About a year ago, I shared this photo of my camellia. It had bloomed for the very first time ever, I was just overjoyed. So of course I took a photo of it. Because that’s what I do. 
Looking at this photo today, I still love it. And it’s a good photo…good focus, decent composition, lovely color. It’s good.
Fast forward to this year… and once again my camellia has bloomed and it brings every bit the same joy as last year. The only thing that has changed is my photography. A year of online classes, lots of practice, getting better with Photoshop. And it’s been the most wonderful journey.
I’ll admit it’s been so frustrating at times trying to create with a photo the vision I see in my head. But yet, every roadblock came with a lesson learned and ultimately helped to me to make the kinds of images I have always longed to create.
So whatever it is you love. Whatever you hope to do. I just encourage you to stick with it. Don’t give up. Learn as much as you can. Get stuck. Get frustrated. Stay with it. And I promise you that one day it will all come together.
I am living proof.
Love, Kelly
Oh Kelly, I just put up my post and came here to yours. We sang the same song today. Wow. It gives me shivers! Thank you for always making me want to keep blogging.
Pam oxoxoxox
All of your photos are beautiful, but isn’t it fun to see how much we improve from year to year?
Just about the time I’m feeling really overwhelmed by my passion (work) you post this!!! Thanks for encouraging me! ????
They’re both beautiful! Don’t you just love this photography journey we’re on! Always something new to learn and something new to try!
Yes, you are living proof! Your images are so lovely. I’m glad you are on this photography journey just as I am. Knowing that there are others learning and growing right alongside me makes everything so much more fun! Can’t wait to see more of your lovely work.
Just want you to know I have looked around you blog and love it. You are encouraging and inspiring. I always seem to think that “everyone else” is so much more experienced than I am with (fill in the blank)……..photography, blogging, art, etc. It’s feels good to meet others who are having fun, even if not experts. Along the way we become better and better at what we do. It’s this incredible journey that gives such pleasure. Thanks for sharing yourself and your work.