I live life through my camera lens. I see a crisp sky and think, "Wow God really focused the sky today." Photography became my greatest hobby when with four young kids, I needed a creative outlet. I love to go crazy with fun ideas, and I love playful photoshoots. The best shots are of kids just being kids. This blog showcases my latest projects, if ya want to join me, a 1-2 hour session fee is $40. All images are copyright Hidden Sage Photography.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

RoyzGirlz 4/52 - {Project 52}

At this point I am truly feeling empathy. It is hard being on the other side of the camera. You guys make it all seem so easy.

This week my sister returned from Saudi Arabia. Seeing her come home was Ah-mazing, I hope that everyone has the opportunity to share in that experience at some point in their life. Seeing the big army jet land, and the flags, the respect, it was so cool.

My little "Weed" adores my sister, and you could see it in her eyes, being dressed up in her little army costume, she felt and saw that pride that comes when you sacrifice for your country. I saw {sigh} belonging in her little 8 year-old stature.

I want to mimick the words of my husband's boss we ran into on the way down. "Tell her thank you." With honor I say {thank you} to my little sis, brave enough to not only make it through training but to serve our country across seas. With a humble "thank you" I express my gratitude to all who sacrifice for our freedom.




Wednesday, November 19, 2008

PROJECT 52

I saw this project on a photographers blog and decided I had to do it. I've been posting it on a couple family blogs but decided to post it here instead. As a photographer I am rarely in any pictures, I actually defend myself by saying "if you zoom in real close, you can see me and my camera in their eyes, so yeah I am in the photograph." But knowing kids, and how great their memories are if a photograph is taken, I was saddened to think they may not remember much of me if I'm not there documented. So I've had to do two extremely horrific things, number one - hand over my camera - (it causes me great anxiety) and number two - I have to be on the other side of the camera, I'm not like my kids who naturally pop the photogenic "I'm an overphotographed child" smile.

The interesting part I discovered going into week four is that I am not wanting to photograph the huge events as I normally would, but the little moments I'll want back when they're gone, i.e. making cookies, eating popsicles on the porch, playing in a stream, dancing in the piano room etc. So if you want to join in on the bandwagon here are the rules:
1. You have to be in the photograph with at least one of your children, hubby, etc.
2. Take a picture at least once a week for a year.
3. Have fun! :)
I've given myself a Sunday Evening Deadline. Leave me some comments, I'd love to hear what you're doing!



3/52 Project 52
There is nothing more beautiful than a manicure done by a six-year-old. They're always begging for a beauty salon and I need to take more time to appreciate their kind acts of service.



2/52 Project 52

I know I am not really in the photograph, but this is a sport we love as a family. I hope when my girls see this picture they remember my cracked and calloused hands from tying all the skates.



1/52 Project 52

We weren't going to purchase Aggie Tickets this year because of the expense but after three years of going, Roy couldn't pass up the fun family outting. The first game landed on Halloween.

Little Old Woman


I have been the Little Old Woman who lived in a shoe with so many kids, yada yada yada. It has been a {party} but a busy one. ;) It's amazing how organized you can be if ya work at it. I've discovered kids will do homework afterschool if steaming hot gooey brownies are staring at them, (right next to the jar of sharpened pencils).

This sweet girl is one of the twins that stayed with me, she has so much character in her little 3 year old self, and a giggle to melt anyone. Many a time I'd catch her dancing in the piano room singing, "I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream." I look forward to formally photographing the twins, and their family.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Sunday, November 9, 2008

The "A" Family

Hey "L", here's a small sneak peek! I had so much fun running all over with you guys, your boys are a riot! :) See ya in Candy Land!