by Josie Siler | Aug 5, 2016 | Behind the Photo Fridays, Photography
One of my favorite things to do in the summer is wander my mom’s beautiful gardens with my camera in tow. There are so many things to capture sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin! This particular day it was easy to decide. I spotted a monarch...
by Josie Siler | Jul 29, 2016 | Behind the Photo Fridays, Chronic Illness, Photography
This story begins with a video of my awkward self way back in 2009. Pastor Tom and I had the opportunity to share about our church’s partnership with International Workers in Mongolia. The video was shot about a year after I got sick with chronic illnesses that...
by Josie Siler | Jul 22, 2016 | Behind the Photo Fridays, Photography
We’re experiencing quite the heat wave in Wisconsin so I thought this week I’d remind us of what’s to come. In a few short months we’ll find ourselves buried in snow, much like the day I took this photograph. I had heard about a ravine just a...
by Josie Siler | Jul 15, 2016 | Behind the Photo Fridays, Photography
Do you remember The Squished Newborn’s story? It’s the story of a newborn Robin being squished by its protective mommy. Ever since the babies left the nest, the nest has sat empty. Even now, two years later, I look in the nest when I walk by, just to see...
by Josie Siler | Jul 1, 2016 | Behind the Photo Fridays, Photography
The first summer after I moved into the house in the country I planted a bunch of zinnias. It didn’t take long for them to become one of my favorite flowers. They are such happy little flowers and the butterflies and bees love them! I can’t say that I ever...
by Josie Siler | Jun 24, 2016 | Behind the Photo Fridays, Photography
The day had grown long, and I was fading fast. A busy day at work had been followed by a fun trip to the next big town over to do a little shopping and grab supper. On the way home it became clear that the sunset that night was going to be incredible. A few bright...