Oh hey, July, you’re coming up soon.
I’ve been so BUSY. Busy with work, life, living without cheese, photography, et al, I’ve had zero time to stop by and confirm I’m alive. (I’m alive). And to check in and see if you’re alive! (Are you alive?)
Some funnnnnnnnnnnnn updates:
My friend (and super talented photo partner) got MARRIED last week! Dusty and Kylie had a great wedding. It was the first “friend” wedding of my life; the kick off to this chapter of my 20s where we’ll all be locking it up. DON’T WORRY, DAD, NOT ME, NO SIR, NOT TIL I’M 80.
The lovely Kelly Boitano photographed their day. I am in love with her work, aren’t you? I couldn’t help but feel a little pang of jealousy as I watched Kelly photograph the big day, but it further confirmed that photography is exactly what I want to do and exactly what I should be doing. Kelly, you are inspiring!
I finally bought the domain for my own photography site. Yup, Caroline Ann Photography is a real, living, breathing thing. The only problem is, I can’t seem to settle on my “brand”. Fonts, designs, colors, sizes; I’ll pick something out, be happy with it, and then immediately create or find something I like better. Trying to brand is HARD, people. And I suck at it. I need help. Consider this my cry for help. I just have a lot of feelings…
With the branding crisis aside, I’ve been shooting a lot more lately. I’ve been becoming more and more comfortable behind the camera and directing. This is from a shoot I did this weekend with Monica, a dancer with Dance New Amsterdam in NYC.
And remember Ben and Avalon? THEY ARE GETTING MARRIED AT THE END OF AUGUST! Kylie and I are photographing their wedding (the below is from their engagement shoot with us back in November). We have them to thank for a lot of business we’ve received in the last 7 months (thank you guys).
I started a photoblog over on tumblr and I hate it. I don’t like tumblr. I also don’t really understand it. I am trying to come up with the most cost effective way to run a photoblog alongside my photo site. Does anyone have any ideas? I’m down to try whatever, but would like to exhaust and explore all of the free options first before I throw down dollars.
Last but not least, DAY 16 OF GLUTEN FREE, MEAT FREE, AND BASICALLY DAIRY FREE has arrived and I am happy to report I don’t feel any worse for the wear AND it hasn’t been that hard. I have to say I am totally over sushi though.
I plan on blogging again tonight. I got SO MUCH FEEDBACK, from readers, from friends, from your mom, regarding my quest to go GF, MF and DF. I wanted to put up some of the great advice/recipes/tips I got from you guys. Plus, so many of you have PCOS! Who knew? It’s nice to know I’m not in this alone.
Sorry for the lack of blogging lately. I’m heading to Martha’s Vineyard next week to enjoy my first REAL vacation since I started working in the real world (at least two years +). I could not be more excited.
So summer is officially here, and the gays can officially get hitched in NYC. Could life be better? Does anyone need enGAYgement photos? I know a photographer in NYC…
So many things…. first off, I love that you found your passion and that you’ve been doing so well with it! I love your photographs. You can do my wedding photos when/if I get married sometime this century.
I don’t get tumblr either.
Please post recipes! I’m always looking for ways to eat healthy.
And last but not least… have fun on the Vineyard! Please jump in the waves at South Beach and eat ice cream at the shop on Dock Street in Edgartown for me, will ya?
1) you will obviously get married and i would love NOTHING more than to photograph it! i will accept wings in lieu of money.
2) tumblr = for 13 year olds (IMHO) (i know there are people that thrive with it; i am not one of them).
3) recipes to come! you wouldn’t believe how much people sent me!
4) YES and YES. the condo is right on south beach AND that candy/ice cream store? my favorite memories.
I love that shot of the dancer. So pretty! =) Also, whennn are you going to be in MV? I’m going up there next weekend (the 8th to 10th, or whatever that Fri-Sun is I’m too lazy to check). Will you be gone by then? And finally, I am in awe that you have the willpower to stick to that diet. I love gluten, dairy, and meat. My acupuncturist (what? It’s NYC) wants to put me on a yeast free diet. I’m dreading.
I’LL BE THERE THAT WEEKEND!! can we play? where are you staying? you can DEF do gluten free…it’s the best thing i’ve done EVER.
I’m apparently staying in West Tisbury! What is that? I have no idea because I’ve never been to MV. Do you know? Will I be close to you? Hahah.
it’s on the other side of the island, but that’s fine because the island is really tiny! i am actually not familiar with WT – i stay on south beach. you’re gonna love it. i’ll email you my cell number so we can meet up.
I don’t understand tumblr either. Maybe you could use flickr as kind of a photo blog? I know others who do that. Just an idea.
i like flickr but i really want a blog platform. i might give in and pay for it. you know, with all my millions…