Bigger is better right? Big Dreams. Big Sales. Big Handbags. Big containers of Blue Bell Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream ~ wait that might be a BIG dream. Mmmmm. But I think you get the point. Big has a lot of perspective and we saw that this week. It was so much fun to see how you handled this tougher than usual challenge. And way to Think BIG! 

Our top ten is as usual in no particular order, when you love the photograph, check out the artist. Chances are you'll love more of their work. Ready. Set. Here we go...

ONE {I know that I said that I'd NEVER say how much I love orange during football season, but wow this orange is really fantastic! Great job on a beautiful backyard. Looks like you live in paradise.}

My Big Yard by Lissa 

TWO {Love that I can see the steam from this BIG flavor of tea! Great out of the box idea for this week!}

Project 52 Think Big BY Terry Lynn Ayers 

THREE {This is really dreamy. Love the tiny plane next to the big one and this took wonderful patience to get this just perfect. Great effort by a wonderful photographer!}

Week 41 ~ "Think Big" BY Irela

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FOUR {E=MC squared. Does it come any bigger? Love the chalk board. Perfection.}

Wk 41/52: E=mc**2 BY Tony McCann 

FIVE {Big Monkey. Small Monkey. Who doesn't love a Monkey? Great structure. They look perfectly fuzzy! Wonderful shot!}

Durell0259a BY jodiemasterman 

SIX {I can see my house from here! Well, I can almost see forever. Wonderful depth and I love your mountain backdrop!}

san ramon hills BY chris 

SEVEN {I love the pumpkin patch. Once I took my boys to the patch, they were little. I told them they could pick out any pumpkin they could carry to the car. Grant picked out the cutest tiny pumpkin. While I was admiring Grant's pumpkin,  Jackson rolling a giant one to the car. Those crazy kids. Your boys look great in this wonderful patch!}

Week 41 - Thinking Big BY Jen Foster 

EIGHT {I love the reflection in the windows. Great perspective!}

41:52 - Think BIG. BY Sara White 

NINE {This is so BIG and Glamorous! I love love love everything about it. Fantastic shot of one BIG halloween to come.}

41/52 {Think BIG} BY DoubleLPhoto

TEN {Big and close ~ you made this tiny flower look giant. I love Macro. You make me want to buy the 100mm!}

EP Proj 52 - 2013 - 41/52 - Think Big BY Cindy 

HONORABLE MENTION {I always have special place in my heart for Laura's minis! They are so creative and fun. Wonderful idea. I always can't wait to see what mischief they will find next!}

Think BIG BY Laura Sheppard
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WEEK 42'S THEME IS: "BLAST TO THE PAST"

I call this "Vintage Madison" - I used a favorite hat prop, lots of pearls and only one light over head. It was edited in Alien Skin's Exposure 5 using Platinum processing and a watercolor border. I always LOVE vintage portraits.I saw a great technique yesterday where you shoot the shot into the mirror - a giant mirror. I was in love with it and wanted to try it, but alas I have no giant mirror. YET. But think about it, it give a really cool grain for a vintage shot!

What's NEW with Daphne Ellenburg?

My trip Tuscaloosa was a huge success. We had so much fun. We walked all over campus. I did some roll tide shopping. I bought the best button. I can wear it every year to every game!

The kids had a great time! Here's me and Madison before I made her walk 3 miles. :-)

Then we watched our team win with the best view ever.

And here we are after the game. Jefferson made it all the way through without a nap. Shocking.

Tuesday I tried my hand at Real Estate photography. I was pretty proud of me. The photomerge feature in the new Photoshop CS6 is lightyears ahead of 5 - if you haven't tried it. Do it. This is 5 photos rolled into one. 

I watched my big boy toss other big boys to the ground on Thursday. 60 is mine.

Did a Vendor show on Friday night and I met a lot of great new people and got to show off some beautiful smiles. I also met a lot of people who had no idea we had a beautiful new studio on the MAIN strip of town. So much for that $1500 sign. {sad face}

We also joined the chamber. So hopefully we won't be a secret for too much longer.

