Seven Days, Seven Snaps 9

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Hi, there. Welcome to Life Captured! I’m thrilled to report that my daily photo challenge has officially unlocked a brand-new routine: missing a day here, skipping a day there, and pretending it was all part of the artistic vision. What started as a strict “one photo every single day” rule has gracefully evolved into a … Read more

Thrifting Treasures: Unplanned Adventures

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Hi there! Welcome back to Life Captured. Unplanned Adventures & Thrift Store Jackpots! 🛍️ Today took a totally unexpected turn into pure fun and laughs! It started out like any other day, pretty low-key. Just the usual routine of driving my oldest granddaughter to her summer activities and working on an art project. But today also … Read more

Seven Days, Seven Snaps 7

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Welcome to Life Captured. I’m thrilled to report that the daily photo challenge has officially unlocked a new routine for me. Taking a picture a day has transitioned from a task into a habit that I genuinely look forward to. It keeps me mindful and creative, as I’m always looking for that one special moment … Read more

Macro Experiments & Big Gear Announcements

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Hi, there. Welcome back to Life Captured! Today’s My Sunday Snapshot features my latest attempt at macro photography with my iPhone 17 Pro Max (definitely still a work in progress!). I made a fun, last-minute purchase to help level up my shots; a 240mm Super Zoom lens with a Macro Converter add-on. I’m anxiously waiting for it to be delivered and can’t … Read more

Always Making Small Adjustments

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Hi, there! Have you noticed the small changes made to my site lately? It seems like I’m always making small adjustments. Though I’ve retired from portrait photography, I still love sharing tips to help you get the best possible shots. While going through my archives, I realized it was a shame to leave all this … Read more

How to Prep Blog Photos (Plus Last Week’s Mystery Answer!)

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Hi, welcome back to Life Captured. Today’s post is a continuation from My Sunday Snapshot #7. Remember last week’s guessing game? I challenged you to guess what that mystery image was. Turns out, it’s the underside of a mushroom! Who got it right? Let me know in the comments! My Blogging Journey Tip: Preparing Photos … Read more

Every Day is an Unscheduled Traffic Stop

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The other day, I had one of those rare, quiet moments where I realized just how much beauty and comedy, is tucked into the corners of a normal day. It hit me: Every day is full of surprises. As mentioned before, I write content to auto post. Yesterday’s can be other days or even a few … Read more

Double Trouble at Driver’s Ed! 🚗🚗

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Hi, welcome to Life Captured’s My Sunday Snapshot. A little behind-the-scenes from dropping my granddaughter off at driver’s ed this week. I wanted to take a picture of the school district’s driver’s ed vehicles, but they weren’t parked together. While trying to frame the shot, I noticed the reflection in the side mirror and managed … Read more

Seven Days, Seven Snaps

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Hi, everyone! Welcome to Life Captured. I’m officially testing the waters with a Project 365 trial! I’ve seen so many people take on this challenge, but I never really thought my daily life was interesting enough to document. Plus, capturing something every single day sounds a lot easier than it actually is. While I love photography and take … Read more

My Sunday Snapshot + Crucial Advice for New Bloggers

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Hi friends, welcome back to Life Captured! In today’s post, I’m doing something a little different. I am blending this week’s My Sunday Snapshot with a quick but crucial piece of advice for new bloggers and seasoned bloggers alike. I hope you enjoy today’s snapshot and tip combo.  This week’s My Sunday Snapshot Have you … Read more

A Little Kiss for the Horse

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Welcome back to Life Captured! Today’s My Sunday Snapshot is a sweet moment, a little kiss for a horse, that takes me right down memory lane. This portrait is from a family session back when my calendar was packed with professional shoots. Looking at it today, it reminds me exactly why I fell in love with photography … Read more

Estate Sale Escapist: Because “hoarder” is such a heavy word.

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Hi everyone, and welcome back to Life Captured. For this My Sunday Snapshot, I’m breaking my ‘fewer words’ rule to talk about something heavy. Hoarding is a deeply personal and difficult mental health challenge. It’s important to acknowledge that the burden isn’t just felt by the person living through it. It’s a weight that neighbors … Read more