Are dress codes passe?

At the risk of sounding old, which I am, I pose this to you: Has dressing in your best clothes to go to church just an outdated concept?

This is how I dress (just kidding)

Yesterday, being Easter, Resurrection Sunday, is the holiest day of the liturgical year for Christians. Yet, you would think a lot of folks were dressing for the beach, showing up in shorts, tank tops and flip flops.

Love to see a nice white shirt and tie

When I was small, my mother would make sure that we each had an Easter outfit, complete with an Easter bonnet and white gloves. That tradition has gone with the wind. Pity.

This is how people used to dress for church

I found a sweet story about a church in Michigan here. It is wonderful that a lot of the black churches show their respect for God in their dressing up for Him on Sunday.

And that is all I have to say today.

Peace and love to you!

New Baby Photo Shoot

Hi Friends! I hope your Labor Day weekend went well. I haven't done much photography lately except for this photo shoot of a beautiful little baby girl.

It was an awesome challenge as I have only done this once before. And I did my previous baby shots in available light.

My blogging buddy, Tammy, of Simple Southern Happiness, has been passionate about learning  new born photography. She has been reading everything she can get her hands on, and watching lots of video how-to's on You Tube.

She has been working with lights on her macro photography so she was ahead of the game.

Setting up the lights and the backdrop took quite a bit of time so you need to block out some time. Of course the baby was with her mother until we were set up.

Babies do not always cooperate with direction. LOL You just have to go with the moment and be sensitive to their mood. Shoot a ton of pictures and maybe you might get something you can keep.

We combined our props; headbands with feathers, flowers, tutus, pearls and wreaths stacked to look like a nest and  used a soft white throw for the background.

Truthfully, when I left their house, I didn't know if I had gotten anything. It was a sinking feeling to have spent 4 hours, taking up a mother's time, and maybe having nothing to show for it.

But God was with me on this, I know. And I did get some nice shots after all.

Thanks for visiting me!

 Peace and love of Jesus Christ be with you today and always!

Whispers of Love

Hello Duckies! Hope you are having a wonderful day! It is sunny and cool here in Georgia and I am loving it!

A few days ago, I had the privilege of doing a photo shoot with the most darling little baby girl. I brought along a little ballerina outfit that I had in my small collection of props. It was waiting for the perfect little person to wear it.

The moment her mom put it on her, her personality blossomed. She was WEARING the dress, if you know what I mean. All girly, is how I would describe it.

Her Mama just glowed with pride as you can see.

Can you believe that she is just a little over 1 year old? Look at those eyes!

She was fascinated with the satin flower attached to the front.

Why are babies so interested in their toes? LOL

Same photo from above, in color

Dancing

Happy Feet

Baby face....

Thanks for visiting Butterbean Row! Come back sometime soon! XOXO

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Here is the sweetest little girl. I could not email this to her mother because something is down at Animoto. So here it is, Erica.





Hope you like it!