Every Bed of Roses: A Photographic Week with the Masters {HSMJ}

In my life this week…

I have started back into my photography class. This weeks assignment is hard I have to work on spot metering ... Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

I feel so very blessed too. On Tuesday evening I had the opportunity to join a Canon Masters Workshop here in Melbourne courtesy of the Canon Collective. Be sure to sign up if there is a Collective near you as they arrange many opportunities throughout the year to learn more about different types of photography. In June they are playing with science in Melbourne.

There were two classes held. We explored wedding photography without the use of flash or touching up in any way.

The first session was hosted by Canon Master Yervant. You can view more photo's from this session on my Facebook.

The second session was hosted by Canon Master Jonas Peterson. You can view more photo's from this session on my Facebook.

In our home school this week…

Sir N has been really sick this week. As a result we have done very little written work but still learned a lot.
We are loving Veritas History. Some days we watch two or three classes.
We attempted to draw a kitten.

Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…

Stop comparing your children to another Mom's children who home educate. If God wanted your kids to be the same a hers and doing the same as hers He would have put them in her family and not yours!
Over at Simple Homeschool here is some insight from Homeschool Graduates.
If you're looking for history resources be sure to check out Highhill Education. This week JMommyMom shares Book Binding and Illumination Activity for Kids
It's that time of the year again when my US friends are looking at possible curriculum for the new school year. Susan shares FREE printables for you to help you decided what you need Find You Homeschool Vision! FREE Printables
SONLIGHT BOOKS ARRANGED BY THE WELL-TRAINED MIND 4-YEAR CYCLES
A Booklist for Young Scientists
Art for Kids on YouTube
Over at Homeschooling Hearts and Minds Susan shares 46 FREE Online Math Resources

Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…

We went on an excursion to visit The Victoria Police Museum.

My favourite thing this week was…

Listening to this beautiful rendition of Glorious Day recording by three young adults for their mother. The thing that made it special is that one of them is hearing impaired ...
Get your tissues when you read this. So beautiful Nothing Else Could Save This Baby's Life, That's When Her Big Brother Performed a Miracle.
I have a confession to make. Prayer. I really struggle in this area of my walk with the Lord. Today I was deeply encouraged when I read Beth's insights and honest reflections On Not-Praying
Most of Them Were Left Out of Their High School Proms… But Wait Until You See What God Had in Mind! I love reading positive stories like this. So lovely.

Things I’m working on…

We continued with our Graham Braddock DVD art class and this week attempted to draw a kitten.

In Bloggy world I’m reading…

I want to almost say I'm shocked by this but in truth it's just another thing in a trend already Middle School Girls Forced to Ask Classmates for ‘Lesbian Kiss’ During Anti-Bullying Presentation
I finally succumbed and watched the viral video of a cat saving a little boy from a dog attack and this interview after the attack.
Enjoyed watching The Man behind The Mountain. Leonard Knight {1931-2014} has been making this work of art for about 20 years.
Last year sometime I read about Ian & Larissa. I just discovered that she is writing a book about their journey and Ian is walking. He had surgery this week. Their love story is deep.
Please pray for this lady that the Lord would make a way for her to be saved Confirmed: American's Pregnant Wife Faces Sudan Death Penalty for Not Renouncing Christian Faith
Disgraceful and sad 15-Year-Old Pregnant Girl Held in Abortion Clinic Against Her Will Rescued by Police
A feature length documentary that will unite women across the globe to love their bodies! I love her heart. I was a little shocked at some of the responses of some of the woman in her clip. The saddest part is that this is the way we view ourselves and it's so wrong.