When I think of a favorite toy, I always think of my children and the movie Toy Story.  The birth of my babes are nicely spaced within the movie releases so that all of them have had different toys from this movie. I think we are the proud owners of at least 7 different Buzz Lightyears, including this very cool red white and blue one. The kids dressed as them for halloween. {I may have been Jessie that year, and Mike may have ran around with us wearing a sticker that said "My name is Andy"} I have comforters and blankets and curtains. It's quite an accumulation. When Jefferson came around, it was a no brainer for a Nursery room theme, because I could go shopping in the attic. His favorite toy is Rex. In my shot of the week, I used the toys Jefferson has been playing with held by Madison, because she is more cooperative and can finally take direction.

It was fun to see your toy blasts from the past and the great gadgets and gizmos that are indeed your favorite things.  Legos were a big hit and so was the Gorilla. Who knew the gorilla could hold a flash? Very cool. 

Here we go with the top ten. Our top ten photos are always in no particular order. When you love the photo, check out the artist. Chances are you'll love more of their work. Ready. Set. Here we go...

ONE {I love this modern converse spin on your super vintage toy. Can't believe you saved these all these years! This is quite a treasure! Great warm look.}

4/52 ~ Theme: A Favorite Toy by Catcher In My Eye 

TWO {All the black and white is so super sylish. So Barbie. Great shot of a vintage hit! The box set up was perfections.}

4/52 - Vintage Barbie by Kara Gootee-Robinson 

THREE {Great POV and you in the mirror makes this just perfect. I would have never guessed you were a bike gal! Great shot!}

04/52 My favorite toy(s) by Paige Weersing 

FOUR {The sweet loving hug, soft processing and to die for eyelashes really make this shot a hit! Great work.}

4/52 Favorite Toy by Melisa 

FIVE {Oh, Why did they steal your pizza Leonardo? Legos are so much fun and you can really make some super fun shots that are very entertaining.  Great set up! I know who will be taking her boys to see the Lego movie.}

Week 4 - Favorite Toy by Jen Foster 

SIX {Worn and well loved. Great focus and wonderful detail.}

Nuschi by Stefanie L 

SEVEN {A classic love / hate relationship of a dog and a stuffed cow. Beautiful shot of the Love. Great structure in this shot!}

4/52 - Favorite Toy by Jennifer Nealy

EIGHT {Wonderful shot wide open makes the focus exactly wear you want. Great soft tones.}

Favorite Toy by jules1836 

NINE {The vignette draws you right in. Great vintage processing on this lovely doll.}

IMG_1965.jpg by norasphotos4u 

TEN {Minis are super fun. The world map set up for the background makes this shot shear perfection. Great use of the rule of thirds. Well done!}

Project 52: Week 3 - A Favorite Toy by Angelia Sims 

Honorable Mention {When I saw this, I had a flash back to the terrible battery operated arsenal that was wrapped under my tree this year. When you got shot in your Christmas Pajamas, it really hurt. Good luck dodging all these guys.}

{A Favorite Toy} week 4/52 by karisworld 

Honorable Mention {Wonderful POV. Who knew the Gorilla was great for off camera flash. My mind was blown with possibility. Nice.}

New Gear by NikonLindaK 

Week 5's theme is: "Colorful Food"

Sneak Peek week 6's theme is: RED

What's NEW with Daphne Ellenburg?

I'm still trying to fight off the last leg of my cold. This cough will not go away. Grrrr. I asked Michael last night, "If I don't make it thru the cough, will you promise to keep the Kitchen clean?" He said yes, which means that I'm going to pull thru like a champ. 

Madison modeled for my Valentine mini set up. She's so cute with her missing front tooth. The other one is pretty wiggly now too.

Madison also made us very proud by winning the key student award that was presented by the Mayor. Here she is with the Mayor of Satsuma, Alabama.

My hot water was broken for almost 3 days this week. The only one that got a hot bath was Jefferson. No one else was willing to climb into my sink.

Jefferson has learned how to take off all his clothes and prefers to run around naked. It's so terrible. Here's a shot of me and my little nudist.

It snowed here yesterday. With this kind of blizzard, I'm surprised our town didn't completely shut down. This is the mass accumulation on my ride.

In the spring, I photograph a lot of beautiful dancers. This spring will be no different! I've got plenty of gorgeous tiny girls lined up. Here is my new marketing banner. It's a great outdoor banner perfect for tiny touches. I've got 2 different banners going up in each studio, to let people know we are coming soon!

And lastly, I debuted this great video to my client yesterday. I'm completely in love with it and so was she.

Wishing you a wonderful week filled with family fun and photography! Make it a great week!

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Daphne Ellenburg is the owner of a Portrait photography business located in Southern Alabama with a supportive family and a new fancy-pants NEW 2000 sq ft studio. She loves college football, big handbags, lip gloss and newly all things Canon. Daphne also enjoys writing about her Photo-Adventures and her entertaining family. Catch up with her at Ellenburg Photography.com or email her at daphne@ellenburgphotography.com