Thursday, October 25, 2012

Photography Lessons

My 8 year-old stepson has fallen in love with photography. I had my camera out to take photos for the articles I am preparing for stepmom magazine and he asked if he could try taking a few shots. I don't think he has put the camera down since then! 
This one is so nice! I didn't alter any of the photos he took, they are all straight off the camera.


Interesting angles, I think there is some real hope for his photography,
 he seems to have good intuition working for him.


I love how he got down behind the TV table to take this photo of his sister. 


Our Halloween decorations have become a favorite subject. We were practicing 
outdoor shots and learning how to use the manual setting on the camera. 


He might be in training to become a paparazzi photographer. 
He's been wondering around with the camera taking shots without warning. 
YIKES, so not flattering!

16 comments:

  1. How can you call yourself a "STEPMOM", when you are not married to the childrens father???????

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    1. Is marriage the only criteria that matters in the creation of a family? I'm sorry that you don't approve of the kids father and I note being legally married, but that doesn't stop us from being a family.

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    2. "Anonymous" must be the bio mom... shouldn't you be happy that your kids have a NICE step-mom or parent figure?? Ashley obviously supports their interests and participates in activities with them. Would you want anything less for your kids?? I am a bio mom, a step-mom, and my son has a step-mom... I know all the roles and I have to say, I think it is not only a STUPID move to be adversarial with your ex's new partner, but it's damaging to the kids. Take your ego out of it, grow up, and and be thankful she cares about your kids. PS If you're going to challenge the title, don't you have to be anonymous to be called "Anonymous"? Ugh, parents like you...

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    3. I find it shallow that people think "Anonymous" is the mother of the children. I am the "Anonymous" writer and I assure you I am not the childrens Mother! You sound like a nightmare parent.

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    4. I find it strange you have chosen my blog to attack parents who you know nothing about.

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  2. Yes, you can call your situation a "Family", but the definition of a "Stepmother" is "a woman who has married one's father after the death or divorce of one's mother"

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    1. Not all online dictionaries agree. Some have been updated to reflect modern day families.

      "The traditional and strictest definition of a "stepfamily" is a married couple where one or both members of the couple have pre-existing children who live with them. More recently, the definition is often expanded to include all cohabiting couples, whether married or not." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stepmom

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  3. Very cute photos! By the way, experts usually label anyone in the stepmom role a stepmom, even if they're not married. Most of us considered ourselves stepmoms as soon as we moved in with the boyfriend and kids and started doing *stepmom* things ;) Funny how some people have such a problem with that though. It's just semantics.

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  4. I love the photos! I agree with Jenna that once you move in and help with parenting children you can be called a "stepmom". Funny that the person that made the comments is so bothered by this. Does it really matter? Funny I thought the blog post was about the photographs!

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  5. Ashley, I think it's great you have such a great bond with your stepkids. I live with my boyfriend and his 2 sons, and they call me stepmom as well. That defines my relationship with them, even though I am not yet married to their father.

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  6. I think a lot of people online are just looking for drama when they make those kind of statements, just ignore it :) It sounds like you are doing a great job being a stepmom! Love the photos too :) Saw your post on bloggy moms and following you on GFC now. I look forward to your future posts! You can find me at
    http://wvfrugal-wvsaver.blogspot.com

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  7. First, I think it is really awesome that you are teaching your stepson how to use a camera and take great pictures. Most adults wouldn't even consider letting their kids "play" with their expensive camera. Not only did you hand yours to him, but you took the time to instruct him and then brag about his success by posting his pictures online for everyone to see, including a not so pretty pic of yourself. This is the kind of thing good moms do.

    Second, I'm so sorry that someone felt it necessary to try to minimize your experiences with your step kids. To me the words parent, mom, dad, stepmom, are not nouns, they are verbs. They are things we do, ways we act. You are a stepmom because you act like one, and a good one at that. Go Ashley GO!

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    1. Thanks Keri! I love that he is so into photography. A week later he is still carrying the camera around. I want to get him photoshop elements, hmm... maybe that will be his Christmas present.

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  8. I find it shallow that people think "Anonymous" is the mother of the children. I am the "Anonymous" writer and I assure you I am not the childrens Mother! Just a concerned person and don't want the kids to be any more confused then they already are. Divorce is very hard on children already. Anonymous

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    1. Why would you choose to pick on my family then when we are obviously adjusting well? Why do you assume that the kids are confused. If you don't know us and our situation personally how and why are you posting personal information about the status of his divorce?

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