Leather Skirt & a Red Lip

leather skirt & a red lip

Topshop Skirt, similar Here, love This | Zara White Shirt (old), similar Here | Red Pumps (similar) | Clare V Clutch | Necklace | Bracelets | Ring |  Prada SunglassesBite Beauty Rouge Lipstick + NARS Lipliner

There is something so classic about a white collared shirt and a red lip.  I added a leather skirt for more edge.  I threw in the pop of red on the shoe for a little fun.

Happy Friday!  Have a great weekend!
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Behind the Lens

behind the lens

I get asked tons of questions all about my pictures.  Today I want to answer all of them!

Q: What camera do you use?
A: About 2 months ago we got a new camera, we are now using a Nikon D810 with an 85mm 1.4g lens.  We also have a filter on the lens.  The filter doesn’t really do much for the photos.  We have it on the lens for protection.  Before our new camera we were using Nikon D3000 with an 35mm 1.8g lens.  We have noticed a huge difference in the quality!  The focus is so much more sharp with a very blurry background.  We have all the camera settings on manual and adjust according to conditions.

Q: Who takes your pictures?
A: My husband, John, takes all of my pictures.  With the exception of a few photo shoots were done by Andrew Barkules (John’s brother) at the beginning of December.  He was credited in those blog posts.  Juggling the photo shoots can be challenging since he has a full time job and I am a full time Mom. Especially during the winter when weather conditions are rarely ideal.  But we love doing it so we make it work!
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