When I decided to participate in iHomeschoolNetwork’s “Not Back to School Student Photo” week, I immediately enlisted Keilee’s help.† “I need a number “7”, I told her.† “Something to show up in pictures”.† Off she went.† She got some poster board and cut a “7” out and then painted it.† I love the way it turned out!
I am NOT a great photographer, aperture and F-Stop and ISO mean little to me.† I kinda just point and shoot.† I figure if I make enough pictures there will be good ones.† I love taking pictures of Keilee.† Of course, as her Mother, I think she is the perfect subject.† She loves any chance to dress up, so off we went.
First stop, the creek [ok it is actually a DITCH, but creek sounds so much better doncha think?].† After shooting a few pictures she spotted something shiny and was off!
She always wants to STAND in swings so she jumped right up in the swing in the Rose Garden.† That is what we always called it…the Rose Garden.† Not many roses anymore since I have no green thumb.
Then she had to change clothes…she is 12 remember?† This was my brother’s skate board years ago.† I never let her stand on it and ride.† So she was very excited that I let her do it for the picture.† The right one we tried about 5 times, her throwing it up and me capturing the exact right moment.† Cool huh?
These are my favorites.† They capture my silly, dramatic, quirky, girl just perfectly.
I asked Keilee what she was looking forward to this year and she typed up this list…
I hope everyone has a wonderful 2012-2013 year full of learning and laughter and memories.† I can not wait to see what this “7th” grade year brings us.
Homeschooling Rocks!
Karen
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”† ~ Albert Einstein
SUPER cute. I also have a 12-year-old seventh-grade girl, who is an artistic animal-lover who will do anything if it’s outdoors!
Wonderful photos – here’s to a great year. I will be following along to see what you’re doing!
I love that seven and these pics! They are so Keilee:)
Just beautiful.
I have no real knowledge of photography either…I just take pictures all the time- seems like the best way to learn:) I’d say you did a fantastic job!
Love these. Super cute. You can totally see her personality through them. Great job!
Wonderful idea! Great photos. You definitely captured her spirit and enthusiasm for life and learning.
Lovely. Just lovely.
She is adorable! I love this!!
My blog has been on autopilot with vacation posts and I just mentally don’t have it in me to do much else…trying to start school, my father-in-law had a rough weekend, trying to schedule visits with my uncle with my brother since Jason’s weekends are taken up with his stepfather and I have never driven in Manhattan at all, never mind alone…oh, sorry to keep blabbering…the thing is, I want to do a photo shoot with the girls. Maybe I will make an effort to do that!
Hmmmmm…..I need a photo shoot with my girls. I keep saying I need to do one and the time keeps slipping by. Ok. I will. This week. I just have to convince the girls……
What AWESOME photos! You two are just so creative and imaginative. I love it! 🙂 Can you both come here and shoot some pics of my kids? lol. :-)))
Gorgeous! & Creative as well! Love the art colors.
These are great photos! I just love all the color and fun poses. This was such a great idea, we may have to borrow it next year.
Oh Karen! This is such a great idea — you always come up with such creative and fun ideas. 🙂
Anna has become an avid reader of your blog now, so I’m going to show her this. We may have to do this one, too!!!
Hugs!
I LOVE Keilee’s 7 and I think these photos are awesome!! 🙂 It looks like you girls had such a fun time with this!
Love your pics! I mixed up my weeks and wrote about my schedule – guess that was more pressing on my mind!