I like thinking outside the box.  And since I've decided to make couples/engagements/weddings the focus of Gilded Lily, I want new ideas.  Last night, with Brian's help, I took a macro photo of my wedding band against a favorite poem...with special lighting, a heart shaped shadow was thrown past the ring.  It makes for a really special, beautiful, and unique shot.  I want to keep doing that...find the extraordinary in the ordinary, things that will set me apart from other photographers.  I mean, other than the things like being fun, having red hair, and the ability to pinch hit an Ave Maria during your wedding ceremony if your singer doesn't show up...but I also want my photography to shine.  :)

Icy Leaf

Last night I was inspired by the small amount of snow and ice in our yard to brave the cold and take a few shots.  My friend and fellow photographer Amy had taken gorgeous pics of her various flowers and plants encapsulated in ice...I didn't have any quite so cool but as it turned out, the leaves on my favorite bush had frozen speckles.  It looked as though the leafy green was dipped in a waterfall.  I had all the perfect elements: the bush was under the lamplight, and by setting my aperture, shutter speed, and ISO accordingly, I got a cool pic.  :)