Absence...

It's been over a year since I posted here. Not because I haven't done any work...I've actually done A LOT of work. But, that's the thing. Work.
Somewhere in this last year, something happened. I got a few really great gigs for some pet photography. My sorority photography obligations increased. I had some amazing families that asked me to work with them. I got some great nature shots to update the portfolio with. And that's what happened. My photography became work. A chore. An obligation. It started being routine and stopped being FUN. So I stopped doing it.
Because, for me, it's about the fun. Don't get me wrong, any time that I spend with my camera is fun, and the people I work with are fun, and the pictures are fun.....but I lost the joy. I stopped wanting to look around. I stopped carrying my camera everywhere I went, just in case. I stopped seeing what other people were missing.
And then I realized what I was missing.
So, I'm back to doing what I love. Taking in the world around me, looking for the bigger picture, finding joy in the ordinary. I'm back to loving my camera, my time, and my talent. I'm back to appreciating what God has given me and using it each and every day.
I'm back.
Here's the highlights of the last year.

So, here we are. 2015. I've got a major cemetery outing in the works. I'm attending some wonderful heritage festivals. I'm making an epic road trip to California. I've got my eyes on a canal trip. And in between all of that...there's everyday life.
I'm back. I hope you are, too.

Peace and Love.

Two Thousand Fourteen...

This year I am embracing my passion, recapturing my joy, and sharing my art. I am growing creatively and celebrating my successes. I am using every last bit of talent I have been given and refusing to squander the gift I have been blessed with. I am accepting praise and learning from criticism. I am pushing my boundaries and exceeding my own expectations. I am doing what I love and loving what I do. And I am happy.

What are YOU doing in 2014?
And are you doing it wholeheartedly?

Ready to capture every single moment I am given and savor the excesses. And hoping that you are taking the journey with me. Let's create in 2014.

Peace and Love!

December..

It seems as if I have a lot of explaining to do. And a little apologizing. I had every intention of completing that riveting Photo Challenge back in October, but, as is usually the case, life had other plans. It happens....and sometimes...it's the very best thing for you.

So let me fill you in on all that Eos Photography has undergone in the past few months. There has been a major relocation. (It's all good.). There has been a little bit of technical tweaking. And there has been a whole lot of good creative karma.

From the beginning...

I have been hard at work developing our very first website!! I am happy to announce that it is up and running, filled to the brim with photography, and awaiting your arrival. Do please stop by and let me know what you think?.
You can find it here: http://eosphotography.weebly.com/

I have also been hard at work peddling my wares at some local craft shows. I must admit that I was skeptical at first, but with a little gentle (not so) nudging from a very supportive friend and fan, I can honestly say that I am ready for the next chapter. I had a certain degree of success, met some great people, made some new friends and clients, and stepped out of my comfort zone. Accepting accolades and praise, having strangers critique my work, and eventually realizing that maybe...just maybe...I might be on to something-well, none of that was easy for me. I never intended for Eos to be more than a lovely hobby...one that I occasionally shared with those I love. Seeing it blossom into something greater....that has been truly rewarding.

I started out with 8 images. (THAT was the hardest part...narrowing down the field!). I turned those 8 images into blank greeting cards. I know that sounds terribly old fashioned in this day and age of email and text messaging, but I like the simplicity of sending a handmade, handwritten card. It was then decided that the cards should be packaged in sets...with 2 for each season.
Winter:

Spring:

Summer:

Fall:

The packaging was beautiful. Handcrafted boxes wrapped in paper. Organic, raw, and completely giftable!
See?

The framed note cards sold immediately. The Winter sets, as well as all of the Winter individual cards, sold out. I am currently down to a very limited supply of individual cards. Don't fret though...stock should be replenished and ready to go right after the holiday rush. And keep in mind that ANY image I own can be customized to fit your needs. Chat with me about that.

And now? Well, now I am preparing for a joyous..if not really busy..holiday season with the people I love and adore the most. But don't worry. I'm still hard at work...photographing life, the seasons, feelings, and people...readying myself for the next big opportunity.

Thank you all for the love, support, encouragement, blessings, and memories. The journey continues....

Peace and Love!

Challenging Photo Challenge...

Shew, Yikes, and Holy Wow.....am I ever behind?!
I can't even tell you what happened, except that sometimes life just throws you a big ole' curve ball of busy. I think I've finally tackled the last of it...hopefully we can get Miss Addie Mae all up on board this week as well!
Because I have so much to catch up on....how about we just jump right in tonight? Short, sweet, and to the point. I know you don't come here to read WORDS. You come to look at pretty pictures...

Day 4 {Tools}
Pretty open to interpretation. Tools are subjective. Here's a few I thought qualified.

Day 5 {Plaid}
Nothing says fall to me like a stack of super snugly plaid blankets.

Day 6 {Window}
I've seen, and photographed, a lot of windows in my days. I could do a whole blog post on that subject alone. I will save that for another day. Moral of the story?....it was hard picking just one.

Day 7 {Open}
I couldn't translate this into photography terms in my head. What I could translate?....NOT open. As in, closed.

Day 8 {Black}
Pigs. Big, dirty, wonderful, adorable, black pigs. Because I live in farm country.

Day 9 {Eyes}
My lovely daughter. Humoring me.

Day 10 {Path/Trail}
I have traveled some lovely paths...and found that the bumpier the road...the greater the reward. And the story.

Day 11 {Pretty}
There are so many things that I find pretty. But, seeing as it's October...and it's Fall....pretty to me is a big bushel of ripe, juicy, fresh picked apples. And maybe a heaping basket of mums.

Day 12 {Looking Up}
Spent some time in the "Big City" this weekend. When you come from a small town, like I do, that's an adventure. So...looking up meant lots of skyscrapers and glass. And sometimes, that's OK.

Day 13 {YOU}
Oh, Heavens. I know I've done and said this before. Self portraits are NOT my favorite. I have certainly taken some recently (you know, in order to update social media sites and scare away pesky critters!). Since we're all basically friends, let's try something a little different.

And there you have it! All caught up!
Thank you so much for being patient, for chugging through all those pictures, and for coming back for more. The journey truly is better with friends.

See you in a few days!
Peace and Love!!