I'm of the belief that I could spend my time more fruitfully if I just focussed on what is ahead of me...not what is behind.....forgetting that the past does teach me some things too! Being reflective is a struggle for me even though I know the results can often be illuminating...I still avoid it. So.....imagine coming home from an amazing 3 day workshop filled with great tips, new ideas, and hearing from seasoned pros and not see what needs to be changed. Well....I honestly came home from the first evening with Mike Colon knowing that things needed to change. I knew I was in TROUBLE!! Saturday and Sunday completely confirmed it after listening to Perry Thompson and a few other photographers that I've been following for years. These photographers have been in the business for years and had so much to share which was amazing as sometimes the photography community can be somewhat competitive and not want to share anything. These guys shared.....lots.
I think the biggest thing I carried away was the need to value my work as a photographer and an artist. And so I'm in the midst of that right now. Do I value what I do? Do I provide my best? And.....do I serve my clients? The thing is....I can apply this to more than just the c koop photography part of my life.....do I value what I do as a mom? wife? friend? Do I give my best to those around me? And do I serve? Lots to think about. So that's where I've been the last 2 weeks....thinking, evaluating and making some changes. So stay tuned for what's going to happen!
And because every post is soooo much better with a photo here's one that I love coming back to because it reminds me of what's ahead....SUMMER!!!!
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