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It's been on my mind for a long time, constantly there...lingering,
knocking, persisting, never letting up. I would try and push it aside
telling myself that I couldn't do it, that I'm not
smart/knowledgeable/cool/old enough, that I wasn't the right person. But
it was persistent pushing even harder against my heart telling me I should,
that I must! Eventually I knew I would have to give in. One night I
wept. Wept my tears of fear and soaked Mister's shoulder, he had no idea
what was going on. I was sobbing so hard I could hardly formulate a
sentence beyond "I just.." sob "I don't know if...." sob "I want to
but..." sob. He eventually pulled me back and said "I believe in you,
that you can succeed in anything you put your mind to, but you just
have to do it". Even after crying about it I still didn't even know if I had the
courage to really pursue it.
This past weekend while lying in the snow and staring at the winter wonderland that God created, I knew, I could and I would! Without sobbing this time, I told Adam and formulated an actual sentence, actually, more like a monologue, and told him my dreams and what I wanted to do! And once again he smiled and said "I believe you can do it, you have it in you and I think it's a great idea, you just have to do it"!
So hear I am, putting it out there and putting all my fears aside and going for it!
I'd like to meet up with 4-5 women (any age) who have been possibly thinking of starting something new (whether its a business, a hobby, a lifestyle change...anything!) and would like to meet up once every two weeks to talk, encourage each other, and inspire to be. Be greater, to be who we were created to be, to be the best version of ourselves!
I'm scared that this is going to fall flat on it's face, but I'd rather say I tried then just hide it inside and not do anything at all. So, if you're interested, send me an email and let me know what you're thinking of doing and which days/evenings you're free and I'll set something up for us all to meet within the next two weeks!
These are the last few pictures of my recent from Alanna + Stephanie from the country shoot. These two, even if they didn't know it, encouraged me to put myself out there and ask if you'd like to meet up. :)
This past weekend while lying in the snow and staring at the winter wonderland that God created, I knew, I could and I would! Without sobbing this time, I told Adam and formulated an actual sentence, actually, more like a monologue, and told him my dreams and what I wanted to do! And once again he smiled and said "I believe you can do it, you have it in you and I think it's a great idea, you just have to do it"!
So hear I am, putting it out there and putting all my fears aside and going for it!
I'd like to meet up with 4-5 women (any age) who have been possibly thinking of starting something new (whether its a business, a hobby, a lifestyle change...anything!) and would like to meet up once every two weeks to talk, encourage each other, and inspire to be. Be greater, to be who we were created to be, to be the best version of ourselves!
I'm scared that this is going to fall flat on it's face, but I'd rather say I tried then just hide it inside and not do anything at all. So, if you're interested, send me an email and let me know what you're thinking of doing and which days/evenings you're free and I'll set something up for us all to meet within the next two weeks!
These are the last few pictures of my recent from Alanna + Stephanie from the country shoot. These two, even if they didn't know it, encouraged me to put myself out there and ask if you'd like to meet up. :)
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As we moved from one location to the next, they giggled and smiled more with each step. Stephanie looked at me at one point and said "I'm not too sure what to do, I've never done this before". I just smiled and said "everyone says that, but it is truly never the case". And clearly they are both naturals in front of the camera.
Before the session I sent Alanna + Stephanie an email with the concept of the photo shoot along with clothing suggestions, so when they arrived with bags full of clothes I think I clapped. (I clap when I really like something!). Once I saw Stephanie's red bennie I asked them to change while I ran into a shop nearby - I knew the perfect accessory! I came out of the antique store holding the red hat box and the wool blanket, everything was now set!
These two take my breath away, from their smiles to their beautiful eyes. They've inspired me to go places I never dreamed of going, and I hope I've done the same for them!
Just one more post left! :)
Before the session I sent Alanna + Stephanie an email with the concept of the photo shoot along with clothing suggestions, so when they arrived with bags full of clothes I think I clapped. (I clap when I really like something!). Once I saw Stephanie's red bennie I asked them to change while I ran into a shop nearby - I knew the perfect accessory! I came out of the antique store holding the red hat box and the wool blanket, everything was now set!
These two take my breath away, from their smiles to their beautiful eyes. They've inspired me to go places I never dreamed of going, and I hope I've done the same for them!
Just one more post left! :)
Laura Hana:
Such gorgeous photos Lesley! Love the styling and the sisterly love you captured. :)
(04.07.10)
Alanna:
These photos make me so happy!! have the biggest grin on my face right now :) Lesley we had so much fun that day with you! Thanks for taking such amazing photos!
(04.07.10)
Niki:
Oh my goodness! LOVE, LOVE , LOVE it! Love the setting.. the colors... the feel. Superb job! (But it does help when you have such beautiful models though.. :)
(04.13.10)
Iryna:
Love love love these pictures! Beautiful girls and beautiful work.
(04.13.10)
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I'm so excited to share these with you, like seriously jump up and down excited! I knew the moment that I met up with Alanna + Stephanie that we were going to have a great time together. One, because they are just fabulous, like melt my heart and make me smile to the point that I would have tears in my eyes fabulous (no lie)! Two, because their relationship is something that I've always dreamed of having - a sister to go on dates with, to dress up with, to laugh/cry/hug/late night dance parties/tease with, which makes it easy to photograph. And three, because like me, they are dreamers and travelers at heart!
This session was inspired and brought together by the idea of two girls from the city venture out to the country. It took us awhile to be able to meet up to make it happen, but when we did meet and brought all the pieces together, everything just worked!
