Watching the Royal Wedding with my very own Kate

Okay, I know everyone is not a fan of the Royals or is interested in watching weddings but I was one of those who woke up at 2:30 in the morning to watch Prince William marry his beautiful Princess Kate.

I actually set up in bed, started feeling around frantically for the remote control, and woke up my husband; who was unamused and unimpressed. He left our bedroom and retired upstairs so I could stay in my bed and watch the Royal Wedding until the break of dawn. Not to tell my age or anything, but when I was a fifth grader I stayed up all night to watch Prince William's parents wedding and well, now I have a fifth grader. LOL

I didn't stay in my bed alone for long, my very own Kate who is in the first grade, climbed in bed with me and we watched all of the pomp and pageantry. It was quite beautiful and very classy. As Will and Catherine view their wedding photos years from now, they should be very happy with their classic styles. Kate's gown was quite lovely and traditional, which should remain timeless. So just in case you missed the weekend's news and live footage, here's a little clip from People TV. It's the Royal Wedding in two minutes. :0)

http://youtu.be/YQNpo6i5JC0

Don't Ya Love Technology?

Don't ya love Technology?

Growing up I was able to experience so many changes in technology. I remember when my grandparents purchased one of the first microwaves, dials and all. My parents took me to their house to watch something cook in less than five minutes. WOW! Now,that I think about it... cooking something in less than an hour was quite a feat. LOL

I remember getting our first video game....the Atari. Wow, wasn't playing Pong for hours the greatest thing? LOL Yeah, right?

I know I'm making myself sound old but I just can't believe how in the last 30 years how quickly technology has progressed. I'm sure it would blow our minds if we could look into the next 30 years or even the next 100. What is in store for us? I know one thing is that it seems like a lot more time is taken away by trying to update our Facebook sites, email pics to grandma, tweet something useful on Twitter, update the Blog, check our five different email accounts, etc, etc.... Wow, this is NOT what I had in mind when I was so excited to get an email account years ago while living in New York. I thought I could instantly message my family or send an email and save money on my phone bills. Now, it takes so much time to make sure so many sites and accounts, business or personal info, is updated.

I know as a parent it's hard to find time to do it all... Sometimes I'm out shooting everyone else's photos and I wait until the last minute to photograph my own children. I've tried to be better at that this year. So just remember, although technology is amazing and I'm not saying to take it away (what ever would I do without Facebook? LOL) but take some time from your busy schedule and all those updates and make a life for yourself and especially for your children. (Plus... you can always take a pic or two to post on FB later~ lol)

Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?

Happy Easter to all ~
I hope everyone remembers it's not all about the chocolate Easter bunnies and egg hunts. Remember Jesus died on the cross for your sins and was was resurrected so we may have Eternal Life.


I wanted to share this video clip of a song which the Men's Quartet sang at my church this morning. It was truly amazing. "Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?"

Happy Easter from Shelly Perkins Photography

Happy Easter from Shelly Perkins Photography
~ I hope you enjoy your weekend with your loved ones.

Happy Earth Day

Earth Day Posters~

Earth Day Art. Here's a fun link to check out a few of the Earth Day Posters made through the years. My favs are from Rauschenberg and Max. The late Robert Rauschenberg was an American artist and made the very first Earth Day Poster made in 1970 with his mixed media "combines." The brightly colored poster from German born artist, Peter Max in 1992 is also one of my favs, reminiscent of the 60's. I LOVE his use of color. Wow. Happy Earth Day everyone ~


(Earth Day Poster shown by Peter Max, 1992.)
http://www.takepart.com/news/2010/04/21/earth-day-posters-40-years-of-art-inspiring-change

Karmin ~ Norman Oklahoma Kid Photography

I just had to share a few of the adorable images I shot yesterday of Karmin. She is one of the winners from the AmeriKidz Magazine contest winners which was sponsored by Shelly Perkins Photography. She was an amazing little super model and was all smiles for the camera.


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PAINTING with a CAR

I LOVE BMW's Expression of Joy and had to share it.


Check out the behind the scenes! Who doesn't want to paint with their BMW?



Now, here's the final promotion BMW put together. WOW, what creative minds! Artist Robin Rhode put together an amazing production using BMW's Z4 Roadster as a 300-hp paintbrush over a 100x200-foot canvas Whether or not you love art, painting or BMW's, you gotta love this!

Happy Birthday Princess ~ Oklahoma Kid Photographer

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRINCESS ~
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