Blah-ish

At times I feel 'Blah-ish'.  You know! When you just feel at a standstill, or helpless, or just plain disgusted.  Well thats how I feel with my photography.  I thought this was going to be easier.  Get a camera, lenses, reflector, editing programs, etc.  Then comes the 'promote yourself' part.  Ugh! "Do I look like I've taken a class on this??".  So I turn to Kuddy, my boyfriend.  "I dont know what to do next?? Should I stand outside with a huge cardboard sign??".  Of course I get the "are you crazy?" look but its ok because Kuddy's always full of inspiring ideas and great advice.  

So he talks to me about Digital Stock Photography which I didn't know anything about until I started investigating.  Yes, at times I picture myself in a white doctors jacket walking around the C.S.I.(Crime Scene Investigation) lab like I own it.  Hey, a girl can dream right?? ;)


So this stock photography has been growing on me because I need a way, of course, to make money using my photography.  I'm not 100% sure what kind of photography I want to focus my business on but this will help to inspire my creative side and hopefully I find my calling.


So heres a toast to photography, inspiration, and believing that one day I'll be able to inspire people like myself to do what they love!

MAGNIFICENT HER

Chocolate cake was on the menu and I already decided I wouldn't even taste it.  I've never been a fan of chocolate.  My younger sister, Amanda, made her way into the kitchen to finish the cake after she gave it time to cool down.  When the cake detached itself from the pan, it broke in half!  Amanda was furious.  But of course, like the soldier she is, she returned to the kitchen and made do with what she had.  She put the cake back together with a chocolaty paste she invented, added a cup of patience, a sprinkle of faith, and tons of Love! This cake was the best cake she has ever made! EVER!  (and Yes I know because I ate most of it.. *Gulp*)


and it was all for one person... My Mommy!!  Her birthday was on January 18.  She got all "handsomed" up and, of course, I Snap, Snap, Snap!  


Mom, I Love you!  I wouldnt be where I am or who I am today if it weren't for you.  You always have inspiring words to share.  Answers to questions we have on a daily basis.  I see you as the bridge that connects us to God! Through you we learn so much about Him and His Word.  We always can depend on you to run to when a shoulder, a hug, advice or just company is needed.


With my mom life was an adventure!  I remember when my older sister, Desire'e, and myself were in elementary school (Amanda was not in school yet), Easter vacation would begin my mom would wake us up in the morning and say "You girls want to take a trip to Florida?" and we were all like "YEEEAAAAHHH!!!".  We'd pack the car up with everything we would need for the week vacation and we'd get on the road.  We couldn't help my mom drive but she'd do it. ALONE. 


From New York to New Jersey.........Pass Delaware .....Pass Virginia......Pass North Carolina....(and of course stop at the South Of The Border) ..... Onto South Carolina.... and end up in Florida!! 


Beach, Beach, Beach! My mom always made sure we enjoyed the sun while visiting family in Florida!!


Mom, this is to you!
You're Incredible! You're Strong!  You're Inspiring! You're Handsome ;)  ..You're Interesting and Encouraging !! Overall, You're MAGNIFICENT!

                              

The Magnificent Cake

My 6 yr old Nephew Took This.. Thanks Jayden!

                                    

Update.

Hey friends! I've been gone but now I'm BACK!!  I've been practicing my photography and researching more information.  Always checking up on my distant trainer from California Jasmine Star
(http://jasminestarblog.com/) .  If you haven't checked out her work, YOU MUST!  Shes the bomb!   =D
Shes my motivation and she also writes personal posts for up and coming photographers (like myself).

 I Love Her! I Love Her!I Love Her!

Ok! Enough about J*... (I Love Her!) ummm, I'm going to post some pictures up of some practice shots I've taken.  I only ask ONE thing: PLEASE CRITIQUE THEM!   


The only way i can get better is by receiving the criticism, whether positive or negative, that I need.


You have the option to leave me a comment or send me an email at Kathyvillochphotos@gmail.com.
Thank you all!


                                                       Thanksgiving at my mommys house..

Some pictures of an old camera found in a friends attic.. I love it!

                                                          

                                      

                                        

                 
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Collage of my nephew.. at the park.. in the snow =D

My Honey Bunny at the beach 2009