Seven on Sunday again...

It's been a BUSY week, but it has actually been hard to remember seven interesting things from this past week. Maybe it's because it seems like summer school is consuming my life!! On a more positive note, I got Project Life (Project 365) for my birthday and I'm going to scrapbook my 18th year! I'm going to try an incorporate some of the same pictures on here as I use in my scrapbook.. 


1. On Wednesday, Chris and I saw Inception. It is honestly one of the best movies I've seen EVER. Why? Because the director, producer, and actors, made something so abstract like dreams successfully and believably portrayed on the screen. AHmazing. 


2. Thursday was my 18th Birthday!!!! I went shopping with Chris, came home and my Momma got me flowers and cake, and then went to.. guess... summer school! Woo! Haha. All-in-all, it was a fabulously relaxing birthday. A nice entrance into "adulthood." :)

3. My new TV obsession is Big Brother. I hadn't seen a single episode until this season, but I'm hooked. It may be because it's like a car-wreck where you can't help but watch, or that nothing else good comes on TV during the summer. Nonetheless, go TEAM BRENCHEL! :P Haha!


4. On my birthday, I was also able to do some DIY crafting, which I'm finding I love more and more. I'm too non-habitual and busy to actually finish a scrapbook (Project Life is actually a photo album complete with pre-cut paper. :P), so fun little one-time projects are perfect for me. Anyways, I made a binder cover for the Fall semester and coordinating folders for all of my classes, as seen here:

5. On Friday, at lifegroups, Mike Ragland made me the BEST cake. Can you say chocolate with more chocolate covering in chocolate? YUM!

6. Yesterday, I remembered that I had bought glow-sticks for a buck at Michael's. Yep, glow-sticks are fun, anytime, anyplace. 

7. This evening, we went to celebrate my and my Grandma JoAnne's birthday at Ichibons! We are SO excited she is here and are having a blast so far with her and her partner Chuck. Here are some highlights from Ichibons!!

Nicholas / 1-Month Portraits

Today, I met with Nicholas's mommy, and she picked out her favorites from his shoot, so now I'm going to post them!! I've been so excited to post his photos (besides the sneak peak) because how can you possibly go wrong with a baby? Huh? So, anyways, here is Sweet Sweet Nicholas (who just slept in my arms while mommy picked out his portraits. <3)

Can't wait for 3/4 month portraits with daddy in October!! <3

L-E-A-F Photography Composition...

Here are the slides from my How-to speech in Public Speaking Class...


I did my speech on "How-to take a well-composed photograph" and I wanted to post it on here because I think it's pretty useful information! It basically is what I remember when I'm shooting. :) But, I made sure that this acronym will work for any camera type, or photography experience! 

Any questions? Leave a comment or shoot me an email! :)

Seven on Sunday...

So, this is my Seven on Saturday Sunday post. :) I've had an incredibly busy week and I couldn't squeeze time in yesterday. :/ Anyways, here it goes..

1. On Thursday I had my first newborn shoot (see blog post above) and it was a blast, but before that Chris gave me my birthday present early. :) I knew what I was getting, so I might have requested it early, but I wanted so badly to use it at the newborn shoot. It is a Phat Straps camera strap! I LOVE it. He said it was "me not just now, but long-term." <3 That's why I love him! 

 Photo courtesy of: www.phatstraps.com  

2. Also on Thursday was my next speech in my Public Speaking class. I gave a speech on How to Take a Well-Composed Photograph, and I think my powerpoint was a hit. I'll be posting the slides in a few days or so (for anyone interested).. 

3. On Friday was my 18th birthday Party!! I had so much fun! Some friends and family came and we had burgers, dogs, and swam till our fingers were long past pruned. :) Thank you to all who helped me celebrate! 

The fruit arrangement sweet Bella gave me for my birthday (with Ryder's tarantula :P).

My decorations, as promised!

My delicious, beautiful, wedding birthday cake!! :P

Pre-swimming..

Nathaniel and his new best friend Jamie. <3

Swimming!! 

The guys.. (minus Andrew)

The girls. :)

My momma wanted me to post this. She captured this reflection in accident, but it looks cool!

Post swimming.. WWIII

Sweet Bella to the rescue!!

Cake time!!

4. For my birthday, I got a new phone! It's an HTC Aria. Now, I own a MacBook and I previously had an iPhone, but I've decided to be adventurous and try something new..

Photo courtesy of HTC's website. 

5. On the 31st, my Grandma JoAnne is coming into town. My entire family can't wait for her to get here! 

6. Yesterday, my sister, mom, and I had girl's day. We got our nails done, went school clothes shopping, and I picked up my new phone. Along the way, I snagged these ADORABLE shoes nearly $100 off retail price at Banana Republic! So, if you are a size 9, 9.5, or 10, all of Banana Republic's final sale shoes are in your size!!

7. I'll end this post with my spider hamster.. Hazelnut.

Sneak Peek / Baby Nicholas...

This precious baby boy is the much awaited addition to the Biesiadecki family. He is the most precious baby, and he loved playing "doll" and "dress-up" (as his mommy like to put it.. ) :) There were a few cries here and there, but over all he was just handsome as could be. Here is a sneak peek.. More to come later!

Aileen, thank you so much for letting me into your home, to take these beautiful pictures of your baby boy. And I can't wait for 6 months!