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Hi ho friends! Long time no chat! I feel like I’ve been a bit absent on the blog lately (more on that in a sec…), so I want to play a little catch up and write a post on what’s been going on lately for me.

I’ve been photographing… a lot! 

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AHH. So excited about all the sessions I’ve been doing lately! I feel like 2014 was a big year for me in terms of learning more about my own personal style of photography and editing, so it feels great to start off 2015 with lots of amazing people, locations, and emotions to capture. I was booked this weekend and have a fun session tomorrow, an engagement shoot on Saturday (!), and a shoot for a graduating senior on Sunday. Busy busy!

Anddd that leads into one of the main reasons I’ve been away from Apple of My Eye for a few days. GUESS WHAT I DID! I made another blog (yes, guess I’m officially a blogging addict now) for my photography. It was a huge time-suck and the technical aspects made me want to punch someone at times, but it’s all setup! If you want to follow more of my photography adventures, feel free to check it out :). I’m beyond excited to have it launched!

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Kyle’s family is getting a puppy…

AHHHHHH. They’re getting a teeny tiny black lab this Saturday, which is one of the reasons (I’ll admit it, the main reason) we’re driving back to our hometown this weekend. Knowing that, come Saturday afternoon, there will be a super squirmy and adorable pup in my arms makes me want to run around in circles of happiness.

In other words… I. Can’t. Wait.

I’ve been running…

I know this isn’t much for some of you amazing runners out there, but on my last run, I did 6 miles at an average of a 9:44 pace with negative splits. I felt amazing and completely understand that runner’s high now. At mile 4 I felt like I was flying! Kyle was a trooper and ran with me since he didn’t want me running alone in the dark, and we’re both pretty sore today. This week I have a total of 20 miles to do, so wish me luck!

Giveaway winner!

And I want to end this post by announcing the winner of my “These Are a Few of My Favorite Things” Giveaway!

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Congrats to… *drumroll please*…

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I just sent you an email :) . A big thank you to everyone who participated! It was so fun for me to read your entries and I really appreciate all of you who read/interact with me on my little corner of the internet. You guys da best <3.

And that’s just about all that’s been going on for me! Lots of photography, lots of studying, and lots of looking forward to this upcoming puppy-filled weekend. Wheee!

 

Comments

  1. says

    Ooooh I’m loving that sweet light in your photos! How beautiful!! I’m so excited for you for launching a photography site! I’ll have to check it out. I’m sooo jealous of that black lab puppy (my favorite kind of dog). I expect lots of adorable pictures of that puppy!

  2. says

    You are a truly talented photographer, Christine! :) And congratulations on that run – what matters is that you’re sticking with it and improving, right? You’ve impressed me with your times, anyway. 😉

  3. says

    LOVE your photography. So glad you’re following your passions and now I have ANOTHER blog to time suck my life ;P But seriously, I am glad haha!

  4. says

    I’m so bummed I missed the giveaway!! Anyways – obsessed with your new site. You’re SO talented at photography and I will definitely be hitting you up with some questions sometime! Portrait photography is such a different world than food photography, huh? It’s just as fun, though!

  5. says

    Your photography is amazing, girl, and I’m glad to see you devoting more time to it because you’ve got some serious talent. But I know what you mean about the technical aspects of starting a new blog… It’s what I’m currently doing for health coaching, and I feel like I’m constantly nothing more than a sliver away from losing my mind 😆

  6. Autumn Wieland says

    Yah on the photography blog!! That’s awesome, glad your able to pursue that love of your life!!
    We recently got a brown lab puppy and he is one of the BEST dogs! Needs more training, but he’s still so floppy and cute! :)

  7. says

    Ahh congrats on taking your photography to the next level! That is so exciting and inspiring to watch you chase your dreams and establish your business!

  8. says

    It is wonderful to hear you are keeping up on your photography! I love seeing you thrive in your passion. It inspires me to continue to pursue my own. I cannot wait to see where this path will take you, Christine! I’m looking forward to seeing your upcoming additions to your gallery- especially the engagement one!

    Tucker is the cutest thing ever. I re-watch your snapchats way more than I probably should. He is the best!