to visit family

I love photography. Love it. Right now, my only camera is a lovely 35mm film sort, but I'm attempting to save up for something fancy, and the more I learn, the more I can't wait for the day I can get one. I absolutely adore the texture and color that comes from film, but it's scary for me to take photos with it because a) I can't see the "immediate" result on a 2x2 inch screen and b) I truly only get one shot! But I'm learning, and quite honestly, the unknown is a quarter of the fun!! I went home to visit family back in February, and already, I wish I knew then what I know now about exposure and light (like how to photograph in a bathroom?? haha). But with such a cutie pie niece to photograph, I can't help but show you some of the fun I had with my film during my visit.....

cutest bath baby...

my niece, leah. she's a cute, clever one.

bath buddies...

dry up!

mommy!!

bed-time story books... her favorite book about animals!!

it really is time for bed. cute little elephant pj's.... haha.

sweetie!!

she'll read books anywhere she can... just hop on pop!

one of leah's favorite animals... the 'affe!! so cute.

she fell asleep in the car and woke up in a ZOO!! lucky.

More photos from my visit to come! I had a lot of fun with "landscapes of the great plains". :) It's so different from the city, and I always forget that until I go home after being gone for so long...