Wishing you a wonderful week of family fun and photography. Can't wait to see where you blast into the past.

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Daphne Ellenburg is a Portrait photography business owner located in Southern Alabama with a supportive family and a new fancy-pants NEW 2000 sq ft studio. She loves college football, big handbags, lip gloss and newly all things Canon. Daphne also enjoys writing about her Photo-Adventures and her entertaining family. Catch up with her at Ellenburg Photography.com  

Ellenburg Photography's award winning photographer, Daphne Ellenburg, specializes in Wedding Photography and Family Portraiture. We are located just north of Mobile Alabama. We proudly serve all of Alabama, and Gulfcoast Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana. (251) 656-7601

Life is full of ups and downs. Rain on your day off - Down. Finding $20 bucks in your fall coat - Up.  The dead beat on your fantasy team that always sits your bench has an amazing day - Down. The guilty pleasure you've been eyeing for weeks is finally on sale - Up. It was great to dig into your week and check out some ups and downs. Happily, we photographed more ups than downs. That's a really nice outlook on the week. Things I thought I'd see but didn't: The Yoyo {which Madison can proudly spell, over and over again.} or the bouncing ball. My week had more ups than downs, hope yours did too!

Our top ten is always in no particular order. When you enjoy the shot, check out the artist. Send them some love. Photography is a fickle love, we are all trying to manipulate our camera to seeing things like we see them and when you get it right, it feels good. Really good. So send over some love!

Here we go...

ONE {Sickness is big FAT DOWN. You really captured great emotion in this shot. Great work. And happy healing and many prayers to your family.}

EP52 39/52 {up/down} by Anita Cline 

TWO {Love the Yellow. Its everywhere and all the circles make this a really fun shot!}

When Life Gives You Lemons by Laura Sheppard Visit me at www.facebook.com/laurasheppardphotography

THREE {A quiet cup of cocoa is a BIG UP. I have been setting my alarm early just to have my cup of JOE in peace and quiet before the stream of "Mom" questions begin.}

Week 39/52 - Up/Down by Lisa Kollberg 

FOUR {I really the like the color split in this shot. Very creative indeed my friend.}

Week 39 ~ "Ups and Downs" by Irela visit me at

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FIVE {Sewing and creating is a Big UP in my book. I love the detail and the bright color pops.}

This Week has had it's Ups & Downs by Catcher In My Eye 

SIX {This quite an adventure shot. These three up and downers must really keep you busy. Great idea for this week!}

ups and down by jules1836 

SEVEN {I think it's an UP to read Be Somebody on your way down to the big city.  I'd miss not seeing it too. Getting this shot is a real gem for your babe. Great idea for this week!}

EP Proj 52 - 2013 - 39/52 - Up or Down by Cindy 

EIGHT {Gorgeous color and beautiful silhouette. This is nicely done all the way around. Begin patting self on back immediately. Great shot!}

Week 39 - Up and Down by Jen Foster 

NINE {Wine is a big Up to a Down day. Love the white the background - it really makes your red POP.  I opened a bottle of red this week too. Well, ok, someone else opened it for me. :-) }

Wk 39/52: And relax by Tony McCann 

TEN {Fly me to the Moon. This shot is great. Love the colors. Love the fact that your balloons actually rose of the ground unlike my balloon festival this year.}

39/52 ups and downs by Detta Owens 

Week 40's theme is: Guilty Pleasures ~ What's yours?

Confession: I can't stop buying scarves. I have a real problem. I bought 6 this week alone. It's fall now and the stores are putting out those super cute knitted scarves that you can only find this time of year. That's how I reason it out. It sounds GREAT in my head. And then I buy. So, if you're my husband, you're saying, "Daphne, you only have ONE neck - what's with all the scarves today?" I'm wrapping babies in them. "Are you going to wear it after a baby's ass has been in it?" Yes I think I will. I LOVE scarves. 

