tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59254071191955099252024-03-13T05:27:23.501-08:00Rebecca Belcher PhotographyAnimal Lover, Photographer, Nature Lover
Rebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-70216359266728389182018-04-11T16:00:00.000-08:002018-04-11T16:00:27.800-08:00Hello There! I apologize, I know it has been a long time.<br />
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I moved from Austin, Texas to Washington state back in May of 2016. I am not shooting professionally anymore, so I have decided to make this more a blog from me, rather than about my prior business. I still take lots of photos, so you can count on them being very present in my blog, they will just be more nature or urban photos.<br />
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Right now in Olympia, we have had quite a wet and chilly Spring. The Cherry Trees bloomed at the Capitol building downtown and the Daffodil and Tulips are now blooming. I love Spring but, I would also really appreciate some more sunshine and warmer weather. I do miss Texas in the Spring but, not Cedar Fever or the other allergens.<br />
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During the day, I work at my full-time job, telecommuting back to Austin. I have lots of little friends that come and visit me throughout the day. This little squirrel is just one of the several that comes to get peanuts. I also have lots of feathered friends that come to visit me. </div>
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I am looking forward to the rain letting up and more sunshine and warmth so we can go hiking and exploring around some of the parks and forests near Olympia. I am always in search of a cool looking farmhouse or barn, so feel free to comment if you know of one near here. </div>
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<br />Rebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.com0Olympia, WA, USA47.0378741 -122.9006951000000146.9513041 -123.0620566 47.124444100000005 -122.73933360000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-27387902460313765452014-10-30T17:11:00.001-08:002016-08-06T18:45:13.554-08:00How to Prepare for Headshots <br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "handlee"; font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "alice"; font-size: 12.0pt;">A headshot can tell a lot about a person. Let a professional headshot really show who you are. I am an on-location photographer which means I come to the location of your choice and photograph you either inside or outside showcasing who you are. Headshots are for everyone, not just corporate or real estate professionals. If you have a Facebook page, Linked-in profile or any other social networking site, you need a professional headshot. Here are a few tips.</span></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "handlee"; font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br /></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "handlee"; font-size: 16.0pt;">How to Choose What to Wear for Headshots</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "alice"; font-size: 12.0pt;">*Wear
a top that is a solid color. Prints and patterns do not photograph nearly as
well, and may take away from the focal point of the headshot--your face. Choose
a color that compliments your skin tone and wear a top with a very simple
style. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "alice"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Don't wear brightly colored ties or a busy print jacket. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "alice";">Bring several
choices of tops with you to the photo shoot. This will give you options.
Sometimes, what looks good in person does not look as good in a photo and vice
versa. Therefore, you will want to have options and be able to change your
look.</span><br />
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the urge to wear accessories. In terms of headshots, less is more. You want
your headshot to be simple, elegant, and representative of you. Accessories can also date the photograph.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "alice"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Wear
makeup, but don't overdo it. You need a nice base that will photograph well,
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Check out my website: www.rebeccabphotos.comRebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.com0Austin, TX, USA30.267153 -97.74306079999996729.828484 -98.388507799999971 30.705822 -97.097613799999962tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-49387351640408546372014-10-30T16:33:00.000-08:002014-10-30T16:47:07.754-08:00Texas Book Festival 2014 - Professional Event Photography - Austin, Texas <br />
Hello Readers,<br />
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I went to the Texas Book Festival on Sunday to photograph for <a href="http://austinot.com/" target="_blank">The Austinot</a> and had a wonderful time. For people like me who love paper books, this was the place to be. There were authors, books, cooking displays, music and food trucks. The festival was actually two days, Saturday and Sunday. I thought the majority of people would attend Saturday, but there were actually a lot of people there Sunday. The event itself was free, you just had to purchase the books and food. There are books for adults, children, cooking, history, photography and more. <br />
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Upon receiving my Media pass, I went straight to the book signing tent. There were about 15 authors there signing books for people.<br />
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After the Signing Tent, I went to the Capitol to see Norman Lear speak. He is an amazing man and a legend.<br />
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After listening to Norman Lear speak, I went to the Children's tent where Ziggy Marley read his book "I Love You Too". After he read his book, he signed some for the fans before heading off to do a concert. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ziggy Marley reading from his book " I Love You Too" at the Texas Book Festival</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ziggy Marley reading from his book " I Love You Too" at the Texas Book Festival</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ziggy Marley at the Texas Book Festival</td></tr>
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After Ziggy, I strolled around checking out all the cool things the festival had to offer. If you haven't been to the book festival, I highly recommend you go next time. If you go, bring water, cash and a backpack for books, wear comfy shoes and review the schedule before you go. There are events for the kids, yummy food at the food trucks and if you don't go in the Capitol, you can bring your dog. <br />
