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Every photo session is a learning opportunity for me. I take what I learn from one, then apply it to the next. This time I packed a bag with treats and a Sponge Bob toy I got from a cereal box. Why? Children need to be rewarded for posing for a stranger, and they need something that grabs their attention. That's right, I follow kids around and while I take their picture I offer them candy. Hey kid, you want some candy? I promise I'm not a creeper. However, I'm quickly learning that I love to photograph children because they don't need much direction. They're simply cute just the way they are, and they...


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    Grab yourself a nice cold mug of milk because you’ll need it with this recipe. My good friend, Becca Ricker, introduced me to this delicious treat, and I whipped up my very own batch for the first time. They tasted great!   CHOCOLATE BANANA MUFFINS Preheat oven to 350 - Makes 12     In one bowl mix: 1 ½ cup of flour 1 cup of sugar ¼ cup baking cocoa ½ teaspoon of salt ¼ teaspoon of baking powder 1 teaspoon of baking soda   In another bowl mix: 3 ripe bananas (mashed) 1/3 cup of oil OR 1/3 cup of applesauce 1 egg     Combine...


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You came to this page because you wanted to know more about me. So, let me fill you in. I was born and raised in Georgia.  That’s right I’m a southern girl, but most people say, “I don’t hear an accent” probably because I have Yankees for parents?   Growing up I was put into dance at a young age then quit to become a cheerleader in middle school. Even though I quit, my dancing days weren’t over for me. I danced as a cheerleader and danced my way on stage in all of my high school musicals.  I was even voted the funniest girl for the class of 2005. Imagine that!   January...


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