Project 365....or 366, if you will | Southeastern, Connecticut Photographer

This year, I decided it was time for me to do something I've never done, but is done all over the photographic community.....a project 365 (but this is a leap year so +1). Every week I will come up with a new theme and every day we will post a different picture representing the theme. We're into week 2 now and I've got quite the group going with me. I have to say, even with camera phones, there are some pretty awesome shots being shared! It's so cool that I've actually had people I don't know ask to join!! I'm super stoked!
If you or anyone you know want to join in, come on over to Facebook and show us what you've got! This is open to all skill levels and like I said, even your camera phone is welcome. We don't judge, we just share inspiration. A good time is had by all and hopefully by the end of the year we will all be a little more creative, learn some cool techniques and maybe even have new friends!

Looking back at 2011:The good, the bad and the ugly | CT FAMILY, CHILD, MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER

I am awful at keeping up on my blog, I know this. I will try and be better at this in 2012....I promise! 

2011 definitely had its ups and downs but I am grateful for every one of them. On a personal note, the year began with one of the hardest situations I have ever had to deal with. I became a single mom. It was nothing that I had control over and nothing that I had ever expected or wanted, but I have come to really accept it and enjoy it. Of course, with that came some hard facts....1. I am not as good of a cook as I thought I was (living with a chef for my entire adult life spoiled me). 2. I HATE laundry! I will wash and dry it and sometimes even fold it, but I can almost never get that laundry basket empty. 3. Time is more precious than ever and that saying "there aren't enough hours in the day" is a HUGE understatement.

Last year also brought more snow than I've ever seen (at least that I can remember). I spent countless hours shoveling while my kids gave me pep talks through the baby monitor I had under my coat. All I have to say is, there are still good people in the world who are more than willing to help someone who is struggling. When I say "ugly", the never-ending snow is what I mean....

Spring came with a family trip to Virginia to see a friend. It was a 3-car caravan going and was so much fun.  Being the beach-lover that I am, that was definitely my favorite part. Just basking in that wonderfully warm sun in the first week of May....now that's the life!

 

Summer had my first trip to Block Island and also the longest I had ever spent without my kids. A friend of mine was getting married and I got to see first hand why she loves the island so much. Her wedding was simple, yet stunning and had some amazing views.

 Summer was just a fun season in general. The sights, sounds and good times I had....

Fall seemed to come and go quickly, but we enjoyed time with friends, family and my favorite holiday....Halloween!

My business completed its second full year and brought with it new clients, some awesome portrait sessions and  weddings. I am constantly humbled that people love what I do just as much as me. Truly, I cannot express my gratitude enough to all of my clients, old and new, that have trusted me with their family moments and given me the freedom to capture them in my own way.

All along the way, I learned more about my strengths and weaknesses, my loves and hates, and everything in between.  I look forward to another fantastic year full of meeting new people and capturing some beautiful moments.

Now, if you'll excuse me, my kids have been making a mess the entire time I've been putting this together and I have a lot of work ahead of me...haha.

Thank you to everyone who helped me through 2011 and those that I have yet to meet in 2012. Happy new year to everyone!