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Check out my website: <a href="http://www.rebeccabphotos.com/">www.rebeccabphotos.com</a>Rebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.com1Austin, TX, USA30.267153 -97.74306079999996729.828484 -98.388507799999971 30.705822 -97.097613799999962tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-12573631936806472102014-10-14T13:55:00.002-08:002018-04-11T13:43:03.349-08:00Gruene Food and Wine Festival 2014<span style="color: purple;">Last Saturday, I went to Gruene, Texas for the first time. It was a cold, grey and wet morning as I set out from my home in Austin for the hour drive to Gruene. Although the I-35 is not the most scenic of drives, traffic wasn't bad, so it was enjoyable. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">My purpose for going to Gruene was to photograph the Gruene Music and Wine Festival for the individuals that do the Austinot blog and Facebook page. Thanks to them, I got into the event for free.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Upon arriving in Gruene, the first think I noticed was the old buildings. This is a historic town and although it was filled with people and cars, I could tell that this is a cool place to visit and I have made a note that I must go back to explore and photograph some of the old architecture. The parking lot was a muddy mess from the morning's rain but passable. I had about a half inch of mud on my tires when I parked. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">The event was about half an hour in when I arrived at 12:30, so there wasn't much of a line and the place was not packed. The wine purchasing area had a pretty good line, there was music playing on the stage, the air was filled with the wonderful smell of BBQ and the vendors had plenty of items in their booths. The people were in good spirits and the wine tasting tent was definitely where everyone was. With the entry price, everyone received a tasting glass and five tasting tickets. I was amazed at how many different wineries were at the event (all from Texas of course). The list numbered over thirty and there was a wide variety of wines, from fruity to more crisp and refreshing. I listened to what people were saying about the wines and it appeared that most were to their liking. As the day progressed, the wine tasting tent got packed and I was worried about getting stepped on, or have something happen to my camera so I went over to the live music stage. There was a lively group on the stage at one point, the main singer looked like an Elvis impersonator and they even did a few Elvis songs. The group is The Georges from San Antonio and I would recommend you go see them if you have the chance. They were really good and the crowd enjoyed them, some even got up in front of the stage and danced. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">All in all it was a fun day and I would recommend you attend next year if you have the chance. </span><br />
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Check out my website: www.rebeccabphotos.comRebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.com0Gruene, TX 78130, USA29.738056 -98.10361129.738056 -98.103611 29.738056 -98.103611tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-90857468442745985222014-08-21T18:02:00.000-08:002014-08-21T18:17:49.159-08:00Trash To Treasure - Chairs<span style="color: blue;">Sometimes I find items with lots of potential, sitting right next to the dumpster. Earlier this week, I found a set of four dining room chairs sitting next to the dumpster and I took two that were in great shape. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Now to most people, these look like junk and should be in the dumpster however, I see the potential. At the end of this post, you too will see what I envisioned. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">First step is obviously to get the chairs from the dumpster to my apartment. I loaded them in my Tahoe and drove them home. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Second step was to find a cool fabric to cover the chairs with. I went to Hancock Fabrics and the fabric I chose is made for upholstery and is stain resistant and sturdy. It was on clearance at $11.00 per yard. I got four yards for the chairs, since it was discontinued, I wanted to make sure I had enough. Upon completion, I have about a yard left. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">The third step is to pick a color of paint and purchase the paint. I did the first chair and it took about a can and a half to finish the chair. I bought the spray paint at Wal-mart and it worked well, dried fast but seems to be a weak finish and easily scratch-able. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">I bought the second spray paint at Home Depot. It covered great, took a bit longer to dry (although it was hotter and more humid, so that may have been part of the reason) and seems to have a stronger finish. It also has little more gloss finish than the Krylon. It also took only one can to paint the whole chair. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Now it is time to disassemble and clean the chairs. I placed a trash bag on the floor so that it would catch all the trash, dirt, etc. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;">At least 40 years of gunk! See the reason for the trash bag? </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: blue;"> <br />I cleaned the chairs and cushions with 409 and a scrub brush and then followed with some bleach water to ensure total cleanliness. Cleaning ensures that the chair is clean and that any oils are removed from the surfaces. I also took all the small metal parts and screws and soaked them in dish soap. They were pretty nasty.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">After cleaning, you need to grab your trusty needle nose pliers and start pulling the staples out. The chairs had a dual gold trim and the vinyl, both were stapled quite well. The build quality of the chairs was amazing. I stripped the bottom cushion of the vinyl and Febreezed the cotton batting/cushioning. I took the gold trim off the top part but left the vinyl to retain the shape better. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">The next step is to cover the cushion and backing with fabric. I have a heavy duty staple gun that worked great. If using a patterned fabric, remember to line up the fabric on both chairs for a more polished look. </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">For the bottom cushion, it was pretty simple, cut the fabric big enough to cover the cushion and have a little extra. Flip the cushion over, pull the fabric tight (make sure it is still lined up properly on the front) and staple into place. I typically take the top middle, put a staple and bottom middle and put a staple and then work my way around. This ensures that the pattern stays in place. For the corners, fold tightly and staple. </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">For the backing piece, I covered the front first, stapled the fabric on the sides, top and bottom, leaving a small overlap. Then cut the back piece, place the top on the edge, staple the fabric on the backside in a straight line, fold over and you will have a neat top. I fold the edges and staple on the sides and fold the bottom and staple on the bottom. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">I then took the base of the chair out to the garage for painting. The first spray paint seemed to have less over-spray than the second. I made sure to have a large canvas dropcloth under the base, to try to keep the over-spray under control. In addition, I took the screws and drove them into a piece of cardboard for painting and used the cardboard as a surface for the small metal parts. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">After waiting for the paint to dry, I carried the base back inside and attached the cushion and back. The first chair, with quicker dry time, took about four hours. The second chair I left in the garage overnight and then put together in the morning.