Redneck Princess

In a few days it will be my niece's birthday.  I had given myself that deadline to finish editing all of her pictures.....oops.  So, today is chock-full of responsibilities and tomorrow will be just as busy as I cram in a swimming lesson and other errands into an already tightly formatted school day.  But, for a bit this afternoon I was able to sneak in some editing for her.  We tried this pose that could have been cool if my camera would have gone to the right aperture and if we weren't racing light, and if I knew what I was doing.  So, it's humbling to show the before shot that didn't work out- but entertaining enough to make it worth it.  As I kept looking at these shots I thought maybe I could salvage the piece of junk shot with a tight crop of the boots. So I tried it, and some other editing techniques I have been learning.

Anyway, as for the title- Jenna has always been known as the family princess- 1st grandchild and spoiled rotten.  For most of her life, I think she really thought she was royal. ;)  Recently, she was in an "argument" with her mom about whether or not she could be a redneck AND a princess! I chimed in on her side- OF COURSE you can! ---barefoot baseball in the front yard wearing a dress, drinking a cold beer out of the bottle with your pinky out, etc. (I didn't really tell her the beer one.) She was glad I was fighting on her side.  So- after editing this one, that conversation came to mind and seemed the perfect title.  I think I might print and frame this into a rustic wood frame that I saw at Hobby Lobby- for her bday gift.  

The before--FAIL