OSPwest

I am so truly blessed to be surrounded by unique and amazing friends and family who validate and encourage me to live and pursue my dreams. I am equally honored to be surrounded by fellow photographers who likewise encourage and challenge me to do the same.
Someone once told me that the key to being successful is to surround yourself with those who believe in you.....
In retrospect, I can honestly say I wouldn't be where I am without each and every friend, family, mentor, etc who has poured into me... As much as we think we can dream and conquer our dreams in our own strength, we need to know that someone ELSE believes in us to be able to see those dreams comes to fruition :)
I am not claiming to be successful, I am simply saying I feel so rich and empowered to someday be that way because of everyone I have around me!

I spent the weekend in Pismo Beach at a Photographer get together and felt like I was 'hooked up' to an I.V. of empowerment... After being around the kind and caring community of photographers who all call OSP their home, I left knowing that with friends like that, I can do anything.....or at least TRY! :)

Unlike everyone else, I didn't do much shooting but rather had the opportunity to spend time with some amazing new friends.
While sitting at lunch yesterday, however, we asked one of the waitresses if she would be willing to model for us. She agreed and she met us after work at the hotel where I did her hair and make-up and we snuck away for a private little night shoot.
Along with Jason Groupp, TJ Cameron , Chris + Lynn Jaska, and Susan Han, we succeeded in having a blast and getting some really fun shots!


Check 'em out....! :)












Here are a few of us in action...

and here is TJ using Lynn as a tri-pod ;)