Enjoying Macro Photography | Image Peddler Photography

Photography is my passion...and sometimes an obsession. But most of the time I'm taking pictures for others and don't get time to simply shoot for the love of the art. Today was an exception...and I went on a quest for bugs. Yep...you heard me correct...bugs. What I really wanted to find were butterflies  & dragonflies...but instead I found bees, wasps and lady bugs. Oh well...beggers can't be choosers and I wasn't adventerous enough to delve deep into the woods & valleys to find what I was looking for (actually, it had nothing to do with adventure and 100% to do with laziness). What I was hoping to find...I was hoping to find in my backyard. Guess I'll need to broaden my territory for the really fun stuff. I'm happy nonetheless...I beat the storm, got some great shots, and there will always be tomorrow. Enjoy...

Local Nature Shoot - Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

There is something amazing about Minnesota's seasons. Although Spring IS NOT my favorite (Fall is), there is no arguing the signs of new life in Spring are uplifting after a long Minnesota winter. Last weekend I spent a couple of hours at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum...walking the 3 mile trail around the entire grounds and taking pictures to my heart's delight. Here are just a small sampling of the flowers / trees / shrubs that are blooming.

If you live in the wonderful state of Minnesota...I highly recommend visiting the Arboretum in both the Spring and the Fall...absolutely gorgeous. I can't wait until my Senior sessions start to take advantage of having this basically in my back yard.

If you are interested in updating your frames with new family pictures, or have a 2011 graduate that needs Senior pictures, contact me for information on the "Arboretum Location Package". It is  just one of the many location shoots that are available. Thanks for visiting...and thanks for your references. My business is starting to really pick back up again after my little "vacation" from doing shoots...and it's all because of your support.

Happy Earth Day Everyone...

OMG...the world is a beautiful place! I truly believe that people see things differently. I am blessed to view the world in VIVID color...even in my dreams. I am constantly amazed by the beauty that I find around me and make every attempt to capture it for the world to enjoy. Tonight was one of those moments. I had a little visitor that just wanted to stick around while I was outside. He sang to me for the longest time, even with my cat within feet of him. And a couple of nights ago I was able to finally locate the pesty Woodpecker that's been waking me up every morning (and I AM NOT a morning person). This is nature photography at its best! HAPPY EARTH DAY 2010!