2009! Happy New Year...

I've always been one of those people that come up with new years resolutions. I am a planner, I love listing things, making goals, coming up with the how to behind it all. This naturally carries over into my professional life as well. 2008 was such an amazing year for Ardent. 2009 is already shaping up to be even better. I wanted to share with you some of my resolutions....

Give Back ~ This next year I will be working with hospitals and schools throughout Colorado & Wyoming donating sessions to those who may be in need. Newborn sessions, maternity sessions, children & seniors... I know how much I treasure my own photographs and I believe this should be something everyone has in their life.

Get Better ~ I am excited this year to be doing some second shooting for other photographers that I admire, photographers that I can really learn from. Being a second shooter really allows me to take a slower pace during a wedding, cultivating my creative eye to see things even different than the primary photographer would. It helps me to become more creative and expand my abilities.

Get Personal ~ This year I had a camera upgrade, new lenses, new blog, new website... This is all the building blocks of making Ardent more personal, more "me". Wedding photography is enhanced by "connections" I want to really get to know my clients and in turn have then get to know me.

Get Creative ~ Textures, fish eye, slideshows... This year is the year I take my photography to the next level. I'm really excited about these things.

On a personal note in 2009 I am also going to:

- Become an owner of a brand new condo!
- Start a family
- Travel to NYC
- Run a 5k

Here is to a wonderful new year filled with promise!