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Pieces of me 2012 – Week 1

Sandi Shipley — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:42:25 +0000

Hello again! Only 1 week since my last post? Shocking to be sure I wanted to share a project that I did last year and have decided to continue on with during 2012. At the end of 2010 I came across another photographer that had done a Project 365. The idea was to take and post a picture every day of the year. I had to do it! What could be so hard about taking 1 picture a day? Cake, right?! Oh my, did I learn to eat those words. What I learned was that it is hard. I completed my first year by the grace of God indeed. Somewhere around October I was So. Ready. To. Be.DONE. However, I am usually pretty big about finishing what I start. So I kept going. Finished out the year pretty much swearing I would never do it again!

Well that lasted about 2 hours. I realized how much taking a single picture, every day, rain or shine, good or craptastic kind of day, well, it changed me. I made me see the beauty in something. Everyday. It also became a kind of discipline, like working out or running. The thought of not doing it made me a little sad. So I decided to jump back in and do it again this year, with a few changes. I most likely will take the pictures every day but will aim for posting them at least once per week. That way I can keep my sanity in check! At least what is left of it So here are the pictures from Week 1 of Pieces of Me 2012!

If you care to read the reason behind the pictures or see any of the pictures from Project 365 2011 they are all posted on my Facebook page. Come follow along with me!

Kerri’s Baby Belly {Phoenix Lifestyle Maternity and Newborn Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:53:33 +0000

I love shooting Maternity and newborn sessions! There is just something so beautiful about pregnancy to me. Especially with a Mama to be like Kerri. It was so fun to take Kerri’s pictures because she is so comfortable in her Baby Belly skin. Beautiful natural lighting and a sweet soon to be Big Brother made for a very fun session. Enjoy a few favorites from our time together. Cannot wait to meet little Samuel when he makes his arrival!

Baby Jack {Phoenix Maternity, Newborn and Child Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:47:10 +0000

A few months ago I got to do Meredith’s Baby Belly pictures. Well sweet little Jack has arrived and went out last week for his very first photo shoot Meredith looks amazing and the obvious love that flows through this family always makes me smile. Welcome to the world, little Jack!

Here are just a few from our session. More to come soon!

Baby Ender {Phoenix Child and Family Photographer}

Sandi Shipley — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:25:14 +0000

My name is Sandi Shipley and I am addicted to baby toes. Seriously. I know it is a problem. I just can’t help myself. And can you blame me?

Love this little one! His itty bitty clothes are still so big on him…

Which leads me to this. Melt me!

Sweet little boy….

Such a big yawn for such a little person!

Welcome to the world, sweet little Ender! I know your parents. You are a pretty lucky little boy. Looking forward to watching you grow into those little pants and beyond!

Life Lessons from 2009 {Phoenix Family and Child Lifestyle Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:30:21 +0000

I have taken off a good month after the busy holiday season and am just getting back into the routine of working again. Kids are all back in school, life has settled down a bit and the glow of the Holiday season has passed. As I was looking through the pictures I have taken this passed year I was struck by a few beautiful things. I would call them the simple Life Lessons I have learned from all of you as we have spent time together! Thank you to my wonderful, amazing clients, family and friends who have let me follow them around with my camera. I am looking forward to all 2010 has to offer this year and pray your cup will be filled to overflowing with all of God’s blessings!

I put together a little video of some of my favorite pictures from 2009. Enjoy!

Katy’s Baby Belly {Phoenix Maternity, Newborn, and Child Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:26:06 +0000

Well, I did this backwards! I just posted pictures of baby Sienna and went to link Katy’s maternity pictures to the post. But that’s a little hard to do when you don’t post them! In the craziness of the Holiday season I forgot to post pictures from Katy’s Baby Belly session. Which is amazing really, because one of my all time new favorite shots was from this sessions. So without further delay….here you go!!

And one of my new absolute favorite shots!!! Love this one. Big sister Charlotte has so much personality!

Baby Sienna {Phoenix Maternity and Newborn Photography}

Sandi Shipley — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:54:32 +0000

Meet sweet Sienna. Last month I did Katy’s maternity session out at their home. I recently went back to meet the lovely and very tiny baby Sienna. I really enjoyed meeting this family and I have a feeling you will be seeing more of them in the future!

So here you go. A few of my favorites from our time together. Keith and Katy, it was so much fun to meet your sweet family! Have a wonderful Christmas with the girls!

Big sister Charlotte…

and one of them all together….

and we couldn’t resist using this stocking that was made for Katy…melt me!