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Now you too can do a trash to treasure chair. :-) </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Cost: </span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Chairs - Free</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Spray Paint $4 each can</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Fabric - $11 per yard, used about a yard and a half per chair</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Staple gun - already had and it came with lots of staples. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Average cost per chair: around $21</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">I think you would pay at least $40 per chair at a store</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Have a great day, stay safe!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Check out my website: www.rebeccabphotos.com</span>Rebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.com0Austin, TX, USA30.267153 -97.74306079999996730.267153 -97.743060799999967 30.267153 -97.743060799999967tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-5564264556011766632014-08-21T17:09:00.001-08:002014-08-21T17:14:46.622-08:00Nine 6 week old German Shepherd Puppies!! <a href="http://www.rebeccabphotos.com/ClientGalleries/Pet-Portraits/German-Shepherd-Puppies-Six-we/n-Cjq8j/i-6SzX5Bh/A" title=""><img alt="" src="http://www.rebeccabphotos.com/photos/i-6SzX5Bh/0/M/i-6SzX5Bh-M.jpg" title="" /></a><br />
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I had the absolute pleasure of photographing nine 6 week old German Shepherd puppies. They were very active when I got there and oh so very cute. Thankfully, they tired themselves out so that I could get some great photographs.<br />
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The mother of the puppies is a purebred Brown Sable German Shepherd and the Father is a purebred Black German Shepherd with brown feet. Five of the puppies are a mix of colors, three of the puppies look like their father and one of the puppies is mostly brown.<br />
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We started them out in the house and when they started getting worn out, I took each one outside for individual photos in the owner's beautiful front yard.<br />
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The puppies are all available for adoption for a small fee of $300. If you are interested, you can message me and I will give you the contact information for the owner.<br />
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Check out my website: www.rebeccabphotos.comRebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.com0Austin, TX, USA30.267153 -97.74306079999996729.828484 -98.388507799999971 30.705822 -97.097613799999962tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-61718959367547757872014-06-16T17:09:00.000-08:002014-06-16T17:09:02.490-08:00Event Photography - Farm Credit<span style="color: #20124d;">I had the absolute pleasure of photographing an event for Farm Credit. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d;">The first day was more for marketing, so I went out with a marketing company and photographed while they video taped. We started at sunrise out in the country at a cattle ranch. We were able to photograph cowboys herding the cattle into a pen and then loaded into a truck. It was interesting and fun to see them round up all the cattle out in the field and drive them into the pen. They then loaded them neatly onto the trailer. The cattle were like big dogs and so cute. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d;">We then went to an organic garden in South Austin. I was amazed at how much produce they could grow on 200 acres. I got to meet the owner and tour the gardens. He let me taste some cherry tomatoes fresh off the vine and carrots fresh from the ground. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d;">The next day was a mini tour of the cattle ranch facilities, a mini tour of the gardens and a trip to a winery for a delicious lunch. At the end of the day, there was a gathering that the participants could go to and listen to some live music. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d;">The following two days were informative break out sessions and a private screening of the documentary Farmland about several young farmers. We also got to meet one of the farmers, Leighton Cooley and his wife who were in the documentary. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d;">It was a great conference and the ladies that planned it, should go into business for fun conference planning. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d;">All in all, I had a wonderful time, met some great people and developed an new love of agriculture photography. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">The first thing I noticed as I came up to the front door, was the great front porch. This is a sitting out front, drinking sweet tea, chatting with the neighbors kind of porch. This could also be a great poker night with the guys kind of porch. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d;">Upon walking into the house, there is a nice office off to the side and lots of light coming in the windows. They had the home professionally painted inside with soft browns and blues that go well with the hardwood floors. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d;">The living room/kitchen area is nice an open and great for entertaining. The back yard is large and great for kids and pets. Upstairs there are two secondary bedrooms, a full bathroom and a master suite with a large master bathroom. This would be a great home for a family. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d;">To view all the photos, please visit my website: </span><a href="http://www.rebeccabphotos.com/photos/swfpopup.mg?AlbumID=41654569&AlbumKey=n2x3vx" target="_blank"><span style="color: #20124d;">904 Elmwood Drive</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;">To schedule a showing, contact Melissa Galvan<span><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"> <a href="tel:%28512%29%20773-5735" target="_blank" value="+15127735735">(512) 773-5735</a></span></span></span></span><br />
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A large kitchen that is great for entertaining.</div>
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A huge back yard that would be great for a family.</div>
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Right under the Interstate 35, there is a cavern tunneling beneath and is filled with unique formations. It was actually found when they were taking core samples for the I35. At one point, we stopped and could hear the rumble of traffic flowing overhead. The tour only lasts around 50 minutes. If you don't like the dark, are claustrophobic or have problems walking in tight spaces up and down hills, I don't recommend you visit the caverns.<br />
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Upon entry with the group, they offer to take a photo. The photos are well lit and have a cool backdrop. I purchased mine, they are $12 each for a 5x7 print. <br />
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There are formations all over the place, cracks and crevices, pools of water and sounds of dripping. The ground was wet when we were walking on the trail, which made for some slick sections (wear good shoes) especially when going downhill. At one point, they turned off the lights and you could truly experience how dark it would be down there. Once you get past the first section, it gets pretty humid so don't wear anything too heavy. Also, you are not allowed to bring food or drink into the cave, so keep that in mind.<br />
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Getting your home ready to sell can be a frustrating time.
