Jump

Last year,
I resolved to book at least one paying photography job
in 2010
(and not screw it up.)

Instead of one,
I booked a few.

I still have a lot to learn,
and room to grow.

I hope I always do.

And my resolution
for this coming year
is to dream.
BIG.
Huge.
Beyond my ability.
To not be afraid
to jump
even if doing so means I will inevitably fall.

Fail.

My resolve is
to really dive into my photography.
Learn.
Explore.
Create.

To work hard to build a future
in which I can
make a living
creating
art.

Sure,
I'd like to lose a few pounds.
Be a better wife.
A more patient mother.
Shop a little less.
Craft a little more.
But really...

I want to be a photographer.

So 2011 will be about
doing whatever it is I can
to make that happen.
Classes.
Workshops.
Shooting like crazy.
Marketing.
Support and patience from my wonderful amazing without-you-nothing-in-life-would-be-possible-or-worthwhile husband.
Friends and family
willing
to be my test subjects.

I guess Dr. Frankenfurter said it best,
"Don't dream it, be it."

Which is precisely what I intend to do.

And to those of you
who have played an integral role
in my life this past year
(you know who you are)

Thank You.

For loving me.
Inspiring me.
For being my friends.
Family.
Teachers.
And for always
being honest.

Happy New Year, friends.
Cheers,
A