New Faces

In March I went to a shoot out called Click for Pets and we raised enough money to sponsor elderly dogs and cats at a local animal shelter.  Anyone who knows me, knows that I don't participate in group events like this and I rarely step outside of the pinup box.  However, this year I told myself that I was going to break out of the mold and start doing things that are not of my norm.  

I had the honor of working with Izzy.  Not only is she a beautiful young lady, but she has something about her that just captives you and draws you in and you just have to shoot her.  I am very happy to have been able to have work with her and its been such an amazing journey so far with this girl.  I can't wait to shoot with her more in the future.  

Plus, she has a cool mom!! She is one of the most creative people I know and she's always brainstorming for the next big idea for Izzy's shoots.  Often times you'll find her making crowns with beads, lugging wardrobe around, making sure her daughter is fed and doing well.  She is very aware of what goes on in shoots to make sure her daughter is not put in compromising positions.  I admire that because too many of our young models are put in positions that aren't exactly a good thing for someone of their age.  I love their relationship.  They are a team and they work well together.  They remind me of me and my mother, we function as a team often times and its the best thing ever to have that relationship with your mom.  You only have one mom and only one dad.  And to have a relationship that is strong with either one of your parents is a good thing.

Lesson of the day?  Don't take your parents for granted.  Love them, fight with them, laugh with them and spend time with them.  Some of my favorite memories are of me and my dad picking on my mom and doing stupid things.  And we continue to do it still to this day, its our bonding time.  Some of my favorite memories of me and my mother are the times we get away to do girl things which doesn't happen very often anymore due to being busy all the time, but its still something we try to do.  I'm thankful I have such amazing parents and I have a relationship with them. 

Just remember its never too late to start trying if you don't have a good relationship with your parents.