Ahh Fall!!!

So this is absolutely my favorite, most favorite time of year. For one, I live in a place where even when it's cold, the air is crisp and clean and the sky blue. I love Colorado. I don't think I could live anywhere else, honestly. And since my husband is the same way, we may be here awhile. =) But back to FALL. It's amazing. The colors fascinate me. Inspire me. Motivate me. I marvel at the wonders and beauties God has created on this earth. How could something that's dying (such as our trees) look so tremendous? Be so amazing? I have been blessed with a fabulous husband, a fabulous life, and a great job. All three have allowed for a sense of peace I never knew existed within me. Tree nursery life is magical and I sometimes find myself stilled by the beauty I am able to see each day. It's a great feeling. ;)

Here's some pictures from our nursery and the pumpkin patch today...but they can never do the real things justice.

Cheers!

Photo-op!

A few nights ago I was invited to a photo-op with some awesome Denver talent. I had to drive to Castle Rock for the shoot, but it ended up being entirely worth it and I had SO MUCH fun soaking up photography life. I was invited by Brett Seeley and Don Hales. While they're a joy to hang around, they also surrounded us with awesome company, such as my close friend, Junichi with Pixel Art Photography, and one of my favorite models, Annelise. I shot all night long and laughed out loud. I even screamed once when I landed my lightning shots. =) Regardless, it was a blast and I will always be thankful for the "learning" escapades I encounter.

I shot some of the best shots in my port this day! That's how you kill it. ;)

LIGHTING it up.

You know, I've tried to get good shots of lightning in the past...I mean really tried. But I just never got anything that was crisp or worth showing people. I thought I knew what I needed to do to capture it, but last night, I finally got my shots!! So I can't really take credit for these because one of the best photographers I know, who happens to be an excellent friend of mine, coached me through this! I used to see his lightning shots and think he photoshopped them because I couldn't believe how amazingly REAL they were. But because I've learned from the best, I have the potential to get pretty good at what I do. That's my goal: to get pretty freaking good at what I do.

I owe Junichi from Pixel Art Photography a ton of props on these pictures, but in the future...the sky is all mine! =)