Here's a peek at my set up and scarves...

What's new with Daphne Ellenburg?

I started my week with a visit from my amazing Sorority Big Sister. I wanted to show her my new studio and talked her into a birthday photo to celebrate not looking 39 at all. We tried out the new V-flat with success. We had dinner, cake and had the best Sunday evening. I wish she lived closer to me.  Meet Dr. Dodge.

Jefferson had a big week. He now has 2 more teeth for total of 6 and took a record 26 steps in a row. I know this because Grant spends a chunk of his afternoon counting baby steps. He's a great big Brother.

I had the best massage ever at a super cool place. The W. It just sounds cool. My super awesome husband bought a massage for me and my BFF at a new salon. It was fantastic. And the "Nail Bar" is a real bar that you sit at, order a martini and you get your nails done at the bar. Talk about a great way to end the week. I'd like to have my nails done here every Friday. Who's with me?

And this just in. The egg nog is back. I love the fall. And I love egg nog, even in September.

Wishing you a wonderful week filled with family, fun and photography. Can't wait to see your guilty pleasures!

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Daphne Ellenburg is a Portrait photography business owner located in Southern Alabama with a supportive family and a new fancy-pants NEW 2000 sq ft studio. She loves college football, big handbags, lip gloss and newly all things Canon. Daphne also enjoys writing about her Photo-Adventures and her entertaining family. Catch up with her at Ellenburg Photography.com  

Ellenburg Photography's award winning photographer, Daphne Ellenburg, specializes in Wedding Photography and Family Portraiture. We are located just north of Mobile Alabama. We proudly serve all of Alabama, and Gulfcoast Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana. (251) 656-7601

Anticipation. Anticipa...a....a...a..tion. Seriously, I can't be the only one that had that song in their head this week. Thanks Carly Simon. All week I kept thinking about all the great things I'm anticipating, like wearing my new boots. I love fall fashion. Football. Talking about Football. Wearing my team colors. Being surrounded by people wearing my team colors. Not sweating every time I walk outside. I think I love everything about the Fall. It is Definitely my favorite season, hands down. 

You guys found a lot of great inspiration with anticipation. We saw weddings, the anticipation of weddings, lots of back to school and some fun sports. I really enjoyed seeing all the fun things you are looking forward to.

Our top ten is always in no particular order, when you LOVE the photo, check out the artist. The artist links are directly below the photograph. Here we go...

ONE {I love the reds and greens and how this big smiles are almost as big as those watermelon slices. These are a couple of cuties!}

Project 52 Anticipation by Terry Lynn Ayers

TWO {There is so much anticipation in this shot. Tied up bottom of the ninth anticipation and look at the face slap you caught! The twins were in it to win it this week! GREAT shot!}

Anticipation by Lissa 

THREE {Starting a new book is always a favorite anticipation. Will I get hooked by chapter 2? Will I want it to go on forever? Can I get it digital to read while I stand in line random places? Good books are the best! Great shot for this week!}

Wk 33/52: Starting a new book by Tony McCann 

FOUR {You have a LOT of great colors going on here. The book bag always is a turning point. Going back to school is not REAL until the new book bag is carefully chosen and put on. Great shot of Girly Girl.}

33/52 {Anticipation} by DoubleLPhoto 

FIVE {The anticipation of a wedding is super exciting and filled with endless possibilities! I'm so excited for you both! Gorgeous set up and gorgeous ROCK.}

Anticipation by Laura Sheppard
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SIX {Mmmmm! I can't count the times I've swatted hands while cookies cooled. The anticipation and temptation of warm cookies is hard to resist!}

Week 33/52 - Anticipation by Lisa Kollberg 

SEVEN {Kelvin setting for a sunrise is a wonderful tip. I love the pier and the gorgeous sky. This is really stellar! Great shot for the week!}

