I've always wanted to participate in a blog circle, so I happily jumped on board when I was asked by Share Six to participate in their July Blog Circle with the theme of {kitchen}. My kitchen is one of my least favorite rooms in the house because it's itty bitty...get more than 2 people in there, and you're definitely in someone's way. But I spend a lot of time in there, not just getting an endless supply of snacks for my little one or preparing meals for my family or washing that mountain of dishes, but also because I know that it has some of the best morning light ever. This is also the room where my daughter begs me to dance with her as I cook breakfast or where a lot of conversations happen with my husband as we try to talk in between taking care of the kiddos. It's a bit difficult to photograph in such a tiny space, but that light is too hard to pass up. Once you've scrolled to the bottom, make sure to click the link to hop over to Sharleen's six kitchen images and follow the circle around where each photographer shares 6 kitchen images! Eek!! I love blog circles! Participating in this is as if I was asked to participate in a flash mob...dream come true! ;)

Now head on over to Sharleen's blog to see more awesome kitchen goodness!

I am so grateful for another month to share my love for my little angel and her beauty with other people. Below are recognitions from last May 2015. Thank you to the communities who help artists develop and learn through hubs and communities, for the support of fellow photographers, family and friends, and for the support of all Applewood Photography fans. And of course my beautiful daughter who lets me practice the art of photography daily through her silly antics and curiosity. She is oh so patient with me. ♥

Featured in SHOT! Magazine's April 2015 Edition #18, page 106 on May 6, 2015

Second Place in Digital Photo Magazine's People & Portraits Contest on May 29, 2015

I Heart Faces Beautiful Photo of the Week on May 3, 2015

Featured on The Artistic Tog on May 7, 2015
Theme: {Timeless}

Featured on Child Photo Competition Inspiring Monday Week 77


Finalist on Instagram's @simplychildren on May 24, 2015
Theme: {summer vibes}
#sc_summervibes

Featured on In The Shadows of Life on May 6, 2015

In The Shadows of Life Weekly Favorite on May 11, 2015

Featured on Project: life your way Weekly Favorites on May 19, 2015

Featured on Self Portraits of Motherhood on May 19, 2015
Theme: {Tough}

Featured on The Artistic Tog on May 17, 2015
Theme: {Connection}

Featured on Instagram's @mom_hub on May 14, 2015

Featured on Photographer Obsessed on May 31, 2015
Theme: {embrace}

Featured on 30 minutes in the life on May 21, 2015
30 minutes in the life Fan Favorite on May 27, 2015
Theme: {with me}

Featured on Instagram's @thepursuitofjoyproject on May 13, 2015

Featured on Instagram's @mom_hub on May 15, 2015

Featured on Instagram's @snaphappyfamily on May 17, 2015

Featured on The Freelensed on May 15, 2015

Featured on Instagram's @mom_hub on May 20, 2015
Challenge Theme: {May Flowers} #mh_challenge110

Featured on The Dark Room Weekly Faves on May 15, 2015

Featured on The Dark Room on May 25, 2015
Theme: {Emotion}

Featured on Photographer Obsessed on May 18, 2015
Weekly Favorite on Photographer Obsessed on May 29, 2015
Theme: {Mood}

Featured on In the Shadows of Life on May 21, 2015

Featured on Instagram's @momswithcameras on May 21, 2015
Theme: {Riding} #mwc_179

Featured on Instagram's @simplychildren on May 21, 2015
Theme: {Sunflare} #sc_theme68

Featured on In The Shadows of Life Weekly Favorites on May 17, 2015

Featured on Euphoric Capture on May 20, 2015
Theme: {Doors}

Featured on Instagram's @momswithcameras on May 30, 2015

Featured on Euphoric Capture on May 17, 2015
Theme: {Doors}

Featured on The Artistic Tog on May 13, 2015
Theme: {Beautiful Chaos}

Featured on Light Inspired Weekly Favorites on May 11, 2015
Theme: {Explore}

Featured on Snappy Mama Top 5 Weekly Faves on May 5, 2015
Theme: {Discovery}

Featured on Instagram's @mom_hub on May 18, 2015
Theme: {Color Me Mondays - Pop of Color}

Featured on The Artistic Tog Top 5 Weekly Faves on May 3, 2015

I feel so incredibly fortunate to have been able to share my favorite photos with other people and to feel appreciated and honored by being featured on various sites.  There are so many amazing photographers out there, and it is an immense privilege to be featured alongside them. Below are the April 2015 Honors: 

Finalist in the Digital Photo Magazine First Annual People & Portraits Contest (winner yet to be decided)

Featured on SHOT! Magazine Facebook Page on April 9, 2015

Featured on The Snappy Mama on April 27, 2015
Top 5  for {Belly Laugh} theme

Featured on 30 minutes in the life Facebook Page on April 23, 2015
Theme: {This moment makes my heart sing}

Featured on @sunnypicchallenge on Instagram on April 27, 2015
Theme: {LAUGH}

Featured on The Artistic Tog on April 14, 2015
Theme: {Simple Pleasures}

Featured on Beyond the Wanderlust on April 17, 2015
Weekly Favorite

Featured on @sunnypicchallenge on Instagram on April 15, 2015

Featured on Fearless & Framed Weekly Photo Challenge - Honestly Documented VI on April 27, 2015

Featured on Euphoric Capture on April 17, 2015
Theme: {It's a Funny Story}

Featured on @thepursuitofjoyproject on Instagram on April 16, 2015

Featured in Week 4 Favorites for 30 minutes in the life on April 28, 2015
Theme: {mundane, yet marvelous} {this makes my heart sing}

Featured on @snaphappyfamily on Instagram on April 26, 2015

Featured on Sweet Little Muse on April 25, 2015
Theme: {dark}

Featured on @mom_hub on Instagram on April 16, 2015

Featured on Mozi Magazine Facebook page on April 26, 2015

Featured on @our_everyday_moments on April 5, 2015

Featured on @hiyapapayaphotoaday on Instagram on April 5, 2015
Theme: {green}

Featured on @hiyapapayaphotoaday on Instagram on April 2, 2015
Theme: {laugh}

Featured on @simplychildren on Instagram on April 15, 2015
Theme: {Reflection}

Featured on @sunnypicchallenge on Instagram on April 20, 2015
Theme: {upside down} #spc_upsidedown

Featured on @hiyapapayaphotoaday on Instagram on April 23, 2015
Theme: {Earth Day} #hp_earthday

Featured on @evokingyou on Instagram on April 23, 2015
Instagram Inspiration
Evoking You Blog

Featured on @snaphappyfamily on Instagram on April 24, 2015
Theme: {Baby Wearing Dads}