Photographic Funk?

I have been in a bit of a funk with taking pictures of my own family and life. Probably because I have been doing so much photography of other people, but also probably because I have found myself dreading all the editing. The cropping, sharpening, rotating, converting to different styles of black and white, etc.

So, today I sat in the playroom with Jack and Nolan, put my camera in manual mode and even manual focus and just spent a few minutes trying to regain some enthusiasm of looking through my lens. And it occurred to me that I am not going to do a bunch of editing for a while. Expect to see lots of SOOC (straight out of the camera) shots around here for now. I am stretching and growing as a photographer, I can feel it. Trying to find my style. Feeling frustrated at times with my lack of knowledge on aspects, wanting to learn more, get a better camera, etc. It is a nice feeling to be challenged!

Here was my inspiration today:

Jack pausing to tell me about his "technique" with legos.

And then quickly demonstrating some acrobatics on the sofa.

And these two alternating making tractor noises, as Nolan soaks up every single cool thing his big brother idle has to say.

Ahhh now I feel better!

Enjoying the kind of productive afternoon that has me removing my severly chipped manicure, printing out the lunch menu for December, and playing peek-a-boo for longer than usual.

Laughing.

I

caught him

laughing so hard. And then...

...we had this moment...

...and then it was back to laughing

Usually.

Usually, we eat lots of leafy greens and fresh food...

...but sometimes we don't.

Usually, our morning routine is very strict and we don't have time for for Lego City that the tooth fairy brought last night...

...but sometimes we do.

WHEN YOU PLAY BLOCKS WITH YOUR DAD...

...CLOTHES ARE OPTIONAL


...THERE WILL BE POIGNANT LESSONS SPELLED OUT


...NO, REALLY. SIT DOWN AND STAY AWHILE, 'CAUSE THIS IS THE STUFF OF SOCRATES


...OR, NOT.