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I had the opportunity to photograph the C family and instantly fell in love with these images. I look forward to photograph the relationship and bond between a parent and their child. There is such beauty in the calm, quiet moments where no one else exists . . . these are the times that I melt into the background.
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“There isn’t a single one of us who has overcome the human condition of self doubt.”
I heard this quote during a photography workshop {thank you CreativeLIVE} from one of my favorite contemporary children’s photographers, Tamara Lackey. I was humbled to hear her talk about some of her failures and lessons learned. One reason I love being a part of workshops is the personal growth and having personal lightbulb moments.
I think it’s natural for most people to evaluate their goals, hopes and dreams as a new year is beginning. The same is true for me. {prepare yourselves for 100% raw & candid me. I have deleted, revised, reposted this post several times now and feel I need to post this to hold myself to it!}
In 2011 there will be several changes for Belinda Olsen Photography. Some of those changes will include a new look and feel to BOP. Even more than that, I am excited and looking forward to sharing more of me and what I am inspired by. I pour my heart and soul into photography. I love the timelessness of it. I love capturing relationships. I love the details. I love seeing a child smile and light up with excitement.
One huge change for 2011: I no longer want to be mortified of personal criticism. Elbert Hubbard said,
“To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.”
I don’t want to be nothing! I am me. Criticism will come. It has come. I want to attract clients who are drawn to me and who I am . . . This year I will share more of my day to day photography, share past images that I haven’t blogged yet, behind the scenes of my client sessions, fun products that I offer, things that I learn in my own photography education . . .
More importantly I will share: who.I.am.
Happy 2011!
Share onfacebookTweetPOSTChristmas is one of my very favorite times of year. (minus the cold snow) I love the colors of the season, Christmas music starting the day after Thanksgiving and the focus on why the season is celebrated. Every year Craig and I say that we will go look at the lights on Temple Square in Salt Lake City and unfortunately have not made it there…until this year! I was in awe of how many strands of lights are used, the various colors and the great attention to detail. We were lucky to go after a snowstorm that melted and I loved the reflection of the lights on the pavement.
I loved the simple glow the lights provide around the Square.
One of my favorite things about Christmas is the chance to decorate my Christmas tree. This year I decided to spruce up my little ‘Charlie Brown Tree‘ with one of my favorite photography props as seen here. I smiled when I saw that one of my favorite photographers, Jasmine Star, displayed her tree in a similar way.
One extremely touching opportunity that I had at work this Christmas was to be in charge of sponsoring a family to provide Christmas for in our area. The family we were able to help has suffered many trials this year as the father/dad was diagnosed with Sarcoma, a soft tissue cancer, earlier this year. I was slightly nervous as I set up our tree with various ornaments that were labeled with the family’s needs.
Just a few days before Christmas I gathered all of the donated items and you can see how they filled my living room! I was extremely humbled and touched seeing all of my co-workers come together to help people they didn’t know. After all the presents were wrapped, I drove to their home with butterflies and anticipation to see how the family would react to our items. Seeing their positive outlook on life and great love for strangers that were willing to help them brought tears to my eyes. I left their home with a feeling of reverence, truly grasping the meaning of the season and complete love for a family that I just met. I hope that their battle with cancer is one with a positive outcome with many happy years to come.
Share onfacebookTweetPOSTMeet the Nash family.
I have known Mike & Jessie (top right corner) now for several years. You will never meet a more kind, compassionate, caring person & baker extraordinaire or a fun loving, sarcastic, goofy person. {I think you most definitely know who is who} I really miss having them as my neighbors.
It was fun to spend time with the entire Nash family. Even Ariel was extremely cooperative after his first curse word for the session which brought giggles from everyone around 🙂
One thing that I love about the Nash family is the annual pumpkin blow that they hold each Saturday after Halloween in Weston, Idaho. If you’re ever in the area it is a must…here is the 2009 pumpkin blow for your viewing pleasure. Hundreds of pumpkins+several dozen sticks of dynamite=AWESOMENESS!
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