Photography Tips for Moms

Shutter Speed and The Glitter Girls!

Me Ra Koh

Today I want to discuss shutter speed by sharing a favorite memory with Pascaline.  This was our first full weekend home in a while. Pascaline and I were so excited b/c it was also the annual YMCA “Run for Kids” race. The previous year she did the kid’s race. It was a mile long and at the end she was mad b/c she wanted to keep racing. So this year, I signed her up to join me for the 5K adult race. Oh boy! 🙂

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  1. Way to go Girls!! Pascaline, thats so awesome that you were able to finish your first 5K…that is such a huge accomplishment. I’m not sure that most of us reading this could finish, nevermind do it in 44:57. We’re very proud of you!!

  2. Leah says:

    Oh my goodness! That is so awesome! I don’t think I could have done a race that long! You guys looked so great together and I am sure everyone is very proud of you Pascaline. You are a very special girl!

  3. Brandon says:

    Wow! Good job, Pascaline! A 5K is a hard feat, but you made it! You should be so proud of yourself for keeping at it and deciding for yourself to finish the race. Many people would have just given up when they got tired, so that makes what you did extra special!

  4. Catherine says:

    Go Glitter Girls!! What a wonderful race Pascaline! And it’s so cool that you did it for such a great cause. I can’t wait to see pictures of your next race!

  5. Tess says:

    Congratulations Pascaline & Me Ra!

    I’m so impressed! Pascaline – your success is motivating ME to run more regularly. And I’m 30 years older than you!

    Well done!

  6. Way to go “Glitter Girls”!! Pascaline – I am impressed by you! So many great things in life can come because you decide not to give up and to go for it. You did a great job for a great cause!

  7. Raya says:

    To the incredible little Pascaline: Congratulations on such an accomplishment at such an early age! I am very impressed : ) When you saw the finish line did you feel like you could just sprint there because you were so excited? I used to be a runner and at every race I could run so fast at the end because I was SO excited to be almost finished : ) Can’t wait to meet you someday. Say hi to your mom for me!

  8. Me Ra says:

    This is from Pascaline to all of you:

    Thanks so much everyone for sending me all these messages! And that was so kind of you!

    I got to go to school now, LOVE PASCALINE! 🙂

    and then in her own typing:
    urutuut7h7rrtu9uigfybggvntyrttgtyuhtrgtrt (This is a word I made up!)

  9. Alissa says:

    Congratulations Pascaline! You go girl! I have a five year old daughter myself. Maybe next year, when she is six like you, I’ll try to take her out for a race. Thanks for the inspiration!

  10. Gina says:

    5K??? Wow, Pasc… I wish I could have watched you cross the finish line! You’re gonna have to tell me all about it. You go girl! Love you!

  11. Jillian Kay says:

    Amazing! Pascaline must be so proud of herself for doing something so grown-up with her mom! I am completely impressed!

  12. Valerie White says:

    Great Job Pascaline, you did a fabulous job. You set a goal, pushed forward and when it was hard you didn’t give up. You are going to go a long way in life.

    (Good job to Mom too, it is hard not to give in and let them give up, what a great example you are )

    Valerie

  13. Katie says:

    GO Pascaline!! I am 33 years old and have never done a 5k. Looks like I am going to have to get my tooshie out there. You have inspired me.
    You go Girl!!

  14. Jen Stewart says:

    WAY TO GO PASCALINE!!! I don’t think I could have run a 5K, and you did it! That’s awesome. I will have to see about signing myself and my 7 and 5 year old sons up for a family race like that for such a great cause. Thanks for inspiring me Me Ra and Pascaline!

  15. I’m waiting for the day I can do something like that with my daughter! You must be the proudest mom on earth right now.

    Way to go Pascualine!

    Thanks for the post Me Ra. I’m always inspired when I read your blog.

  16. That’s my girl!!!
    While the “Glitter Girls” ran their race, the “Hot Chocolate Boys” (Blaze and I) drank their cocoa and ate their doughnuts.

    And we made really good time if I may say so myself…

  17. Sharon says:

    Pascaline! You rock!!! I read your mom’s blog all the time and this is one of my all time most favorite entries! Next year you should wear tiaras to go with your glitter! Way to go and hang in there when it got tough!

  18. Jen says:

    Pascaline,
    Not everyone can finish a 5k, and YOU did, you should be very proud of yourself. You did a great job! 🙂

    Jen Lee

  19. jenny says:

    pascaline, you are one tough little cookie! you should be super proud of yourself and always remember the great experience you shared with your mom!

    me ra, love your blog. this was one of the best posts ever. i hope all of us reading this have the chance to share something so cool with our little ones! awesome!

  20. Amanda says:

    WOW! What a great story! Pascaline–you are such an amazing young lady! You are an inspiration to me.

    Me Ra–I found your blog a couple of months ago…love it! You are such a inspiration. I just want you to know–you have touched my heart by sharing your stories. Thank you.

  21. That’s so awesome Pascaline, YOU GO GIRL! I’m super proud of ya!

  22. grammie :) says:

    That’s my beautiful Pacaline . . . running with the wind in your hair and a twinkle in your eyes! Did you and momma have fun telling stories while you ran, you have to tell grammie all about it!

    MeRa you are such a wonderful mom – encouraging your children by showing them how to ‘break through the barriers’ and slowing down to lead them, not push them. You continue to be an inspiration to me!

    Hey ‘glitter girls’, maybe next year grammie can join your run (you might have to slow down for me Pascaline)and Papa can have hot chocolate with the boys! I’m going to start training!!

    Love you both ~ grammie (^;^)

  23. Me Ra says:

    You guys are the BEST!! Brian, Pascaline and I are all overwhelmed at how many of you left posts for her! I wish you could have seen her smile, ear to ear, as she read these today!

    Thanks so much! Thanks a million times! All your words are like sprinkled sugar on our favorite dessert!

  24. Todd Kim says:

    PASCALINE! My wife and I are so proud of you! Good job! Youre gonna have to make a kids health video with mom next time!

  25. Detra says:

    Wow!!! 5KKKKKs!!!!! I am so proud of you both! I can’t even walk a MILE without a meltdown, so I am extremely impressed!!! Yea for you both!!!

  26. J Sandifer says:

    Way to go Pascaline!!! You are an inspiration to us couch potatoes…think I will sign up for a 5k! The last one I did was 2 years ago. If you are ever running in Maine, let me know…would love to run with you 🙂

    Say hello to your mom, dad and brother for me!

  27. Jen says:

    YAY Pascaline! How awesome that you finished the 5K! I hope you do it again next year!

  28. ron storer says:

    Pascaline you did sooooo awesome!

    That’s nice that J Sandifer invited you to run in Maine. Jay is a great guy – but his tummy is not as big as your kitty cat’s. Now she really is a couch potatoe!

    Maybe you should take her on your next run: )

    PS. Tell your daddy that he did awesome on these special pictures!

  29. I ran my very first 5k last year and know how big that is for a 34 year old, nevermind for a little girl! How cool are you guys? Keep it up, you are inspiring me to register for my next race now! I may even do it with my little girl!

  30. Shyla says:

    Pascaline… you are my hero darling!!!

    🙂

  31. Kaitlin says:

    What a great story! Pascaline – you did awesome! I’m quite jealous. I really should train so I can run a 5K. You’re an inspiration. Me Ra – you continue to impress me – as a mother, a wife, a photographer, and generally. Thank you for sharing your life through your blog…

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