Thursday, January 19, 2012

I'm Pleased To Meet You

I always said that the most smile inducing photos are the ones that capture the real you. When you aren't really aware of the camera and you're living in the moment.

I suppose that in the midst of all the flash problems he was having, he captured me in mid-laugh.

I've been writing in this little blogspace for going on seven years. This is the first time I've posted a photo of myself. It's nice to finally meet you.

Much love,
Valerie

49 comments:

VegasJilly said...

Its a great picture!! I like your sweater...and your sboes. Haha!

Rowyn said...

You are gorgeous Valerie, and it's a beautiful photo. I agree the best photos are usually the ones that are not posed... just like this one!

Sara said...

Nice to meet you too Valerie :)I've been a stalker for awhile now ;)
You're gorgeous and the picture is really amazing... I'm just like you... I hate when people tell me to "smile to the camera" I look so much more like me when people take me photos without me noticing..

Cole said...

That is a beautiful photo Valerie, it's nice to meet you too :)

Kaisievic said...

Valerie, this is such a gorgeous shot - you need to have it framed. Lovely to meet you, too.

Hugs,Kaye xoxox

Theresa said...

Nice to meet you, too~
I like this photo~~ Great shot!!

Ann at Beadlework. said...

The photographer did a really good job, it's a lovely, natural photo of you.

kate n said...

You look so at ease :) its a really lovely photo, its nice to meet you.

cucki said...

it is a very sweet picture xxx

Siobhán said...

Valerie, as Dr. Phil would say, you are cuter than a speckled pup! :) LOVE the pic of you!!

Carol R said...

Great picture of a beautiful young lady!

Chris said...

Wonderful Pic!

ricketyjo said...

great photo! nice to meet you. :)

Giovanna said...

It's a lovely shot! Nice to see you :-)

Margaret said...

What a great picture! Came out great! (Why was he using flash? This looks like an outside picture. I guess it isn't?) Glad to see a pic of you -- and such a nice one too!

connie said...

I think it is a very nice picture..

Carol said...

Such a lovely photo of an even lovelier person! Relaxed, smiling, enjoying life--what more could you ask for :)

Catherine said...

Wonderful picture Valerie!!

Barbi said...

Beautiful picture of a beautiful woman. Nice to see you :)

Cathy said...

Nice photo! And it's good to meet you too.
Cathy

Christina said...

A lovely photograph - you're just how I imagined! X

Anonymous said...

How nice to finally "see" you Valerie! That's a great photo, very natural and relaxed :)

staci said...

Lovely picture...you look beautiful! The B&W has such timeless appeal!

pj said...

Valerie! Great picture and thanks for sharing...we love meeting bloggers and putting a face with those journals...don't be so shy! You are a doll...pj

barbara said...

SEVEN years? Seriously? Oh my heavens, I had no idea!

That's a fabulous photo. :)

Katrina said...

What a pretty picture!!! Love it :-).

Keeper of the Crowes said...

So nice to meet you too! Isn't it great to be able to put a face with the person whose blog you follow!!! Lovely photo, Valerie.
Linda

LoriU said...

What a great picture!! You could be Diane Keaton's sister (or maybe daughter would be better!)
https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQIQnrmDQh2qB23SfFw6DX9XbXFSJINAoyGVTKlT3Y3n09WGdKUxQ

Rachel S-H said...

What a lovely picture of you! Nice to put a face to the name!

Natasha said...

Although I already know how beautiful you are, this picture is absolutly the BEST!! I love pictures like that :)

dixiesamplar said...

What a lovely picture of an equally lovely lady! It is a true pleasure to finally meet you too, Valerie...and you do look like you are loving life :o)

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich) said...

Luckily, having met you in Utah, I already know how beautiful you are, but this is a really pretty picture. I love seeing pics of the people that write their blogs -it is so nice when you can put a face to a name.

Pumpkin said...

Valerie you are adorable! This picture is just perfect and I love those moments captured when you least expect them because I HATE posing for pictures. You mentioned having gained weight or wanting to loose weight and I have to say...WHAT weight???? LOL! You truly look fantastic :o)

Joysze said...

Oh Valerie!! It's awesome to meet you!! I love that picture. :D You're such a cutie pie. No wonder he asked you out. ;)

BeckySC said...

It's nice to meet you too, Valerie :)
thanks for sharing! It's a great pic!

Andrea said...

I already knew how adorable you are, but I really love this picture of you Valerie, you should have it framed :-)

xoxo

Ranae said...

What a nice photo
You are very pretty
It's always nice to put a face to a blogger

CalamityJr said...

Thanks for sharing. It's so nice to put a face to a blog, and yours is lovely!

Deb said...

I already knew how wonderful you looked having met you last year at the SB retreat, but that's a beautiful picture and I'm so happy that you posted it!!

Lainey said...

It;s so nice to see you Valerie, you look beautiful and thank you so much for sharing this wonderful photo with us, I wish more bloggers would do this.

Myra said...

What a lovely young lady you are! Of course, we all already knew that but it is really nice to put a face with a name/blog. Have a great weekend!

Natalia said...

Beautiful picture, Valerie. You need to show us more...

Jackie's Stitches said...

Nice to meet you too! I love photos that don't look staged. This is one of them - 100% natural. You look like you're having a great time!

Sally said...

What a gorgeous photos Valerie. You look lovely.

stitchersanon said...

That is an amazing picture. It is lovely to put a face to a blog..hi, how you? lol. Great to finallly meet you too xxx

Shelleen said...

It is always nice to have a face with a name. You are beautiful.

Loraine said...

Great picture! You are a doll. :)

The Inspired Stitcher said...

I don't know why you have hesitated. You are beautiful! Thanks for sharing a wonderful picture of pure happiness.

Melanie said...

LOVE IT!!!!!!!