Together in Yates Center

July 28, 2013 by Debra

Together in Yates Center.

It’s not too often Kevin will take a day off from work. Being in commercial construction the busiest time is summer. Of course when work is strong- keep working. In winter- the slower months, don’t spend money which translates to; Stay Home.

This year was not a usual year. We purchased land in Yates Center, KS last Fall. We were celebrating Kevin’s birthday and our anniversary this July. I really needed to get away; even if it was just some place close. It was a nice surprise when Kevin agreed to take two days away from work. BUT this came with stipulations: Could not rain Tuesday or Wednesday- laying concrete. If it rained, our trip would be delayed.

Kevin made an appointment with the Division of Conservation – Kansas Department of Agriculture. Our appointment was scheduled for Thursday @ 1:00 pm. We left our home Thursday morning early- 6:10 am. Our first stop was the DMV in Lawrence. From there we drove at a leisurely pace to Yates Center, KS.

doc kansas department of agriculture — Kansas Department of Agriculture – Division of Conservation

I once had a friend ask me what would I do when taking pictures became work. Oh- I thought that would never happen. BUT it did. This is one of the reasons I created G’masDiary. Every place I go now, I take my camera. Take images for me. Have fun, memories for me to look back on. Throughout my life I have had to separate work from home- Crohon’s Disease flair up’s if I don’t separate the two. I want to get back to the place where picture taking is second nature- not just in work, but with my family when I am not working.

Our get-away was a trip to Yates Center and the long drive home. I was amazed at the beauty of the landscape. What wonderful things we saw that we were not looking for! Several places I marked so we can go back and visit our next trip to Yates Center- in particular, Fall River.

Thursday we spent our time in Yates Center and Eureka. Our motel room in Yates Center- The Townsman, was really nice and clean. We ate at the local Pizza Hut for dinner. Lunch was in Eureka- Cherokee. Mozzarella sticks were included on the buffet. Boy was I a happy camper!

Friday we drove to Emporia, KS with stops along the way. We drove through a small portion of the Flint Hills. One weekend if I can get Kevin to go again, I want to explore the Flint Hills. We passed through Cassody and Strong, KS. We arrived in Emporia late afternoon. We settled into our hotel- Comfort Inn. We ventured out into Emporia. Kevin asked me if I have ever been to a Dollar Tree store. No- well now I can say that I have. During our shopping spree in Dollar Tree, Kevin bought me a bottle of bubble bath. Anytime we stay in hotels/motels, I enjoy taking a bath. We have just a shower, no tub at home. Baths are a luxury for me!

Saturday we met Erika, Shaune & Briella for lunch at one of my favorite places- Golden Corral. Visited for a while then headed for home. What a wonderful weekend spent with my husband!

Alicia │Work & Fun

July 21, 2013 by Debra

Meet Alicia

I have had the pleasure of meeting Alicia. She is the newest person in our office. What a fun young lady! Her favorite color is green. Running is a stress relief for Alicia and she enjoys it! So much so that she brings in a bag full of food she is eating throughout the day. That’s all the more reason I should keep up with my walking endeavors- so I can eat more, NOT! That will be another post- my walking exercise experiences 🙂

The Sony Nex 5N was the camera (my g’ma camera) I used to take the images. Please note: I was in g’ma mode and not paying alot of attention to my shadows. Looking at these images I should have turned Alicia so the shadows were not so heavy on her face, under the eyes or used the flash.

The picture grouping above shows the collage I made with Fotofusion V5. There is a comparison chart detailing the difference between the Enhanced and Extreme versions. This is the software I use for my photography business and personal images. The Extreme version is the one I use. So easy. Book design and holiday card design are just two items I use the software for.

Photo Session Deal

July 18, 2013 by Debra

A Photo Session Deal!

professional photo shoot — Professional Photo Shoot

g’masDiary will be testing new workflow and digital file delivery. This is an opportunity for professional quality images at reduced rates. Limited sessions available, by appointment only.

Wanting to update your family photo’s? Would you like professional images but not at custom rate prices?

This will be a natural light digital photo shoot (up to 5 family members) in the lovely Lawrence, KS area. Your images will be posted to an online gallery for viewing. Your digital images will be available for download from the digital download site. Complete details will be emailed to you. This is the time to plan your family pictures for the holidays!

Schedule your photo session deal now!