When the year began, I was perfectly sure what direction I was heading in. It seems that no matter what path I have ever put my foot on, I somehow end up heading in a direction I never imagined. An eight year old me once intended to be a neurosurgeon. A fifteen year old me vowed to never get married or have children. Can you see a pattern? I’ve been married for over ten years, have two children, am now just as close to being neurosurgeon as I was at the tender age of eight and despite being terrified of dogs own one that looks like a small bear.

It would make sense then that when 2011 began and I had decided to head down a path focusing on children’s portraiture, that something would send me down many winding roads. I’ve since discovered a talent for making women feel beautiful and found that I can push the limits of creativity within myself to places, I wasn’t sure I was capable.

I’ve grown as a person and a photographer this last year and while 2011 was not always good to me, I am sad to see it come to a close. One this first day in 2012 I fid myself looking at the year ahead and wondering how I will grow and change in the coming year. I am so grateful to all the people that have helped to shape 2011! I look forward to seeing you all this year! I just hope my contribution to your lives will be as good & helpful to you, as yours has been to mine.

Happy New Year!