What I mean is, I always want to be pushing myself to grow and learn and not become stagnant. Right now, I definitely feel that my ability is nowhere close to where I want to be…but my passion keeps pushing me. And my passion has to keep outweighing the fear as well.
Passion isn't all the keeps me going, though….inspiration from wonderful people and photographers is a huge driving force. Thanks to Tasra and Jasmine Star for continuously giving back and inspiring others! It not only inspires me to be better with my photography and keep going and pushing and trying, but it inspires me to give back to others as well.
-Naomi

I just went by your facebook to send you a quote about gratitude and I could not pass up your post on this :0) Your blogs are addicting :0) I also watched this Movie last week as well. It was a beautiful movie and very inspiring!

Anyways yes, this is so true. I have been shooting for 15 years and run a successful wedding photography business at least what I consider the definition of success to be. It truly makes me sad when I see how many “seasoned professionals” discourage instead of encourage. I read so many judgmental sarcastic comments and posts and even though they are not directed towards me I often feel sorry for the younger professionals that may actually be in their own fan base reading them looking for words of encouragement. Most of them are opinionated comments as well. Sometimes I wonder if they remember how they got started??? I am so glad that you are bringing some light on this situation.

We are all original just like our works of art and to me that's what makes it so beautiful. We have to learn to block out the negative influences in our life and embrace and be grateful for the positive ones. Sometimes we have people around us or even people that we look up to that may not deserve the pedestal we have put them on. Maybe we should all do some spring cleaning in our minds and try to surround ourselves with more positive influences and people. The true beauty of it all is …is that we were all built with a light switch and at any time we can choose to shut any of it off and out. This does not mean I am saying to build a wall or learn to have thick skin because then you end up not letting anything in and miss out on all the good things life has to offer as well. It just means to think like a water filter and know what to let in and what to let pass right through.

Tasra you are an amazing example to others especially women. Your honesty and transparency is unmatched by anyone else I have ever met in this business. Tasra today I want you to know that you are my Hero!
God Bless, Misty Miotto

ps. Some quotes to live by for any fellow artists that may be feeling a little inadequate :0)

-Artists who seek perfection in everything are those who cannot attain it in anything.
Gustave Flaubert

-Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.
Scott Adams

-Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.
Henry Ward Beecher

-Every artist was first an amateur.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

What I mean is, I always want to be pushing myself to grow and learn and not become stagnant. Right now, I definitely feel that my ability is nowhere close to where I want to be…but my passion keeps pushing me. And my passion has to keep outweighing the fear as well.
Passion isn't all the keeps me going, though….inspiration from wonderful people and photographers is a huge driving force. Thanks to Tasra and Jasmine Star for continuously giving back and inspiring others! It not only inspires me to be better with my photography and keep going and pushing and trying, but it inspires me to give back to others as well.
-Naomi

I just went by your facebook to send you a quote about gratitude and I could not pass up your post on this :0) Your blogs are addicting :0) I also watched this Movie last week as well. It was a beautiful movie and very inspiring!

Anyways yes, this is so true. I have been shooting for 15 years and run a successful wedding photography business at least what I consider the definition of success to be. It truly makes me sad when I see how many “seasoned professionals” discourage instead of encourage. I read so many judgmental sarcastic comments and posts and even though they are not directed towards me I often feel sorry for the younger professionals that may actually be in their own fan base reading them looking for words of encouragement. Most of them are opinionated comments as well. Sometimes I wonder if they remember how they got started??? I am so glad that you are bringing some light on this situation.

We are all original just like our works of art and to me that's what makes it so beautiful. We have to learn to block out the negative influences in our life and embrace and be grateful for the positive ones. Sometimes we have people around us or even people that we look up to that may not deserve the pedestal we have put them on. Maybe we should all do some spring cleaning in our minds and try to surround ourselves with more positive influences and people. The true beauty of it all is …is that we were all built with a light switch and at any time we can choose to shut any of it off and out. This does not mean I am saying to build a wall or learn to have thick skin because then you end up not letting anything in and miss out on all the good things life has to offer as well. It just means to think like a water filter and know what to let in and what to let pass right through.

Tasra you are an amazing example to others especially women. Your honesty and transparency is unmatched by anyone else I have ever met in this business. Tasra today I want you to know that you are my Hero!
God Bless, Misty Miotto

ps. Some quotes to live by for any fellow artists that may be feeling a little inadequate :0)

-Artists who seek perfection in everything are those who cannot attain it in anything.
Gustave Flaubert

-Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.
Scott Adams

-Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.
Henry Ward Beecher

-Every artist was first an amateur.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

I needed to be reminded of this idea… The photographers who I look to for inspiration are leagues ahead of where I am and sometimes I get frustrated that I am so far behind, even though I try. Thanks for passing on the inspiration!