That Was Last Year
How does one sum up a year in one blog post? Personally I don’t think it can be done, and sadly I might be leaving out big things, even important things. But if there is any take away from this let it be that when you fix your eyes on Him, start loving others, and trust Him you just might have an epically, amazing, awesome year!
I moved back from Florida in November 2011 and started doing wedding photography full time. I would lie if I didn’t say I was scared at times or even didn’t trust that I would make next months rent. The winter was scary but the summer was exciting. When the summer hit it really felt like a job, like I was doing something. Some people were referred, some people were friends, some people were recommended, and some people heard about me on craigslist!
The Piano Fort was an awesome music venue I went to a few times last year.
One of my adorable nieces
I not only got to meet this awesome photographer, but I also was able to shoot a wedding with him!
Publically I would like to thank God, family, and friends for believing in me, challenging me, and pushing me to go further. Also the different bride and grooms that allowed me to tell their wonderful stories, so many weddings this year were so encouraging to see and be able to document!
Got excited at the beach.
Dominated at most pushup contests...
We had lots of fires, but I don't know if we had enough.
Me and a bunch of cool people I climbed St Helens with.
I took pictures of food and ate it ;)
I visited family in Cap Cod
I was on a boat.
My crazy but beautiful sisters, and mom
My grandfather turned 90!
Me being the youngest dork in my family.
Branden Harvey is another cool guy I met this year. He lives an awesome life by actively loving the people around him. He might be one of the nicest and genuine people I have met!
I photo bombed an awesome family's Christmas photo!
I am making photo bombing cool again.
I hiked Saint Helens, I traveled, I played games, I watched all the Lord of the Rings in 24hrs again, I fell in love with reading, I shot guns, I failed at planting a garden, I made copious amounts of pizza, I cut down my first Christmas tree, and I just wrote a really long sentence. I also fell on my face (literally and figuratively) and know some amazing people that helped me get back up. Here’s to 2013 (the year with 0123 in it), the year of more trusting!
I want to end this with something my friend found on the Internet that was very encouraging:
HOW TO FEEL MISERABLE AS AN ARTIST
1. Constantly compare yourself to other artists
2. Base the success of your entire career on one project
3. Stick with what you know
4. Undervalue your expertise
5. Let money dictate what you do
6. Bow to societal pressures
7. Do whatever the client asks
8. Set unachievable/overwhelming goals to be accomplished tomorrow
