New job, New school, New possibilites!

My little job at Comfort Inn will officially come to an end Friday, when I pick up my last check. When I first got hired, I was working every day, sometimes 14 days in a row and I was getting 40 hours a week. Now, the scheduling over there seems to be a War, and hours have been stolen right out from under me. Needless to say, 6 hours a week was nothing, so I went and looked for a new job yesterday. Craigslist happened to be my best friend, and I landed two interviews. The first interview was for a part time position making $10 an hour to answer phones. I would be working Monday though Friday, with a guaranteed 30 hours a week...When I learned I got the job I was so excited. The second interview is not until Saturday, but its a full time position making 9.50 plus commission. When I spoke with the woman on the phone, she said the Front Desk clerk often averages out to 11-13 an hour. The shift would be 3-11 any day of the week. I obviously took the opportunity to have the interview, because I can't pass up a 40 hour work week. The woman made it sound like I got the job, so I was pretty much beside myself.

With a couple different jobs lined up, I figured it was time for me to start thinking of school again. I have to wait a couple years to begin the nursing program (due to the highly competitive program I would like to be in, you have to have all your Pre Reqs before you can be added to the 1-2 year waiting list... :) So I have been thinking about enrolling in a fast paced, accredited program that could give me a job making decent money while I make my way through school. I looked at massage therapy, medical assisting, and even a simple CNA program. I didn't like any of those ideas so I looked into being a dental assistant. Well, last night I came across American Dental Assisting School. It is an accelerated Dental Assistant program with Financial Aid. Its 11 Saturdays (I would be in school 8am-5pm) and certifies me in 3 areas. I get a paid internship and help finding a job when I am done. I would be completely done with it all by the 21st of February. With my new job, working Monday through Friday, I can totally do this!! So I applied for a loan, and hopefully will be in class on Saturday.

Unfortunately it took me until this morning to realize that Saturday is my interview, but if I make it into school, I know what I am going to choose!

My brain feels a little over whelmed right now, because I made a last minute choice about school, and I am about to start a new job, but in the long run I know its a good thing!!

First 'Bridal Gown' Shoot

On October 15th (which I promise will be my wedding date), I went down to Standley Lake for my first 'bridal' shoot. The weather was absolutely beautiful and all the colors were so vibrant and bright. It was the perfect day for this shoot, and I had a lot of fun! I am pretty proud of the fact that no instruction was given to me, I just let her pose and I snapped away! Some poses were a bit repetitive but seeing her move gave me ideas on some great poses when my first real bride comes along!

Victoria was fun to get to know. I have never known a 21 year old that owns two companies, teaches students full time and models! She is such a busy girl, and for her to meet with my mom and I for two hours out of her busy life was so sweet of her.

We started the session out in the weeds, which was a lot of fun. Grasshoppers were everywhere, and they were even getting stuck in between the layers of her dress. Turns out Victoria was brave, and we got lots of good stuff. (:

We stopped to take photos in a slot off the trail. The trees behind her were amazing, and with the bright blue sky behind that, there was no way I could resist!

From here, we made our way down to the beach. The wind started to pick up, blowing Victoria every which way possible. But through all that the wind managed to be a prop in her beach pictures, and it was nice and soft until we stepped foot on to the sand. If you didn't know where we were exactly, no one would be able to know. I love this place, and for future shoots I just might come here!

Taking pictures on the beach was a lot of fun. She was excited about being bare foot in the sand. The beach had such a California feel that day, we loved it so much! Victoria had even talked about a swim suit session and a trash the dress session that could be held right here at this beach!

Special Thanks goes to Victoria Sofia for modeling and spending the afternoon with me

Anna Carbone, my Mom, who is being so supportive of my photography dream, and she has been here every step of the way...

And Joel Turowski, my loving boyfriend, who is more supportive than I could ask. He is always looking out for me, and he totally puts his Call Of Duty on hold to look at my photos.

You guys are the best!

<3

Sparkle&Shine shoot out

My first shoot out was quite the experience. We went to Civic center park and split into little groups of three. We each had our time with the models, posing them how we would like and choosing where to take the picture. I met a photographer by the name of Mark Alison there, and he does really amazing work! I feel really lucky to have had some simple instruction from him. He leads lots of 'meet ups', so I should be learning lots more from him! :)

Editing did not take much time at all, and I seem to favor the pictures I took of the first model, Brandy. The lighting seemed to work out more, and she was fun to work with. Here are some of the pictures I took from my first shoot ever. (:

 

The photo shoot was a lot of fun, and I cant believe how much I learned!  I have a couple bridal shoots coming up, as well as an engagement session. I have been dreaming photography, and my brain has been over flowing with ideas... I really can't wait!!