Before and After Earth Day 09

Pictured below is the one trash can I was writing about earlier. All of its content was recyclable. Such a great feeling, doing good for the earth. Peace!

Earth Day 2009

I am a big fan of doing everything I can to make the earth better. So every April 22nd I get the urge to pick recyclables out of trash receptacles. Sounds disgusting to most people however what I am more disgusted by is the amount of recyclables that go into the normal trash cans. And yes, it is a little awkward walking up to this symbol of dirtiness and sticking your hand in it while beach goers are watching. You get over it though, especially when you completely empty a trash can because its entirety was recyclable( minus the orange peel...but that could be composted!) A special thank you to Quinn Noonan who not only stood by me to photograph the event but also told people what I was doing as we walked past (and got very positive feedback from everyone too). All together we collected 33 glass bottles, 31 aluminum cans, 29 plastic bottles, and 10 plastic containers(stuff like fruit trays and solo cups). This is the equivalence of 14.6 kw/hr....or in human terms, enough power to take 7347 hours of pictures. I  encourage everyone to do something green. Also, there will be more beach recycling trips so if you're interested in being one of the few trash pickers let me know! 

Spring Has Sprung

So while visiting my family in Philadelphia I made a trip to Longwood Gardens. Its my favorite place to be when I'm up there. I have actually never been there in the Spring so this was super exciting. I think the tulips needed a few more weeks however I was still able to get a few good shots. Here are my favs.

Glad To Be Home

This past weekend was spent in Philadelphia. There, I celebrated the Easter Holiday with  my family. It was a nice trip and I thoroughly enjoyed being home, seeing familiar faces of friends and family members. I returned home on Monday night a little sad but on the other hand "man does it feel good to sleep in my own bed again". These shots are from my second night back in Florida. And I will tell you what, nothing beats this view. I'm glad to be home.

Something New

During this past year, Stephanie A Smith Photography has taken on many new transformations. A new website, all new images, new blog, new logo, new camera, etc. Its like I always say " the one thing that remains constant is that life is dynamic". That being said we have added something new to our credentials, children sessions. Last Saturday I had the pleasure of meeting 14 month old Laney Rosenberg and her mom Stacy. They came in to do a photo session showcasing a. how adorable Laney is and b. the beautiful furniture available for kids(four legged or two) at Best Buddies Boutique in downtown St. Petersburg.  While I was nervous, I didn't get that same vibe from Laney. Infact, after about 10 minutes she was a supermodel, posing and laughing. Here are some of the shots we were able to capture that afternoon.

My Nana

Nana was beautiful. She was everything you would want as a grandmother. She laughed. She listened. She smiled. She hugged. She never let you see fear or pain. She made you feel good about yourself. She loved. God, I wasn't ready to give her up, but I know that you have just gained a beautiful new soul into Heaven. I will miss you Nana.

Majorie Smith October 4, 1925 - Friday, April 3, 2009.