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Sunday, January 2, 2011

Absolute Best Face Photo of 2010

This week, at I Heart Faces, our challenge is to find our “Absolute Best Face Photo of 2010”. Since I mostly photograph my children, I’m pretty partial to the faces in those photos but I do believe that this one is my very best of the year. Most of the time my 12 year old daughter (Emma) looks just like what she is… a tall, gangly, pretty, goofy, almost- teenager but every now and then I snap a photo of her that truly takes my breath away.

I’m proud of this photo and proud of the knowledge I’ve gained in the past year. I’ve learned to shoot in manual, how to occasionally compensate for the shortcomings of my camera (and there are quite a few), how to edit photos to bring out the natural beauty in them and many more things. In the coming year, I hope to improve my composition and my posing of people. I hope to get more photos that are in focus. =) And I hope to be able to decide if I want to continue photography as the most rewarding of hobbies or to turn my love for it into career that brings me joy!

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54 comments:

  1. Ashley SiskJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Your daughter is beautiful and this is a gorgeous shot.

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  2. 4 Lettre WordsJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I'm a sucker for dark eye...and is shown in my entry this week. Stunning capture!

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  3. LisaJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Beautiful shot!

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  4. DanielleJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    She is stunning! Look out mama!!!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Seriously stunning. Wow. She is gorgeous! I am glad you had a great time learning this year : )

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  6. Raven @ LMMPJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I think general consensus is Candace for the win! We all love this photo and think your daughter is just stunning!

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  7. Briana @ Wake Up, JulietJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Such a lovely girl, I love the casual look of it. Very real.

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  8. TidyMomJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Beautiful shot!! you're daughter is gorgeous!!

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  9. MelissaJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Candace this is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

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  10. Ciara LJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    What a beautiful daughter, first off. Second, I love the lighting and the angle. Well done!

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  11. AngelaJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    This is my favorite photo of yours! She is stunning! Love!

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  12. pyjammy pamJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    wow, those eyes! this picture makes me happy to have brown eyes. :)

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  13. MK, Little Feet PhotographyJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    So beautiful, perfect exposure!!! I love brown eyes in photographs & hers are gorgeous!

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  14. MelissaJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Gorgeous photo! Your daughter is beautiful!! Love it. :)

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I love this photo. Gorgeous!

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  16. MelindaJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Such a beautiful shot! Thank you for sharing!

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  17. JeniJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Beautiful! Wonderful photo and your daughter is gorgeous.

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  18. UnknownJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Beautiful daughter! Awesome photo! She has a quiet glow that shines through to the viewer.

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  19. JaclynJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Stunning. Beautiful girl and photo!

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  20. ShawntaeJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Loved this when you posted to Constructive Criticism, love it now! She is gorgeous!

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  21. AlysonJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    This is such a beautiful photo! Great job!

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  22. LauraJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    This is gorgeous! She reminds me of a younger Anne Hathaway.

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  23. Kathryn Grace PhotographyJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Wow, gorgeous! Beautiful color tones and a beautiful girl.

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  24. Anne ElisabethJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Beautiful photo and girl!

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  25. AnnieJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    gorgeous photo! :)

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  26. Marvett SmithJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    She is beautiful! Great light and composition!

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  27. Melissa JacksJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Oh my goodness...she is beautiful and so is the image. I can see why it took your breath away!

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  28. Sarah KelberJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Phe-nom-en-al. Wow.

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  29. MindyJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Fabulous! Photography is amazing, and the model is stunning. LOVE!

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  30. BuckeroomamaJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    She is absolutely gorgeous! Just lovely.

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  31. SharonJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    gorgeous!

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  32. Arden PruchaJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Now, you already know I LOVE this ;)
    You just my pull this one girl!!!!

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  33. CheryleJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Your daughter is stunning! Beautiful capture, I love everything about it!

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  34. Julie LivermoreJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Gorgeous portrait, you definitely have the talent to make a career!

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  35. My Captivating LifeJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Wow, she is gorgeous!

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  36. DonnaJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    What a stunning young lady and photograph. Well done!

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  37. DrewJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I'm so glad you chose this one as your year's favorite. I have a feeling we will be seeing it in the winner's post!

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  38. Belly Monster's MamaJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    This truly is a gorgeous photo!

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  39. ChristinaJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    She is a beautiful girl...and that is a stunning photo. I love this simple, natural portrait!

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  40. geswho40January 5, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    She is beautiful,and I Love the natural simplicity of it!

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  41. Kathryn Grace PhotographyJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I voted for you! :-)

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  42. BrittanyJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    This picture is amazing!

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  43. LeilaniJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    This is beautiful!

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  44. MackenzieJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Gorgeous shot! I love her hair and the light in her eyes! Fabulous!

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Beautiful shot...so natural!

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  46. Cindy KnullJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Congratulations! I love the pose and expression on this girl. Wonderfully lit and emotive! One of my favorites!

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  47. chasityJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    congratulations...
    this is really really beautiful.

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  48. Debbie WJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Congratulations on your win! Your daughter is beautiful!

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  49. rebeccaharperJanuary 8, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Love it.... beautiful shot and beautiful young lady.. congrats!!!

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  50. panuSStudioJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    amazing, great photo :)

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  51. MarlaJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Lovely photo. Congrats to you!

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  52. NikkiJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    captivating!!!

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  53. gioziJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Congratulations, gorgeous portrait. The girl is pretty and your job excellent.

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  54. Leslie Anne PhotoJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!! Perfect lighting and I love the composition. She looks a lot like Anne Hathaway!

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