A New Space.... BAM 19/52 Explored

So here it is. My new office. It's all ready to decorate. I'm feeling very grateful, very excited, very humbled. I'm here because a year ago I said" that's it, I'm gonna try this out and see where it takes me. I'm going to work on this hard, do a 365 project, and take pictures of whoever wants me to. It started small, a session for some friends. My 365 started simply, with pictures of my kids, different places and objects. I rarely turned the camera on myself.

I had two lenses, both that came with my camera. An 18-55mm and a zoom, 70-200. And then I trashpicked a tripod and did started doing some selfies. The spring came, and a some friends asked if I would photo their kids. And then some more. I dragged married friends of mine out for a post wedding shoot around the town I live in. In the spring I also got my first 50mm and fell in love with bokeh.

More friends came calling, and then some of their friends asking for family pics. In June of this year, I had my first ever call from a Bride asking about shooting their wedding. And then another wedding.

I kept shooting all summer, shooting anything I could.

I made a page for my photograhpy on Facebook, and picked a name, MamaOwl. I also fell in love with this amazing sharing space Flickr. I just fell in head over heels. I've joined fun amazing groups that keep me thinking all the time. ( this morning my daughter looked up between bites of her cereal and said " Mommy, whatcha thinking about" ? Cliche saturday of course, duh)

I've met some amazing photographers whom I consider my friends. Each and every day I am inspired beyond belief. Seriously you folks just rock. I love you all, and I dream about meeting up with some of you, for some photos and some beers ( or wine, or margaritas, I'm not picky)

Me and my hubby decided that I needed an office late summer this year, and so here I am today. In an empty room, with only a chair that I found on Craigslist this morning. I'm in search of desk and furniture still, but it's my first just for me space, and I'm excited to decorate it.

 

Here's where you guys come in. I thought of this today while doing dishes: I really want to include every person who influenced me, or inspired me, or has helped me this year with my photography. I want you to have a hand in helping me decorate my office. So if any of you want to send me something that will remind me of you, I would love it. I will happily send something in return- A print, or something that makes me think of you. Some of my friends have already sent me prints, which are going to look just smashing when I hang them up. YAY! So if you want to send a print that's fine, or anything else. And if you want a certain print, just let me know. I thought that this would go great with the season!! Just message me if you want to do it, and we'll exchange addresses and gifts. And then I'll have a piece of you. Awww.

 

Thank you, Thank you friends. I wouldn't be sitting in this chair without all your kind words and feedback.

 

Next month I will launch my new website, and blog, soo excited!

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