June 17, 2011
So I started a cooking blog…
Sometimes it seems crazy to add another venture to my already jam packed life. But cooking is something I do every day. And I love it!
Don’t get me wrong. It hasn’t always been this way. When Aaron and I first moved in together, cooking was a necessity. Honestly, I kind of hated it. It was hard. It was time consuming. And the results were not always as good as I had hoped.
Fast forward to today. We have a successful business. We’re crazy busy. And I’m still cooking.
Somewhere along the way, things started getting easier. I learned how to measure without reaching for a measuring spoon every time. I got better knives and got better at using them. I made a conscious effort to cook healthier meals. And one day, I realized, I love cooking!
We’re not the only couple out there trying to eat healthy meals that actually taste good. And I figure, if I can get dinner on the table most days (ya know, between the 9-to-5 job and working on stuff for Hawes Photography), you can too. So if you like to cook, want to get better at making dinner, need some new recipes, or are just curious to learn a bit more about our lives via food: hop over and check it out: www.modernmealsfortwo.com. I hope you bookmark it, add it your Google feed, subscribe… whatever gets you back on a regular basis… so you can chat with me about food.
August 31, 2010
Continuing some of our vacation film fun. This is all shot with the Lomography Spinner, one of my fav cameras right now.
Click on the film strip to see it bigger.
August 16, 2010
We just got back from a much needed vacation to Boulder, CO and Rocky Mountain National Park. It wouldn’t be a Hawes vacation without tons of pictures. I had decided not to shoot any digital images while we where there and took 10 various film cameras for myself alone. We have tons to show but wanted to start with the Polaroids. Lots of film and digital (from Heather) to come.
Polaroid 600SE w/75mm lens | Fuji 100C Film
Shot by Aaron
Polaroid 600SE w/75mm lens | Polaroid Sepia Film
Shot by Aaron
Polaroid 600SE w/75mm lens | Polaroid 125i Silk Film
Shot by Aaron
Polaroid SX-70 Alpha Executive Camera | SX-70 Edge Cut Film
Shot by Aaron
Polaroid SX-70 Alpha Executive Camera | PX 70 FF Film
Shot by Aaron
Polaroid SX-70 Alpha Executive Camera | PX100 Film
Shot by Aaron
Polaroid Spectra SI Camera | Spectra Softtone Film
Shot by Heather
Polaroid Spectra SI Camera | PZ Image/Spectra Film
Shot by Heather
February 17, 2010
We just got back from Mexico and plenty of awesome is coming. Stay tuned!
December 27, 2009
For anyone that missed our Christmas Cards this year. Happy Holidays.
October 14, 2009
Meet the newest member of the Hawes Photography team… Mojo the Great Dane! We’re super excited to show her off a bit. I have to say that she is one of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever had and has become part of the family right away.
Although she’s had a difficult life so far we can’t say enough good things about the work that Janet & the Kansas City Great Dane Rescueare doing with these dogs. They were wonderful every step of the way through the adoption and really care about their animals. If you’re interested in adding a Dane to your family you absolutely should check them out.
There are more pics on my Facebook page if you’re interested. Be sure to stop by and say hi to her soon!
October 19, 2008
If Aaron were to make of list of things that stop at marriage it would include holding hands and miniature golf. I was not aware of these rules before our wedding day, but have since become accustomed to sneaking in both when I can. On a recent trip to St. Louis (gasp! a free weekend in October), my mom and I persuaded him to join us for a round at the St. Louis Mills mall. This particular outlet mall has a NASCAR themed store/model car racetrack/arcade/bumper boats/mini golf. I real high class place - but it was close, the course was outside and we wanted to enjoy the gorgeous weather.
The course left a little to be desired. I literally think they got a discount for putting in similar holes throughout the course - maybe it was a bulk deal. The “water” traps on this course were just blue astroturf and there was not a windmill to be seen.
My mom is notoriously bad at miniature golf but she has a lot of fun playing.
I used have quite the short game but my talents have withered. Apparently I can still putt while holding a purse though.
Aaron has great mini golf form – that he demonstrates here.
No hole in one and I certainly didn’t get the best score (Aaron – first, mom – second, me – last) this is just how I roll – a winner in my own mind and goof in front of the camera.
September 12, 2008
So sometimes there is a big lull during dinner and for some reason people don’t like having their picture taken while eating. Weird, right?
At this particular wedding we found ourselves resting on the steps of the Loose Mansion and Aaron’s camera was pointed straight at my face. A few clicks later and we were thoroughly entertained.
To any prospective wedding clients — I can provide references who can attest to the fact that I have not scared away any guests … yet.
Left: My impression of our dog — wary but watching. Middle: Kind of reminds me of Popeye. Right: Who knows.
Left: About to dig for gold … not really people, come on! Middle: Tonge rolling champion 2008. Right: My impression of one of Aaron’s favorite poses from the season. If he’s done it to you, you know just what I’m talking about.
And then I got cake …
That just happened.
