Tag Archives: nature

Greenthumb-ish

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Missy Ray

Growing up we always had a HUGE vegetable garden in our backyard. I remember many summer days picking beans then cleaning and snapping them in the kitchen sink (maybe a few didn’t make it into the bowl….). Since then, I’ve … Continue reading →

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It’s been a while

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Missy Ray

It’s been a while since I posted. Summer’s here and we are out enjoying the beautiful weather every chance we get! Here is a photo I took when we were camping down in Allegany State Park. Kind of reminds me … Continue reading →

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Beautiful NY State

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Missy Ray

Now that summer is finally  here, we took the opportunity to explore a little bit of our beautiful New York State. Allegany State Park has so much to offer everyone – hiking, beach swimming, climbing massive Thunder Rocks, exploring Bear … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Missy Ray

I did my first Senior photo shoot last week. Arrielle is a beautiful young lady who will be leaving to attend school for ballet at the end of the summer. It was an utter delight to photograph her for both … Continue reading →

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Portrait Session

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Missy Ray

This weekend I was able to do my very first portrait session. Zia is a beautiful 14 yr old young lady and she was an incredible model. We set off to a local cemetery and spent about an hour shooting … Continue reading →

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My First Prints

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Missy Ray

I received a new photo printer for my birthday, (it was a photography filled birthday this year!) and I printed out my first photos last night. I have to say, I am beyond thrilled with them! Thursday evening I went … Continue reading →

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Day 16

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Missy Ray

So, I had my first class this past Saturday at the CEPA Gallery and I loved it! Most of what Alison went over I already knew (Yay me!) but I also learned a lot. I spent the Easter weekend out … Continue reading →

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Day 14

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Missy Ray

Even though I want to learn how to photograph people, I am drawn to natures beauty. Most people don’t stop to smell the roses, or tulips, or whatever pretty flower they happen to walk passed. I love to smell their … Continue reading →

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Day 13

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Missy Ray

Lucky #13! This is a macro shot I took last night in the center of our kitchen floor. Had to put the dog outside for this one, or risk him wanting to play while I was shooting. I currently only … Continue reading →

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Day 12

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Missy Ray

I feel like I’m finally starting to ‘get it’ in regard to camera settings on Manual mode. This morning on my drive in to work, I kept my camera on my lap. When I had to sit at a red … Continue reading →

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