7.24.2012

Pink Poppy & Life Pondering

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Forever 21 Scalloped Top     ASOS Skirt (on sale for $31!)     gifted Katherine Kwei Bag     Shoes via Ebay     Vintage Pearl necklace     H&M Sweater     gifted Ann Taylor Bracelets

I absolutely love my job saving lives in the emergency room but I have to say that it occasionally takes it's toll. I go through phases where I love everything that I do and phases when I wear myself thin. It is so hard to experience such turmoil and loss of life on a daily basis. We make a lot of people better but we also see the world at it's worst as well. While I will always want to keep my job in the ER, I have been thinking of other things I may be meant to do in my lifetime. You know, those nights where you lie awake and think: I am really born to do that. 
The more & more I got into blogging had me thinking about how much I love photography. I love catching the world in it's best light via a camera lens. The ER teaches me about illness/disease/death/life and a camera lens shows us the greatest events in one's life: a baby, a wedding, an engagement, maternity photos, etc. While I have been thinking about this for years, I have finally put my foot down and decided to pursue these dreams in the next few months- year. I will be takes classes with Nicole (found by Lauren) and learning everything I can about photography. 
Do you know anything about photography? Any tips or classes that you suggest? :)

24 comments:

  1. you look stunning
    kisses from Milan
    http://sienastyle.blogspot.it/

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  2. Love the touch of pink...can't help it it is my favorite color this summer.
    And sadly I know nothing about photography...all I remember is from when I took a class about ten years ago, and that's then about it. :( It's already dated. :(

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  3. I love this outfit! And I actually had that skirt in my shopping cart, but figured I didn't "need" it. I might have to reconsider!

    I love that you're looking to pursue photography. Can't wait to hear how it goes!

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  4. Love the outfit! So glad your starting photography classes! It's on my bucket list of things to do!

    Amy

    Leopard and Lillies

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  5. I have just found you on Pinterest! Following your blog now!

    Lau

    http://fallinlove.com.ar/?lang=en

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  6. Your printer skirts have been so cute lately! Love them!

    http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com/

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  7. The top is stunning! I love your outfit! You look so cute but still elegant (:

    http://thesmallnoble.blogspot.de/

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  8. I love the combination of pink and yellow! And re: photography - I'm hooked! I love taking classes, wandering around NYC to practice, and seeing my progress as I practice. I highly recommend Okello Dunkley's classes - let me know if you want to attend one in NYC!

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  9. First- love this outfit! The top is just so precious.
    Second- I've done a little photography-a few weddings and even had a photo published in the Outer Banks travel guide. I have never taken a photography class, I've thought about it, but never did. I basically taught myself, did a lot of trial and error, played around with settings, and talked to friends who are photographers. My friend gave me the best advice ever and said that the first 1000 pictures will be the worst photos but the best learning experience and he was so right. Just get out there with your camera and be creative, don't think too much about it, and just shoot. It will come naturally to you. The other good advice is to find a local photography club in your area. It's a great way to meet other photographers. The clubs also usually give you a topic every month to go out and photograph, then you meet and discuss and hear feedback about your photo. Helps keep your creative juices going.
    If you ever want to chat about it just shoot me an email :)
    beijos,
    Tiffany
    www.beijostiffany.com

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  10. Cute outfit!
    And i couldn't imagine how stressful it must be working in the ER. I couldn't do it that's for sure!
    Style in the City

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  11. Go girl! I work in family law and while it is not quite as life/death as the ER, it can be quite dismal, discouraging and frustrating. I would love to, thought about (also late at night) and pondered pursuing a job in personal styling of some sort. I don't know if/when I would be able to take the plunge, but I applaud you for doing so and I wish you the best going forward.

    Great yellow dress!

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  12. love your tank! would also love to see it on bistm.com soon! ;)

    sistersmarie.blogspot.com

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  13. Cute top and skirt! I would love to be wearing this right now :) Lovely!

    xoxo,
    Rachel
    Rachel’s Lookbook

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  14. Just found your blog, and I love your style. I like how you've paired the top and skirt especially...what a cheerful outfit!

    Wanna follow each other through GFC / Bloglovin'?

    Hope to see you around! :)

    Love, S
    http://shamelesslyoverdressed.blogspot.com

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  15. Um hi! Loving your blog. SO happy you commented on mine today so I could find yours!

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  16. I've been taking some classes through Alt Summit online to get better at my own photography skills -- they're super cheap and pretty useful, check them out!

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  17. I am obsessing over that outfit!! so fabulous!

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  18. I love how you combined textures! Great outfit! I love your top so much very classy and chic!

    Arra
    The Princess on the Brink

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  19. I love your skirt!! I ended up clicking on your link and purchasing the skirt myself last week and wore it in a blog post yesterday!

    http://mixedupfilesofrnb.blogspot.com/2012/08/how-tall-can-you-get.html

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