Jul
22
If you haven’t submitted your entry into the ‘Open for Business Giveaway’ go do it now :)
Yesterday was my break day after I worked like a maniac to get my website launched and I need it! I’m volunteering at the BC Summer Games as a photographer, which will be my first time doing an event/sport photos so I’m incredibly nervous and excited. Especially when I received my schedule on Tuesday – it looks like I will be the only photographer at the swimming events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Which involves taking team photos, action shots, and the medal ceremony from 7am to 5pm.
I’m pretty sure I will be exhausted by the end of the day (totally going to feel like Jamie Delaine after this weekend, but I’m going to enjoy it to the fullest. If you try to phone or email and I don’t respond right away, sorry!
I’ll leave you with an ‘awwwwwww’ photo :)
Jul
21
You can’t have a big opening without having a giveaway. SEEDS made me completely rethink my way of running a business and changing my outlook on life, but it wasn’t the only thing. I love reading and always have; lately I have been reading a lot of business books. Two that have made an impact are Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson and Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferazzi and I want to share them with you. These are really fantastic reads Rework makes you completely think out of the box and Never Eat Alone is excellent on customer service. You can’t read books without a treat; the winner will be receiving a sweet to go with these two books.
I want to know what was your ‘Mount Everest’ in your life or business and how did you overcome it. Please comment with your story and a winner will be announced next Wednesday. Don’t read business books, they make the perfect gift for that perfect entrepreneur.
And don’t forget to join my Facebook page.
Jul
20
It feels weird saying that term, probably because I never expected it to relate to me. Just like receiving my business cards, I’m used to seeing these things for other people.
Like usual in these epic situations I feel the need to talk about how I feel and create something heartfelt. Like pride, happiness or how Neala keeps getting in my way as I write this. But seriously I’m just relieved that my branding is officially done. Now I can concentrate on getting clients.
A business cannot launch without a giveaway check back tomorrow for our second ever giveaway!
A few things that have changed with the blog:
1) The design has changed to match the website
2) Categories are now – personal, photography, goals and Friday Finds
3) Viewing images – instead of scrolling vertically, just click the arrow buttons to slide through the photos
4) You can now share the blog post through Facebook and Twitter
And the all important news – the website is now launched! Go take a look and don’t forget to became a fan on our Facebook page!
Jul
11
Favourite photo of my headshot shoot this beautiful Sunday morning with the lovely Carol Lefevre of Soul Alchemy Healing.
Jul
09
This past week has been the official start of Summer up here in Vancouver, BC with the high being about 35C/95F. I don’t do well in the heat, this past week has been brutal between being up till 4am and being nauseous. One thing I love about Summer is road trips, taking mini breaks in your week to go to a random destination without any thought in mind. Take a break and enjoy the sunshine with these Road Trip Etsy finds.
a) Closet Mob Vintage – You always need a favourite polaroid camera to take those candid shots.
b) Turkish Bath – These turkish towels really look like an elegant way to enjoy the sun.
c) Yahees Place – An amazing vintage find, need a bag to hold your beach gear, what about an old Canada post bag?
d) Artistic Archival – In one picture – this captures ‘Road Trip’ for me.
e) FRebecca Humphrey Designs – Don’t forget to protect your eyes with some funky glasses!
f) Beautiful Soaps – I pack lightly and I think this small container of tooth soap is perfect.
g) Ayelet – If you are fair like me sunscreen is a must – received my first sunburn this week.
h) Plaid Poni Designs – A compact toiletry bag. I admit I always forget something here.
i) Boone Books – I love writing down my thoughts during the drive, I really like this old fashion journal.
j) Simply Good Granola – mmm trail mix.
h) Helena Carrington Illustration and Textile Design – I wish I put a green one up, I had a friend that everywhere she traveled she would always see a pea green volkswagon van.