One little fish...

Photography has really taken off as a profession and it seems more and more continue to pop up.  Our region seems to be flooded with studios and photographers.  Its a bit discouraging at times.  I feel like a little, tiny fish in a huge ocean of photographers. 

But I love it.  I love seeing the printed material, a moment in time captured forever on that piece of paper.  I never tire of looking at photographs, whether it be in albums, boxes or even facebook.  It makes me particularly happy to know I was able to put a smile on someone's face because I took the time to click that button. 

I recently purchased a backdrop and am researching home studio set ups.  I currently do everything on location but would love to offer studio type portraits as well. 

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...

I have been itching for a quick project.  During my trip to the thrift store yesterday I found this mirror for $4.00:

It is the ugliest brown color I've evern seen.  The frame is plastic as well.  But I love the scroll design.  I figured if my idea didn't work, I was only out $4.00.

I pulled out some white craft paint I already had at home.

And now I have a pretty mirror on my bedroom wall.

(Please excuse the fingerprints. I cleaned the mirror but I muddle it back up while hanging.)

I'm pretty pleased with it.