LOVE OF BOOKS & A GIVEAWAY

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I’m over at Shutter sisters today, talking about the love of books that has taken over Cosmo lately, it’s so lovely to watch as he looses himself inside a good book. It means I’ve started a new photo series of course…

Talking of books… I’m super thrilled to be a small part of Tracey’s new book Elevate The Everyday. This book is packed with inspiration of how to photograph your everyday life as a parent, with loads of tips & tricks all beautifully illustrated with Tracey’s family photos.

When Tracey asked me to share a blog post about my boys, within her book, I jumped at the chance to be amongst this incredible collection of bloggers & photographers sharing their journeys of motherhood. What an honour. Hey, do you know what’s really cool? I can now cross #9 of my 38 birthday list. Woo hoo!

I’d love to give away a copy of Elevate The Everyday, so if you’d like to hold this book in your hands, ready to document your everyday life, just leave me a comment here and I’ll pick a winner on Tues 24th July.

 

Written by xanthe

July 20th, 2012 at 7:39 am

Posted in books,elevate the everyday,our boys,personal

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  • Angela Murphy

    This looks fantastic! Looking for that inspiration to motivate me to push my creativity everyday! Thank you for this opportunity! And congrats!

  • IreneA

    Hope it’s not too late to enter! The book looks fab and your work is stunning :) I too have a reader and should start capturing those moments too …. thanks for the inspiration!

  • http://melissarivera.wordpress.com melissa

    i love you and your artistry. i love tracey and her artistry. i love your photo series. i love books. this generous offering is one big love-fest for me. thank you. grateful to and for you. xo

  • http://naquillity.blogspot.com naquillity

    what a great new series to take on. your pics are great.

  • Laura

    So great! I’m inspired to write my own list. :D

  • http://urbanprairieforest.blogspot.com sarah

    congratulations! and books and your boy and inspiration for a new photo series. all so good.

    and a hoot & hollar for ticking off another dream off your list. bravo.

  • http://www.lillianavery.blogspot.com/ Katie

    I’ve been pining after this book! Looks fabulous.

  • http://oyster-pearl.blogspot.com Lottie :: Oyster and Pearl

    Wow, that book looks just the ticket! Fantastic, and well done for ticking another off your list :)

  • http://cherylcrotty.com Cheryl

    I left you a great big comment somewhere thinking I was here.
    Anyways I wanted to thank you for all you have shared and the inspiration you have given in Reflections of You with Kim.
    I got a late start but I am finally moving in the right direction and I hope our paths cross again…thanks so much.

  • Samantha

    What a wonderful sounding book! It sounds like just the book I’m looking for!! Thanks for the opportunity to win it.

  • Debbie Mercer

    Hi Xanthe. Congratulations on being in the book. You deserve it. I can’t wait to read it and see all the beautiful images on its pages. It is great when we can watch our children learn to love reading. My oldest is very much into reading also. Again, congratulations.

  • Joelynne

    I’m celebrating my birthday this weekend and I’m so glad I came across your list! What a kick ass way to face the year! :) Congrats on the book contribution!

  • http://mycornerthroughmylens.blogspot.com/ Cathy

    also wanted to say this will be my new go-to gift for new mothers!

  • http://mycornerthroughmylens.blogspot.com/ Cathy

    You inspire me in so many ways. I would love to get my hands on that book!! Thanks so much for the chance.

  • http://christinemarksphotography.blogspot.com Christineellen

    Would love a copy of the book, thanks for the chance!

  • Tiffiny Jackson

    Looks very inspiring!

  • http://www.cherishbryckphotography.com Cherish

    Oohh, I haven’t been able to get a copy of Tracey’s book yet. I’d love to see her work and your feature too! Thanks for sharing X.

  • rene

    Lots of creativity and inspiration. I’m a grandma who loves to take photos of her grandson! THanks for the opportunity to win!

  • http://Www.luahandbags.com Lola

    I will LOVE to win a copy and learn some new tips!!!

  • http://suiteanglaise.wordpress.com Suzanne Scheve

    pick me! pick me! I found my daughter poring through my copy of Expressive Photography yesterday. She’s five. She has good taste even though so young. :-)

  • http://www.ladosleve.blogspot.com Dorit

    Great giveaway, I would love to learn more from experts like you. Congratulation with the publication!

  • ella de roeck

    Yay! i’d love this book, to elevate my everyday & document my own son’s life x

  • Serendipity is Sweet

    I’d love to own this book! What a fantastic giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win ;)

  • http://www.knowwheretostand.blogspot.com Leanne

    I’d love to win a book, love to be inspired to elevate my everyday!

  • Kim Loenhart

    What a wonder to watch a child read! This past year I have noticed my 6 year old son swallowed up by the world of books. I get a magical tingle of joy every time I search for my son in the room and my eyes behold him deeply and peacefully absorbed by reading. I can’t help but smile with my whole being every single time. Your pictures capture that magical awe perfectly. Thank you for sharing.

  • http://katmcdscamera.wordpress.com Kathy McDonnold

    Oohh, congratulations! I must say that I have learned so much from you thyou this year. I admire Tracey and would be thrilled to hold her book in my hands.

  • http://www.colourofpomegranates.com Tamar Haytayan

    and a big congrats!

