[Bend] Trip Film!!

My film is back from all of the absolute FUN in Bend, Oregon for the [Bend] Trip!!

Everyone knows how obsessed I am with film, but seriously, it's just sooooo dreamy, I love it!

Be sure to check out the [Marfa] Trip blog to see all of my film shots!

The next trip is in the works and I can't WAIT!

LOVEe

May I Have Your Attention, Please...

This past week, while on the Bend [Trip], I had some time to think and discuss life, love and all it's possibilities with some wonderful women. Sometimes you don't realize something until you say it out loud. And I realized something BIG! I've felt frustrated with myself recently. As an artist, as a photographer and as a person. I couldn't figure out where or why I had these feelings, I mean, I have the best job in the world, right?

Then, I said it. I'm a people pleaser. I love to make people happy. And I know that my images make my client's dreams come true. However, the artist within me needs something more. I need to remember to make myself happy with my images to keep things fresh and creative. I need to make myself happy before I can continue to make others happy.

Thus, I have decided to take my blog back! I will continue to post images from weddings and all our other shenanigans,  but instead of posting images that I know my clients, magazine editors, etc will like, I am going to post the images that I personally LOVE!

"How many cares one loses when one decides not to be SOMETHING but to be SOMEONE."

~ Coco Chanel

Cheers to Happiness!

eliesa

Special thanks to Laura for this fabulous photo!

Think About It...

Bend [Trip] Movie!

This is pretty much the best video of all time! I had a blast on this trip and this video sums up the entire atmosphere of this trip. If I ever have a bad day, I am totally watching this, because it inspires me!

And click here to see the RAD BLOG PHOTOS!

LOVEe

Bend [Trip] Update!

Words can not express how lucky I feel. And for so many reasons.

This trip has been SO much fun, but more importantly, I feel like I have walked away with some true friends for life. I know, I know, I'm getting all sappy on you, but seriously. I have had a blast with these women. Whether we are going on adventures, taking crazy photos, or having deep conversations, we have been having the best week ever.

I feel refreshed. Not necessarily in a photography/art/business sense, but in life in general.

Sometimes when you run your own business, you can feel burned out. I currently feel ready to take on the world!

Make sure to check out our fabulously hilarious adventures!!!

And a THANK YOU to Lauren Clark for these first 2 photos!

LOVEe

Bend [Trip] - Bad Ass Women Who Shoot Photos.

I'm on vacation this week with 6 other fabulous women photographers in Bend, Oregon. The purpose of the Bend [Trip] is to simply chill, hang out, shoot some photos, but mostly relax with some amazing people.

The line up is:

Wreckless Girl: http://www.photo.wrecklesscreative.com/
Shannon Sewell: http://shannonsewell.com/
Laura Kay Photography: http://www.laurakayphoto.com
Lauren Clark Photography: http://www.laurenclarkphotography.com
Kelly Moore Photography: http://www.kellymoorephotography.com
Sarah Rhoads: http://wearetherhoads.com/

We also have a kick ass blog that you should all check out HERE!

We will all be updating the blog this week with new pictures from our adventures, so be sure to check in...often!

LOVEe