A lot of what I've been posting lately has been about my writing and about Wolf River but as much as I love writing my true passions are film photography, polaroid, healthy eating, simple living and plants. Yes, plants! I pin plants, think plants and shop plants. I even have a crazy idea brewing in my head.
But photography, oh it what makes my heart skip a beat. I'm that lady who pulls out the camera at the most awkward moments. I've been shooting for years now and each year I learn something new, what I don't like to photograph and what I do. When I first started shooting I thought for sure I wanted to be a portrait photographer but as years go by I've learned that I love to shoot lifestyle, still life, randomness that I love, my kids and plants. I love seeing my work in print. It makes my heart full and puts a big smile on my face. Don't even get me started on polaroid, it makes me weak in the knees.
I guess I felt the need to share this because I've put my work on the back burner. Why? I got discouraged and felt that I lost my spark. I felt it even more recently and it broke my heart into a million pieces but I think thats what happens with every artist. You have moments when you think you suck big time and you question why you even call yourself a photographer. I had to take a step back and take a deep breath. I realized that I need to shoot more than I do now and only shoot things I love. Thats it. Every thing else will fall into place. Sometimes it's good to put your passions out into the universe and let it open doors.
Listening to: Sesame Street in the background :)
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