Week 33 ~ "Anticipation" by Irela

EIGHT {Anticipation of life. Choosing a smaller wedding to have a down payment on a new home is so fiscally responsible and down right attractive in my opinion. I'm so glad you were able to capture this sweet moment for them. They are blessed to have you. Congrats to the newly weds!}

The Anticipation of Married Life by Catcher In My Eye 

NINE {Staycation is all I ever wanted. Staycation. Not gonna get away. That is the song I sing every staycation. I love them. I want more of them. And I too wish I could turn my pines into palms. Great shot. Love the sunburst. Hope you get to sit in this chair a LOT!}

Week 33 - Anticipation by Bernadette Miller 

TEN {Football. Football. More Football please. I can't wait. Sport Center on in every room. Everyone we know and love wearing our favorite colors. It's my favorite time of the year too! Great shot. I love all the greens.}

33/52: Falling Into Football by Eric 

Week 34's theme is: FAUX

I enjoy many fake things, but for this week I narrowed it down to faux bling. I love big cheesy jewelry especially in my studio on tiny little girls. I have a special box of this stuff and my regular girls are always eyeing to see where I have it tucked away. Moving it around is half the fun.

Settings: ISO 160, 85mm, f/1.8, 1/125 sec

Here's the set up:

Nothing fancy. One softbox and wooden saddle stool.

What's new with Daphne Ellenburg?

I have been crazy busy with the Fall Rush and spent any free time with my babies. It is the last week of summer here and my kids have been milking it for all its worth. You know staying up later, sleeping in and generally being worthless.

Most evenings this week after dinner, my 3 oldest would abandon the top floor for a round of video games downstairs and Jefferson and I would watch a terrible show about french talking rabbits. He loves it. I do not get it. Rabbits living in paris, wearing clothes, going to school and studying martial arts. What?

I picked up the new glamour and have been spoon feeding it in tiny does before bed. I don't get this new grainy glam style for fashion photography. It's stupid. You're being paid like a rockstar, sharpen that shot up. It's not 1984 anymore.

This book bag purchase put me back in the running for MOM of the year. It's not even close to cold here and kids can't get enough Northface It's crazy.

And this grainy out of focus shot is how I plan to spend many evenings this week. Surrounded by my mini-mes, in my pj's watching Gravity Falls - the greatest cartoon on TV, in my opinion. Watch it.

And by the way, I'm kicking my carbs out and dropped 5 pounds this week. Get off me baby weight. He'll be a year next month, I better get on it.
Wishing you a wonderful week filled with family fun and photography! Make it magical.

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Daphne Ellenburg is a Portrait photography business owner located in Southern Alabama with a supportive family and a new fancy-pants NEW 2000 sq ft studio. She loves college football, big handbags, lip gloss and newly all things Canon. Daphne also enjoys writing about her Photo-Adventures and her entertaining family. Catch up with her at Ellenburg Photography.com  

Ellenburg Photography's award winning photographer, Daphne Ellenburg, specializes in Wedding Photography and Family Portraiture. We are located just north of Mobile Alabama. We proudly serve all of Alabama, and Gulfcoast Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana. (251) 656-7601

This week, I've been thinking about my glass. Is it half full or half empty? Or is it overflowing. Some days it feels like it's half empty because I'm always so busy and some days it feels like it's half full because I'm so wonderfully busy. Starting a new business that you can't work in pajamas is a real challenge. If feels more REAL than ever before.

I don't know about you, but I've been spewing out proverbs all week. Seriously, I've used, the lemons, the gift horse, the smoke and fire, the patience is a virtue. I love them! You photographed some of my favorites! 

Our top ten is always in no particular order. When you love the photograph, check out the artist. The artist's links can be found directly below the photograph, send them some love! Here we go.

