Pretend is the best. Be anything you want to be, anytime you want to be. With children there is always time for pretend, and when you have children you find time to pretend with them. It's great fun to watch them take what they learn and use is to pretend bigger and better than the day before. Pretend is fun for work too. We pretend all day long in the studio. Sometimes I almost forget I'm working and that's the best kind of work in my book.

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Our top ten is in no particular order. When you enjoy the portrait, check out the artist. The artist links are directly below each shot.  

ONE {Great black and white! So serious. Just like Batman!}

Week 51 - Batman by Jen Foster 

TWO {Gorgeous color. Everything really pops. GREAT shot!}

51/52 Pretend by Detta Owens 

THREE {Love all the red and green.  Pretend reindeer are the best!}

Pretend by Lissa 

FOUR {Gorgeous RED dress on your beautiful pretend princess.}

Pretend by Beth Nolen 

FIVE {I love that you pretend to love the snow out there with your little guy. His blue really pops in a sea of whit snow!}

One of us is pretending... by jules1836 

SIX {I laughed at this! Pretending to be a 2013 Mom with her "coffee", a baby and an iPhone. Fun idea!}

Project 52/51...Pretend by picsbymekarenlee 

SEVEN {Pretend fireworks never looked better. Wonderful perspective!}

Project 52 Pretend by Terry Lynn Ayers 

EIGHT {Minis make pretend fun. Wishing you a speedy recovery!}

51:52 - Pretend. by Sara White 

NINE {What a Christmas cutie! She looks like a perfect Christmas decoration!}

Macie Vintage Christmas by Chanin 

TEN {Fun pretend shot of your your elf going all Mission Impossible!}

51/52 {Pretend} by DoubleLPhoto 

Week 52's theme is "It's a Wonderful Life" 

As another great year comes to a close, its great to pick and choose something that makes your life wonderful.

It's wonderful to photograph so many wonderful families. I get to watch children grow and record the history of so many wonderful people. I get to high five small children every week and then get to hear how I'm their favorite photographer. {it never get's old} That's top notch out of the mouths of my little six and seven year olds. As special as our families feel when they hold that portrait in their hands, I feel even more special for having taken it. It's a wonderful life to have such a kind and loving family and amazing clients who support my love of photography and my new beautiful studio.

What's new with Daphne Ellenburg?

I'm back from vacation. I'm still pretty exhausted and still have ton of Christmas gifts to wrap and find from all the mysterious hidden locations. Am I the only one still wrapping?

I enjoyed watching my husband admire his new art. Anybody else love Fanch as much as Mike?

Jefferson refused to be a pink nightmare.

I got a wonderful package in the mail from a fantastic photographer! Many Thanks Catherine Heeb! You are super thoughtful and made my week brighter.

Grant honored us this week by being selected as a Key Student for the 5th grade. He got an award from the Mayor and we took him to dinner. Grant's grades and behavior get honored every year. He's a real blessing to our family.

It was great to see my 3 month old baby girls. Gracie and Raelyn are part of our baby plan and they are super sweet little ladies!

I've got a super fun Birthday party today. Happy Happy Birthday Shelby!} Our birthday girls get to be the cover our Birthday girl Magazine for the month of their party.

I'm off to set up the lighted runway! 

Wishing you and those you love a wonderful and a very Merry Christmas. Take time to slow down this week and enjoy your wonderful life.

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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