ClickinWalk 2017 | Rockport, Texas

I was so excited to lead the Rockport, Texas ClickinWalk for 2017 with Kerlyn VanGelder.
A great group of gals came out to shoot downtown Rockport and the Harbor.

I shot with my Lensbaby Edge 80 on my Nikon D750 and with Ektar 100 on my Nikon F100. I loved getting my hometown on camera (and all without having to worry about my kids walking... or ahem...jumping... into the water.

I'm so in love with the Clickin Moms community and deeply enjoy watching it grow!
Find more about what I'll teaching through Clickin Moms next Feb at Click Away <3
 

Love what you see down here on the Coast?
To book your session while you are in the Coastal Bend,
be sure to visit the shop for all the details

or email me at hello@maeburke.com

family on an easter weekend

Melissa is one of the many women all over the country who have parents who have decided to settle down and retire in Rockport, Texas. Over the years, more and more of my clients have been sweet families who are vacationing in the Coastal Bend, and becoming their photographer has been so fun.

Over Easter weekend, my client's family and one of her sister's family came together to visit their mama and I was loving capturing their little reunion.

From Melissa
"The session was wonderful - I love that Mae was flexible enough for us to split it into two locations and times so we got different feels. She was also open enough to include other family members, which made some of the images even more special. Rockport is the best of small town Americana.  My favorite time to visit is the 4th of July...people literally walk from their homes to gather as a community and watch the fireworks as a community.  It struck me a few years ago that not much has probably changed in decades.  Rockport is a welcome change from the hustle of day to day in the city.  I also love that my parents have retired there.  They are making it home and I know my kids will make memories that last a lifetime."
"Mae captured my moment in motherhood. When I look at my photos I see Laughter...peace...and a tiny bit of stress when we weren't all cooperating at the same time. Everything is hard about being a parent, but I am not sure it has much to do with age.  I try not to take the joy out of being a parent by second guessing every decision or measuring every milestone.  I have more than my fair share of blessings.  I do not take that for granted. I am so much more patient that I ever was before.  I do not let the little things at home stress me out...spilled milk - no big deal, broken glass - just a thing, etc.  I was also able to spend my 20s and early 30s collecting passport stamps and building my career.  I don't think there is right or ready time to be a mom, but being "advanced maternal age" worked for me.
"Thank you, Mae, for allowing me to consider my motherhood journey. It sounds cliché, but right now we are...busy. I have a very full time corporate job and try my best to harmonize being a mother and wife.  I don't get it right every day, but I love those babies.  My goal is to make like less "busy." These images will be framed in our house for sure.  I love that Austen was laughing and Heston was both serious and laughing while running.  That is him. I know I will cherish these when my babies are grown.

Thank you, Humble family, for sharing the love of your family with me.

To book your session while you are down in the Coastal Bend,
be sure to visit the shop for all the details

or email me at hello@maeburke.com

MORE Homeschool FAQs

Last week I shared with you all how excited I am about all of the things I've been learning in this first part of the new year. This time has given the much needed space to explore new gear, plan more intentionally for the future... do my taxes... ahem... All kinds of exciting things ;)

From trying kickboxing out for the first time, learning to swim, picking up embroidery again, there are lots of things my little creative mind has been busily working through. This includes my never-ending journey of refining myself as my girls homeschool teacher.
 

 

When I mentioned that last piece of info, lots of your ears perked up and you through some questions my way, which I'm happy to answer!
Here is the video I recorded on Periscope for you all (you can also watch it on the periscope app if you'd like! all you need to do is download the Periscope app, find me @mae_burke, and go to my most recent podcast!) 

 

Here are a few resources I mentioned in the video:
Ambleside Online
Simply Charlotte Mason
A Delectable Education

 

Also, Here is a blog post I did years ago about those Year 0 years (ages birth-6)
While there are some things I'd change from a few more years of experience, I think this is a good starting point. Had I actually used these resources I listed above to their full potential, I think those years could have been made all the more easier. I currently have one Year 0 student (Phoebe,) one Year 1 student (Norah,) and one Year 2 student (Lily.)
You can find our Morning Schedule for Lily and Norah, as well as our afternoon schedule here on Dropbox. Please keep in mind that these are VERY personalized for our family's personalities, geography, and values.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have!