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You might notice something a little different about the bloggy blog today :) I am very excited to debut my new brand! Late last year I worked with Emily Ley to bring my vision for izehi Photography to life. I think she did a fantastic job, and I'm excited to start the new year with a new look! Here's a shot of my brand board. It really portrays the warmth and soul I want my brand to embody, and there's a bit of flair too, just to keep things interesting ;)
You know those strange people who journal almost every single day? I'm one of them :) At the beginning of every year I reread my journals from the previous year. This year it was good to remember and reflect on my first full year as a photographer and business owner. 2010 was a wild ride. Reliving the year by reading my journal left me feeling a little dizzy from all that happened, and very very grateful.
I'm mostly excited and occasionally overwhelmed when I think about 2011. I know it's got some amazing things in store. I also know there will be plenty of I-need-a-double-chocolate-hot-fudge-ice-cream-brownie-sundae kind of days too. Either way, I know the best is yet to come.
And because every post is better with a picture, here's my way of remembering my favorite time of the year!
Okay, I'm a little nervous because I'm about to reveal just what a girlie girl romantic I am; with a bit of nerd thrown in for good measure ;)
I have an amazing gift to fall in love with TV shows that don't last very long.
I mean die-hard, head over heels, I can quote every single line of every episode in love with.
The TV series Christy is one such show. If you're not familiar with the goodness that is Christy; think Little House on the Prairie meets Anne of Green Gables. That's right; good quality, wholesome, non-cheesy TV at its best. To this day, watching Christy brings a goofy grin to my face as I quote episodes I've seen countless times.
As a little girl, I waited with baited breath to see if Christy would choose David or Dr. McNeil.
In my teen years, I identified with the young girl wanting to be seen as a grown woman.
As a young adult living overseas, I could relate to a young woman living out her adventures in a culture foreign to her.
And today, I can connect with my 10 and 12 year old girlfriends as we again discuss the dilemma of David or Dr. McNeil :)
This time of year always has me thinking of timeless classics. Although not a holiday series, Christy has been a timeless treasure that has connected with me in various seasons of my life. I hope that my photography will be like Christy; a timeless treasure enjoyed by all ages in every season of life.