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Note: I am feeling rather verbose today. I am just going to take today to say thank you to life.
I still blush when people compliment my work. I put so much of myself into every image, it is as if each finished photograph is a little piece of my heart. When someone connects with my images in the same way that I do, it makes all of my effort worth it. I love my work and I am amazed that I have been able to make a career out of something that provides me with so much joy. I get to tell stories with my images. I get to show people how beautiful they are.
I am blessed, I know that I am and I am so thankful. I have an amazing life, a wonderful husband and a supportive and loving family. My life as I know it now is filled with love, adventure and opportunity. I am so eager to continue my work that I jump out of bed each morning excited to start my day. So Life, thank you.
Because I am so fortunate, I feel like I have an obligation to give back. While donating to charity is probably greatly appreciated, and going out and picking up garbage or handing out food is a great way to donate ones time, what I really wanted to do is use my photography in a way that can help. If I can put as much passion into my volunteer work as I put into work for my clients I figure I can do a lot more good.
I have always been a lover of furry critters. I have been bringing home stray and injured animals for as long as I can remember. My poor parents have become accustomed to my arriving at their house with a menagerie of animals of all sizes and shapes. I do not discriminate. But, as I have become an adult I have realized that my apartment is just not big enough to bring EVERY animal home with me. What I can do though is to help find other homes that do have space for these critters. And, I think have done that. If you are reading this, chances are you have seen at least one of the blog post's that I have published on the pups from Oakland Animal Services. Well, that last pup has been adopted and not only that, but the director of the shelter took the opportunity to do a write up on little widget...and me. The write up describes the importance of photography in getting their animals adopted. I wanted to help and, I as it turns out... I have.
You can read the article here: http://oaklandanimalservices.org/2010/02/a-photograph-can-change-an-animals-life/
Now, suppose everyone used their passion in a way that gave back to the world around them. How much better would the world be? How do you give back?
I still blush when people compliment my work. I put so much of myself into every image, it is as if each finished photograph is a little piece of my heart. When someone connects with my images in the same way that I do, it makes all of my effort worth it. I love my work and I am amazed that I have been able to make a career out of something that provides me with so much joy. I get to tell stories with my images. I get to show people how beautiful they are.
I am blessed, I know that I am and I am so thankful. I have an amazing life, a wonderful husband and a supportive and loving family. My life as I know it now is filled with love, adventure and opportunity. I am so eager to continue my work that I jump out of bed each morning excited to start my day. So Life, thank you.
Because I am so fortunate, I feel like I have an obligation to give back. While donating to charity is probably greatly appreciated, and going out and picking up garbage or handing out food is a great way to donate ones time, what I really wanted to do is use my photography in a way that can help. If I can put as much passion into my volunteer work as I put into work for my clients I figure I can do a lot more good.
I have always been a lover of furry critters. I have been bringing home stray and injured animals for as long as I can remember. My poor parents have become accustomed to my arriving at their house with a menagerie of animals of all sizes and shapes. I do not discriminate. But, as I have become an adult I have realized that my apartment is just not big enough to bring EVERY animal home with me. What I can do though is to help find other homes that do have space for these critters. And, I think have done that. If you are reading this, chances are you have seen at least one of the blog post's that I have published on the pups from Oakland Animal Services. Well, that last pup has been adopted and not only that, but the director of the shelter took the opportunity to do a write up on little widget...and me. The write up describes the importance of photography in getting their animals adopted. I wanted to help and, I as it turns out... I have.
You can read the article here: http://oaklandanimalservices.org/2010/02/a-photograph-can-change-an-animals-life/
Now, suppose everyone used their passion in a way that gave back to the world around them. How much better would the world be? How do you give back?
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That's awesome Sara. It's great you are making a difference. My small way of giving back is cleaning all the bugs out of peoples computers. Small, but 1 less spam message in everyone's inbox is a good thing. :)
(02.05.10)Your life is blessed, and we are blessed in knowing you!!
(02.05.10)Scott, we can all use a few less pieces of spam. Yes, that does indeed make the world a better, more productive place!
Carol, Thank you.
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