ONE {I love all the bright colors. Great set up and great variety of money! This is just plain FUN.}

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned by Laura Sheppard  of  laurasheppardphotography Visit me at www.facebook.com/laurasheppardphotography

TWO {A picture is worth 1000 words. I think every photographer LOVES this proverb. Great choice and wonderful collage!}

Week 32/52 - It's a Proverb by Lisa Kollberg 

THREE {The Early bird gets the Worm. I love the reflection and I love this gorgeous Orange. And Seriously it will be at least 5 months before I reference Orange and gorgeous in the same sentence again. Great shot!}

birds at dawn by Stefanie L 

FOUR {Very clever! And florentine gold is in almost everything!  Fun set up - I love all the sparkles and the beautiful reflection!}

Project 52/32... It's a Proverb... All that glitters is not gold? by picsbymekarenlee 

FIVE {Your proverb is fantastic. I've never heard it. Michael seems to think I've been under a rock. "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." I love it. And these trees are a real show stopper! Great shot.}

32:52 - Proverbs. Sara White  of ScootaCoota Photography 

SIX {The blurred lines and yellow tones are super fab! And this is a Great proverb!}

EP Projects 52 - 32/52 - It's a Proverb by Lissa 

SEVEN {A watched chicken never lays, except for Lisa's husband. Wonderful story and it's such a true proverb. Your chickens are framed fantastically in this fencing! Great shot.}

32/52 {It's A Proverb} by DoubleLPhoto 

EIGHT {I love that I can see beautiful YOU in this shot!}

EP52 32/52 {It's a Proverb} by Anita Cline 

NINE {You fooled us with this dog shot! Not man's best friend, but Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Very nicely shot. The tones are so warm and loving. Well done.}

Week 32/52 It's a Proverb by Catherine_pdx

TEN {You have a real magic touch with sunshine. All your sun shots are amazing. Great work and a superb edit!}

Project 52 A Proverb by Terry Lynn Ayers 

Week 33's theme is "Anticipation. " The fall is almost here, what are you looking forward to?

I know what I'm looking forward to. It's not wearing my new boots, but that is on the list. Only 19 more days until the start of college football. I can see it now, every Saturday for months planned and spent with some of my best friends and favorite people wearing our favorite colors while glistening in the unforgiving Alabama Sun. This is baby Allie. She was in my studio this weekend and it looks like she can't wait 19 more days either!

What's New with Daphne Ellenburg?

This week I spoke in Springhill about the Ellenburg Photography Experience. I like to think I do more than just take beautiful portraits. It was a fun time and my table was amazing!

I added a new 20x30 portrait to my wall. Yep, those are MY babies. And this is the first portrait I photographed in my new space.

Held my baby. A lot. He's rocking a few curls.

Baby Jefferson was baptized and photographed. He was stunning in his all white! He's on the Move and will be sure challenge next month for his First birthday portraits!

I saw this and it made me laugh. I think you'll enjoy it too.

And, can you believe I found time to paint my nails? That's been on my list since the More time week! Wishing you a great week filled with family, fun and photography! Can't wait to see what you are anticipating for next week!

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Daphne Ellenburg is a Portrait photography business owner located in Southern Alabama with a supportive family and a new fancy-pants NEW 2000 sq ft studio. She loves college football, big handbags, lip gloss and newly all things Canon. Daphne also enjoys writing about her Photo-Adventures and her entertaining family. Catch up with her at Ellenburg Photography.com  

Ellenburg Photography's award winning photographer, Daphne Ellenburg, specializes in Wedding Photography and Family Portraiture. We are located just north of Mobile Alabama. We proudly serve all of Alabama, and Gulfcoast Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana. (251) 656-7601

When I think about the word Soft, lots of things come to mind. Soft processing. Soft Colors. Soft socks. My abs. Its nice to see the soft things that you came up with that I hadn't even thought about - like clouds or feathers or fabric softener! I really love the great fun mix of ideas we feature here every week. You make this group a joy to host, no matter how crazy my week is or how many things I try to stuff into my day, this is one of my favorite places to be. 

Our top ten is in no particular order. When you love the photograph, check out the artist, chances are you will love more of it. Send out some love. Give out some pats on the back. It feels good!

