just for fun...

i have to be careful when it comes to contests and competitions, because i tend to have a competitive streak. when i was a kid, i remember once in a great while, going to play putt-putt golf, and i remember being such a poor sport! i wasn't old enough to be good enough to win, and i hated losing! i've warned tom not to take me to play putt-putt....because even though i'm older, i still suck. so yesterday, kelly emailed me a link (from her sister tami) about a local news stations website's *a-list* of vendors....including wedding photographers. so even though i'm partial to tracy madden and channel 6  ; ), i bit and signed up. if you would like to vote for me, i would love it....however, i only want votes if you think i deserve it....not just because you like me : ) i'm a little late signing up, the voting started over a month ago, but it doesn't end until august 8, so who knows! here's the link a-list photographer . thanks for checking it out! oh and a little disclaimer: i can't find a way to edit, so i didn't realize that vertical images would be cropped to fit and now i can't find a way to change my images....plus i couldn't find where to put the text about my business. oh well. it's all in good fun-i will not be a poor sport- iwill not be a poor sport- i will not be a poor sport....

last night, i did a shoot of the sister, of the cutie from yesterday's post. she's pretty cute too-

 

here's the best part-she's as sweet as she is adorable.

last summer, i had this idea that i wanted to try on an adventurous family-i put it out there, and i had a volunteer family. well, i have another idea, but this time it's a little more specific. i need a military family. and i'm guessing that a military family would be patriotic, right? or is that not a correct assumption? i need a patriotic military family. i was going to use the location for my sweet friend holly, but as happens in military families, they moved (wah!) anyway, the land will be developed soon, so i need to do it soon, if i'm going to do it. oh and the other really specific thing is, it would have to be shot at sunset...like 8:00-8:30. so if you know of someone, or if your family fits what i'm looking for, feel free to email at bnovacek@aol.com i will be shooting this for free (no sitting fee)....if the family wants to order prints, i would just charge for the prints they/you want. i'm super excited about this, so i hope we can find a good fit!

thank you for your comments and support yesterday. sue's comment, stated exactly what i was trying to say....i just want to be sensitive to others. i'm not ashamed or insecure about where i stand-i just don't want to sound self-righteous. and even though i like to think that i don't need validation, it is nice to read your encouraging words. so thank you!

i hope you have a wonderful day and God bless! 

Comments

[Lynn]

WOW! She is one cute girl! Gorgeous shots! I am off to vote! Have a great day Becky!

Lynn
geez i wish i lived closer....

[kris arnold]

We would love to be your adventurous military family. My husband is in the Coast Guard. We have 3 children, of which 3 live at home. The kids are 22,20(the one at college), 11 and 9. I think we are VERY adventerous - a few of us might be a tad TOO adventerous. I think the one thing that might disqualify us is that we live on an island off the coast of Alaska, called Kodiak. It's where the Coast Guard sent us. The scenery is like none other. Look it up some time. I'm sure when you see the price of airline tickets here you will disqualify us right off your list, but it was worth a shot.
On another note, I love your blog. At this point I don't even remember how I came acrossed it but it is the one blog that I faithfully check. I love your photos, your decorating knack, and your authentic life. You are an inspiration and I look forward to my daily dose of Becky each day. Off to vote for you!
Kris

[kris arnold]

Oops, I said we have 3 kids but I meant 4. sorry.

[Shana]

I voted for you! Hope you win!!!

[amy]

if you'd consider a way for us to come from CO, we'd love to do it! (*wink*)

great shots.

[kim in Camas - ScrapToMyLu]

I voted!
Wonderful photos......Love the black and white one.

[JANE]

I was checking out you blog and does your friend Inger have a online shop..?

jane
freshpickedthoughts-jane.blogspot.com

THANKS HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON..!

[Kelly Goree]

HOLY WOW is she beautiful and those photos are STUNNING, Beck! WOW! LOVE the one with her leg out and hands in her pockets. Just beautiful!

[Court]

I voted :)
love your work
inspired.

court

[Shari Garner]

You got my vote....I think your photos are stunning! So enjoy your blog and how you generously share your thoughts and talents.