Time

What has two thumbs and STILL hasn't finished her Pinterest Project?

...

<-- this girl!

Ugh. There is just too much to do and not enough time! I now have a 7-3 work schedule, which is glorious {minus the whole getting up at 5:30am thing} but I still can't seem to find the time to get everything done in the afternoon/evening. Right now, I'm in the middle of:

:: finishing up a photo album for a client whose wedding I shot awhile back {and holy moly, it looks good!}

:: writing my Kindergarten Lesson Plans for the Fall


:: prepping for an upcoming engagement shoot {scouting locations, looking for inspiration photos, etc.}


:: house-hunting {glorious and awful all at the same time}

Not to mention general household chores, cooking, and also spending time with family & friends. First world problems, huh?

However, I actually haven't been slacking off {per usual}. I took a week off from the internet {except for e-mail and house-hunting} and have been able to get SO much done! Case in point: newborn photos! Check out my facebook page for more pics of adorable little Zachariah:

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Prettiness

Some prettiness for your Tuesday evening:

Now I'm off to make Jenni's Confetti Chicken Pasta...let's hope I don't screw it up!

Pinterest Project Delay

I am STILL not done with my Pinterest Project! I know I said I'd share the results last week, but life {editing a recent newborn session, driving up to NY for Ben's 10 year reunion, meeting with a wedding photography client} has gotten in the way!

And now we're about to embark on a week-long vacation in Holden Beach, North Carolina!

So, you'll just have to wait and see which project I chose...if I ever have time to finish it!

I hope everyone has a great weekend & next week! I know I will! :)

Pinterest Challenge!

I am FINALLY taking part in Katie Bower's Pinterest Challenge!

Here are some of the projects that have been completed in the past:

watercolor jellyfish

beanbag pouf

spray-painted ornaments

clothespin chandelier

And I am going to tackle one of these little projects:

animal place cards

book page wreath

tile coasters

Wish me luck!!


If you'd like to take part, pick a project and share your results on Tuesday, July 10th!

I hope everyone has a fun & safe 4th of July! :)

Scratch That

Well, I didn't get any of the dresses mentioned in this post. Actually, I didn't buy a dress at all! Half of the dresses were nowhere to be found and the other half looked different in person or just weren't the right fit for me {Shelby, I loooved the one-shoulder dress, but I have giraffe legs and it was way too short! dang it}.

Instead, I shopped their $1{ish} section and came home with a bunch of adorable 4th of July themed plates, cups, and napkins for when our friends come up to visit in July! It was just as fun as dress shopping! :)

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Summer Dresses: 2012

Two posts in one day! It's a new record. ;)

Last year, I had you guys vote on which dress I should purchase for the summer. I ended up going with option #6:

me & the hubs in Annapolis, Maryland

It was perfect for strolling around downtown Annapolis in the morning and spending the rest of the day at the Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival.

Please let me know your favorite one this time around.
Again, all of the dresses are from Target...I am OBSESSED with that store!

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I plan on going shopping tomorrow afternoon, so please share your input ASAP! :)

Wedding Photography

I've been neglecting my blog again...but this time, I have a good excuse!

I have spent the past few weeks getting ready for my first solo wedding photography gig! The wedding was this past weekend and it was amazing. The wedding was beautiful and it was such a great experience!

I posted some pics on my facebook page, but here are a few more:

In the meantime, check out my website: 

natalie wagner photography

I hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Dirty Little Secret

I have a dirty little secret...our Dining Room Photo Gallery still contains Christmas pictures! *gasp* Oh, the humanity! Granted, I love the quotes and pictures filling each frame...but it's APRIL. I have taken so ridiculously long trying to decide what to replace the Christmas decor with that I missed Valentine's Day pics, St. Patrick's Day pics, and Easter pics!

I figure that by the time I get around to deciding what to fill the frames with, printing them, and actually re-hanging the frames, it will be closer to Summer than Spring! So, I am going with colors that would work for either season.

Ben is currently at my sister's brother-in-law's house, helping him put up a fence. So, while I'm home alone, I hope to get some of the gallery done today...that is, after I spend some time outside on this beautiful day, doing a bit of gardening on the deck. Pics to come soon, I promise!

Here are some of the images you will most certainly see in my gallery, all thanks to Pinterest!

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So, do you have any fun projects going on this weekend?

365 Challenge: 7.21-7.7.27

Harry Potter 7 in 3D!

there's nothing like fresh strawberries

midnight bowling for Amanda's birthday

oh Chipotle, how I love thee

summer showers

my handsome husband, grilling up some tasty steak kabobs

growing and growing and growing :)

My Future Office

Spent some time in the office today, editing pictures and uploading them onto facebook. Daydreaming of a time when I can decorate this room just for me! :)

via? lo siento mucho!

betsy burnham

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Spring Photos

Go to www.nataliewagnerphotography.com to get any of these photos ~ just in time for Spring!

{once you're there, click on "Featured Galleries", then "Fine Art" to purchase}

*all photos taken by yours truly :)