Jan
16th

{365 Project} Weeks 1 & 2

Last year flew by!  I can’t believe I am starting another 365 Project already, actually a 366 Project, since this year is a Leap Year.  All of your comments inspired me to keep it going.  I have a better system in place too; an upgraded phone, an app on my phone that helps keep me organized, and an amazing new camera!  I am also going to include several fun month-long photo challenges.  Without further adieu, welcome to this year’s project!

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Jan. 1 |2012 started with a bang…literally.  Shortly after midnight, I saw fireworks, heard shots fired into the night, and saw a killer shooting star.  The next morning we headed over to Red Hawk for a yummy Champagne brunch; whay a great way to start 2012.  Jan. 2 |A pretty sunset.  Jan. 3 |My mom lent me this book.  I think I started crying around page 176.  Even though it made me cry, I thought it was a good book.  Jan. 4 |Meet Fred, our class spider.  The kids were freaked out that I named this little guy.  They actually thought I was going to keep him.  My plan included taking him outside and setting him free.  However, I am pretty sure one of my coworkers got to him first.  My coworkers aren’t fans of having a ‘pet’ spider.  Jan. 5 |Desatoya is such a nut.  She dragged that thing all the way down the stairs when she was playing with it.  Jan. 6 |Marketing research – working on my 2012 Blog/Marketing Calendar.  Jan. 7|Randal & Sarah enjoy their long-awaited day.  Sigh…could they be any more beautiful?

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Jan. 8 |Happy birthday Elvis!  The King would have been 77 today.  Man, I love his music.  Jan. 9|Time to update my to-do board for 2012.  It is going to be a great year for CAP!  Jan. 10 | Some sweet kicks for my bestest.  Jan. 11 |A gift from one of my families.  I don’t have a lot of luck with orchids…might have to do some research so I don’t kill it!  Jan. 12 | Yes!  UPS finally delivered!  Jan. 13 | Welcome to the family!  The Boy gave me a Nikon D300s; I was speechless, and then I cried.  I am beyond excited to play with it!  Jan. 14 | I had two sessions today, kiddos & a double senior session.  Yay!

Have a great week!

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Jan
1st

2011 | A Year in Review

Happy New Year!  While 2011 was a great year, I can’t help but get excited for this year.  A new year is a fresh start for some, making resolutions and keeping them for others, and maybe a little bit of both for me.  A friend of mine posted a note on Facebook the other day, and she stirred something in me.  Your life is what you make it.  Choose to be positive; choose to be happy; if changes need to happen, make them….it is all up to you.

If you told me last January 1st the things that I would do and accomplish in 2011, I wouldn’t have believed you.  Last year brought more highs than lows, and since I choose not to focus on the lows, I’ll share some of my highs with you.

  • Traveled to Maui for my first destination wedding and returned to Billings, MT, for several sessions
  • My clients are the best.  That may not seem like a high, but it is.
  • Bought a new car, and I love it
  • Even though I have been a photographer for several years, I finally feel like I am one
  • Finished five quilts…mine is next!
  • Surrounded myself with a great core group of friends who encourage and inspire me daily
  • Took over 35,000 shots; maybe that is the reason my shutter broke…
  • Participated in a wonderful event: National Child Abuse Prevention Month and I look forward to doing it again this year.

After six years, I still can’t believe I am able to do what I love.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.  ~Carrie

 

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Dec
30th

Jacob + Christine | I do

Most of my blog posts and Facebook galleries happen late at night.  My day is finally done, and I am able to relax and focus on what I want to say and share.  I shared this session and Christine called me the very next day.  She said she saw my images and was wondering if I was free…I was beyond excited!

Jacob and Christine are one of those couples that you just want to hang out with.  They are so in love and happy.  I am so thankful I fit into their plans and that Jacob was still able to go deer hunting after hiring me to do their wedding. =)

Jacob + Christine, thank you for letting me be a part of your day.  I loved absolutely every minute!

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Christine, you are gorgeous!

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The Girls….

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The Boys….

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