Blog — "photography"

Weekend Update

June 24, 2013 • Heidi Shenk • "photography" • "weekend"

Happy Monday everyone! My weekend passed by quickly, but without much in the way of adventure. We spent a lot of time on the patio and roof deck, went to Andrew's firm's annual company picnic, and continued working on our basement project. On Friday I got some new camera gear, including a new lens that I had been wanting for quite some time. I spent some time playing with it, but have not had enough practice in yet to be perfect. Here's a work in progress.

Aside from the aforementioned, this weekend was really relaxing. It was the first weekend that I didn't work on anything in my shop since I can't even remember when. Weekends are meant to be enjoyed and I'm glad to have finally gotten back to a point where I can do just that.

What did you do during the weekend?

Winter vs Summer

January 04, 2013 • Heidi Shenk • "photography" • "travel"

While on our trip to Colorado last week, we spent an afternoon in Rocky Mountain National Park. Visiting the park during winter was a first for me as I had previously only been there during the summer. While in the park, I couldn't help but marvel at the amazing scenery and realize how it had transformed during the change of seasons and since the last time I had photographed the park.

While I am much more of a summer girl, it is incredible to see how beauty lies within both the warm and cold seasons and see for your own eyes how this constant world cycle works.

In Macro

April 12, 2012 • Heidi Shenk • "photography"

The most exciting part of my week so far was Tuesday when a package arrived for me at school. When our secretary called into my classroom letting me know that I had a package, I literally squealed. My macro lens! Woohoo! I had ordered it during spring break and it had just arrived!

After I wrapped things up at school, I headed home to mess around with my new toy. Here are a few shots that I took just for fun.

I am loving this lens! It takes absolutely beautiful close-ups! Next on my wish list is a wide angle lens. I know exactly which one I would like, but need to save just a bit more before I can order it. We're planning a road trip out West to Yellowstone, The Badlands, and Grand Teton National Parks. Each of these parks have amazing photo opportunities and I'm hoping to get a wide angle to maximize some of my shots this time around.

Any new toys for you lately? Are you saving up for something for one of your hobbies?

Definitely Fall

November 15, 2011 • Heidi Shenk • "photography"

It's definitely fall in Baltimore. I love this weather. Cool, crisp air and the crunch of leaves under your feet. This past weekend we decided to drive a half an hour out of the city to enjoy a hike in Gunpowder State Park. Hiking is one of my favorite things to do and it's especially enjoyable on a sunny fall afternoon. It also gave me a chance to do some photography-- something I haven't had time to do in quite a while because I've simply been so busy.

The fall leaves were absolutely gorgeous! And as a perfect end to our Saturday, we came home and made empanadas while enjoying a bottle of malbec and listening to music. Quite a fabulous Saturday, I must say. What have you been doing to enjoy the fall weather lately?

This Week in Photos

July 01, 2011 • Heidi Shenk • "Finn" • "food" • "Lilah" • "photography"

Finley arrived at our house Sunday evening...

Lilah gained a new best friend...

My new pots and pans and bakeware arrived. Goodbye old, crappy aluminum Club pots and pans from my college apartment days. Hello Le Creuset in Caribbean blue!

I made a new dessert-- the homemade version of Girl Scout Samoas...