happy birthday Maci...

Birthdays were meant to be celebrated. It is always fun when we get together as a family to share in the celebration. Maci turned 24 yrs old today and she still lets me take photos of here blowing out the candle(s) on her cake... 

Sherri and I are so proud of the daughter, wife and mother that she has become. We couldn't dream of her being or doing anything else. It is so special to get to spend each and every birthday with her.

I know I could have taken my Canon digital camera and captured a much "better" image (by most people's standards), but the unique type of images that come out of Polaroid cameras always tug at my heart. I am so glad that Tyler brought home that Polaroid box camera from a garage sale over three years ago. The memories that he and I have captured since then with these silly analog cameras will forever be some of my most treasured possessions.

Happy Birthday Maci Tyndell!

captain...

I would have to say that this is one of my favorite instant photos that I have taken. The colors, composition and textures are absolutely amazing. 

The photo was taken at Cap's birthday party this past weekend. I couldn't have asked for a better stare/pose. So glad we were able to celebrate with him and really glad that he let me take this photo...

captain...

Jonna and Cap were in town for Pyper's birthday. Really neat being able to capture Cap on some expired Polaroid film...

sharing the limelight...

What a special thing for a father and daughter to share the same birth day. It may seem like you have to share the limelight (and she will always win), but it's really something momentous that you will always share together. Finishing the day out with one more Happy Birthday Tyler and Pyper Tyndell...

happy birthday Sadi...

Yesterday was Sadi's 17th birthday. Can't believe my little girl is 17 years old and heading off to college this fall. I have so many precious memories of both of my girls growing up. Taking pictures of them blowing out the candles has been a birthday tradition. Love it even more that I caught it this year on Impossible film...

happy birthday pyper...

Back in September of 2012 Impossible offered a limited supply of the Pigeonhole Edition of PX 680 color shade film for sale to Impossible Pioneers.  As soon as I saw it, I knew that this was the perfect film to buy for Pyper's 2nd birthday party. THIS FILM WAS MADE FOR A PARTY!

I still had one exposure of Gold Frame PX680 color shade film in my SX-70 camera. Before we left for the party, I solved that problem.

pre-pigeonhole picture

After we arrived at the North Texas Children's Museum (in Commerce, TX) for Pyper's party, I loaded the film and this was the darkslide that pops out.

Lots of kids all around and it was her nap time, so she started out a little shy.

Got a picture of the cake before the action began.

Take 1 - Mom and Pyper blowing out the candles.

Take 2 - Tyler and I both wanted to get a better angle so we re-lit the candles and tried again. (It is a curse being a child of a photographer :))

The Children's Museum had all of these old artifacts that children could play on. This was a keyboard at the mission control station for a space shuttle takeoff. I had to get the Gateway 2000 emblem to add to the authenticity of the photo.

Pyper was tired of having her picture taken so I got one of her mom and dad.

A few days after the party I still had two pictures left so I took Pyper out while her mom went shopping. She was showing off her hair. Her mom tied her hair in the shape of a bow. What a little model she was.

I darkened the exposure a little on this one because the back ground was so reflective.  I should have left it alone. Still a super-cute picture!

Alright Impossible Project, I need some help with topping this next year.  You have a few months to come up with another great idea, but my expectations are high.  :)

Happy Birthday Pyper!!!