The New Year!

Right, so Christmas is right around the corner, but I'm already excited for talk of the new year...and with it new ideas, adventures, friends, and more! I had the pleasure of taking some headshots of a good friend of mine. As he is beginning to venture into the arts in a professional way he needed some that were a little more artistically intriguing. I have to say we found some very cool backdrops for the shots but one of my favorites was the shopping cart in the middle of the hallway...keep it klassy. That is one of my favorite aspects of photography. You never know what you are going to get and some of the silliest ideas may surprise you. But I guess that's how life is. Learning to stay open to new possibilities and to look for the opportunities in unassuming situations has helped both Carmen and I to become more connected with our passions and our Minneapolis community.

Our first year in the city has had its ups and downs, as I think is the case for many people moving to a new location. Being in a new city where you know only a handful of people can do that to you. Its in those times that you really have to look for the opportunities. But the past 6 months or so have really shown us that sometimes all it takes is some patience, perseverance, and a glass of wine (or 2). We have made a community of friends for ourselves that we wouldn't trade for anything (the trick is to keep them all from moving away!). Moreover, Carmen is going back to school to finish her bachelor's degree, and I am beginning to make the transition from photography hobby to photography profession.

23 is kind of my number, and for a long time I've looked forward to when I'd be that age. I always knew it would be an exciting year...I just didn't know in what way (I just hoped "exciting" didn't involve jail). It has started out as a year of growth, both personally and professionally, and I hope that continues on into the new year. But growth can be hard and comes with challenges of its own. So I look forward to the New Year and all that comes with it with the hope and desire that I'm up for the challenge.

Happy Holidays everyone and have a fantastic New Year too.