionline.com/">CAbi</a> does that so well. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">Sometimes the answer is to put a <a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/2013/12/lavender-hair-dreams.html">little purple in your hair</a>. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">Sharing my home with my in-laws has been the biggest test I’ve ever faced, but it taught me endurance and patience and kindness. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">You should never binge eat Red Vines. Or Cool Ranch Doritos for that matter…</div></li> <li> <div align="justify">Mobile offices are the best kind of offices. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">“<a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/2014/02/rejoice.html">Always rejoice in the Lord. Again I will say: Rejoice! Let your reasonableness become known to all men</a>.” –Phil 4:4,5</div></li> <li> <div align="justify">Life as a <a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/2014/05/the-hair-diariesplatinum.html">Platinum Blonde</a> is as good as I hoped it would be. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify"><a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/2014/02/shaina-learns-brush-script.html">Brush scripting</a> is a skill I learned that I will continue to use and develop because it brings me joy. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify"><a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/2014/02/my-favorite-phase-2-hcg-recipes.html">Cabbage steaks</a> are too delicious to describe. You’ll just have to try them for yourself. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">I love stovetop popcorn with lots of butter and salt!</div></li> <li> <div align="justify">I can do <a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/2014/03/march-squat-challenge.html">200 squats</a> in one day! And it does <a href="http://instagram.com/p/mQH1Q5SRWM/?modal=true">wonders for my backside</a>. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">My husband expresses his love for me by supporting my dreams and realized that to keep growing I need new equipment. I love my <a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/2014/04/my-new-camera.html">new camera</a> so much! </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">The #bestjobever includes <a href="http://instagram.com/p/mlgZF7yRRV/?modal=true">driving home with the top down</a> after a satisfying day of work. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">A house full of music is my favorite kind of house. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">Boats make the best hotels. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">Death is a harsh reality of life. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">I love <a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/search/label/SHADYlane%20Photography">taking pictures</a> of couples in love; especially those celebrating anniversaries. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/rtBBW2SRQg/?modal=true">Camel rides</a> are just about as fun as <a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/2012/08/the-highlight-of-my-weekend.html">elephant rides</a>. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">#<a href="http://www.shadylaneblog.com/2014/03/transformation-tuesday.html">transformationtuesday posts</a> are so helpful to keep our weightloss journey in perspective and encourage us to keep going. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">Home is where Chris is. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">Glad to be an official “iPhone-ographer” with the purchase of my very first iPhone this year…it has become my main camera for capturing everyday life. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">Finding a tribe of like-minded people can be inspiring and motivational. </div></li> <li> <div align="justify">The best thing is to do the kind thing.</div></li></ol> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QWELAcWlYr8/U_LT6mS4VbI/AAAAAAAAJG0/jNGoL0tQaSc/s1600-h/AugustBreak18%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="AugustBreak18" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="AugustBreak18" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-53Maa25RKUc/U_LT78Nw3mI/AAAAAAAAJG8/zuN1toZt64s/AugustBreak18_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="650"></a></p> Shaina Longstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03957553374737418514noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18871908.post-1065949011045714182014-08-17T16:20:00.000-07:002014-08-18T16:22:50.534-07:00BOOKSHELF<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ykOfemcutx4/U_KKxHlQVqI/AAAAAAAAJGM/Gt1la40SbTk/s1600-h/AugustBreak17%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="AugustBreak17" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="AugustBreak17" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-L-aR-iMJ28A/U_KKyMlEQPI/AAAAAAAAJGQ/gozV89t_0FQ/AugustBreak17_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="650"></a></p> <p align="justify">This is one of the bookshelves that I have in my office. It houses my complete Nancy Drew book collection. I even have a first printing edition of “The Hidden Window Mystery.” I have loved these books since I was a little girl. They were a big part of my childhood and something I will always cherish. </p> <p align="justify">Along with my books, this shelf hold a bit of my other 2 collections: cameras and elephants. The bookends Chris got me as a wedding gift, and he found me the Polaroid camera too. I love my little treasures. </p> Shaina Longstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03957553374737418514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18871908.post-8558590889017836982014-08-16T16:16:00.000-07:002014-08-18T16:17:06.782-07:00LOOKING DOWN<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xAhUT6POE-g/U_KJbIrHr8I/AAAAAAAAJF4/mF23Ez3Jp_I/s1600-h/AugustBreak16%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="AugustBreak16" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="AugustBreak16" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Sg0cGOCcPkk/U_KJcFxdAHI/AAAAAAAAJF8/FD0IOzlOxDU/AugustBreak16_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="650"></a></p> <p align="justify">This is my favorite little face to look down on. My mini schnauzer Gibson. He is such a bright spot in my days. I love when Chris leaves for the day and Gibson cuddles in bed with me. I enjoy doing our morning stretches together and slowly waking up. I talk to him while I’m making breakfast and share little bits of food with him while I cook. He loves tomatoes and lettuce and olives, and cucumber skin more than the cucumber itself. I like how excited he is to spend the day with me, whether we’re working from the couch or headed somewhere in the car. I love when he asks to go for a walk and decides he’s ready for his supper. It means so much to me when he greets me at the door if I’ve been away like I’m the most important thing in the world to him. I love looking into his eyes and rubbing his belly and sharing my life with him. He’s one of the best things in my life right now. My little furry friend. </p> <p>#lifewithgibson</p> Shaina Longstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03957553374737418514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18871908.post-6054169390579050022014-08-15T16:10:00.000-07:002014-08-18T16:11:00.447-07:00BLUE<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-t-lPERATHBE/U_KIAOC-PpI/AAAAAAAAJFk/KHPs_2tBoQ0/s1600-h/AugustBreak15%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="AugustBreak15" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="AugustBreak15" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4B-NKEkAl5Y/U_KIAl2ipGI/AAAAAAAAJFo/Sh52L0qVry8/AugustBreak15_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="650"></a></p> <p>I am learning to love the skies I’m under…</p> Shaina Longstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03957553374737418514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18871908.post-39563355760034380402014-08-14T16:08:00.000-07:002014-08-18T16:08:59.538-07:00HANDS<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DsjKbXpYxfQ/U_KHhO-OA_I/AAAAAAAAJFU/uhMKw_7fZRg/s1600-h/AugustBreak14%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="AugustBreak14" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="AugustBreak14" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EeaNtFFJNsA/U_KHiOASpZI/AAAAAAAAJFY/O7HO-KyQTq0/AugustBreak14_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="650"></a></p> <p align="justify">Today I went to the Grant County Fair with my dear friend Nani. These hand chairs were all over the place and they’ve always made me smile. Who wouldn’t want one of these things? My favorite was seeing a guy sitting in a ticket booth who looked all professional from the front, but was totally sitting in one of these chairs. It was like a mullet: business in the front, party in the back. Oh yeah! </p> <p align="justify">It worked out good for today’s prompt to find this chair, but what I really wanted to share when I saw “hands” on the list, was my love of something else hand-related: sign language. </p> <p align="justify">I learned sign language a few years ago and I think it is my favorite language. I love it even more than English due to its completely different way of expressing emotions and thoughts. It touches my heart like nothing else. I miss using my sign as I don’t have regular interaction with the deaf much anymore, but I had the opportunity to meet a deaf man yesterday while at a class for work and it all came flooding back to me…my love of the language and my desire to express myself with my hands and my face and my whole body, which is what ASL is. </p> <p align="justify">I was glad for the reminder, the chance to communicate and remember the beauty of this language that I love. </p> Shaina Longstreethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03957553374737418514noreply@blogger.com0