So it’s turns out this amazing photography camp for me, was less about shooting and more about connecting. I didn’t take nearly as many photos as I would have thought and it appears most of the shots I do have are “the details”, just the small things that caught my eye.

I was too busy chatting, sharing ideas, guiding photo walks, meeting and falling in love with kindred spirits and gathering a whole load of friends & inspiration and basking in the magic that was created….. It was an experience that has changed my outlook of this online world and my own personal journey through photography. During my time on camp there were some amazing “ups” and thought-provoking “downs”, a roller coaster of emotions, such as tiredness, joy, homesickness, belonging and self doubt certainly creeped in.

I had been so scared about embarking on this journey, many doubts and fears running through my mind, questioning my own belief in my work. I have a wonderful support network at home, many loved ones cheering me on and setting me on the right direction and this fuels me everyday. What I’ve gained from this experience is that I now also have support from my fellow contributors at shuttersisters, and the campers who attended, who made me believe being on this creative path is what I’m meant to be doing, gave me confidence and the tools to follow my dreams and intentions.

I’m truly thankful from the bottom of my heart to everyone who helped me on this journey. When can we do it all again?

{still to come –  A Lensbaby walk, some people shots, the darling Kristin Z portraits and my amazing time in SF with Leslie}