Opportunity - something I have been thinking about lately. I don't know about you, but for me I have to jump on an opportunity right away, otherwise, it is likely I won't take the chance. If I spend too much time thinking about it, I might come up with excuses not to or just plain old insecurities that might hold me back. So go ahead, listen to that little voice and take a chance...before it's too late.
Amy Wenzel is sponsoring a giveaway on i heart faces for a seat in her upcoming photography workshop this May. Since my dive into photography, I have scoped out this artist and as I was looking again today at her workshop info, I discovered this contest, deadline: today. So it's now or never, how convenient for me. To enter, you need to write 600 words or less on how you inspire others and what this might mean for your photography journey. Here it goes:
I want to start by saying that I feel out of my comfort zone, I mean who am I to say that I inspire others? I love to be inspired but wouldn't call myself an inspirer. Especially this winter, there have been days on end when I haven't left the house. But I am listening to my little voice and I will write the blog I originally intended to do today, coincidence? As I am realizing, there are so many ways to inspire, not all are great acts proclaimed from the highest mountains. Some can be very small and discreet, yet impacting.
My favorite time of year is Christmas, I love the way people act towards each other, everyone seems to be a little more thoughtful. I know Christmas is probably far from your minds now but I have been thinking about ways to make it better for next year, more meaningful since I feel I missed out a little this past year. My favorite Christmas memory was when we adopted a family through the United Way. We picked a single mom with children close to the ages of ours. We took our kids shopping so they could pick out items for the family. As we went, we talked about what the kids would like. After shopping, everyone helped wrap the presents. There was also a trip to the grocery store for items for the adopted family's Christmas dinner and my kids reminded me to get cookies and sprinkles for the family to make. I had the opportunity of delivering the presents and food to the family myself which I chose to do and will not forget how gracious this woman was as she briefly explained her story to me and how she was planning to get back on track. It was a most humbling experience.
I could not help but to think of these people on Christmas morning because there was so much satisfaction to know a family would have a better Christmas because of something we did. I may not be as inspiring as some people are but I know that on that day, I put a bug in my kids, to think about others, to grab an opportunity when one arises and how we are obligated to pay it forward. We were not able to take on that project this past Christmas due to the difficulties with my pregnancy but I have been on a mission to plan for next year and what we will do. Yes there are other times and ways to help all throughout the year but there is such a need during the holidays....so if you are wondering what to get those hard-to-get family members for Christmas, consider adopting a family together and fore go the usual gift exchange. I can guarantee you won't regret it. Maybe it will become your family's tradition.
Oh and how will this affect my photography journey? Photography as a hobby has allowed me to work on my own schedule, my own time, but if you are a mom, you know that nothing is your own, especially your schedule and your time. By attending this workshop, I will be able to immerse myself in lessons on what I have a passion for photographing: children. Amy Wenzel provides techniques for unique angles, fashion for photos and photoshop tricks, all in two days....can it get any better?
Amy Wenzel is sponsoring a giveaway on i heart faces for a seat in her upcoming photography workshop this May. Since my dive into photography, I have scoped out this artist and as I was looking again today at her workshop info, I discovered this contest, deadline: today. So it's now or never, how convenient for me. To enter, you need to write 600 words or less on how you inspire others and what this might mean for your photography journey. Here it goes:
I want to start by saying that I feel out of my comfort zone, I mean who am I to say that I inspire others? I love to be inspired but wouldn't call myself an inspirer. Especially this winter, there have been days on end when I haven't left the house. But I am listening to my little voice and I will write the blog I originally intended to do today, coincidence? As I am realizing, there are so many ways to inspire, not all are great acts proclaimed from the highest mountains. Some can be very small and discreet, yet impacting.
My favorite time of year is Christmas, I love the way people act towards each other, everyone seems to be a little more thoughtful. I know Christmas is probably far from your minds now but I have been thinking about ways to make it better for next year, more meaningful since I feel I missed out a little this past year. My favorite Christmas memory was when we adopted a family through the United Way. We picked a single mom with children close to the ages of ours. We took our kids shopping so they could pick out items for the family. As we went, we talked about what the kids would like. After shopping, everyone helped wrap the presents. There was also a trip to the grocery store for items for the adopted family's Christmas dinner and my kids reminded me to get cookies and sprinkles for the family to make. I had the opportunity of delivering the presents and food to the family myself which I chose to do and will not forget how gracious this woman was as she briefly explained her story to me and how she was planning to get back on track. It was a most humbling experience.
I could not help but to think of these people on Christmas morning because there was so much satisfaction to know a family would have a better Christmas because of something we did. I may not be as inspiring as some people are but I know that on that day, I put a bug in my kids, to think about others, to grab an opportunity when one arises and how we are obligated to pay it forward. We were not able to take on that project this past Christmas due to the difficulties with my pregnancy but I have been on a mission to plan for next year and what we will do. Yes there are other times and ways to help all throughout the year but there is such a need during the holidays....so if you are wondering what to get those hard-to-get family members for Christmas, consider adopting a family together and fore go the usual gift exchange. I can guarantee you won't regret it. Maybe it will become your family's tradition.
Oh and how will this affect my photography journey? Photography as a hobby has allowed me to work on my own schedule, my own time, but if you are a mom, you know that nothing is your own, especially your schedule and your time. By attending this workshop, I will be able to immerse myself in lessons on what I have a passion for photographing: children. Amy Wenzel provides techniques for unique angles, fashion for photos and photoshop tricks, all in two days....can it get any better?
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Just getting around to leaving some comments...Love the Christmas idea. Did you win?!! Did you win?!!! Just so you know...L-O-V-ing my workshop with Karen Russell. So much I didn't know about my camera...I feel like such a fool!
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