Best of The Bay in Marin! A Huge Honor!

"A good photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels..." Ansel Adams

A few months ago I was contacted to compete in a competition for the Best of the Bay Photographers. At first I actually turned it down. I told them no and then I agreed to call back the next day to let them know because I felt rude for turning it down. The word competition freaks me OUT and the anxiety that comes over me being in front of people is unreal. I am an incredibly outgoing person, but when all of the attention is on me I get hot and nervous and OH.MY.GOSH. it's just not my thing.

Anyways, my great friend and fellow photographer Rachel Blackwell, gave me a big pep talk and talked me into doing the competition. So, I called back and agreed. I spent a long time choosing my two photos. I wanted them to reflect things that I see in photography, my style of photography and things I love. More then that I wanted them to reflect my awesome fun clients as well! (see the two photos below to see what I chose).

So, I went to the competition. I took my two photos of choice and I presented. I told them who I was as a person and a photographer. I felt energized as I told them about my photos, the way I shoot, and why I shoot. I shoot for my clients. I shoot to help make beautiful memories for my clients for years to come. When I left I felt older and wiser and really proud of myself for doing something 100% outside of my comfort zone. I gave Drew a high five and we moved on... never did I think they would call back!!

Anyways, I got a call yesterday that they loved me and had chosen me from all of the other photographers that competed in my county to go on a compete at a Gala Event in the city. OH.MY.GOSH. I have to present in front of people again, and this time 6 weeks before my due date?! Oh dear! What do I wear?! haha!!

Anyways, I just wanted to share this exciting news on my blog and the two photos that I presented!!

Thank you Jessica and Caleb and Elsie and Jared!! I love all of you!!