Life is full of ups and downs. Rain on your day off - Down. Finding $20 bucks in your fall coat - Up.  The dead beat on your fantasy team that always sits your bench has an amazing day - Down. The guilty pleasure you've been eyeing for weeks is finally on sale - Up. It was great to dig into your week and check out some ups and downs. Happily, we photographed more ups than downs. That's a really nice outlook on the week. Things I thought I'd see but didn't: The Yoyo {which Madison can proudly spell, over and over again.} or the bouncing ball. My week had more ups than downs, hope yours did too!

Our top ten is always in no particular order. When you enjoy the shot, check out the artist. Send them some love. Photography is a fickle love, we are all trying to manipulate our camera to seeing things like we see them and when you get it right, it feels good. Really good. So send over some love!

Here we go...

ONE {Sickness is big FAT DOWN. You really captured great emotion in this shot. Great work. And happy healing and many prayers to your family.}

EP52 39/52 {up/down} by Anita Cline 

TWO {Love the Yellow. Its everywhere and all the circles make this a really fun shot!}

When Life Gives You Lemons by Laura Sheppard Visit me at www.facebook.com/laurasheppardphotography

THREE {A quiet cup of cocoa is a BIG UP. I have been setting my alarm early just to have my cup of JOE in peace and quiet before the stream of "Mom" questions begin.}

Week 39/52 - Up/Down by Lisa Kollberg 

FOUR {I really the like the color split in this shot. Very creative indeed my friend.}

Week 39 ~ "Ups and Downs" by Irela visit me at

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FIVE {Sewing and creating is a Big UP in my book. I love the detail and the bright color pops.}

This Week has had it's Ups & Downs by Catcher In My Eye 

SIX {This quite an adventure shot. These three up and downers must really keep you busy. Great idea for this week!}

ups and down by jules1836 

SEVEN {I think it's an UP to read Be Somebody on your way down to the big city.  I'd miss not seeing it too. Getting this shot is a real gem for your babe. Great idea for this week!}

EP Proj 52 - 2013 - 39/52 - Up or Down by Cindy 

EIGHT {Gorgeous color and beautiful silhouette. This is nicely done all the way around. Begin patting self on back immediately. Great shot!}

Week 39 - Up and Down by Jen Foster 

NINE {Wine is a big Up to a Down day. Love the white the background - it really makes your red POP.  I opened a bottle of red this week too. Well, ok, someone else opened it for me. :-) }

Wk 39/52: And relax by Tony McCann 

TEN {Fly me to the Moon. This shot is great. Love the colors. Love the fact that your balloons actually rose of the ground unlike my balloon festival this year.}

39/52 ups and downs by Detta Owens 

Week 40's theme is: Guilty Pleasures ~ What's yours?

Confession: I can't stop buying scarves. I have a real problem. I bought 6 this week alone. It's fall now and the stores are putting out those super cute knitted scarves that you can only find this time of year. That's how I reason it out. It sounds GREAT in my head. And then I buy. So, if you're my husband, you're saying, "Daphne, you only have ONE neck - what's with all the scarves today?" I'm wrapping babies in them. "Are you going to wear it after a baby's ass has been in it?" Yes I think I will. I LOVE scarves. 

Here's a peek at my set up and scarves...

What's new with Daphne Ellenburg?

I started my week with a visit from my amazing Sorority Big Sister. I wanted to show her my new studio and talked her into a birthday photo to celebrate not looking 39 at all. We tried out the new V-flat with success. We had dinner, cake and had the best Sunday evening. I wish she lived closer to me.  Meet Dr. Dodge.

Jefferson had a big week. He now has 2 more teeth for total of 6 and took a record 26 steps in a row. I know this because Grant spends a chunk of his afternoon counting baby steps. He's a great big Brother.

I had the best massage ever at a super cool place. The W. It just sounds cool. My super awesome husband bought a massage for me and my BFF at a new salon. It was fantastic. And the "Nail Bar" is a real bar that you sit at, order a martini and you get your nails done at the bar. Talk about a great way to end the week. I'd like to have my nails done here every Friday. Who's with me?

And this just in. The egg nog is back. I love the fall. And I love egg nog, even in September.

Wishing you a wonderful week filled with family, fun and photography. Can't wait to see your guilty pleasures!

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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