roseville family photographer | saturday at the grocery store

I took an entire month off of working.  After the holiday rush it was a much needed hiatus from my camera, from editing and from photography in general. I can’t help but get burnt out at the end of every year, in fact I haven’t edited Christmas photos of my own family for the last 3 years (how bad is that, THREE YEARS!). Even though I make myself take them, I just can’t find the inspiration to edit them after the piles and piles of client work I cram into the month.

Yesterday, while we were getting changed out of our jammies and ready to head out to the grocery store, I decided to to dust of my camera and throw it into my bag to capture some real moments that really define our life.  Why not take pictures at the grocery store? That was something I really had to ask myself? Why only take pictures of the kids in their perfectly planned outfits? Or of holidays?

So I took my camera with me to the local discount market- where we do our shopping every.single.week.

(OK tangent here- I have to admit I don’t do the grocery shopping, my dear husband usually takes the boys every Saturday so I can get work done, he pretty much rocks. )

The thing I love about Winco is that is has it’s own life and subculture. The down florescent lighting gives it that special mood only fluorescent bulbs can. The handwritten discount signs, the concrete floors, the warehouse ceiling, the customers.

I am making a promise to myself to take more pictures of my family doing real things and having real moments. And on top of that to keep the chronicle here on the blog. I have lots of changes coming here on the blog and started off with a little facelife! Do you like it? You can also now easily follow me on twitter and facebook by clicking on the tabs on the left side of the page. Thanks for looking:)

Anna - February 1, 2010 - 12:45 am

Awesome story! LOVE the everyday…not everyone can capture it like you…Thanks for sharing…

Also love the new look:-)

Mara - February 1, 2010 - 12:54 am

Very neat idea and love the images!

Rebecca - February 1, 2010 - 1:08 am

Looooooooooooove these! And WINCO! It’s not as convenient as other stores, but I got a TON of stuff there on Saturday and managed to get out for just under $100. :D Thanks for sharing a trip to the store with your guys!

Jayme - February 1, 2010 - 10:41 am

Love this! We also shop at Winco, love it. Did you know that Winco is employee-owned?

Nicole - February 1, 2010 - 11:00 am

Thanks guys. And Jayme- yes! There are so many reasons I love that store! I just can’t see myself going t another store to seriously pay almost DOUBLE! I don’t get it!!

kim schmidt - February 1, 2010 - 3:11 pm

This is an awesome idea! I love that its the simple thing of going to the grocery store that brought some incredible images of your family.

Mabel C - February 1, 2010 - 4:10 pm

I always love how you capture everyday life so well. I have thought about taking the camera to the grocery store before, but I always think other people will think I’m weird. You have inspired me to let go of that way of thinking.

Amber - February 1, 2010 - 4:39 pm

Are you kidding me with these? Love grant in front of the oj!

Thanks for your never ending inspiration!

Jessica Wright - February 1, 2010 - 8:06 pm

These are so great, very creative. I love your lifestyle shoots, glad you have some of your own! :)

Bree - February 1, 2010 - 8:39 pm

whatcha making this week? your grocery list looks interesting.

Nicole - February 1, 2010 - 8:41 pm

Bree- Danny made us sweedish meatballs, sexy joes (low cal sloppy joes) and a yummy chicken stir fry. All I need to do is reheat throughout the week!

kelly g - February 1, 2010 - 11:02 pm

These are so fabulous. Love, love, love them!!!!!!!!!

Kelly W. - February 2, 2010 - 5:47 pm

Great pics! I especially love the one of Evan in front of the cakes. What a great idea to capture more family moments. Can’t wait to see more throughout the year!

Lesley Meyer - February 8, 2010 - 2:16 am

Nicole – Only YOU could even make Winco beautiful!!! We shop there as well, but only because of the prices. I actually hate going, but you could seriously sell these pics to them. Great job!

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