This idea came straight outta my noggin, and I'm not even sure what to call it or how to title this post! It can totally be used for anyone... not just grandparents. You could make one for your own family and use your last name as the letters instead of 'grandparents'. *This post is sponsored by DAP. Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream possible! This post ... [ Read More ]
Gallery Wall Goals
A few months ago, we were fortunate to have a gorgeous and newly-restored piano passed down to us from my uncle and aunt. I’ve played the piano my whole life, and have always wanted a piano in our home ever since we got married for us all to tinker on. I was even more excited when I found out it’s the same piano my mom learned to play on… you know how sentimental I am! The only place we could put ... [ Read More ]
Family Photos… as a family of 5! {Molly Long}
This week has been a whirlwind of excitement with the launch of the new blog design/name. I know it will take some time to get used to… but you guys have been so amazing and encouraging. You know how a business will sometimes use a quote from one of their customers on their website or literature to show how beloved they are? I feel like every comment and email I’ve gotten this week could be ... [ Read More ]
DIY Newborn Photography Prop {Moon Prop}
A few weeks ago, I was talking to Molly (at Molly Long Photography) about photography props and how expensive they could be, and she mentioned that she really wanted a wooden moon with a place to put a newborn. This got my wheels turning, and I saw an opportunity to play with power tools and use up some scrap wood! This is KIND OF a tutorial. But not super thorough... because I’m sure there ... [ Read More ]
3-Year Pics of the Girls {Molly Long}
Soooooo, it’s no secret that we LOVE Molly Long Photography. Molly and I have actually become friends over the years following that first newborn photo shoot, and I look forward to her doing her magic each summer! I’m still obsessed with this family pic she took of us last summer. UGH! This year, we just had her take pics of the girls… because I’m feeling less than photogenic these days. No ... [ Read More ]
Flash Photography {Guest Post by Capturing Joy}
So HEY! I'm super excited to have my bloggy friend Kristen stopping in to share her vast photography knowledge with us (but mostly ME... I need to learn this stuff!). I'm i love with her blog! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hi friends! My name is Kristen and I blog at Capturing Joy. I'm so happy to be here today! I started blogging as a portrait photographer sharing photo tips and ... [ Read More ]
Tutorial: Photo Lighting for Staging DIY Furniture
Yesterday I was looking at Pinterest, and noticed that someone had pinned the very first buffet we overhauled, 2.5 years ago. With it being one of our very first furniture transformations, I was sooooo proud of this piece… and honestly I still am! BUT, I cringe when I look back at my furniture-photographing-skills. YIKES! There are so many things wrong with this photo. It’s no secret that I’m ... [ Read More ]
Molly Long At Her FINEST!
Molly Long Photography is UNBELIEVABLE! Molly (who also took their newborn pictures) came out to our homestead and took the girls’ one-year pics last night. How lucky are WE?!?! She is so patient, and has such a knack for getting the girls to look where they’re supposed to and be their absolute cutest! Delly’s been trying out some new ‘special’ facial expressions lately, and that’s why her nose ... [ Read More ]
Behind the Scenes
One of my favorite traditions we started with the girls is taking their Weekly Pictures. They were born on a Friday, and so every Friday we take a new picture... documenting how their features and personalities develop and change over the weeks, and demonstrating how FAST our little ones grow (am I right?) in these early months of their lives! I absolutely love looking back through the weeks and ... [ Read More ]
Photoshop Editing Tip!
Ever since I was in design school, I've had Photoshop on my computer... and absolutely NO idea how to use it. I've googled tutorials and whatnot, but they always assume you have a basic knowledge of photoshop, which I don't.But yesterday, my photographer friend Destri posted this photo on her facebook page. Notice the eyes...Aren't they so reflective and glassy in the second shot? I immediately ... [ Read More ]