What inspires you? As an artist you’re constantly trying to figure this out. Digging from that deep well of so-called inspiration find that one piece of inspiration that will make this shoot different from the last one.
So, when people ask me what inspires ME….it’s not a hard question. Because, really, people inspire me. There’s no thing, no song, no movie. It really is just people I come into contact with everyday. Real people, with real goals, real dedication, real dreams, real passion, real love, and that’s what makes life so interesting and varied.
So, who does inspire me? I’ll tell you.
Well the first one I want to tell you about is my cousin, Katherine.
Katherine and I only know each other long distance even though our parents are siblings. We’ve just never lived close enough. But thanks to modern technology and social networking….we now connect on a daily basis
Now, she is one of my biggest inspirations!
You see, about a month ago Katherine posted this picture from to her Facebook page, and my jaw just dropped. (the first one is dec 2010 and the 2nd is march 2011)
You see, Katherine had made a decision to do a fitness competition. And when she decides to do something….watch out world! It is simply amazing what dedication and passion and hard work can do!
Personally, I had really come to point, where I didn’t think this was possible. I told myself that those before and after pictures in the magazines weren’t real. Or at the very least, were a LONG time apart. Like every other girl I know, I’ve dieted on and off for the last 15 years. Without much to show for it. Nothing seemed to work for me. I tried lots of cardio, low calorie, low carb, etc. I’ve tried it all.
But then I asked Kat was she was doing…..and it was not the typical answer. No crazy diet, no crazy cardio. Just workout like the guys and eat clean food (a lot). So, now Kat has me started on a whole new way of life. I am now working out 5-6 days a week. I’m eating more than ever before but it all feels so much healthier. I am dedicated and passionate about where I am going. I’m enjoying the process. Because become stronger every day is so much better than killing myself on a treadmill.
Kat is my inspiration and I look forward to the day when I have an after picture too! (Make sure you follow her blog and on twitter!
I do have another healthy inspirational person. And I don’t really know her personally, although her blog makes me feel like I do. One of my favorite blogs I read everyday is Think Pretty Thoughts. Katy is the awesome, fantastic, so fun, author behind this FAB inspirational blog. Isn’t it interesting how both have similar names? Dun-da-dun-dun-da
So, Katy has a similar healthily passion as Kat and I especially LOVE reading her Muscle Monday posts. In addition she has an amazing since of fashion, and a great sense of humor. And this makes Think Pretty Thoughts a must read with my morning coffee. I am so addicted I have been known to send her a tweet when I haven’t seen a recent post. SORRY KATY!!!!
Katy also inspires me to write. To write and just be me. And hopefully if I am me, then people will like me….right? If she can write almost every day….I can write a couple of times a week!
I’m sure you’ll agree that Katy is the type of person that makes the best kind of friend and the PERFECT shopping buddy (**hint**hint**).
So, you’re probably still wondering what inspires me artistically and professionally. Right? Ok, well I’ll tell you.
It’s YOU!!!
It’s my couples. And every single one is my inspiration. It’s why we do things the way we do. It’s why we only take 20 weddings a year. Because I could do the same thing time after time, without caring who the people are, just a paycheck in my pocket. But that’s not really the life or career I’m looking for. It doesn’t show passion and it doesn’t bring joy.
What I love doing is getting to know people and translating that into images that show something about them.
Whether that’s how she feels most beautiful,
or the way he looks at her when she’s not looking,
or the way she makes him laugh,
or the way they hold hands,
or just the way they love.
Every little thing is something important. Without that inspiration, capturing life just wouldn’t be so interesting.
So that’s a peek into my world. Tell me, what are YOU inspired by?
post by | Candice
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