Happiness

Well it was a whirlwind end to 2012 and a fast paced beginning to 2013, and I needed a bit of a break! But it is nice to get back here again and into a routine once more. I'm feeling good things in store for 2013 and a renewed creative energy. I'm really enjoying pairing my images with words, quotes and affirmations and I hope you like this new venture. Find Happiness Surrounds Me HERE.

30 Days of Gratitude 2010/ gratitude 7/ Acceptance

It took a while to get here... but today I am thankful for being fine with myself/who I am & comfortable in my own skin. In a world of mothers & couples I'm happy & content as a childless single woman. My aunt once told me while going through my divorce that what she wanted for me, was to be happy on a Friday night keeping company with a good book or my knitting. I'm happy to say I have arrived! The abundance of love in my heart gets showered upon my dog Maggie may, my friends & clients children! We all have different paths, roles & lives... & I'm pretty happy with my path and role in life! Diversity is beautiful & makes life richer.

Stranger 19 ~ John

The North Market always seems to draw a very eclectic crowd - both in vendors & visitors. There is a certain mood/feel that I love about the place- & apparently so do a lot of other people! There are farmers markets here on the weekends (in season) & small art fairs... & of course musicians. I have never seem more than 1 at a time - perhaps there is an unspoken agreement or unspoken schedule they adhere to. The day I was there, John was serenading the lunch crowd. What really drew me to him, other than his great voice, was his big smile. He was quite happy to take part in the 31 Strangers in 31 Days project! And as I was leaving, he thanked me for maybe giving him a bit more exposure!

When I started this project 19 days ago, I wasn't sure I would be able to finish it. Now I don't really want it to end!

Stranger #18 ~ Reika

More of my North Market strangers! After savoring Lac Viet pho ga for lunch, we had to stop at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Their goat cheese & cherries is to die for! So while at Jeni's, I photographed Reika. She had the most beautiful smile. I am really loving this project! It is becoming easier to get the feel for who will probably participate in the 31 Strangers in 31 Days Project. And I'm discovering that this connecting with people I don't even know is having an effect on me similar to the 30 Days of Gratitude Project! I find when you open up to people, take a real moment with them & smile, that they will usually do the same!

Moms, Dads, Sisters, Aunties {Central Ohio Family Photographer}

In our fast paced, hurry up world, I so enjoy slowing down for a couple hours to do a family portrait session. Appointments and to do lists are put aside, and laughter & connections take front seat! The Sanchez family and I had an enjoyable evening portrait session this past Sunday at the wonderful Inniswood Metropark!