Random Daily Life

It's been awhile since I just photographed.
When I say that I mean, for just myself... for fun,
Not for an actual booked shoot, or for a project.

Now.. my projects are fun - but they have a mission.
They empower women.
Some of my best friends,  and complete strangers are impacted by my projects.
But, there are some days I just forget to do it for me.
I currently have 3 projects going on right now,
along with working. So sometimes I just forget to photograph for me.

Today was a nice break... and I really got some beautiful images..

and I fought my fear of spiders...
I really really hate them.

But here are some from today.

She's always a babe.

Shine Bright 03.

Meet Carly

What do you love about yourself?

 I love that I know who I am right now, but can acknowledge that who I am today will change. Everyday is an opportunity to learn and grow as a human being.

What gets you discouraged?

I'm bi-polar, so the symptoms I experience can get me discouraged. Sometimes, I feel as though I can't handle certain situations as easily as the average person. Shying away from any experience, good or bad is cheating yourself.

How do you overcome your demons?

I throw myself into everything. If I do the best I can, that is all I can offer. If I fail, then I know I tried everything I had. Failure is the worst outcome there is for me.

What is your greatest passion?

I like people. Helping people has been the most satisfying thing for me. I work with cancer patients a lot of the time, and being able to make someone smile in amidst of such hardship is a really great feeling. It really is a skill that not everyone has.. I'm lucky to say I can do that.