I spend a lot of time situating outfits, makeup, dramatic lighting, etc. to get what I need from a portrait. This time I stripped away the more ornate things and focused intently on just getting interesting movements. It's exercises like this that help me feel like I have proper control over posing in my work.
This month was one of the best I have had. This isn't necessarily just in my own photography but in all the little facets of my life. I am now being paid more regularly for modeling and retouching on top of photography. I've developed new working relationships and strengthened most every other relationship I have. My household cat is starting to fear the dogs less. I am getting more free coffees. Every little piece of my life has been stepping up.
...which leads me comfortably into the month of Thanksgiving. This month I am focusing on gratitude where before I might have focused on a continued obsession with gaining more money, followers, increased production. I am going into the holiday season with more comfort and joy and appreciation for what I have and taking a moment to appreciate the fruit of my labors. I am continuing to work hard, but I am focusing on keeping gratitude for what I have rather than the lack from things I want.
A third phenomenal shoot finished off last week for me. This time Claudia stepped in front of the camera. This shoot was styled by my favorite stylist Kristianne Young.
This week, Loretta and I ran over to Gilbert to check out Agritopia. Unfortunately, the Arizona summer destroyed everything over there (that's probably par for the course here). Luckily we found some cacti and other non-flowering backdrops!
