Just manifest it

Wow so what a full on year so far. Its really funny how when you put yourself out there how fast things can happen and come together for you. After my first post and coming to the conclusion that if I really do want to become a professional photographer I have to get off my ass, push my own limits and work hard I have scheduled 2 photo shoots this month and a session to teach someone how to use there DSLR. Between working for lululemon athletica and being a photographer I have barely had a moment to sit back and enjoy a glass of wine with my amazing wife. I say barely because I think you can always squeeze in a good glass when needed.

My first big photo shoot of the year was in Byron Bay, I was asked to fly up and take some shots of a home business. The job was to take shots of Byron, the home and the owners doing what they do best, YOGA! Aya Kato and her partner Brent Verco are creating a home stay for Japanese tourists. They are providing room, board, Australian culture and hospitality, private yoga classes and a truly blissed out relaxing vacation. My wife / assistant (yup I made her carry my bags) and I may not be Japanese but we were honored to be there first guests. The house was an easy subject as the back yard resembles a mini rain forest with a patio perfect for evening drinks and morning yoga and just a 5 min walk to a secluded beach that seems endless. The beach was a perfect place to take a few yoga shots. We made sure to take in amazing sunrise's and sunsets creating a few personal memories while capturing and filling a few memory cards.

This was truly a amazing opportunity for me to learn, grow, understand and relax. I am looking forward to seeing just where my next photo shoot will take me and what adventures are awaiting me over this next year. Its all so amazing what happens when you tell the world what you are going to do with your life.

Please visit www.byronbayhomestays.com.au if you are looking for a great people and a truly amazing place to stay.

New year New Blog

The New year means new beginnings for many people. Some make resolutions and keep them and others break them without a second thought. For me this year 2010 means not a new beginning but desire to follow the path I started. I set some goals for myself over the last few years and as life tends to do I put many of them on hold for things that really dont mean a whole lot to me, my life, my family or friends.

This is going to be the year that I conquer my goals I face my fears and I begin to live my life the way I have always envisioned it and this blog is my way to hold myself accountable and if I cant then you can call me on it.

My goals for this New year is that by the time the ball drops and we are all celebrating 2011 I will have the confidence, experience, client base and satisfaction to call myself a PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER.

As I continue to post on this blog I will share with you the steps I am taking to develop into the career that I have always dreamed.

Here is the first photo I took of the new year. It is overlooking the Sydney Opera house and it was a truly amazing night! Thanks to my friends who invited us to ring in the new years with them and giving my the opportunity to follow my dreams.