Confession: I love the "It's a ..." theme weeks. No matter if it's a book, song or movie ~ I play the guessing game and try to guess what it is before I look at your title. I stare at your shot and just guess. Sometimes the kids guess too. Madison was pretty upset that there were no Bridget Medler songs. Bridget is one of those Disney gals. We listen to a lot of Bridget here since Madison was kind enough to treat me to the new album for Mother's day. {So thoughtful, right} It's a fun guessing game - try it for the next "It's a ..." week.

We saw some amazing shots this week set to beautiful music. Music is inspiring. We listen to it while we edit, while we drive, while we shoot...and maybe we are getting new ideas from the music or maybe the music clears our heads for the great ideas to come out. Whether you saw the shot before the song or after, you photographed some wonderfully creative shots this week set to music.

Our top Ten is in no particular order. If you enjoy the shot, chances are you will like more work by the artist. Click the links below to photograph to see more of their work. And just send them some kudos. Everyone loves a pat on the back ~ so pat away!

Here we go...

ONE {I love the lines here. Lines on the fence, the deck, the umbrella and then they are all reflected again. Great shot. Song: Raindrops keep falling on my head}

EP Project 52 - 22/52- It's A Song. by Lissa SillyAngel0906 

TWO {More gorgeous lines and shadows. The DOF here is fantastic it looks like it could go on forever. Song:
Shadow of the Day by Linkin Park}

21/52 - EP Proj 52 - 2013 - It's a Song by Cindy clwick 

THREE {Gorgeous color. Gorgeous macro. Love the tiny flair. Song: Dandelion by the Rolling Stones}

Week #21 "It's a Song" by sksurman 

FOUR {This is such a great shot of the two of you. Great story and great song. Song: I will by the Beatles.}

Week 21/52 It's a Song by Catherine_pdx

 FIVE {Gorgeous focus. Beautifully framed. T-ball is the most fun game to watch! Song: Take me out to the Ball Game.}

Week 21 - Take me out to the ball game by Jen Foster jenfosterphoto 

SIX {Love the shot of a shot idea. Its a great idea and wow is it cold there! Song: Picture this by Blondie}

Wk21/52 Picture this by Tony McCann number 09 (Tony) 

SEVEN {I love this 70's theme lighting complete with the roller skates makes it completely retro and fabulous! Song: You've got a friend in me}

21/52 {It's A Song.....'You've Got A Friend In Me'} by DoubleLPhoto 

EIGHT {Gorgeous Macro. Love the water droplets. Love the crispy bright purple. Nicely done. Song: Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls}

Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls by jules1836 

NINE {Don is such a great sport. I wish I had a Don that could be my muse for all amazing photography adventures. Great shot. The structure on the rain is fabulous and the lighting is perfect. Great shot. Song: Rain on Me by Pittbull}

Week 21 ~ "It's a Song" "Rain on Me" Irela MPE by Irela 

TEN {Love the lighting and the shadows. They are wonderfully framed by the trees. Song: Stand by me.}

{Its a Song-Stand By Me} week 21/52 by karisworld 

Honorable Mention ~ because it made me laugh. {Great action shot in the rain! Song: It's raining me.}

Week 21 / 52 - Its a song (It's raining men!) by Michael Legart mlegart 

Since Memorial Day weekend around here is the official "unofficial" first week of summer, Week 22's theme is "Fun in the Sun"

When I thought about this week's theme, I knew I had to go to the beach. I loaded up all the little Ellenburgs and spent the day Friday under an umbrella with a good book (the new Dan Brown) and my four babes. {And SPF 100 is the real deal, I got a glow and no burn. The Alabama sun is unforgiving.} Here's a shot of Madison after her traditional beach trip Sand Angel.

22/52 Sandy Dancing Madison by
Daphne Ellenburg Ellenburg Photography

What's new with Daphne Ellenburg?

The big news is that my new sweet 35 mm fixed lens arrived on Thursday. And honestly the 1.4 is amazing. I can't wait to play with it this weekend. The more I shoot, I realized the closer I want to be to my subject, so this lens I think is going to be life-changing for me. I'll keep you posted as I play with it.

The girl scouts are back. This time, it's in my coffee cup and at a considerably better calorie count. Only 35, if you're into that kind of thing.

My babes finished school on Wednesday. Both boys are rocking straight A's. I couldn't be prouder. Everyone here wanted to celebrate. Dad took them out Wednesday for a super guy adventure on the Battleship. Mom opted for a relaxing Friday at the Beach.

This is beach Daphne. Yes, my hat IS golden. {And sparkly.}

My Friday had the best view. It was baby Jefferson's first time at the beach. He had a great time, but didn't "get" sand at all.

And this was dinner. Mike surprised us with a cajun delight - Crawfish. Mmmmm. All in all, it's been a great start to the official / unofficial first weekend of summer.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday weekend filled with family, fun, photography and a little fun in the sun!

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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 in home 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