Here we go...

ONE {Very creative! Your cloud machine here is super cool. Love the lighting.}

Wk 29/52: Matthew blowing clouds by Tony McCann 

TWO {Gorgeous processing. Love the freckles and the eyelashes. What a cutie!}

soft blanket by jules1836 

THREE {The gorgeous dandelion is a real soft treat. Love this amazing macro shot!}

Soft by Laura Sheppard of
www.facebook.com/laurasheppardphotography

FOUR {Great black and white, great detail and structure in the feather. Nicely done.}

{Soft} week 29/52 by karisworld 

FIVE {Big Soft and curious. A perfect subject for this week! Love the tight shot. And ... I could have photographed my triceps too :-( }

Week 29 - Soft by Bernadette Miller of planetrudy 

SIX {Soft, squishy and full of personality. Love your gummy bears!}

EP Proj 52 - 2013 - 29/52 - Soft by Cindy of clwick 

SEVEN {Soft socks are the best. Great lighting and soft detail. }

29/52 soft by Detta Owens 

EIGHT {Gorgeous greens everywhere complete with beautiful soft light}

Week 29 - Soft Green Grapes by Jen Foster of jenfosterphoto

NINE {Jumping on a soft bed. These expressions are priceless. You are really rocking out these wedding shots each week. I love them! The YELLOW pops!}

Bride & Grooms Jumps on the bed by Catcher In My Eye 

TEN {I love everything about this shot! Your prep work here is amazing. Thanks for sharing all the effort it takes to make these amazing shots. A red dress is an excellent choice ~ pops!}

Project 52 soft by Terry Lynn Ayers 

Week 30's theme is "YELLOW" 

Yellow like the Twinkie I almost ate or the streak of fear trying to ruin the greatest time in my career or like this umbrella and a girl with the golden curls. I love Yellow. It's one of my favorite colors. Can't wait to see all the yellow things you find.

What's New with Daphne Ellenburg?

I feel a lot like I'm holding a candle burning at both ends while walking a tight rope. My mind is constantly spinning with new ideas and unfinished tasks. Sigh. Still no grand opening in site. {YET} There's no sign, there's no internet. But I do have customers. Thank goodness for GPS. And, I might get my internet next week.

So I found these... Wish I could say I tried one, but they must have been pretty good since they are all gone. Welcome back Twinkies.

Micheal and Jackson ran speaker wire for my new music system. That's right. I'm going to play the new John Mayer, Loud.

They took my sign down this week. Now I can stop turning away haircuts. But it might not be back until the 29th. Sad face.

I didn't spend nearly enough time this week doing this.

I'm completely in love with Smoothie King. I think the Peanut Power is straight from Jesus.

Michael has blocked off both doors to the kitchen with super tall baby gates. Jefferson loves being trapped in the Living room.

My art is on the walls. I looked at these 20x30 beauties and felt really accomplished. Mike hung them so they are measured to perfection. He's the best guy ever.

So all week, I imagined, 

and painted 

and created this masterpiece. It's Twenty feet of awesomeness. I think this afternoons first "Runway Fashion Adventure" birthday party is going to be a real hit. {But pray for me anyway}

Wishing you a wonderful week filled with family, fun and photography! Make it a great week.

Like what you read? Leave us a comment below :-) We love to read what you write.

Daphne Ellenburg is a Portrait photography business owner located in Southern Alabama with a supportive family and a new fancy-pants NEW 2000 sq ft studio. She loves college football, big handbags, lip gloss and newly all things Canon. Daphne also enjoys writing about her Photo-Adventures and her entertaining family. Catch up with her at Ellenburg Photography.com  

Ellenburg Photography's award winning photographer, Daphne Ellenburg, specializes in Wedding Photography and Family Portraiture. We are located just north of Mobile Alabama. We proudly serve all of Alabama, and Gulfcoast Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana. (251) 656-7601