Mathieu Photography Blog: fun time

This is really just a sneak peak of a much larger post, but I just couldn't resist...just look how beautiful my pregnant wife is. I'm so proud of her, she has done a fantastic job of baking our little bun in the oven. We are so close now we can taste it! We are due next week and just can't wait. We are bubbling with excitement and about to burst with the anticipation of meeting the brand new addition to our family. We have prepared for our birth using the Bradley Method of natural-childbirth and are ready for our baby's birthday to arrive...just waiting on him or her now. We have chosen not know the sex of our baby until birth just to add to the fun (I am usually a horrible surprise keeper, so this will be the best surprise ever!) Just out of curiosity we have done all the little wives tale tests to determine sex and taken poles from our friends and family and still have come up even...could be a boy or a girl! I'll let you know next week :)
Even with all the uncertainties and anxiety, Molly, I know you will do a fantastic job I will be right there with you the whole time and with everything you could possibly need! I'm so proud and can't wait to meet our baby and share in this experience with you! Go team Snelson!!

Today was a sad day. Not sad like my dog died. More sad like my photo class is over and now I won't get to see all my new friends twice a week. I think it's incredibly rare to have a class where all the students really vibe together. This class has been amazing. Mrs. Kane rocks! She is such a great teacher and she has fun inspiring her students to do more while making sure their heads don't explode over a scratch on their negatives. She has a love for photography and has inspired us all, both new to the game and a bit more experienced. I decided a few weeks back that I really wanted to document this special class in a way that would never let me forget any of them. And so I embarked on a mini-project and took some fun shots of each person. (I was also dying to take out Matt's new(ish) 35mm 1.4!!!) *thanks Image is Found*

So, here they are. Please have mercy on us. Our class is at 7AM and we're all a little crazy that early in the morning!

The fantabulous Kane! (She came out disguised. Hmmmmm, a woman of mystery)

"BLACKKKKKKKKKK!"

This is Elvis. He wears gold kicks that say his name! Ans he's gonna be a crazy graphic artist.

This is Nicci. She's pretty passionate about EVERYTHING. I love that about her.

This is Mo. He grew up in Washington where he ran through the forest with his bow and arrow while letting his hippie hair flow in the wind. If you're at Disneyland track him down and hug him!

This is Jessica. She was in a crazy accident last week but she survived! And she hobbled around all of last week to get her final project done, what a trooper!

This is Freddie. She's named after her Dad, which is awesome! She was also in my dance class and she works at the Hungry Bear in Fullerton. Stop in and tell her I say, "Hey Freddie!" (Freddie has also been super encouraging to me throughout the semester, thanks Freddie!)

This is Tyler. He's got a girlfriend he's gaga over and he made her a really romantic photo for her birthday gift. All together now...1,2,3, awwwwwwwwww.

This is Amanda. She sat in front of me with her boyfriend Chris. They have been dating since high school and they were such a great team. They always helped each other out and they make each other laugh, which I love, of course!

And here's Chris, he takes rad photos and had the highest score in the whole class!! Go Chris!

Kyle is going to be an amazing 3rd grade teacher! He's hilarious and has bonded with Danimal (our other funny man). Kyle has a great eye for photography. Kyle, I think you'll make a great teacher BUT you have a lot of "art" in you and I hope you use those gifts as well! :)

Jessica has an awesome bestie that crochets zombie dolls. She used them for her final project and they were RAD! Jess and I bonded over our love for David Bowie and The Flight of the Concords. We would sing to each other in class and giggle. Good times!

This is Jorge. He is the sweetest!!! His grin is precious. His final project displayed his family members and I thought it was beautiful.

Oyuki has the coolest name ever! Her dad met a Japanese girl in school and loved her name, so much in fact that he named his daughter after her. Her name means "snow," I love it.

Kelly is quiet BUT I have a sneaking suspicion that she gets crazy with her friends! She is so sweet and her final project was one of my faves. Her photography reminds me of Matt's. She shot a payphone that I found absolutely fantastical!

Charade was also super encouraging to me this semester. She took beautiful photos throughout class. She's really getting into photography and I had a blast chatting with her. ;)

Patrick!!!! He just turned 18!! (trying to make me feel old!) The sweetest guy ever! He's very reserved and then he opens his mouth and this super-deep voice comes out, it's very strange. He commented on one of Nicci's photos early on in the semester. He said, "It reminds me of the DVD cover of The Notebook, it looks romantic." Get OUT! All the chicks dig him. (but he digs his girlfriend.)

This. is. Danimal. He and I, we have a special bond. He loves Jesus, so do I. He's got a special someone that really gets him, so do I. He's super silly, so am I. You get the idea. We laughed a lot and chatted about some serious life-stuff.
*Hi Margarine!

p.s. Danimal is gonna be a police officer. Don't make him kick your door down!!