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Is there anything cuter than a baby and a puppy in one picture? No, the answer is no.
Diabolical little girl held an owl and the Internet had a Photoshop field day
I can't even begin to find the words to describe how utterly amazing the past year has been. It feels both like I've been doing this for a long time, but also, at the same time, it isn't too distant of a memory recalling where I was last year. This time a year ago, I was simply another amateur photographer, had basic understanding of words like aperture, shutter speed and just beginning to have a feel for Manual mode. I would stare at my medical billing degree, wondering when would be the best time to go back to work. This past year has been full of challenges, full of self-doubt, perseverance and accomplishments. I owe it all to every single face featured on this gigantic blog entry. I thank all my friends and family who were willing participants, not just for 2011, but also for years past. I appreciate all the patience and support you all have given me as I deal with the learning curve that this profession I chose, not just with technicalities of equipment, but also with me as an artist. I thank my husband and my son for putting up with me during late work nights. For all those times I squeezed in an edit or two here. I appreciate all the undying support and helping me succeed through it all. I thank all the families whom I have met because they picked me to be the person to help encapsulate a snippet of their life. I can't thank you all enough for taking your chance with a new photographer. I hope that I was able to deliver, and thank you for growing with me. I started this journey to be able to photograph food. Sometimes, I sneaked in a photograph or two of my son which how I was able to hone what I do now. Food photography would have to take a back seat for now though. I have learned this past year that this job, it has helped shaped me and helped me mature in ways I could have not imagine going through in any other way. I love watching every baby grow, even if it's just seeing them 3 months or a month after their newborn shoot. I cherish the fact that I'm entrusted to capture two beings joining each other to become man and wife. My heart warms up when I see Christmas cards with pictures I've taken. All of these memories, you all have let me be a part of it. It was very hard for me to narrow down this year. I had 117 photos to chose from in the beginning. I narrowed it down to a few collages, and those of you that have worked with me know that I have trouble narrowing things down. I sure hope I didn't forget anyone, and if I did, forgive me. I put my heart and soul to each and every image I've placed in your galleries and I really appreciate all and everything the families that have helped honed what has become an amazing maiden voyage for my business. I'm ending 2011 in an extremely high-note and definitely squashing every doubt I had when I ventured on with this in January of 2011. I hope to see you all in 2012. It's been a true blessing. I still have a lot to learn, a lot of growing to do, but it's a challenge I'm willing to take-on. Have a happy new year, everyone. Here's to hoping for an even bigger 2012!
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Illustrator Kyle Bean has created an unusual series of portraits using solely pencil shavings to form variations of tone and specific facial details.
Thank you, Rachel!
Spectacular displays of the northern lights or aurora borealis in northern Norway.
Come celebrate the indomitable spirit of little people. Facing poverty, war, personal tragedy, they rise above adversity, embracing the smallest delights in life. Austrian boy receives new shoes du…
