Lego and Harry Potter Fun

Joi — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:51:06 +0000

The original plan was to go to the beach. That didn’t work out as planned to our dismay. So as the backup we went to LEGOLAND! After some bumps in the road with our tickets to the park, I wound up also getting us tickets to go to Universal. Can’t go to Legoland and not also go to the new The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Universal was a bit of a mess of a day. Go figure that I pick the busiest day they have ever had to go to THIS park!!!! We waited for 3 1/2 hours (yes, I’m not joking) to get into the Harry Potter section. This was the only reason I bought tickets to this park so we were GOING IN! Luckily the park stayed open a bit later than normal so we were able to visit other sections too. Our last day was spent at Downtown Disney which was a lot of fun.

Most of the photos are from Legoland. The scale and function of some of these displays was absolutely amazing!

Someone is a bit excited

Rissa made some mini figures. Can you guess who they are?

Replica of Daytona. Simply amazing!

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Ergonomically Correct?

Joi — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:08:29 +0000

I had a massage the other day and boy was I overdue! I was happy to hear though that my many hours on the computer has not caused any signs of carpel tunnel. My massage therapist was very surprised I wasn’t showing any signs in my hands or arms. WOOHOO!

That got me thinking later in the evening about being ergonomically correct at my day job. This in turn got me thinking about whether I was doing things wrong in my photography. Not the computer part of it though. I’m sure my biggest issue in this area are my camera bags. My travel backpack houses all my equipment and my laptop. People have commented before “That thing is as big as you are” which isn’t far from the truth.

Ergonomics is the study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body, its movements, and its cognitive abilities. So for photography this would include things like how the camera fits in my hand, where the buttons are located, how many I need to press to get the setting I want, to the strap I use to carry it.

In my research I found a camera bag that I actually use to own. The big selling point for it is that it is ergonomic. I also found a camera strap with the same benefit.

Split Strap (photo kickstarter.com)

Evaluate your setup fellow photographers! What things could you do better to make your photography more ergonomic?

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Holiday Session fun in Farragut

Joi — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:25:40 +0000

This time of year is usually my slow season so I was pleasantly surprised when I was contacted for these fun sessions with some friends. First was Debbie and Izzie’s session. Debbie is a well known and remarkable real estate agent in with Coldwell Banker Wallace and Wallace Realtors in Knoxville.

I also had the pleasure of a session with one of our soccer teammate’s family. The Giddings are a wonderful family with two very talent girls that we have had the pleasure playing outdoor and indoor soccer with. My daughter even got a few shots in during this session that they LOVED!

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Fall Tennessee Wedding – Shana and Ryan

Joi — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:13:25 +0000

What a BEAUTIFUL fall wedding in middle Tennessee! The weather could not have turned out better for Shana and Ryan’s big day. Uptown Events did a fabulous job catering the event at the Moore residence.

I met Shana several years ago and have seen her hit some major milestones in her life. From moving into her dorm her freshman year at the University of Tennnessee to her marrying her love and best friend. Thank you Shana and Ryan for letting me be apart of your amazing day!

AYSO Fall Soccer – Region 275

Joi — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:27:47 +0000

Our final game of the regular fall season was in Norris. The girls really played their hearts out and won the final game 9-0 in some very crisp fall mountain air. A huge thanks to the coaches this season!!!! Couldn’t have done it without them.

Spirited Art Party Fun

Joi — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:14:59 +0000

Painting, cake and gifts…what more could you ask for at a 10 year old birthday party? This was such a fun party!!! The girls got to paint a cool monkey pic and some adults even joined in on the fun. Everyone did such a great job on their paintings! We had some AMAZING cake and cupcakes from Bobbie’s Cakes. The cake was a surprise for her and it was a huge hit!

Coolidge Park fun – Chattanooga Family Session

Joi — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:13:57 +0000

This wonderful family was the winner of my most recent contest giveaway. They won a free family photo session! It was a beautiful day in Chattanooga by the water at Coolidge Park. We were able to get a few pictures in the indoor carousel. It was even nice enough for playtime in the fountains. Thanks again Talbert family! Look forward to doing it again soon.

Ten years ago…

Joi — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:30:59 +0000

…the most wonderful person entered my life. My wonderful and amazing daughter!!!!! The time does really go by fast! I remember when I found out I was pregnant. I was pretty terrified. And I was even more terrified at the thought of going through labor. So when the morning of October 9th came along and I was on my way to be induced I remember thinking “I don’t need to go in there, she can just stay in my belly”. LOL Glad I didn’t stick with that thought!

Here we are…10 years later!!!!!! She is my trendy, beautiful, bubbly, silly, smart, creative, athletic, giving, loving and phenomenal well rounded young lady. I am so proud of her and all that she does.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Soccer fun at the Lady Vols game!

Joi — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 03:39:42 +0000

What an absolute blast!!!! Some of the teams in our region got together and went to the Lady Vols soccer game. The girls got the wonderful opportunity of scrimmaging on the field at half time. They all had a blast! The evening ended with UT winning in overtime!!!! Was a great game. My daughter said it was the best birthday present ever to go! She got autographs, posters, a shirt, and her picture made with her favorite player. All the girls sang to her before going out on the field. She was quite embarrassed I believe.

Shana + Ryan Engaged!

Joi — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:35:43 +0000

This session was an absolute BLAST! As my daughter would say, we headed off the the “country” for this session. LOL I had the honor of spending the day with Shana and Ryan and visiting some amazing locations. We first stopped off a their engagement site. Even with the rain that had come through, the waterfall was simply breathtaking!!! We made a trip to this great little park and then up to Sewanee. We visited the a few other locations and one included the natural bridge. Talk about a amazing natural location.