Our week, my obsession

It has been a fun, fun first week of summer for us Faulkner's girls.  On Tuesday we met up with my favorite Bozeman friend and his fiance and little boy at the zoo.  It was so awesome catching up and meeting his family; can't believe it has been almost 5 years since I have seen him!  Wednesday was Katya's last day of preschool (tear).  The little kids and I stayed the whole day at school to enjoy the luau party and field day activities.  Katya was so happy we were there.  On Friday we meet up with a friend and got to see there awesome new (old) house in NE Portland.  Such a cool place!  Amongst all that of course I have been editing, studying and learning. 

Facebook has been the most indispensable tool in my photograhy education thus far.  Through it I have found so many amazing photographers, blogs, tutorials, and conversations.  The conversations are not always positive, I see themes that seems to permeate the industry right now.  Negative and even mean comments about someones work, edict being discussed to combat this.  Image theft is another unfortunate topic.  And then the biggest issue, and the one that is most important to someone like me, is the over saturation of the industry; particularly with new photographers who are not ready to go into business.  I feel a twisty, panicky feeling in my stomach when I think about how many zillion people are trying to get into the business.  I am comforted by the thought that not all of them will succeed.  My early thoughts on this subject are confirmed and I am dedicated to really truly learning, and not going into business too soon.  I have found some really awesome and supportive photographers who do nothing but encourage newbies and pass on their knowledge. 

I have SO much still to learn, years and years worth of camera skills, editing skills, business knowledge, web design, posing...the list goes on and on.  And even if I never launch my own business, I love portrait photography so much, I can't see myself stopping!  I love it so much.  Thanks for "listening" and for supporting me in my dreams.  I will continue to use my private blog as a platform for learning and expressing my progress.