Photo Post: Mommy & Me

It's been a while since I've posted anything but the truth is that life has been really busy.  I did however manage to take out my camera and dust it off last week and give this awesome mommy and her two kiddos a photo-shoot.  It was really fun for me and we took tons of pictures that day.  Here's just a glimpse of what I shot last Wednesday.

Aren't they gorgeous?!
xoxo,
Mayuya

It's Fall Y'all

Photo Post: At the Zoo!

Hello There,
I'm still here and well and alive :) it's been a busy busy time for me trying to juggle so much but it's been good!

These pictures where taken earlier this summer at National Zoo.  The girls had so much fun and I captured some photos.

Enjoy!

Smiling while deep in thought

I heart cows!

Sun Bathing

Bunnylicious

Don't move!

Green!

15 minutes?

Hope you liked them :)

xoxo,

May

Happy 3rd Birthday!

Yesterday, was my first daughter's third birthday. Oh how time flies....I just want to say that:

The day I had you is the day I become a mom for the first time. I felt emotions that I never knew existed and felt a love stronger than any other love I've known. You bring me joy and happiness everyday and I'm so thankful to Allah for giving me this gift. I pray that Allah gives me the ability to raise you well and to instill in you good values and morals. May you live a long fulfilled life with much success in this life and the hereafter. May you achieve all your potential while maintaining your great sense of humor and simplicity. Finally, May Allah protect you and bless you in all that you do. I love you more than words can express and I'm so grateful to be your mother.

Then it was time for a photo shoot with little sissy!

Love you always sweet little "monsterettes",

xoxo,

Mommy

Photo Post: Vintage China

I've been busy busy busy refinishing furniture this past week and have tons of projects going on.  I actually found some awesome pieces on craigslist yesterday and they are happily hanging out in the garage.  I bought all of the pieces from the same girl and she had some great stuff around her house. I actually like her too and we got to chit chat about furniture and randomness. Don't you just love when you meet neat people that share snap shots of their life with you.  I believe you meet anyone and everyone for a reason. Anyway, these makeovers will be shared as soon as possible.

To take a break from all the brushes and waxes today I decided to take out my camera and shoot some of my vintage china.  I have a lot of china but not a lot of vintage china so I'm slowly increasing my collection.  I'm happy with how the pictures came out so here's some eye candy!

How about you guys? do you collect vintage china? or vintage anything for that matter? Would love to here from you.

xoxo,

May

Photo Post: Northern Cardinal

I've been wanting to take a picture of a Cardinal for so long and I finally was able to this past Friday.  I really love these birds, not only do they look so pretty but they sound so pretty too.  I was able to get a picture of the Male in red and also the Female :) they were chasing eachother around the tree just in time for Valentines day.

Hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed capturing photos of them.
xoxo,
May

Photo Post: Carnival Happy Thoughts

Fairs bring me happy thoughts.  They are always full of excitement, colors, cotton candy, happy kids, happy adults, funnel cakes, lemonade, rides, music and just pure happiness.  I dug up these pictures that I took earlier this summer and hopefully they make you smile :)
Let me know what you think!

Goodnight!
Mayuya

Photo Post: Botanical

Those of you who know me know that I love photography and know that I carry my camera with me most of the time.  I love photography so much that I can't control how much I shoot and then I end up with literally thousands of photos to sort through.  It's not efficient you may argue but it's what I like to do when the "monsterettes" are sleeping.  Here's some colorful snap shots.  Leave a comment and let me know what you think.  Night Night!

 XO,
Mayuya

Photo Post: At The Rose Garden!

So I've been editing pictures lately and like I said before "I Love Roses" so here's my latest edits.  These are available for print.  Email me if you're interested in buying some of these prints.  Hope you enjoy looking at these pictures as much as I enjoyed capturing them.
Night Night,
May

I'm Actually printing some for me to display on top of my living room shelving unit!

My facebook Photography Page

Ok so I added new photos of my little monsterette on my photography page! 

I'm also updating the album "At The Rose Garden" and these pictures will be available for print for those that are interested! 

To view my photography please click the picture below and become a fan!  Night Night

Photo Post: Love Roses

I love photographing roses and all florals really.  I've photographed at the Botanic Gardens in DC (i love that place and keep on going back for more).  I've also photographed at local parks, random sidewalks, the backyard, gas stations, bouquets at home, and just about anywhere I can find a floral.  Where do you guys photograph roses and/or flowers? What are the techniques that you use?  Here's a sample until I add some more.  Let me know which is your favorite too!

Photo Post: Red Roses & White Lilies

So let me tell you the story behind these red roses and white lillies...I was getting out of class one night and when I got in the car i found this huge bouquet of red roses and white lillies with a cute note from my husband. It was so big that i later decided to seperate the two species and give them a photoshoot so preserve this romantic memory!

View the Complete album at www.facebook.com/mayuyasphotography and become a fan!