Photoblog: Sharon Woods

I was supposed to do a photoshoot again with the designer Triple L Clothing company this past friday. I woke up early to head to Sharon Woods which was to be the location of the shoot only to get there and find out that the models the designer booked stood us up. This was the second time in a row now this has happened. So, very disappointed, the designer drove all the way back up to Columbus without any photos. It was a real bummer Friday : (

This does happen, to all of us in this industry. I usually try to go out of my way to learn about the people I work with before I book them and build relationships so things like this don't happen. I feel like that's really important when networking, building contacts, and just being professional... to be friendly. And I feel when you are friendly to others, you get that in return.

So, instead of feeling completely defeated myself, I decided to walk around the park and take a morning stroll through the wooded trails that were colored with fall leaves. The sky was absolutely clear blue and it wasn't too chilly either. It had been raining the past few days before so the creeks and waterfalls were FULL of water. Gorgeous. So, I set up my tripod in the middle of a wooded area and started taking pictures of the only person I had with me... myself. Sometimes, I feel like I do this too much (especially since I started my 365 proejct!!)




In other news, I feel the desire to take my work to a whole new level. With a whole new ambition. I read a quote recently that struck home to me:

"Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they have a second."

And I completley agree. All of us face challenges in no matter what we are doing because it's a part of life. The sooner you accept it the easier life will be for you. All of us fail with things and you can let it be a regret/mistake if you don't let yourself learn anything from it. And then, if you do learn something, it should never be a regret in the back of your mind because it will keep you from doing it in the future. Everything we experience, good and bad, is what makes you who you are today. And if there is ever anything you don't like, change it. I've always believed it to be that simple.




If I haven't mentioned it yet, the reskinned/new version of my site is completely finished! I have to say it showcases my work in a much better way. Hopefully it's a lot easier for you all to look through my portfolio!

www.brooketownsendphotography.com

I have a wedding on 11-11 that is going to be taking place at Newport Aquarium! I'm so STOKED! Friday night I visited the place to get some test shots and let's just say it's probably going to be the most unique event I'll ever photograph let alone ever go to! They're getting married in the small theatre room that represents a pirate ship with a full on view of the shark/sea turtle tank in the background.... =O! Cannot WAIT!!!

Also have shots to finish editing from my last wedding on Oct. 15! And next month is birthday month! And two people are turning 21.... this will probably be the one month in my life I will be a drunkard.

-Brooke