Gratitude List for 2012

Here are just some of the many blessings of 2012 that have inspired me to be a better person and a better photographer:

1. I attended WPPI for the very first time and with my friend, Gorete Ferreira. Don't worry, Gorete, I have learned my lesson. Never ever stay in a hotel that has any smoking rooms much less one that's within a casino.

2. I attended the most amazing workshop, Tania Lippert's and Tia Reagan's T&T Dynamite Art of Directing. I'll never take a photo the same way again.

3. Booked my second commercial client, LUV Footwear. The coolest all weather ballet flats ever. I highly encourage everyone to check them out.

4. Became the legal guardian of my little brother who's turning 14 this year. I may be old fashioned and on the strict side, but we're still managing to have a lot of fun. Not to mention, he is thriving and it is the most amazing gift to see him doing so well in his new home.

5. Shot a styled bridal session outside of Milan, Italy! Oh, my goodness. Thanks to Leonora of ItalyInStyle, I had the most amazing time with an amazing group of talent.

6. Attended our dear friends' wedding in Umbria. Yes, it was a fairytale setting, but seeing two people so in love and so good for each other was more than my heart could bare. Congratulations, Luca and Brenda!

7. Published in Utterly Engaged! Thanks to Hazel Bourget who completely surprised me! I had no idea she submitted her anniversary session to the e-magazine. Such a treat and an honor!

8. Published in Style Me Pretty. The styled shoot in Italy made it to publication, and I just about died. Such a feeling of accomplishment to be published along side so many talented photographers and vendors.

9. Celebrated five years of marriage to my best friend and soul mate, Alessandro. I don't know why in God's name he puts up with me, but I count my blessings each and every day that he does.

10. Worked along side some amazing women as a second shooter! YOU ladies are wonderful in so many ways, and I can not thank you enough for letting me tag along side you: Tiffany Walker and Marita Madeloni of Adeline & Grace, Julie Kay Kelly of JK Life Stories, and Carmen Salazer.

Wishing everyone a wonderful, safe and happy New Year's Eve and a prosperous 2013! Thanks for swinging by! 

xo