Believing

If you know me well, you might have picked up on the fact that I don't really like to watch sports. It's not that I don't WANT to like sports, I just CAN'T watch! I have sports-induced ADD and I just can't focus. Example -my husband plays softball and I couldn't tell you the last time I actually saw him bat and run bases... not because he hasn't, but because I am too busy TALKING to friends and family in the stands! I really don't want to say it's boring. But when sports is going on, I tune out pretty fast.



To my surprise, the Beijing Olympics have just fascinated me. I think it's because most of the events are short, sweet, and suspenseful. Or maybe it's just Michael Phelps. I am amazed by his achievements, and inspired by him. After he won his 8th gold medal this year, he was asked how he does it. He said it's about "believing in yourself, and believing you can do it all along." Wow.



People have been telling me this since I was in grade school. I remember our motto at school was "believe, achieve, succeed." It's easy enough to understand, and say "yeah, yeah," and brush it off.... but sometimes I think it is important to really think about it.



So all along, I have been missing one of the key elements that make sports so great - the ability to believe in oneself and achieve great success.



Can we say that our job(s) have brought us great success? Happiness? Worth? What do we really do on a daily basis that makes us happy? Or are we stuck in the grind?



Do you believe in yourself?

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/olympics/2008-08/20/content_6951860.htm

Before and After

So after many hours of editing this week, I am reflecting on where I stood with Photoshop just 1 year before. Finally, the blood, sweat and tears I have spent on learning the program are starting to pay off, and it is coming so much easier!

When shooting senior pics for Katelyn, I wanted her to smile so her dimples showed (they are soo cute!)... and when I finally caught her, the photo was wayyy underexposed. I considered deleting the picture right off my camera, and I thought... maybe I can save it. Here are the results:


















;) I'm going to aim for at least 3 posts a week, so be sure to check back frequently!!

Memory Boards

I just love looking at old photos from high school and going through my memory box of little trinkets I've kept to remind me of the great times I had with friends, and I was thinking... what a fun idea to create digital Memory Boards that showcase photos, quotes, and little scrapbook-like items for decoration?? These are a great way to pull together Senior and Wedding photos, and they make excellent conversation pieces ;) Check it out:

Call and reserve a session before August 31 and receive a 10x20 memory board for only $49!