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I have been there, wondering how I can make sure that my home gets sold quickly
and for the most money. I am sure that you have heard, Kitchens and Bathroom
remodels can help sell your home. In addition, there is always the, location,
location, location. Other than that, here are a a few ideas of what you can do to make sure your home
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<b>De-cluttering</b> is a huge step on the road to
selling your home. I recommend giving yourself several months prior to putting
your home up on the market, to de-clutter your home. When I sold my home, we
rented a storage space to put all of the items that didn’t need to be in the
home. Go through each room; pack up knick-knacks, excess furniture, toys,
kitchen items, artwork, etc. Make sure that each room has enough furniture to
show its intended purpose, but not too much to hide the size of the room. This
means, if the room is supposed to be a bedroom, make sure there is a bed and
maybe a dresser. One way to ensure that the home shows as current but not
cluttered, is to go to a rent to own furniture place that rents by the month.
Another way is to have each room staged by a professional stager. When it comes
to rugs, less is more. You don’t want to have too many rugs, or potential
buyers may think that you are trying to hide issues with the floor. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The next step is to D<b>e-personalize</b> your home. Take down all
photos that show family and friends, clean off your refrigerator of photos,
menus, drawings. Paint or hire someone to paint your walls so that they are all
a light neutral color. When I put my house on the market, I took photos that I
had taken over the years of the house and neighborhood, blew them up to 11x14,
framed them and put them throughout the house. I had photos of the house
showing different seasons, some of the flowers in the yard and some events that
took place near the house. This ensures that there are no personal items on the
walls and it gives the buyers a true picture of the home and neighborhood. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The third step is to <b>clean</b> your home. This is very important
especially right before photos are taken of your home. If you don’t have the
time, hire a professional cleaning company to deep clean your home. Make sure
to clean the cupboards, closets and shelving units inside and out. Sweep
underneath all furniture and appliances. Make sure that all windows are sparkling
clean inside and out, as well as all of the doors. Make sure the fans are clean
and all the floors have been deep cleaned or polished. Make sure that there is
no mildew or soap scum in the tub, shower, sink or on any of the fixtures. Change
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: small;">As you can see, this kitchen has been cleaned, granite and stainless steel have been polished and the counter tops have nothing on them. You can leave a coffee maker or a toaster, but you want to keep it minimal. </span></td></tr>
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The fourth step is to ensure the <b>exterior</b> of your home is at
its best. Power-wash the home and paint as needed. Trim trees and bushes so
they are neat in appearance and that there are no dead branches. Mow the lawn
and make sure that it is all raked and any ant hills have been treated. Remove
all poop from your yard. Clean any lawn or deck furniture so if the potential
buyers want to sit down and enjoy the area, they don’t end up with dirt or muck
on their clothing. Have the pool cleaned. Clean flower beds and plant season
appropriate annuals that have bright flowers, add mulch if needed. Sweep
walkways, change out light bulbs and remove any toys or lawn ornaments. Remove
broken or worn out wind chimes or bird feeders. Fresh and clean is how you want
your home to appear. Curb appeal can make or break a home sale. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N2tVR3CYeLs/UyYW49BguHI/AAAAAAAACf8/JNCTwkM7JUc/s1600/Front-of-Home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N2tVR3CYeLs/UyYW49BguHI/AAAAAAAACf8/JNCTwkM7JUc/s1600/Front-of-Home.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: small;">This is a great example of what the front of your home should look like. Clean, plants are trimmed and glass is clean.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QWcj3ZvYMEo/UyYW4Ja8poI/AAAAAAAACfk/c_lNeQm8c-U/s1600/Back-of-Home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QWcj3ZvYMEo/UyYW4Ja8poI/AAAAAAAACfk/c_lNeQm8c-U/s1600/Back-of-Home.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: small;">This is a terrific back yard, flowers are blooming, grass is trimmed and everything is clean.</span></td></tr>
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The final step is to <b>keep up</b> with all of the above. If you have
children, limit their toys to ones that can be put out of sight in a closet or
cupboard easily. If you have animals, take them and their cages, beds and toys
with you. If that isn't possible, make sure that it is neat and has no smell.
Animals should never be in the home when potential buyers are looking at it.
