As the day approaches I'm becoming overwhelmed with an array of emotions. By that time, it will be over a year since I've been home. I'm excited to see those I've missed and spend long summer nights with my loved ones. I also have to atone for mistakes I've left undone. It's going to be one hell of a trip. I can't wait.
Last year around this time I was taking weekend trips to the seaside and dreaming about the coming year. I told myself I wanted to shoot at least one wedding in Tuscany and a few couples in and around Italy. I continued to dream about how amazing it would be to photograph people in love. I began to work towards this goal. I've learned from my experience in coming to Italy; If you work diligently for what you love, it can happen. Tomorrow afternoon, I'm shooting my first wedding clients from New York in Florence.
Today, as I was preparing for tomorrow's event; I took a small hike, reached the top and prayed for a bit. I realized I really need to dream even bigger. So... after the handfuls of couples in love I'll be photographing this year. I would like to shoot a couple Dozen next year! And while I'm throwing all of this into the void; I'd ultimately like to move back to the states, preferably Washington where I can photograph children and spend my summers in Tuscany shooting weddings. Aaaah, feels good.
Los Angeles, from up top the Griffith Observatory.
8 comments:
good luck tomorrow =) i need to dream bigger too.
p.s. seattle is where i hope i land when i move home to the US
Dreams are good :)
All of the vagabonds are ending up in the PNW! Love love love!
Can't wait for you to live your dream. Don't dream bigger; dream the biggest. Ready, Set, Go!
I agree with Sara. If you can dream it, you can do it.
Have a great time tomorrow!
Brava Gina mia.
Dream big, work hard and live harder. You rock, and are always an inspiration to me.
I hope you have a blast tomorrow.
Ciao
Eleonora
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That is such a pretty goal, to photograph lovers in love. I mean it. I'm going to tell my little sister about it...she wants to be a photographer one day :)
That sounds like a great plan!
Your work is inpiring.. and hearing about you dreaming big is oh so incredible!
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