Carey Pace is a writer/blogger and Natural Light Lifestyle Photographer who is downright passionate about documenting the real and beautiful ordinary, everyday moments of life. She has a raw, honest, yet conversational voice with a storytelling twist in both her words and images. She lives in Kingsport, Tennessee and writes about the things on her heart like motherhood, trials and trimphs of raising children, feeding her family beautiful and healthy food that tastes scrumptious, and loving Jesus with all her heart.

31 January 2013

Me and Mine 1 of 12



I cherish the Me and Mine images I shot last year during my Project 26.  I wasn't as creative with them as I had hoped to be, but that is the direction I'd like to take this monthly project in 2013.  More creative Me and Mines.  Still, proof that I was there.  With them.  But hopefully documenting the less straightforward things.  I'm excited for the challenge.

However, for this first post of 2013, I wanted to recreate one of my favorites from last year.  See it here.     That shot was an accident, of sorts.  Not planned.  It just happened.  I really should have known better than to try too hard to completely recreate, for the Little Lady was less than thrilled with this prospect.  That is for display in these images, for certain.

Me and Mine by Carey Pace


While I was quite frustrated on the day I shot these... angry that the focus wasn't perfect, we weren't both in focus, her expression was less than pleasant, it just wasn't happening, the list could go on and on..... I let a few days pass before I sat down to edit.  I'm happy that I did.

For instead of seeing all the ways these fail technical perfection and miss the mark of my intention and expectations... I see the cuddles of a mother and daughter.  These images bring a smile to face, instead of disappointment.  That is, in fact, the point of my project.  So I declare this success!

Do be sure to visit the rest of my small circle of friends who have chosen to continue to document their relationship with their children through their images.  My fellow scientist/artist friend Jayme Franklin is next.

Me and Mine by Carey Pace


Me and Mine by Carey Pace


I shot these with my D90 Sigma 30mm f1.4

7 comments:

TOLIVER FAMILY said...

you girls and those amazing eyes....so happy to share another year with you on this journey ms pace

Suzanne Carey said...

You guys have the most beautiful eyes! I love these so much. They are so beautiful mother and daughter images. They are perfect.

Christine said...

Beautiful. The eyes on you ladies are stunning.

jules said...

love that you recreated this! so so beautiful!

Krista Keller said...

I have to agree with all the girls that both of you have the most glistening blue eyes...they are the best! Love these shots of you two!

Jayme F. said...

Absolutely beautiful Carey, and those eyes, so pure!

Misty Setzler said...

So sweet! Your daughter looks just like you, and I love the b&w.

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