You want your home to be as neutral as possible so buyers can picture
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One additional thing is to make sure that your Real Estate agent hires a professional photographer who understands lighting and has professional equipment. If your agent takes photos of your home with their cell phone, it will not be shown on-line well and therefore, you will have potentially less people interested in looking at your home. The right photos on-line can sell your home just on their own.</div>
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I have photographed homes that were cluttered, had bright
colors on the walls, had animals roaming around and were not clean. I have also
photographed immaculate homes that had no furniture. You want your home to be
somewhere in the middle, clean and neutral with furniture but no clutter. If
you get your home ready properly, it will photograph well, it will impress
potential buyers on-line enough that they will want to come view it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Check out my website: http://www.rebeccabphotos.comRebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.com0Austin, TX, USA30.267153 -97.74306079999996729.828484 -98.388507799999971 30.705822 -97.097613799999962tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-13563651579996323462014-02-28T13:02:00.002-09:002014-03-10T19:08:18.017-08:00Visit to the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch near New Braunfels, Texas <div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is about an hour from Downtown Austin. It was an overcast day and not too hot, so I figured it would be a great day to see the animals. I recommend bringing water and some snacks as the Safari lasts for an hour and a half or so and you are not allowed out of your vehicle once you enter the tour. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You pay before entering the park, it is $17.50 for adults and $9.00 for children. You only get </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">one bag of food per vehicle, so I recommend buying more.I also recommend paying the $3 for a guide as you will see many animals that you probably have not encountered before. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Walk-A Bout is a good way to stretch your legs before going on the Safari. As you drive in, you will pass by the Giraffes. They are lovely animals and once you park, you can go back to see them. Be warned, the Giraffes stink like cat pee, but they are caged and very visible, so definitely worth it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Next to the Giraffe cage is a skinny long cage that the Kangaroos are in. Unfortunately, the cage is so long that they were too far to see very well. On the other side of the Giraffes (on the entrance side) you will see the little rabbit-like creatures called the Patagonian Cavy. Keep an eye out for Peacocks as they roam around the area. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I loved the Lemurs. They have their own little island surrounded by a moat containing fish. The Lemurs are out in the open swinging about and sleeping in their hut (which is fully open for viewing). You can buy fish food to feed the Koi in the moat. The monkey cage and bird cage were nice but very hard to see due to the tiny squares in the fencing and because of the roof. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We visited the gift shop and the Cafe where you can use the restrooms before and after the Safari. I didn't purchase anything as it was right before closing. I also didn't get a chance to visit the petting zoo. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Onward to the Safari. It took a long time for me to go through as I was snapping pictures, but there is enough room for two cars on the one way road. Also, you can go around as many times as you want as long as you don't leave the Ranch. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of the first animals you see are the Aoudad, which are like little goats. They love the food and will walk right up to the car. You can have your windows down but just toss the food, don't actually touch or try to feed the animals from your hands. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Some of the animals don't eat the food however, the staff has already loaded up the roadside with yummy food for them, so most are easy to see. Make sure to take your time and enjoy the experience. The American Bison, Long Horn and Watusi are easy to spot and we were lucky enough to see them right next to the road. The Wildebeest were also very near us on the side of the road. They all eat alfalfa, so don't waste the food on them. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We went on the extension trail which starts out with a very steep hill but you get to see some new animals and more Giraffes. After the extension trail, we found the White Rhinoceros cage, but nothing inside. We also saw the Bactrian Camel way off in the distance. The Ostrich and Emu's came next. The Ostrich are very big and I didn't want them to get their heads inside the car, so we shut all the windows. I heard that Ostrich can be mean, so I didn't want to take any chances. The same goes for the Llama's who will eat the food, they spit. There were some little goat type critters that came right up to the car in this section, looking for food so you can feed them too. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Then came my favorite part of the Safari, the Damaraland Zebras!! The Zebras expect food, so make sure you have some at this point. Toss some food and you will have a friend. Some people were feeding the Zebras by hand, but remember that they do bite and they warn you not to. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Right before we pulled out the gate exiting the Safari, we saw a whole bunch of deer like animals in the woods. The animals were Blackbucks and only the adult males are horned and have the black and white coloring. They liked the food as well, so if you have any left over, dump it out and they will be sure to eat it all up. </span></div>
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<br />Rebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.com0Austin, TX, USA30.267153 -97.74306079999996729.828484 -98.388507799999971 30.705822 -97.097613799999962tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-31584978433219449482013-11-13T09:28:00.003-09:002013-11-13T09:31:17.558-09:00Day of the Dead in Austin Texas 11.02.2013I had the pleasure of attending the Day of the Dead Procession and Celebration at Tillery Park in Downtown Austin. It was the evening of November 2nd, 2013. The night was dark and still. The park was lit only by a small string of lights and a few additional lights. All of a sudden, we heard the Minor Mishap Marching Band<br />
playing as they came down the street to the park. The band was playing some wonderful music that had an eerie quality about it. As the band came down the path, people gathered on the edges to enjoy. The band went to the back of the park near the alter and slideshow. The people who were part of the procession started coming down the path. Some of the costumes were amazing. The people in Austin are so friendly and agreeable, they let me photograph them in their finery.<br />
