Do you remember this post? I think it was 2 years ago! Which means I've been blogging for 2 years. I don't think I've stuck to many things for more than 2 years (with the exception of photography and craft). It's entered into the theme "Delectable" at JPG mag. If you're so inclined, a vote would be sweet.
Huyahh! I got a little shout out from the uber-talented Shutter Sisters today that totally flipped my lid! How cool is that? A million thanks - it means SO MUCH coming from such talent that it completely turned the week I've been dreading into something worth relishing. If you don't know about Shutter Sisters, and you are at ALL into photography and capturing those moments that mean so much, then please do yourself a favor and check them out!
Had the pleasure of photographing Katlen, a gorgeous, and I mean gorgeous, senior for her senior portraits. Was so fun because she has been my daughter's volleyball team mate for two seasons and is the most genuinely nice person I have ever met. No exageration! It wasn't even a stretch when I joked that I could give my camera to a chimp and he could have taken beautiful photos of her - she is that photogenic. A few more can be seen on my Flickr site here.
Things I love: Knowing I got "the photo" and not even feeling a need to double check the viewfinder. Orange soda and french vanilla ice cream floats. Rainier cherries. Long days. Good sleep. Depth of field and bokeh that lasts for days and days. Easy schedules. Knowing I can think of a thousand other GREAT things that make the not-so-great seem insiginificant.
Not-so-great things: People that ask "what are you doing" from about 2 inches behind you. Hello, I don't owe you an explanation. Cavity fillings that turn into root canals with no warning ("you're here now, might as well take care of it.") People so misguided they believe the lies they've even told themselves.
Photos above are: 1. 256 / threesixtyfive, 2. And one meant for me, 3. 245 / threesixtyfive, 4. 248 / threesixtyfive, 5. 244 / like an orange dream in a tall glass, 6. Untitled, 7. 247 / threesixtyfive, 8. 255 / threesixtyfive, 9. Patience