Recently, a few of my very dear girlfriends accomplished some pretty remarkable creative milestones. I am so proud of each of them, and I can't help myself but to share their good stuff, and them, with all of you.
Excuse me for just one minute while I burst...
Lora and Pam have been working so hard, collectively for years, to build their own photography business. Their website is up and running and, while they've been taking beautiful photos for others for quite some time now, Pam & Lora Photography has officially been launched.
If you look around, you'll see some familiar faces amongst the incredible portraits that comprise their already impressive portfolio. I can't wait to ask them to photograph my family this Spring. I'm excited to see them reach new heights together. Every day, their creative eyes inspire me.
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When I toasted my best friend and her new husband at her wedding two summers ago I opened with these words:
I can't remember a time when I didn't know Erin. Some of my earliest memories include snuggling with Erin and her brother on their parents' bed, watching Mary Poppins while tucked between their sheets; Tending to injured baby bunnies or birds together, nestling them safely in an old shoe box after they had, most likely, been mauled by Erin's cat.. or her dog Molly, who also knocked out my two front teeth; Fearfully observing our kindergarden classmate drive his mother's car down Erin's driveway at 5 years old; Roller-skating with pillows fastened to our rumps; Sharing, repeatedly, the secret of good coloring...
When I look now at at her life's work, the art work that is being crafted at her fingertips, I have no doubt that she was holding out on me. She has more secrets and tricks and talents up her short sleeves than she ever let on, and I can't wait to see what she creates next. I treasure every inch of it, from the fairy painting she gave me on my 10th birthday to the portrait she painted of me when I graduated from college. Erin Beaver, you never cease to amaze me.
You go, girls. Get on with your bad selves.
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8 comments:
So, so cool. I love seeing people take their passions and make them into careers!!!
You have some very talented and amazing friends. Congrats to them on their new achievements!
And can you tell us more about getting your teeth knocked out and what it was like to see a 5 year drive a car?!
Wow, super talented friends! How neat that you've been able to watch them blossom. I'm sure you've been a great cheerleader for them all. Cuz that just how you roll. :)
How exciting for your friends and what a great friend you are!
Yay! :) Thank you so much for being proud of us and making us a feature in your space!!! :) It's so special that some of my closest friends love photography and are moved and inspired by the same things that make me happy. I love it! :)
I love you.
Emily, you are the best friend ever and perhaps one of the best PR people I know. I feel so incredibly lucky to have you in my life.
Love you,
Erin
Uhm... wow. Just WOW.
Yeah... what Christine said. Your friends are truly talented, and I wish them lots of success!
And your trip to Mexico? AMAZING. Great pics.
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