I really hope I don’t get in trouble, but I’m kidnapping this blog post idea from a design blog I truly adore {thanks Emily!}. It’s my 2011 recap highs and lows.
High: We started 2011 with a new baby {our daughter was born in December 2010} and lots of pretty snow.
Low: Lack of sleep and the hubs getting sick caused for a rough start.
High: I went to Vegas and WPPI. I learned so much from fellow photogs, found some great vendors, made new friends, saw old friends, ate awesome food and caught up on rest (yes, you can actually do that in Vegas).
Low: I missed my new little one so much and getting daily videos from my sister-in-law in GA about killed me.
High: Getting asked to second shoot weddings with lots of amazing Charlotte photogs and getting to travel was total awesomesauce in 2011.
Low: I learned that sometimes you can bite off more than you can chew and it’s okay to back away from doing too much to spend time with your family.
High: Getting published in Carolina Bride thanks to one of those said weddings I second shot. I swear I floated on a cloud when I saw my name in print.
Low: Forgetting to post about it. Oops! {check out October 2011 slideshow on Carolina Bride}
High: Shooting some fantastic weddings with one of my favorite friends and then having her shoot my family reminded me how lucky I am to share in such fun times.
Low: Not getting to spend enough time with said friend.
High: Shooting events for Wells Fargo in Greensboro and Charlotte was the best. I got to even ride in a Stage Coach.
Low: Not getting to take Jackson Brown, the boxer, home with me. :)
High: Getting an image published in the 2012 MAPR calendar to benefit Pug rescue. Special thanks to Erica from Sweet November Events for submitting an image from a session we did together.
Low: As much as it was an honor, getting asked to photograph a dog that was going to be put down due to bad health. This was one of the hardest things I have ever photographed. It was amazing to see such a specular dog and know the tough choice the owners had to make. Thank you so much for trusting me with capturing these images (Jack and Patty D.)
High: Signing into this blog only to find comments not approved from some of my photog heroes. *Swooning over here*
Low: It’s been way too long since I signed into my blog to post. I’m working on a new blog with a semi-new look and hope to launch it this year. I promise it will feature all the weddings I’ve neglected to post from 2011. :)
High: 2011 was my year to learn and branch out. I had some fabulous clients, meet lots of talented photogs and celebrated another year in business, which is a huge thing in this economy. I never would be where I am today without my family, friends and clients. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for all your support, love and enthusiasm over the past year.
Low: There really isn’t a low here. Things were not always easy in 2011, but they were worth the struggles.
Here’s to 2012 and the journey it brings. May it be filled with happiness, adventure and love.
And before I go, here’s a picture from a very special birthday close to my heart. My little dog Reese {and first fur kid} turned ten the day after Christmas. I got her a cake from Barbara’s Canine Cafe in honor of this event.
