2012 has left me with many memories. Some good, some bad. Some happy, some sad. But, photography has pulled me through the bad times, and has lead me to the good times. My brother in-law passed away from cancer this December. He was a hard working man who cared deeply for his family and he will be missed. A few months before his passing, he and my sister asked me to take some family photos, so that their 3 month old will know who his father was. I did not realize at the time that I was taking the photos, that this was my way of grieving.
I also lost a friendship this year that was very dear to me, at her request. I was needy, dependant, and a hassle. I don't know when I will ever learn that some times, to keep a friendship, you just need to loosen up and let go. Although I need to move on, underneath my smile, the hurt will still be there. If I could say one thing, it would be..."are those rocks ahead? If they are we'll all be dead!".
On the brighter side, I photographed Hoopfest for, I don't know, like the 15th year in a row. It is always the funnest weekend of the year. I love it!
This Spring I also had the portrait shoot of my life. Kind of like a dream shoot. I got to have a portrait shoot with Caire Raap and her now fiance Josh Heyvelt. Both former Gonzaga basketball stars. I was more than thrilled!
During the summer and fall, I photographed a lot of portraits. Not for assignments, but for portfolio work and photoshop practice. I learned a lot by myself and a lot about myself. It was super fun and I thank all my models, pictured or not.
In closing, 2012 wasn't all bad... While there was pain and heartache, there was all happiness and joy. So let's just look back at the past, remember it, then look forward to the future. 2013...
