My alarm rang wildly in the darkness at 7:30am. It couldn't be time to get up. It just couldn't. It was still so dark. I banged the snooze button and sank back into warm, cozy oblivion. Half an hour later the BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP (you know what I'm talking about!) drove me from my warm sleep and sitting bolt upright in bed. I harbor an irrational fear of getting to places late. I've never actually been late due to my alarm clock, but there's always a first. I stumbled out of bed, banging my toe against a big photography book next to my bed. I'm very good at sleepwalking apparently. It took me ten minutes of splashing water on my face, brushing my teeth and looking for a clean shirt before I was awake enough to start moving and actually open my eyes. :)
This week has gone by very quickly. Maybe it's due to the glorious weather that we're having. I love it when it is rainy and misty. There's something about it. Hot chocolate and feather comforters just have my name on them. These are the kind of days that I just feel thankful. On nice days I feel busy and harried; like "The sun is out! I have to complete my tasks!" but when it is wet and dark out I feel a sense of peace. Everything is slower.
I have tallied up my photography schedule for the next few months and I have eight weddings that I will either be primary or secondary shooter for this year! And that's not even assisting. A couple amazing photographers have said that they would love to have me assist, something that I am very excited about. I also have a couple engagement shoots and portrait sessions in the middle of that. I can't believe how lucky I am. Something that I am really passionate about is moving forward. It's one of those feelings of suspended disbelief. My brain is constantly saying, "Are you serious? I am actually doing this? AWESOME!"
This weekend my husband and sister and I are off to go see Legally Blonde, the musical. It is having its world premiere in San Francisco before it heads off to Broadway. In case you didn't know, I am a huge musical theater buff. Three things I love; my husband, photography, musical theater.
I am actually at work right now, so I should sign off and go do something productive. :)
About Me
- Amanda Lock
- I am a dork (as evidenced in the photo to the side) but I am also a photographer in the Bay Area. :) My emails/blog/posts are always peppered with smiley faces, exclamation points, and random tangents. I tend to be a bit of a spazz. I always arrive places half an hour (or more!) before I'm supposed too. I'm completely self taught. I use my appendages (arms and legs) as a human tripod, don't be surprised if you see me hooking a foot around a fence and leaning back to get the perfect shot. I try to use as much natural light as possible. I run around carrying two big camera bags, various lenses, backup bodies and flashes. I forget to be tired or hungry when I'm shooting. I also shoot motorsport events. (weird I know- weddings and motorsports... yes, they go hand in hand!) :) (and with that I get to be published!) I love what I do. Photography has become a focal subject in my life and I am pursuing it with all that I can. I love to learn new things, assist others, and have a wonderful happy time! :)
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Congrats on the upcoming weddings! Hang on because it's gonna be a wild and crazy ride!! :)
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