Melting the Frozen Ways

     I have had a busy couple months with work, but this past week I have gotten some time to think and go out and take pictures. My mind has to get into the swing of taking pictures outside again, but it is almost automatic to take pictures of things that my eyes see as special. They may not to others, but sometimes things pop out to me where they would not to someone else and vice-a-verse.
     Earlier today I was reading and spending some time with God. I was reading a book where it was talking about Matthew and how he was a tax collector before being a follow of Jesus. Tax collectors were one of the furthest people from being chosen by people thought of being "godly" at that time, like the pharisees, because they were seen as cheaters and bad people. However, even though Jesus knew that, He asked Matthew to be his follower. He is the God of the universe and far above any pharisees! Jesus didn't care about Matthews past, He could still use and wanted him. It is the same with us. There are times, like today that I remember how sinful and filthy I am, but these can also be the days where we can feel the most special because we as Christians were chosen by God to be His followers.
    It is sorta like pictures- Photographers choose what to take photographs of and enjoy showing them to others. So God is the photographer and we are his masterpiece. He wants to show others what He can do through you. :) Hope you all are having a great day and I hope you feel special because you are!

After Training

   So after I found out that I got a job I knew I would have to go for training. The past weeks I have been working on being trained, but today I actually went out on the job and took photographs! This was very exciting to me. I was nervous no doubt!! I prayed to God a lot yesterday to calm me down and He made me realize that it is all in His hands. He wants me here and now doing this photography job for a good reason whether for me or for someone else whether it goes bad or good there is a very good reason. There have been times when I have been very nervous and I have prayed to God, I mean really took the time to pray. I can't even explain the great peace He can give my heart. It sure doesn't come from me because I always feel nervous ;) So today went good for the first day taking photos of children. I can't help thinking when I would be doing this with my sister and I would play office of some sort when we were little and we were doing this kind of things for fun or to pass the time. However, this is in the real world and a little more stressful, but I catch myself sometimes almost having fun and in the midst of memories with my little sister playing years ago that we pretended to have a job like this.
    The best part of this job so far is getting to see all the different kids and taking a memorable picture that they may have for years, even if it is just a basic school photo. Also to feel like I have a purpose in taking photographs for these kids and their parents. I hope there are more days like this! The people I worked with today were so encouraging and calm at my small mistakes and made me feel good about my strong points. I praise God for opening this job up to me and helping me through each step of the way!

Got a Job!

Yes, I got a wonderful sounding job. I will be taking pictures of children's school photos which yes may be standard, but a great way to start. I can't wait to start working and making some money while feeling like I can use my photography in the world. God has really blessed me and answered my prayers by sending me a job. It was all Him who provided this for me. I will let you know how it goes, since I don't start until a few weeks. So excited!!  Keep praying to God giving your requests to Him and asking for His will to be done through your life. No matter what happens it is how God wants it and what He wants is always for your best for you even if it may not seem like it at the time.Thanks for dropping by and seeing my progress in my photography job hunting.

Proverbs 16:9-The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.

Photobooth Fun

Went to a wedding on Friday to shoot photos for the photobooth. There were so many good props to get dressed up with and for the background there was a white backdrop that were used. I don't have any photos to show you because I was working for someone else and using her camera. However, I had a great time and got great experience! I was a little nervous, but God gave me the courage and got me through by adding some fun too :) Wish I could do more photoshoots like this. God you have always gotten me through and will always help me through every step whether good or not so good. Fortunately, this time it was good and it was all from God because I am not always good at being sociable because I am quiet, but God has been slowly pushing me and as far as I know it was a success on Friday! My talent and thanks go to God!!!

Slowly Starting

Hey there! This week was pretty slow. However, I did order some business cards just to start out with for friends and people I know and I also purchased a 50 mm lens. I was excited to get the lens in the mail! When I was in college I liked borrowing the lens and wanted to have one of mine own. I finally do, I wouldn't have the money to get it, but I got it as a graduation present. I haven't gotten my business cards yet, but I can't wait to see them when they come!! I really want to start out and get working. I also have been waiting to hear back from another job that I have applied for and it feels like forever to hear back. It is not in the photography business, but I really want this job because I need the money and would love to be in the work force. I also got fabric from a fabric store and practiced with my sister as it as a backdrop haha. Here are two photos from this test shooting and a photo of my lens :). Thanks again for reading, and I hope you have seen God somehow work in your life this week. I know I have; he has opened up my eyes to some things and gave me another perspective of things. So glad that God has given me the opportunity to share this website with y'all :)  Have a great start to summer!!