  • http://www.colourofpomegranates.com Tamar Haytayan

    lover your work Xanthe. and look forward to meeting you at Oasis!

  • http://geetlee.blogspot.com/ geetlee

    Hi Xanthe,
    Congratulations! You deserve the honor and I hope that you have many more such fantastic milestones ahead :)
    You take amazing pics of your boys. I loved the whole 11.11.11 series and I also want to say that I luh-uhve your cats :)
    This inspires me to dream bigger and make my own list! I actually have one but I’m kinda shy about sharing it.
    Step by step I suppose.
    Keep shining Xanthe, all of us love your beautiful light
    xo
    geetlee

  • http://www.funkyrosebudstudio.co.uk Barbara E

    Brilliant – congratulations. My son has always loved reading -still does at 20!

  • Carolyn HP

    I would love the chance to win, thanks for always being so inspiring! Congrats :) And all these photos are making me think I should go look for a book to cozy up with. Thanks for another photo prompt too, capturing my niece reading will be lovely.

  • Nathalie Taylor

    Congratulations, looks amazing :) xxx

  • http://slurpinglife.typepad.com/ melody

    Every image you share holds love and magic and life. I rarely comment…always visit. Thanks for sharing your gifts.

    I would love Tracey’s book, should it come my way.

  • Diana

    Congratulations getting into the book. That’s quite an honour. Love the way you take pics and I’m learning from you too. The book would be a useful tool.

  • http://kbuffy.com ktbuffy

    Love this! I got a great shot of my little boy with a book the other day, too: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ktbuffy/7610274754/

  • http://truthdwelling.wordpress.com Sarah W.

    That’s fantastic news! Beautiful photos, as always, Xanthe!

    I can’t wait to crack open Tracey’s book! Looks fabulous!

  • Shelley usher

    Well done my lovely this is amazing, you are also amazing.big love.x x x

  • patricia

    I am now a grandmother, but when I am with my grandchildren, I am the one that is recording their lives. Each year for their birthdays, I give each an album of photos since their last birthday.
    Congrats on being chosen to contribute to Tracy’s new book.

  • http://www.kidnappedbysuburbia.com keli hoskins

    congratulations!!! she picked the BEST of the best!!

  • http://sea-bass.blogspot.com Joey

    Oh my, I have my first book worm boy this summer too. For me, motherhood and my photography are a packaged deal. I’d love to have a look at Tracey’s book.

  • raquel

    Looks like a lovely book.

  • Raquel

    This looks lovely!

  • http://www.galey.ca Sherry G.

    I love your book photo series. There is little better for children than to love books! And congrats on being in the book. I’m a grandmother who loves to photograph the grandkids and I’d love to learn from you all…

  • http://kateyestudio.com Kat Sloma

    How cool to be published! Congrats! It looks like a wonderful book.

  • http://www.letusgothen.net beth

    These are some great shots, Xanthe. As a librarian and photographer I love these types of photos with a passion. They speak to both sides of me. Congratulations on your contributions to Tracey’s book. I can’t wait to hold it in my hands, I feel like the wait for this one has been long. But worth it, I’m sure. Thanks for the chance to win one.

  • http://summer-at-the-lake.blogspot.com Becky

    Congratulations on being included in the book! I’d love to win a copy.

  • Sharon Delman

    The book looks wonderful. You pictures are so inspiring. I need to be better about finding inspiration in the everyday.

  • http://deborahcrecelius.com DebC

    Great photos!
    And congratulations on being in Tracey’s book.
    It looks like another winner.

  • http://www.monpetitviolon.blogspot.com Vita

    Congratulations! :-) You are such an inspiration for me! I am following your blog for a while now and love so much your style, your photos… can’t wait for August to join your second class of Behind the Scenes. Oh and the book… I wish I could have one! :-)

  • jennifer

    Im not suprised you’re included in this book, your photo’s have been my favorites to go to for inspiration! From bench Mondays to “jumps” you have a great eye and fun spirit that shines through!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

  • http://moshimoshiii.blogspot.com sara (sushi lover)

    Lovely book! And congratulations!
    I would love to read so count me in your lovely giveaway! Thanks

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/80357694@N06/ Karen

    I’d love to have this book! And congrats on your part in it! That’d be so exciting! I enjoy following you on instagram, you’re so very talented!
    Karenmarie63 <— that's me on instagram :)
    Karen

  • http://thedivineineverything.wordpress.com Jennifer Hagedorn Dizon

    I love the concept of elevating the everyday. I love that this is a wonderful book with so much love in it and I’m happy for you that you’re thrilled to be a part of it. What a delightful feeling! Congratulations on everything you do. You rock! :) I so would love to have a copy of this book. :)

  • Kate

    Congratulations on on crossing off #9. What an honor to be included in this book!

  • http://www.littlegreenshed.blogspot.com Lou @ Littlegreenshed

    ah lady you are flying! Well done and muchly deserved. I cannot wait to see my 2 boys fully lost in a book.. it must be magic. Please enter mee… I’d love that book. Lou x

  • elke

    Congratulations! You so deserve being in this book – I always admire how you capture your life with your family and elevating it through your artwork. Way to go!

  • http://justinegordon.blogspot.com justine

    congratulations!! I am so impressed, seems you have sooo many talents.