enJOY it

an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

Category: photography

  • I spent some time this morning looking back through my iPhoto to remember what went on this past year. For every one "good" photo there are 35 bad ones. I am so grateful for digital cameras this morning AND so inspired to focus on improving my photo skills next year. But here's the "best awards"…

  • It has to be said that the products I am reviewing here were sent to me for free. But it also has to be said that I would never agree to review something that I wasn't interested in buying myself. That would be awkward and unfair to everyone involved. Color Inc Pro Lab asked my…

  • It was a perfect day for cozy projects. I made a feather garland. I started a new scarf. I savored the first few pages of 3191: Evenings. I watched tv on hulu. I dreamed about falling back into our normal life in Maryland.

  • *alternately titled : we like to eat.

  •                       The first half of my diptych project is over. It's an interesting challenge which has resulted in some boring, but some fun pairs. There are no rules except that both photos have to be taken the same day and I can't do any post…

  • I love how this book turned out. I finished it last night and immediately googled to find out where I can buy more of these little mini binders. I am going to make similar albums for the wedding and honeymoon. And then someday I'll have little kids and they'll get little books too. When I…

  • Hi Cloud Nine, it's Elise. I'm just going to hang out here for awhile. Photography by Lisa Welge.

  • Last night, Lisa posted a teaser photo from our engagement session and I am quite sure if we had a cat it would have ran under the bed at my excited shout. I said this yesterday, but I am just thrilled to have a photo where you can't see our arms holding up the camera.…

  • A few photos from the last two days. As I mentioned yesterday, today is a work, work, work day. I am hoping to have the website up tomorrow and a few giveaways to celebrate. Also in production this week : a new workshop that would run for the month of September and a few custom…