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Another amazing experience here in Austin, Texas.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tillery-Park/226860897415089" target="_blank">Tillery Park on Facebook</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/dayofthedeadatx" target="_blank">Day of the Dead Austin on Facebook</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Minor Mishap Marching Band coming down the path.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This guy was really cool (and tall) he really embodied the character<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Minor Mishap Marching Band playing at the end of the pathway by the remembrance slideshow</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Minor Mishap Marching Band playing at the end of the pathway by the remembrance slideshow</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This group was really fun and posed for the camera</td></tr>
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Thanks for stopping by and have a splendid day!!<br />
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Check out my website: www.rebeccabphotos.comRebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.com0Austin, TX, USA30.267153 -97.74306079999996729.828484 -98.388507799999971 30.705822 -97.097613799999962tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-71436729580740803622013-08-28T13:43:00.000-08:002013-08-28T13:43:38.103-08:00Lovely Family in the FlowersI had the pleasure of photographing this lovely little family in the botanical gardens. It was a lovely afternoon for photos and the wee one was very cooperative. She was a vision in purple and you could feel the love between the three of them.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day and stay safe!<br />
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Check out my website: www.rebeccabphotos.comRebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.com0Anchorage, AK, USA61.2180556 -149.9002778000000360.2359631 -152.48206480000002 62.2001481 -147.31849080000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-30522755478276833302013-08-19T14:35:00.000-08:002013-08-19T14:35:52.478-08:00Wedding in Alaska<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit;">One of the events I attended while in Alaska last month, was my little brother's wedding. I was not the official photographer, but of course I had to take some photos of the happy event. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit;"><br />The day started out drizzly and cloudy but, as the time came for the wedding, the clouds went away and the sun came out. The wedding took place at Saint Patrick's Parish which is in Anchorage and right next to the mountains. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit;">The bride, Julie, looked beautiful. She and my brother radiated with happiness after the "I do's". Her family originated in the Philippines and there were some new customs that I hadn't observed before. As the bride and groom are kneeling, they are covered with a lace veil and then wrapped with a small rope, they are then given coins in a pretty little box, I assume this is to tie them together and wish them a prosperous future. Either way, it was really neat to see. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit;">They had an amazing cake from an up and coming business called <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Sweet Treats by Melissa, a local girl from Soldotna (her dad was my choir and band teacher) now located in Anchorage. The cake was so moist and delicious, it didn't taste like the typical wedding cake and I could have had a few more pieces. </span> </span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit;">You can show her some love at the following Facebook page: </span><br />
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Check out my website: www.rebeccabphotos.comRebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.com0Anchorage, AK, USA61.2180556 -149.9002778000000360.2359631 -152.48206480000002 62.2001481 -147.31849080000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-9892506788706026852013-08-18T13:31:00.000-08:002013-08-18T13:43:11.472-08:00On-location Family Portraits - Alaska - July 2013I am not a good blogger, shame on me!<br />
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I had the pleasure of heading up to Alaska at the end of July for a few events and portrait sessions. Here is the first portrait session I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph. This lovely family wanted a simple outdoor setting for their photos and so we did them right in the back yard. These are obviously not in the middle of the city, so the backdrop is lovely. I enjoyed meeting the children and tried my best to get them all to look at the camera and smile at the same time but, with six children, it was quite the task.<br />
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I love to photograph families. My Mother documented our family photographically when I was growing up and there are lots of photos of us kids with our Dad, or Mom, but hardly any with all five of us. That is why I love it when families hire a professional, so that everyone can be in the photograph. Professionals can capture special little moments between family members that can't be captured when one of the family is not in the photos. Also, you have the piece of mind that the photos will be of a consistent quality ( i.e. no thumbs in front of the lens, flash not used when needed, etc..).<br />
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For family portraits, I try to get photos of just the parents, just the children, then the whole family and then individual photos of everyone.<br />
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Remember to capture the moments. Print your photos so if your computer/phone gets wrecked, then you will have copies of the photos. Try to get a new family portrait every other year and include the Grandparents if you can. People grow up, move away, pass away, capture the moment before it is too late.<br />
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Check out my website: www.rebeccabphotos.comRebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.com1Austin, TX, USA30.267153 -97.74306079999996729.828484 -98.388507799999971 30.705822 -97.097613799999962tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-20317174820444079202013-04-03T09:46:00.000-08:002013-04-03T09:46:52.367-08:00Texas Blue Bonnet Session<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was a beautiful sunny day and around 80 degrees. Unfortunately there was a breeze and the dirt at the Faire made my eyes water and my skin was coated with dust. I wasn't too concerned about me, but dust and sand are not good for camera gear; luckily, my camera and lens seem to have survived with no ill effect. <br />
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I met up with a photographer friend of mine from Alaska who will be relocating to Texas in the near future. It was great to hang out with him and his special lady (who looked amazing in chain mail and a wonderful hair piece). <br />
