February 25, 2013

this is life and i'm learning how to balance it












I've been taking a break from blogging and taking photos in general.  I haven't been feeling very creative, and my camera is in the same place that it was a week ago.  These photos above are raw and real life, the way I like them.  But at the same time, I desire to improve, I desire to do more with my photography.  These winter weeks have kept me busy, but they have also given me a need to rebrand, work harder, and be the best I can be right now.  I've been saving for a camera upgrade, I'm beginning to plan a rebrand, and I'm excited to be able to start/relaunch the business I've envisioned sometime in the spring/summer!

But the realization is this:  photography isn't everything.  Photography is just a small (very important, but small) part of my life.  There are other things that need my attention, like friendships, school, the future of the next few years.  I don't have to make myself stand out in the photography industry right now.  I don't need to constantly worry about producing better and better content for other's approval.  Photography is just a small part of this crazy life of mine, and I have many more years to become the photographer I want to be.  Right now is time for more important things, and so, I will continue to photograph - because it's what I love to do - but I won't let it become a burden of something I use to impress people.  

15 comments:

  1. omigoodness! i'm gonna cry. that guitar is gorgeous!!! i love all of the black and white photos. okay. now officially crying. =*]

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  2. Olivia, this is brilliant. I adore what you said in the last paragraph: picture-perfect photographs aren't everything. there is a life to be lived. :)

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  3. LOVE this post so much. And that last paragraph is basically perfect. :)

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  4. Oh sweet Georgia! I love her round little cheeks =) It seems like it has been a good time for people to refocus and revamp. For me I've had the realization lately that it's not about producing perfect photographs it's about capturing life.

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  5. Love Olivia! And my heart always breaks for baby girl! :)

    Sarah d

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  6. oh those photos of your little sister are officially the sweetest. I'm melting.
    Also, I'm excited for your rebrand! AND your words are so true and encouraging.

    Blessings!

    ~Madi

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  7. This is so good, Olivia. So true! I've been taking a little break lately too, and it isn't bothering me nearly as much as it did last year and I think it's because I realize this year that it's okay to take a break and deal with life for awhile. Love these photos :) Little G isn't so little anymore!

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  8. Your younger sister is adorable

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  9. totally get your heart on this, olivia. our ultimate focus should be Jesus, and how we can most glorify Him -- primary focus on anything else is futile. so excited for your rebrand! :)

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  10. this is really good. i guess i've been going through sorta the same thing myself...so i can really relate...and appreciate this. keep it up, Olivia.

    -Carli

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  11. Love these simple, raw and honest photographs...they're always the best.

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  12. Very well written, Olivia. Your words really spoke to me and I can really relate to them.

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  13. i needed to hear this from someone. thank you :)
    and your photographs are gorgeous as always.

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  14. Love this. And you should post prom pics if you can! =)

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