Everyone needs a quiet spot. These spaces we call our own help us to clear the head, fill the heart, and get inspired. Here is mine.

I was going through old photos today and just can hardly wait for my new studio equipment! It seems like it is taking forever, though I know it's only been a month since I have worked in-studio. Though I love outdoor and available light, I can get so creative with studio lights.

This is actually a photo my husband took of me, napping on the couch with our "baby". Her name is Chloe', and she is the love of our lives. Hopefully soon she will have a companion, but for now it's just her and the cat.

Cool Cat

Gunther Toody's is my favorite diner-style restaurant. The staff is super cute with 50's speak, and the burgers and shakes are old-school fabulous.

Lately I have been designing some different aspects of marketing. I finally decided on a business card for studio photography for children. I'm happy with it.....for now.

First Try

I was looking back to older files and found these. These were the very first photos I had ever taken, besides "point and shoot" images. I actually still kind of like them. It's weird to look back and see how much I've learned, and am still learning! I try not to get intimidated by others images when I see them. The first thing that comes to mind sometimes is that maybe I'm not talented, or that I'll never get to be as good as some others. This thought process does not a successful and happy person make though. To anyone who reads this: DO NOT EVER let others talent or opinions stop you from your passion, from your goals, from your life! I have many examples of those who ignored criticism from others as well as from themselves to come out the other side living the life they dreamed of. Sounds corny, but is oh-so-true.