Stay tuned, cause there are a few more from this session!
This session was inspired and brought together by the idea of two girls from the city venture out to the country. It took us awhile to be able to meet up to make it happen, but when we did meet and brought all the pieces together, everything just worked!
Stay tuned, cause there are a few more from this session!
Alanna:
Ahh Lesley!! These turned out great!! You have such talent! Can't wait to see the rest! :)
(04.06.10)
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I love beautiful things; like sunsets glittering off the sides of buildings or hiding just behind the mountains, a stunning pair of shoes, an infant wrapped in their parents arms, or a dress that makes you feel like you can conquer the world! Since coming back from Paris last year I've had a great aversion to wearing pants. All I want to wear is dresses and tights!
Mister and I are hitting up the slopes one last time before the snowboarding season ends this weekend, and since I won't be wearing a lot of dresses up there I thought I'd share some beautiful (though unfortunately expensive) dresses that I'm loving right now! I can't wait for spring!
Images from Thread Social.
Please note I will be out of the office from Friday, April 2nd to Monday, April 5th. I will respond to email on Tuesday, April 6th.
Mister and I are hitting up the slopes one last time before the snowboarding season ends this weekend, and since I won't be wearing a lot of dresses up there I thought I'd share some beautiful (though unfortunately expensive) dresses that I'm loving right now! I can't wait for spring!
Images from Thread Social.Please note I will be out of the office from Friday, April 2nd to Monday, April 5th. I will respond to email on Tuesday, April 6th.
Brittany Savage:
I would totally wear...all of these dresses....so feminine and tres tres pretty
(04.06.10)
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The past couple of days have been an eye opener for me - and it's been great to feel like my dreams and plans are coming into focus. You see, I've always been a dreamer and probably always will be! Sometimes it drives me a little nuts being the dreamer that I am, cause one day I'll wake up and I think about opening a little shop that sells all my favorite items (cause then I'd get all my favorite items as a write off and everyone else can enjoy them too!), or the next day I wake up and think that being a graphic designer would be cool, then the next day I think that being a photographer is even cooler. Thankfully being a photographer has stuck around a whole lot longer then the days of dreaming of walking the tightrope in the circus as my profession (I'm not kidding, I used to try and walk across my mom's clothes line!).
So, I wanted to start writing about my journey about finding my way. About the days where I feel a little lost, the days where I jump up and down in my office chair cause I love the images I'm staring at, and about the days where I drive home with a smile on my face cause I feel like I've just made a new life long friend. I want to share with you about my journey as a dreamer, cause I believe many of us are dreamers and don't have their life plan figured out, and I wanted you to know, you're not alone! I still sometimes dream about what it'd be like to be a parade float designer (I was about 8 years old when I decided I'd do that!). So follow along on my journey, I'd love to have some company!
This is a self portrait of myself called "Home away from Home". The concept behind it: I've always been a dreamer and when I was younger I would build forts for myself and tuck myself in there dreaming about all the things I wanted to do and places I'd see. This is the older version of myself doing those things I've dreamed of doing but now dreaming of home, so I created something that reminded me of home - my fort.
So, I wanted to start writing about my journey about finding my way. About the days where I feel a little lost, the days where I jump up and down in my office chair cause I love the images I'm staring at, and about the days where I drive home with a smile on my face cause I feel like I've just made a new life long friend. I want to share with you about my journey as a dreamer, cause I believe many of us are dreamers and don't have their life plan figured out, and I wanted you to know, you're not alone! I still sometimes dream about what it'd be like to be a parade float designer (I was about 8 years old when I decided I'd do that!). So follow along on my journey, I'd love to have some company!
This is a self portrait of myself called "Home away from Home". The concept behind it: I've always been a dreamer and when I was younger I would build forts for myself and tuck myself in there dreaming about all the things I wanted to do and places I'd see. This is the older version of myself doing those things I've dreamed of doing but now dreaming of home, so I created something that reminded me of home - my fort.
mandie:
I love the self-portrait you did! So great.
And I know exactly what you mean. I'm a dreamer too.
It's really cool to watch as your business is growing and your dreams are starting to unfold more.
I'm glad to know you and be a part of your journey! : )
Alanna:
Aw Lesley this is so great! I'm so excited for you!
(03.31.10)
Laura Hana:
Sorry, I read this on my iPhone earlier so didn't leave a comment. Love the concept and I think it turned out great! In fact, you've inspired me to do a self-portrait for our photo club this week. Awesome! P.S. I love the city lights peeking through the blinds. :)
(03.31.10)
Loren:
So adorable Lesley! I love it.
(03.31.10)
Niki:
Leslie, I love this! awesome self portrait! It reminds me of something I picked up in the UK years ago.. a sign for my home, called "Travellers Rest". I too am a very big dreamer and still haven't figured out my own life plan & I've had close to 1/2 a century!!! LOL Thanks so much for inspiring me and I am very much looking forward to our session this summer!
(04.01.10)
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Great idea Lesley! Someone recently told me that there is scientific evidence that women get the same positive chemical reaction going on in their bodies from talking to other women as they do from eating chocolate. Who knew!
(04.09.10)Great idea!! Best of luck in this new adventure, you can do it! Great shots too!! :)
(04.12.10)Lesley, I am so into your idea, there is nothing better than peer mentoring and encouragement. Also knocking ideas around with different people can really help solidify a tiny thought into a great idea. You can count me in if you are still looking for someone. :D
(04.13.10)Looking forward to it!
(04.14.10)