2009

It seems appropriate right now to update everyone and kind of sum up what has been going on for me this past year. And what a year it's been!

I've been living in Seattle and really now starting to like it. The people are so humble, it's so nerdy and outdoorsy, and absolutely beautiful! It's surrounded by mountains and water and the seasons are incredible. This January will mark a year from when I officially launched my business *pat on back* & I'm taking myself out for a special treat. I deserve it. I mean, I've been working hard... trying to at least. :) Being my own boss has a lot of perks but I find myself not really giving myself time to go out and actually have a 'day off'. There is always something to do! One of my new years resolutions is to step away from the comp a little more... and breathe more of that fresh NW air.

Throughout the year my photography work has been shooting events, catalog work, live music shows, and some random fashion stuff. During the summer I contracted out for a local wedding & event company here in town photographing weddings. I booked myself a few on my own as well and that kept me busy busy busy. I'm not making oober bucks by any means and I do shoot some pro bono work but I feel good about the foundation that is being set.

What else... I have been nannying for two German families and January will mark a year. There are 2 girls who are now two years old and it has been such a blessing to watch them grow from crying winey poopy babies into little humans with huge personalities. Luci and Joelle are little lights in my life that keep me smiling and remind me not to take life too seriously. Love them!!

This year has been pretty darn good to me and I'm keeping the ball rolling right into the new year. I am so thankful to be practicing photography and having so much support from my friends and family. Here's a photo composite by www.alysoncjones.com called "Journey to the North" that reminds me of a story my mother used to tell me before bed. For some reason it gets me inspired and I love looking at it. So quiet and peaceful and you can almost hear their soft footsteps on the snow. Have a happy holidays everyone :) xoxoxox

p.s. still no facebook... we'll see. i like blogging <3

Ms. Bre

My layout has been a little messy lately but only because I want to be able to post BIGGER pictures :) I'm cleaning out some images from the year and thought this was a nice one. On a side note I desperately need to update my website...!!

Yes, London. You know... fish, chips, cup 'o tea, bad food worse weather Mary f*%#in Poppins... LONDON

A quick little trip with my dad to visit my Grandad for Thanksgiving. He lives in a little town about an hour South of London called Rye. Paul McCartney owns a little B&B there called the Windmill and they even serve veggie sausages. Perfect! Here are a couple pics from my trip... not many but I did what I could!

   



   





Believe it or not this bend in the river is where my surname originated. One of the reasons for the trip was to make the trek and see this river bend.

The 5th of November with David Gray

Oh what a treat. I didn't want to miss the opportunity to see him live so I bought tickets but just after just pulling out the parking lot I got a call saying I got a free ticket and photo pass. Heeeyyyyyyyyyy!! Lucky me. Please go see him live. He is amazing. The best show I think I've ever been to. Seriously! Loved it!!



























































This Irish wonder is Lisa Hannigan. She opened and she rocks!... I couldn't believe such a powerful voice came out of such a petite woman. 'http://www.myspace.com/lisahannigan' <---- go here! and listen to Lille and tell me you don't love her. She's beautiful.

Darren in the NW

Nerdy photo friends are my fav. Oh D. You should have been a model!! Hah. Thanks for coming up.. I had a blast :)

2nd Annual Halloween Party in Seattle & Pub pics

Most of my Halloween night was spent in Fabe's kitchen being a goofball taking goofball pictures with Fabe and Zo. But I had a blast and wouldn't have it any other way. Great party! XOXOX































I take Ms. Pacman VERY seriously... ;) & this was my first year trying a different carving than my usual jack-o'-lantern and I'm hoping next year my skills will improve! wow. DREAM BIG!!

Halloween slash Mystery slash Dinner... party :)

Kathleen and her hubby put on a super cool party and lemme tell ya... it's so easy to shoot when everyone is having so much fun! I had a blast and thanks for having me :)

Atty Clothing

...to keep all you skate rats fashionable ;) enjoy!

Wednesday Night with The Dead Trees

Reflection

kinda weird but i'm likin it.

Cack Cack

I'm learning that one of the keys to keeping your confidence as a photographer is to take lots of pictures. Doesn't matter of what, when, where, or really even how. If you're like me, then most of them will probably end up in the trash. But just keep taking pictures.

taking it old school with the trees of trust

Season's Harvest

Mr. & Mrs. Beyer

Thanks for having me! I had a great time in Colorado and your images came out awesome. Woo hoo!

girls, cameras, & sparklers...

= nerd alert.

sweet lil munchkins

they're getting so big...!!!