< happy easter >

... a little late, of course. We had no sunshine until almost a week after Easter, so though the girls got to sport their dresses at church on Easter Sunday, I had to wait for the pictures.

< website >

I have a new website! My designer and one of my dearest friends, Lori Miller designed it for me, and I absolutely love it! It showcases my work in a way that is so professional and makes my photos look better than I thought they were. So please visit it and let your friends know about it. Especially if you have friends in Bloomington:)

Lillian Wilkins Photography Website

< back into the swing of things >

I feel like I've taken a huge break from photographing people. I've been a little busy with my new project, so my camera has been busy elsewhere. But I'm finally getting back into the swing of things, and what a cute little pair of siblings to pull me back. And it makes it even better that Spring is here! My favorite time of the year for photography. Perfect light, perfect feel in the air. Too bad it's so short here in Indiana. Summer approaches a little too fast for me.

< love to japan >

I haven't been around my blogs lately, mainly because I've been overwhelmed by what has happened in Japan. My mother's family lives in the Sendai area, where the biggest impact of the earthquake happened, and I've been so focused on that.

 

photos from news.com

I have been so touched by all of the reports by American journalists who have expressed their astoniment at how peaceful the people are considering what they are going through. They line up in an orderly fashion to get any sort of aid and are so grateful. They help each other. There is absolutely not looting. There is such a sense of community and compassion among victims. I love these people. I am so grateful to be a part of such a beautiful culture, and I pray that they will be relieved soon. 

Please pray for Japan.

< photo a day project-day 28 >

My last day.  For now, of course.  I had to try to make it good.  And I think I captured them so well today.  This project has been SUCH a growing experience for me and I'm exhausted and definitely need a break, but I can't wait to do it again in a few months.  I've loved looking for new ways to express the personality of the subject.  I've failed many times, but I really feel like I've succeeded, too.  Though someday I may look back and laugh at myself for writing that.  We'll see.

< photo a day project-day 27 >

I love lunching with these girls every day.

< photo a day project-day 26 >

Today, I forgot to take a picture.  I looked at my camera and realized, thankfully, that I had taken 1 picture.  1.  And not a good one.  But, I guess, it's a pretty cute one.  My girls got a package from their Japanese grandma of treats another gifts, my favorite of which was a collection of audio tapes with Japanese kids' songs on them that I grew up listening to.  They loved it.  So at least this photo is a good memory.

< photo a day project-day 25 >

This little girl is growing up way too fast for me.  Lately, she's been so obedient, so thoughtful, so ... good.  Just good.  She's an amazing little girl and I fall more in love with her every day.

< photo a day project-day 24 >

My baby likes to feel snuggled. Today, she climbed into our shoe basket with her blankie and sucked her thumb. With her hand on my running shoe. Love my cutie.

< photo a day project-day 23 >