Valentines Day

I have always had mixed feelings when it comes to Valentines Day it can be so commercial but I choose to look at it as a day for reflecting on those you love and that love you. I don't believe in all the commercial standards of what you should do or buy (though I do like presents come on lol). I think you should spend it with those you love and do something that reminds you of the joy in loving those around you. I don't understand the point in being sad on Valentines Day, someone some where loves you and you love them, remember that always. And if that's not enough then for Valentines Day love yourself  hot bath, new outfit, chocolate treat guilt free (Mmmm maybe I want to be single and just love me lol). When doing gifts and spending time together make it count put thought and meaning behind it, and above all have fun. I hope everyone had a incredible VDay.

For Valentines Day I decided since we both love cooking and being in the kitchen........

Homemade pizzas were the way to go add a glass of wine and some personal gifts and it was a wonderful night followed with some movie and comfy pants time.

 

 This is made with a cauliflower crust crazy so yummy

 Homemade mini pecan pies Mmmmmmm

 

Idea from pinterest had lots of fun making it

Jasper

What a wonderful weekend full of laughs, beautiful scenery, memories and defiantly not enough sleep. It is crazy how some time away from the grind and routine can be so refreshing. It was so hard to not spend the whole weekend clicking away but had to get a few in. Cheryl and Justin's wedding was beautiful and heart warming so jealous to not be shooting it. Had some moments with my dad through out the weekend he would have loved the scenery truly amazing.

The weekend wouldn't have been what it was if it wasn't for the wonderful people I shared it with

Japer Bound

Nothing like getting away for the weekend. Jasper bound to "attend" one of my really good friends weddings will be so strange to be sitting in the pew. This weekend marks the one year anniversary of my dad and I can't think of a better place to be, surrounded by friends, mountains and joyous celebrations. With every sad moment in life u must find the peace and joy in the good. Lots of laughs and memories to fill the weekend. I raise my glass to you dad not a moment you aren't missed and congrats to Cheryl and Justin couldn't be happier for you both. Cheers everyone!!!!

2012 in a Large Nut Shell

Normally I do a post to end the year and then one to start the new year. This past year was a very different year for me and I am really unsure where it went. As I reflect on the past year I realize I have excelled in things I set out to do and likewise have left others to the waste side. I started 2012 off with some personal stumbles followed by some awesome gifts to help push my business to new heights. I had the privilege of photographing my cousins wedding which was just amazing and personal to me. I was on a roll with high hopes for a fresh start in a fresh year, when I lost my father suddenly. My world flipped upside down and now I truly understand the feeling of being lost. Like anyone would do I carried on I have had my struggles there is many days the world just stops and I struggle to understand the great purpose of it all. I have found relief and great joy in my photography and feel my dad flows strong through me with each creative pursuit but it is a roller coaster when dealing with thoughts and emotions. I decided that I was going to change so much this past year taking the bull by the horns, reach new heights and well I would love to say I kept that high energy all year but let's face it I'm human and I am slowly realizing it's ok to have good and bad days. 

All in all when I reflect I think it went pretty good I met some incredible people, tried some new things shared a lot of laughs and made some great memories. There is many moments I look back on that make me Smile and many photo's of clients that bring me Joy.

Each and everyday I am thankful for my family especially my mother who has been my rock, my friend and my reminder that everything is possible, my friends the new and the old who each have something different to offer and my fan's, clients and supporters. All that I overcame and accomplished this past year would have never been possible with out all of you.

I am excited to see all that 2013 brings personally and for AJ Photography and my only promise to myself is to cherish, enjoy and find the silver lining in it all.