I finally got back to the 1889 Tassajara Schoolhouse to see “school in session”. Kids from around the area dress up in period costumes and have a class the old-fashioned way. I actually didn’t plan on going to the schoolhouse this day, but at the last minute I remembered it so I thought I’d stop in. I noticed cars outside and a sign that school was in session so I got kind of excited as I pulled off the road and grabbed my camera.
One of the men who takes care of the place was there and said the kids would be coming out anytime and right when he said that, the doors opened and out they poured all full of giggles and talking. I was kind of disappointed I didn’t get there in time to see them all seated at the desks, but I was lucky to get there when they came out to play games.
I will preface you viewing the photos (if you got this far in the read here) that I have practically zero experience taking people photos and it shows. It’s not something that usually floats my boat but this particular opportunity was just to good to pass up. The kids were so cute with their little outfits!! I really wanted to just put the camera down and watch. I took lots of photos but decided just to include a few of the “best” ones, lol.
Laura Macky Photography 
May 17, 2014 at 11:13 am
Wonderful series of photographs.
May 17, 2014 at 11:14 am
Thank you Victor. They were so cute.
May 17, 2014 at 11:15 am
They had a great photographer.
May 17, 2014 at 11:18 am
Well, thank you Victor. I think it’s the second time I’ve ever taken people. I need more practice, but I enjoyed it only because they were children and so darn cute!
May 17, 2014 at 11:16 am
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May 17, 2014 at 11:57 am
I have the same problem with people shots, but you did great. Wonderful shots of some darling young’uns. Do you have any idea why the name tags?
May 17, 2014 at 11:58 am
I really don’t know about the name tags. I probably should’ve asked. They were all old fashioned names too so I’m assuming they weren’t their real names. Thank you for your comment. 🙂
May 17, 2014 at 12:01 pm
I thought the pics were great! Good job!
May 17, 2014 at 12:21 pm
Thank you. It’s good to try new things once in awhile 🙂
May 17, 2014 at 12:15 pm
They are very cute.
May 17, 2014 at 12:22 pm
Hehe they really were. Thank you for stopping by.
May 17, 2014 at 12:38 pm
school children
without electronic media?
sounds unthinkable 🙂
May 17, 2014 at 4:50 pm
I know huh. Blasphemy!
May 17, 2014 at 1:00 pm
Nice photos and experience. Thanks for sharing Laura 🙂
May 17, 2014 at 4:50 pm
you’re welcome Irene…I’m glad you enjoyed it!
May 17, 2014 at 1:02 pm
This is lovely Laura 🙂 The girls look utterly gorgeous in their smocks and bonnets!
May 17, 2014 at 4:50 pm
I loved that one the best. Thank you Sarah 🙂
May 18, 2014 at 3:25 pm
My pleasure Laura 🙂
May 17, 2014 at 1:34 pm
Glad you took the risk and took their photo beautiful photos.
May 17, 2014 at 4:51 pm
Thank you 🙂 They were so cute!
May 17, 2014 at 1:49 pm
Laura, they are amazing! You are so clever .. Super pics! 🙂
May 17, 2014 at 4:51 pm
Aw thank you Julie. I need to improve in this area but they were little cuties running around in their costumes.
May 17, 2014 at 3:05 pm
School the old-fashioned way? Sounds great as long as they leave out the bit about rulers and knuckles.
Looking at the name tags, I wonder if they gave the kids names of the time period.
May 17, 2014 at 4:55 pm
Rulers and knuckles, lol. I think they gave them the nametags. i really should’ve asked but they are all old-fashioned names. I have a hard time believing someone would name their child “Eugene” these days. 🙂
May 17, 2014 at 3:41 pm
Very cute. I particularly like the photo of the little girl having a ladle of water poured over her hands.
May 17, 2014 at 4:55 pm
Thank you! I love the drip coming down. I like that one and the one with the four girls the best. 🙂
May 17, 2014 at 4:04 pm
I think you did just fine – you not only captured the people, but got some of the essence of the day.
May 17, 2014 at 4:57 pm
Thank you. 🙂 I’m glad you got a feel for it.
May 17, 2014 at 4:06 pm
I believe you do have a talent for taking photos of people. Keep it up. Having said that, I like the top best.
May 17, 2014 at 4:58 pm
Why thank you, Tim. I appreciate the support! It’s not my most favorite thing to do but variety is the spice of life!
May 17, 2014 at 5:27 pm
What an opportunity! I especially like the close crop with the girl in the blue hat and the wicker basket handle in the foreground. Great stuff!
May 17, 2014 at 5:38 pm
Thank you! I was there at just the right time. So happy about that.
May 17, 2014 at 8:11 pm
The photos are lovely.
And so is the post.
May 17, 2014 at 8:20 pm
Awwwe thank you Lance! 🙂
May 17, 2014 at 11:33 pm
you must have done something right because they look adorable. What a fun time for all. I like your top on the table and the stilts!
May 18, 2014 at 6:39 am
thank you! It really was a fun time.
May 18, 2014 at 12:40 am
Pure delight 🙂
May 18, 2014 at 6:39 am
grins
May 18, 2014 at 3:24 am
What a wonderful way to learn history – love the photos
May 18, 2014 at 6:40 am
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed!
May 19, 2014 at 7:30 pm
‘I have practically zero experience taking people photos and it shows’
as long as you enjoyed yourself.
🙂
May 19, 2014 at 7:45 pm
I sure did! I can entertain myself rofl