a little about mj

I'm on an exciting journey of motherhood, photography and giving back to a world that has been so good to me. I truly believe that if you trust in the learning process, TRY, destroy self doubt and then try again - that you can do anything. Now is the time to join the digital photography movement! Moms are leading the way - won't you join us?

Addy Lane Action Giveaway & interview!

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all photographs by Christy Williams of Addy Lane ENTER TO WIN a “Back to Basics” action set from Addy Lane! It’s everything you need to take your ordinary, straight out of the camera images to the next level…with the push of a button… can be used with Photoshop or Elements. To enter (2 easy steps): [...]

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silhouette wall art

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When I’m photographing, I usually like to stay away from too many shadows, from the dark & murky, from the unknown… When I think of photographs – I always think of light. And the more, the merrier. But, I got to thinking… There is always surprising beauty in doing something different; in breaking the mold [...]

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Paxton 3 Month Shoot

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I’ve always heard that you never take as many photos of your second child as you do of your first…BUT I never wanted to believe it. I always secretly thought to myself, “That will never be me.” But, it’s undeniably true. It’s not that you love them any less or are any less in awe [...]

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An exception to the rule…

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And that rule being – SHOOT IN MANUAL! I shoot in Manual Mode – 93.8% of the time. But, there are certain times that I will use Aperture Priority Mode – and I’ll do it with my head held high. Because in the end, I really just want the shot. What is Aperture Priority Mode [...]

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sometimes, all you need is ONE

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Being a mom of 2 is one heck of a ride! It is wonderful, hilarious (at times), exhausting, amazing, miraculous, and did I mention exhausting?! I had no idea I could love two little beings so much. It’s like a love explosion. My heart is so full! And there is nothing better than seeing them [...]

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dads give you wings

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I’m submitting this image for the Rock the Shot Forum June photo contest about DADS. If you haven’t entered – you SHOULD! The shot was captured at 1/800 @ f/2.8 (ISO 400) with Canon 5D Mark II – 85mm, 1.2

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