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The Sherwood Forest Faire is in a permanent location, there were all sorts of beautiful costumes and interesting individuals. It is set back from the highway, down a little dirt road surrounded by farm country. There were wood chips and sand on the ground and trees dotted the landscape. There were delicious smells from the food vendors, singing and instrument playing, dancing and all around well being. I was able to watch knights on horses jousting. I saw little fairies and knights and lots of people at the watering holes aka bars. Even the children were getting into the spirit. <br />
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He introduced me to an amazing woman. She is not only beautiful, friendly and great in front of the camera, she designs and makes her own costumes. She was there in one of my favorite new genres, Steampunk. Her dress was wonderful and I was lucky to have a mini photoshoot with her at the Faire. I hope that I can work with her again in the future. <br />
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I had a lot of fun and I am happy to have met some wonderful new people. <br />
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Have a safe and happy Saint Patrick's Day, toast with a green beer, have some Corned Beef and Cabbage and may the luck of the Irish be with all of us today. <br />
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Check out my website: www.rebeccabphotos.comRebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.com0McDade, TX 78650, USA30.2838227 -97.2377690000000142.9928452000000014 -138.546363 57.5748002 -55.929175000000015tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-45466648216627247122013-02-18T11:16:00.000-09:002013-03-06T17:40:12.545-09:00Loving Austin, Texas<span style="color: blue;">Yes, it has been a while since I posted and I apologize. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">On New Year's Eve, we went to Auditorium shores which is on the lake opposite downtown. There was live music and fireworks and we had a great time. It was the first New Years that I didn't have to wear a coat, gloves, hat, boots and have hot hands in my pockets to help stay warm. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Since then, we have tried to explore the city, but haven't seen everything yet. One of the first things we did was go to the Capitol Building. In all my years of living in Alaska, I never saw the capitol. I was in Austin for less than two weeks and just walked right in. It was a very impressive building and I love that I can go when ever I want. When we were leaving the Capitol Building, there was a couple getting married right under the dome..very cool. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">The weather here is amazing. I have little flower boxes on our balcony with pansies for the "winter". Apparently, they don't like the heat so I need to find new flowers soon. Hopefully I won't wilt like a pansy when it gets up in the 80's or hotter. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">We took a three day trip to Corpus Christi. It was only a four hour drive and we had a hotel room right on the beach. We went to the Texas Aquarium and watched the dolpin show, we went to the botanical gardens and toured the Lexington. It was a beautiful place and I hope to get back there in the summer time when everything is in bloom and green. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">I have been using this time to learn more about the business side of photography by reading and watching webinars. I took a trip to Atlanta for training with the Professional Photographers of America which was very informative and helpful. I have taken several classes here in Austin regarding business. I have also been working with two separate companies to get some advertising out to the public. Finally, I have been working with a graphics designer to update and streamline my website and hopefully will be able to launch that soon. I have also joined the Ausitin Chamber of Commerce and I am an accredited member of the Austin Better Business Bureau. I have gone to several of the networking events that the Chamber has hosted and have met lots of friendly Austinites. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Check out my website: www.rebeccabphotos.com</span>Rebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.com0Austin, TX, USA30.267153 -97.74306079999996729.828484500000002 -98.388507799999971 30.7058215 -97.097613799999962tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-8433439836698526692012-12-04T20:39:00.002-09:002013-08-19T14:56:30.328-08:00Viva Las VegasLas Vegas has been a Blast!<br />
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Check out my website: www.rebeccabphotos.comRebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.com0Las Vegas, NV, USA36.114646 -115.1728160000000135.7048665 -115.81826300000002 36.5244255 -114.52736900000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-60308200750550324812012-11-30T18:17:00.002-09:002013-10-14T15:13:14.743-08:00Death Valley National ParkWe had very limited reception in Death Valley so I was unable to update my blog. We are now in Las Vegas, Nevada and have great reception.<br />
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Death Valley was very impressive, very dry and very salty. The mountains were impressive, not quite up to Alaska standards in height, but they were impressive as to how many colors and textures there were. I loved the Mosaic Canyon which was very pretty. We went to Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America at -282 feet below sea level. We went to the sand dunes and the Devil's Cornfield. It was fun and we could have spent more time but we decided to keep on moving down the road.<br />
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We are now in Las Vegas, Nevada. We just relaxed, shopped and did laundry today because it has been so windy.<br />
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<br />Rebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.com0Death Valley National Park, Hwy 190, Death Valley, CA 92328, USA36.5053891 -117.0794081999999934.8714681 -119.6611952 38.1393101 -114.49762119999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-43738216991204252072012-11-26T08:56:00.003-09:002012-11-26T08:56:58.068-09:00Catch up blog post<i>This post is just a quick catch up as to what we have been doing.</i><br />
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<i>We enjoyed San Francisco for a few days. Luckily it was sunny for the time we were there. We pulled out two days before Thanksgiving in hopes of avoiding the holiday traffic and we succeeded in that. While we were in San Francisco we enjoyed seeing the old houses, Chinatown, Lombard Street, Golden Gate Park and the Coit Tower. I love all the history in San Francisco and would love to go back. The only thing I didn't accomplish was to ride the cable car. </i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Downtown San Francisco from the Bay Bridge</i></td></tr>
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<i>After San Francisco we headed to Lake Tahoe for the Thanksgiving holiday. Lots of RV parks were shut down for the season so we decided to stay at the Best Western which was right on Lake Tahoe. The hotel restaurants were wonderful, the hotel was great (except for when you take a shower the water goes from hot to cold all during the shower). Lake Tahoe was pretty. I wasn't entirely impressed with the area, granted it is "winter" there but I expected a little more than just a ski town. </i><br />
