"I am sooooo tired." I grumbled as I collapsed into bed next to my husband. "I need be able to take a breath every now and then."
My ever wise and annoyingly correct husband rolled over, "Take a break then." He said. "You don't have to keep on taking on so many photography assignments."
I muttered something into my pillow. He didn't respond. He was too engrossed in a magazine.
My brain started thinking... The truth is, I love it. I love the harried feeling of being ever busy. Sure, I do love to moan and groan from time to time but the thing is, if I wasn't always busy I would feel lost and at lose-ends. Between my part time job at UCSC, doing sessions almost every weekend, editing all of those sessions and taking minimal care of my husband (oops!), my life is one happy, busy flash of colors.
I love meeting the people who I am shooting. It's such a wonderful way of meeting them, and getting to know them in a way that very few people can. The good ones let you in and show themselves totally to you. And how can there be anything more rewarding than that? I've met so many people this past year who I love, and can totally see wanting to run and get lunch with if they are ever in town. Life has picked up the pace and it's just the way I like it. Between shooting my own things, and assisting with some **incredible** photographers, my dreams seem to be materializing before my eyes. Photographers who I'd only heard of are giving me advice and offering their help. Kind of like if an aspiring actress had Nicole Kidman (okay, she's the only one I could think of off the top of my head...) offer to help her out. And I think I'm a little starstruck, but whatever! My point is, I am so grateful for whatever help is offered to me. And it hasn't been just photographers who have offered help, couples who allowed me to do their sessions when I was starting out. Everyone I've met through photography has been wonderful. And I'm really raving at this point and starting to sound a little gooshy. ANYHOW! Thanks everyone for everything and keeping me happy and busy!
Oh... and my husband was reading the latest edition of Cosmo when he didn't respond to me... MEN! :)
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! :)
3 comments:
The busy part I'm feeling you on that. I would'nt know what to do if I was'nt busy. But the Cosmo thing don't belive I've ever read that one I'l have to check it out:)
Cosmo?! Not only does he offer practical advice...he's reads literary cornerstones of America! I'm sure I'd like him! :)
Hey Amanda,
I wanted to stop by and say Hi to see how things are going.
ttyl
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