A couple years back, I had the opportunity to work with these boys for the first time. I remember it being busy - GOOD busy ... jumping on beds in Small Paul pajamas, a chase through a ravine, dragging plastic snakes, boys being boys... all the while, there I was, trying to seem relaxed and confident ... aiming to make an impression on their mom, feeling as if failure to deliver something fantastic may just be the end of what felt like such a beginning.
Last night on Grey's Anatomy, Meredith said that every Doctor can point to the single moment when they truly became a physician. If this is true for photographers, I'd have to credit Joelle with the defining moment. Her confidence in me extended beyond obligation. Her validation was like a big green light. Her friendship, a gift.
(I've been blessed with family and friends who have encouraged me over the years, and I am so thankful for each of them... without them I never would have started dreaming.)
To all my readers, a wish for 2010: May you find confidence in doing what you love ~ and someone to join you for the journey.
The boys and I just read the blog entry! The talent is all yours, ,my friend - all I did was recognize it!
We have had so many great comments on this shoot and the boys happen to love it too.
Here's to a New Year of adventures!!!
Joelle
Posted by: Joelle | January 16, 2010 at 01:28 PM