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<i>After Lake Tahoe we headed to our current location of Bishop, California. I was really hoping to see Yosemite but it is closed for the season. We have been in Bishop for a couple of days and I have truly enjoyed the weather. It is a desert climate in a flat area between the mountains and oh so warm (65 F). I loved roaming around in the desert, exploring random dirt roads. We were able to drive up a dirt path into the White Mountains, which are really hilly rather than rocky. I found some rusted cans and broken bottles along with other cast offs in several areas in the desert My guess is the locals target practice in these areas since I found shotgun shells and most of the cans and such had holes throughout. I was so hoping to find a really cool old bottle, still in one piece. </i><br />
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<i>There isn't a lot to do here since all the roads are closed and places are shut down for the season but, we were able to see the Ancient Bristlecone Pine trees up in the White Mountains. The road to the Bristlecone pines actually starts in Big Pine, which is 13 miles down the highway but, they are actually above Bishop once you get through the curves and climb. It was awesome to see trees that are 4000 years or so old. They don't look like they are that old as most of them are smaller than 25 feet. They are interesting trees. They don't need a lot of foliage, so most of the older trees look like they are half dead. The bark of the tree is amazing, you can see all the layers in most of them. A lot of them are twisted and gnarly but still growing. I would highly recommend going to the Ancient Bristlecone Pines if you are in the area...very cool.</i><br />
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<i>That pretty much catches you up as to what we have been doing. Today we are headed to the Death Valley area, it is only in the mid to high seventies so I shouldn't melt. </i><br />
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<i>Have a safe and wonderful week,</i><br />
<i>Rebecca</i><br />
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<b>Feel free to comment or like the post, I would love to hear from you. If you know of some wonderful things to photograph in the areas that we are going, I would love to hear about them too. </b><br />
<b>Check out my website: www.rebeccabphotos.com</b>Rebecca Belcher Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983208987612951974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925407119195509925.post-39051920729645480862012-11-18T09:46:00.001-09:002012-11-18T09:46:28.384-09:00Greetings from San Francisco<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Welcome friends to our ongoing relocation from Anchorage, Alaska to Austin, Texas. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>We went and saw the Battery Point Lighthouse in Crescent City. Unfortunately,
it was closed, but I got a couple of good photos. You can only walk over to the
lighthouse if it is somewhat low tide because the lighthouse is on a rock in
the water and the trail gets covered over when the tide comes in. Sadly, we
found a little back bear on the beach right before the trail to the lighthouse.
Someone had killed him, cut his paws and head off and left him on the beach. We
reported it to to the local fish and game. They already knew about the bear but
had not been able to get down to get it because the tide kept taking it out and
bringing it back. It was so sad to see, it couldn't have been more than 150
pounds before they killed it. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>On the way home, we watched a lovely sunset. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>We started out the day at the Trees of Mystery. It turned out to
be a sunny day and fairly warm. It was a perfect day to go up in on the Sky Trail
Gondola. We were able to take Chelsea with us on both the trail and the gondola
and if we had wanted, into the gift store..I really appreciate dog friendly
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The Trees of Mystery was very interesting and I enjoyed seeing all the
different trees. The Sky Trail was amazing and had a wonderful view at the top.
The Paul Bunyan portion of the trail was a bit cheesy, but children would enjoy
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California. The initial highway 101 was great, nothing too spectacular to see
but it was fine.We did see some wild Elk. I wanted to camp out in Eureka because they had some wonderful
Victorian homes and buildings but we needed to get down the road further. The road
from the 101 to Fort Bragg was horrible with one hairpin corner after another,
up hills, down hills and we had gotten there right around nightfall, so it was
pitch black. We got into Fort Bragg finally and stayed the night there at an RV
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>After staying the night at the RV Park, we discovered that the
wi-fi, bathrooms and showers did not work. Since it was rather crappy weather,
we decided to move onward. However, I had to see the famed Glass Beach and
although it was high tide, we were able to see some of the glass on the beach.
The story behind the beach is that the locals dumped their junk, trash, and old
cars on the beach for years and even though they have since cleaned it up and stopped
the trash dumping their trash, the glass remained behind and the waves keep polishing
it and putting more on the beach. There was some rusty colored rocks/rusted
metal that had pieces of the glass embedded in it. It was really neat to see and
definitely worth stopping. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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little bird hung out with us while we unloaded the cart into the trailer..it
was cute. There were also flowers still blooming in the parking lot, some sort
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Fort Bragg to the 101 was as horrible as the one on the way in but, thankfully,
it was light out. All I can say is thank you to the people who invented Bonine,
I could not be doing this trip without it. If you are like me and tend to get a
little motion sickness, I highly recommend Bonine; one tablet a day, no
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Franciso and it was lovely. Unfortunately, it rained most of the way, but I
liked seeing all the fields of grapes and some famous wineries on the way. We
hit rush hour once we got into Santa Rosa and I will never complain about
traffic in Alaska again. There were five lanes of traffic headed each way down
a divided highway, off ramps and on ramps galore, it was nuts. Add to that the
pouring rain and darkness and it was quite the experience. Thankfully we made
it through without any problems and pulled into the RV park in the pouring
rain. It is not very enjoyable to set up a trailer in the pouring rain and
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which is on the North side of the bridge. It was foggy on the way into San
Francisco but then the clouds cleared up and we were able to enjoy strolling
around some of the streets of San Francisco. We were able to find a great
parking garage near Lombard Street with great views. We saw some wonderful
buildings including a Catholic Church built in 1901 and the Palace of Fine Arts
(I fell in love with both of them). <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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