Sunday, February 23, 2014

8/52

"A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Poet: furrowed brow, quizzical eyes, pouty lips and tapping fingers on the top of her walking stick. 

 I had three portraits to choose from this week (all taken by Wednesday!) but this one stole my heart for it's moodiness, connection and soft light (it was gloomy and raining). Poet's sweet linen top is by une belle époque - timeless, quality pieces in the best shades of olive, grey and tea-stained ivory; all designed by Dee (who takes gorgeous portraits of her daughters Limi and Claya every week).

This project has encouraged many of you to visit Practising Simplicity for the first time in the past month or so. I wanted to take the opportunity to welcome you here - lovely to "meet" you. If you have a specific question for me, about blogging or photography or writing or.... please go ahead and ask it in the comments. I'll pop in a few times over the next few days to answer your queries.

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This week I loved the three portraits taken by Jane Mabel, particularly the distance between photographer and subject in each shot. I tend to take lots of close-ups; I need to remember to stand back sometimes / Oh Daisy; every week your mama takes the most beautiful captures of you / outside and inside - opposite perspectives and the power of a hand / The Little Baker - amazing! / and Leo, post-bath wrapped in a towel, dusk + lamp light - so good.




posted by: Jodi

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  1. AliaFebruary 23, 2014 at 4:32 AM

    I love her curls. So sweet!

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  2. UnknownFebruary 23, 2014 at 4:34 AM

    beautiful! That shade of green of her dress, with the background, such a beautiful palette of colour and her eyes staring straight at us! wonderful x

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  3. UnknownFebruary 23, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    oh my, that face! what an expressive and beautiful little face.

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  4. Jessica G.February 23, 2014 at 4:45 AM

    I am always amazed by her beautiful curls.

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  5. Lil Muse LilyFebruary 23, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    Poet has the perfect name. her face is often poetry. lovely shot

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  6. Anne HillFebruary 23, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    her hair is always hands down. the. best!

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  7. Two Cent SparrowFebruary 23, 2014 at 5:32 AM

    I love Poet's linen top! Darling! Gorgeous portrait. I love the different shades of green

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  8. UnknownFebruary 23, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    that dress is perfection

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  9. Amy StoreyFebruary 23, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    She is so gorgeous Jodi. She has the most beautiful curls. x

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  10. Steph @ this brown wrenFebruary 23, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    Such beautiful earthy shades. Makes me think of Autumn! Wishing you a beautiful week :) xx

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  11. mel @ loved handmadeFebruary 23, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    yes, that sweet dress! she has such intense expression jodi x

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  12. JudyFebruary 23, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    Beautiful photo. I noticed you've stopped sharing the camera settings?! I was always curious to read that info :)

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  13. MiriamFebruary 23, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    She looks straight out of one of the lord of the rings movies. Fabulous shot

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  14. UnknownFebruary 23, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Her hair is just gorgeous. Such a beautiful little girl!

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  15. Aimee RandleFebruary 23, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    Jodi, Thank you for the newbie welcome, your photos are inspiring and portray so wonderfully the simple beauty of mothering young souls. Glad to be a part of this project bringing us all together and appreciative of you making that happen. x

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    That girl just keeps getting cuter xx

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  17. Anna {fields-of-sage}February 23, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    Adore the colours in this image Jodi - divine x

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  18. UnknownFebruary 23, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    She is so beautiful.

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  19. Theodora OfosuhimaFebruary 23, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    She is so sweet with her quizzical eyes. She looks just like you - so beautiful :)

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  20. JoannaFebruary 23, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    oh yes, that little furrowed brow...
    And thanks for featuring my photo of Leo! x joanna

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  21. JessicaFebruary 23, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    Thanks so much for the mention. Your portraits of Poet are always beautiful.

    Jess | Malt Memories.

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  22. Michelle LamanetFebruary 23, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    I am loving this project, thanks so much for starting it and inviting others to participate! It has been so fun for me to have a photo project every week. I am new to your blog, and am thoroughly enjoying reading your posts. I hope to find the time to chime in soon. Sending you some strength and good feelings (and some nice long breaks) during your time of solo parenting!

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    I love the look on Poet's face, she is just divine!

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  24. Simone - honeyandfizzFebruary 23, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    I love the look on Poet's face this week. Lovely! x

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  25. A Life Un-StyledFebruary 23, 2014 at 8:15 PM

    The colours in this picture are simply stunning. That was what caught my attention first, and then of course you're drawn to her expression. What a gorgeous soul.

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2014 at 5:34 AM

    So many beautiful photographs. As a novice, I'd love to take photos like so many of you. Perhaps, The 52 Project will help me in taking steps towards that goal. Blessings, lydia

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  27. UnknownFebruary 24, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    What utterly glorious curls - I'm thoroughly enjoying all the 52 posts, such beautiful photography.

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    beautiful! every week, just beautiful xx

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  29. Lottie Storey | Oyster & PearlFebruary 24, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Oh, precious. This is such a sweet picture. Her little face!

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  30. wild & grizzlyFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    Such a beautiful capture. Timeless. I love the colour of the bricks, Ivy and poet's dress, all those lovely earthy tones.

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  31. gracehillFebruary 24, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    Love her beautiful hair up against that green ivy!

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  32. BecFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    My first ever 52 post, a bit behind but happy to be here amongst all these inspirational folks. Love Poet's furrowed brow :)

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    I wish I could undertake this project! Is it an ongoing project or is it simply each year? I wonder if I could do a catch up!

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    Poet looks like an (adorable) old soul in this photograph. You capture such beautiful and unique expressions.

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  35. seb_stahelFebruary 25, 2014 at 1:39 AM

    Totally gorgeous idea, might try it myself..

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  36. UnknownFebruary 27, 2014 at 12:41 AM

    The sweetest eyes and hair!

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  37. hellopoppetFebruary 28, 2014 at 12:49 AM

    Jodi, I'd love to know your thoughts on photo-editing. I'm a prolific photo-taker but my stumbling block is editing. I feel as though I'd like to be editing my images knowledgeably and with true direction, rather than just tweaking until I 'think' it looks right. I guess my question would be, where should I start? I have CS5 and Lightroom 3 waiting to be dominated :)

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