When I hear, "I made it!" I go into survival mode. I made to Friday! I made it through college! I made it to another anniversary! {well, almost} It's easy to think of all the challenges you've overcome rather than the things you can make with your own hands. As photographers, we are creative people. If we can't make it ourselves, we know someone who can. And there are some of us out there that can always make it better than someone else so we just plain old do it ourselves, no matter how long it takes us. I painfully fall into this category. Where is it the most fun? At a Dinner. I like to taste and guess and try to recreate it "MY" way. And then I force others to eat it while smiling. And most of the time, it's pretty good or better. It's nice when Michael tells me it was better, even though sometimes I'm pretty sure he's lying. 

No matter what you Made it through or what you made with your bare camera holding hands, this week was full of some fantastic work. I enjoyed peeking into your lives.

Our top is always in no particular order. When you enjoy the photograph, check out the artist. Chances are you'll enjoy more of the great things they "Made" ! Here we go...

ONE {I love these chickens, I don't know why but they make me think of Lucy and Ethel! And that made me enjoy it even more. Great shot of your crafty handy work this week. Love the color pops!}

Week 31/52 We Made It by Catherine_pdx 

TWO {Love the soft tones and all the bubbles! You my friend have some under water talents! That's the happiest underwater boy I've ever seen!}

Week 31 - I Made It by Bernadette Miller 

THREE {I've got a real weakness for photobooks. I love 'em. I love to make 'em and read 'em! This looks fantastic. Great set up for your shot. Double window. Nice.}

EP52 31/52 {i made it} Anita Cline 

FOUR {I wish I'd finally made it to a baseball game! But you inspired me. I have tickets to the Baybears game for this week and for the end of the month. Love the set up, in the grass is perfect!}

I Made It by Lissa 

FIVE {Gorgeous focus and texture on your very creative sweater! Love that you created the pattern - Esty would pee their pants for it! Great work!}

Week 31 - Mug Sweater by
Jen Foster 

SIX {Ah, Sponge Bob. He's so loud and on all the time. I like him better Red just like Jack. Great POV and I love all the color pops! You've got an artist there Mom!}

{I Made It} week 31/52 by karisworld 

SEVEN {Love your perspective and all the interesting lines you have going on here. What a great pattern for your pillow project!}

EP Proj 52 - 2013 - 31/52 - I Made It by Cindy 

EIGHT {Gorgeous set up and texture. This is such a thoughtful gift from that wonderful guy you have there! Now feed him something. :-)}

I (Haven't Yet) Made It! by Laura Sheppard
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NINE {Soft water is always fun and harder than it looks to capture well. Great job and wonderful find on your weekend adventure!}

I MADE THIS PHOTO! by Beth Nolen 

TEN {I'm living through Tony this week as he stares down at the all the wonderful beauty Italy has to offer. Beautiful view. So glad you made it to vacation!}

Wk 31/52: to Lake Garda by Tony McCann

Week 32 - It's a Proverb! This is going to be a great week for guessing photos and there is like a bazillion proverbs, so have fun with it this week! 

My proverb is: "You can't have your Cake and Eat it too!" or can you? 

This is baby Rosie. Yesterday was her First birthday and it was a FULL day for her. She had those terrible shots and had her portrait done in our studio. I talked her Mom into this cake smash for my proverb and then she took a bath in my sink. She is a real cutie!

Edited in Photoshop CS6 with Viveza to pop the color and I sharped every bit of icing on her cute face and fingers.

What's New with Daphne Ellenburg?

I've had a really nice week. I went to a 4th birthday party with my family. This is my oldest boy holding my baby boy.

I got the greatest fortune EVER. It was worth every carb.

They put up my sign on Tuesday and I cried like a baby in my parking lot. Yep, that really happened. My sign is so gorgeous and I designed it myself in Adobe Illustrator.

Madison has decided that she is only wearing shirts with animals wearing clothes. Today she is wearing a cat with sequenced glasses.

Saw this and was horrified. I didn't want to be the only one to feel icky about it. So you look at it too. And that's why it's on clearance.

Newsflash: Summer Daphne is back for the fall! I've decided to rock highlights all winter even.

Today, the studio is getting REAL fast internet and on Sunday, baby Jefferson is getting baptized.

Wishing you a fanstasic week filled with family, fun and photography! Make the most of every day. And good luck finding your proverb this week!

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Daphne Ellenburg is a Portrait photography business owner 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  

Ellenburg Photography's award winning photographer, Daphne Ellenburg, specializes in Wedding Photography and Family Portraiture. We are located just north of Mobile Alabama. We proudly serve all of Alabama, and Gulfcoast Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana. (251) 656-7601