The Start of Something Good

There were no tears this time.  There was a sense of eagerness to get started.  There were hugs - lots of hugs.  There were special chocolate chip muffins with fresh strawberries for breakfast.  There wasn't much sleep last night.  There were traditions fulfilled.  There were wildflowers and apples.  There were big bright smiles.  There were new shoes, clothes, backpack and a hair cut, too.   There was a lunch packed with surprises.  And so begins another school year.  Second grade for Alanna.  Starting off with plenty of positive thoughts, goals and plans for a successful year of fun learning and new friends!  

Wishing everyone a very successful, fun, interesting, adventurous year of learning!  Here we go!!  The start of something good… :)

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Cute Little Lemon Face

Someone from one of the photography groups (I can't for the life of me remember which one, or who it was!) that I belong to on Facebook posted a link of photos of babies and toddlers taking their first taste of a lemon.  I had a big smile on my face as I viewed those photos - thank you to the person that shared them and to the photographers that created them.  You may view the photos by clicking >here<.  I knew I wanted to try this also.  So, when my friends and I got together for their beautiful baby girl's 6 month photos I just had to ask them if it would be okay to try this idea!  They said "Sure!"  Yay!!  I had so much fun with their darling baby girl and her adventurous spirit this morning.  

Thank you my friends so much for sharing your precious baby with me and my lens.  She's a doll and you are doing such a great job with her.  I wish you all the best - always.  And know that I love you.

Take a look at these and just try NOT to smile while doing so!!  Double dare you!!  ;)-  

a quick note:  in image #6 - her Daddy was holding the lemon up in front of her - as you'll notice she didn't shrug it off… ;) 

  

Thank you again!  I hope you enjoyed and lost on my dare!!  ;) 

images are copyrighted by law;  images may not be duplicated without consent, and are the property of Barbara Liszcz of © My 3 Girls Photography.  thank you.

sneak peek: Family at Poole Forge

Family.  This one little word conveys such emotional power.  It's a bond of strength and blood, inheritance and traits, sisterhood and brotherhood, mothering, fathering, tears shed, laughter and overwhelming joy, and ties us to one another like nothing else.  Family.  We witness for one another life in progress and in process.  Yes, we are dynamic, fluid, growing, changing, stumbling, and constantly overcoming, learning.  Family can mean different things to different people.  But for this family, I'd say it means a wealth of memories and love, a closeness outwardly shown, yet even greater felt below the skin, running in their veins.  I felt so privileged to meet them and chat a bit about the upcoming changes soon to come.  Big adjustments and very exciting new adventures for these girls.  I wish you all the best in your travels and schooling.  Soak up every experience, have fun and work hard.  It will definitely pay off - it already has!  Thank you, "D" family, for your absolutely beautiful smiles!  I had a wonderful time getting to know you and for the opportunity to bask in your family's sunshine - it is infectious!  :)  

Many blessings, my new friends!!  Please enjoy your sneak peek.  

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sneak peek | High School Senior

I could not wait to share these with you.  I had such a nice evening with you all.  Thank you for obliging my bad jokes and silly sense of humor "R"!  You have so much potential about you - I hope you know that.  I am very happy for you and for the wonderful opportunities at your feet.  Take my advice - take 'em and run!!  Just do it, my friend.  Go for the gusto!  And the same goes for your lovely girlfriend!  Thanks, as well, to "C" for coming along and for your smile!!  Such a very exciting time in your lives.  I will be cheering you on.  Focus on your dreams, work really hard, and enjoy this next phase in your lives.  Yes, you will hit bumps and detours on your journey, but you will get through - and always for the better.  Trust the path.. (and work really hard) ;) 

Best wishes to you all.  I am very honored to have met your acquaintance.  You all enrich me - I hope you know that.  :)  Smile, my friends!!  And please enjoy a little preview of what's to come … yay!! 

I must send a big shout out of appreciation to my friend, Marc for loaning me his way cool Rokinon 8mm fisheye lens ( see image #5 )!  We had fun playing with it. Thank you! :)

Thank you again, friends for your wonderful smiles and warm friendship. :)

images are copyrighted by law;  images may not be duplicated without consent, and are the property of Barbara Liszcz of © My 3 Girls Photography.  thank you.

September is FAMILY Photography Month at My 3 Girls Photography | Special Limited Offer

Calling all families interested in having your very own personal portrait session with me this September!  This offer has been created just for YOU!!  Think about updating your family's photo wall with beautiful, natural light portraits;  creating timeless memories;  having fun together;  utilizing your high-res images for Birthday or Holiday cards;  creating calendar gifts or scrapbooking your portraits;  photo books and albums;  sharing your family's achievements and growth;  AND help a local charitable establishment - the Greater Berks Food Bank - at the same time.  10% of all photography profits generated by My 3 Girls Photography this fall will be donated to the Greater Berks Food Bank, a growing community cornerstone to aid and assist our local friends in need of proper nutrition.  Charitable causes are one of my principle foundations in business.  Philanthropic endeavors suit me well and just like great big bear hugs from my girls, these things fill me up with happiness and good old fashioned purpose.  I am a strong believer in community and in the idea that we make a difference by working together for the greater good.  I hope you would agree, and then contact me to schedule your family's session!  Please do not delay as these sessions do tend to fill up quickly.  Thank you!! 

I look forward to your smiles and our time together, my friends!!  Cheers!! 

Professional Head Shots | Business Mini-Photo Sessions Now Available

Have you thought to yourself lately, "I wish I could find some time to get professional head shots done!"?!!  Are you tired of your outdated LinkedIn, Facebook, Google+, Twitter photo icon - or anywhere else you may have business/personal online connections?  Do you and your colleagues find yourselves in need of updated photos for your website, possibly?  If you are nodding in agreement to any of these situations, have I got just what you have been looking for!  A Business Mini-Session Offer specifically for your professional head shot needs.  Don't thank me just yet.  ;-)  There's more!!!  I will be donating 10% of the profits made from this special offer to a just and worthy cause - The Greater Berks Food Bank.  I am grateful for the chance to be able to help not only our friends in business, but also our local friends in need of proper nutrition too. :) 

Please refer to the graphic below for further details on this offer and then contact me today to talk about setting up your personal head shot mini-photo session:  my3girlsphotography@gmail.com  

Thank you ever so much, my friends!! 

To find out more about the Greater Berks Food Bank, please watch this short video: