Calm Early Morning

I love waking up before everyone in the house and doing what I need or want. It's calm quiet and relaxing. This morning I just keep thinking I need to switch my camera bag out to try the new one, but I want to be quiet. Think I will wait and enjoy my time.

Thoughts

 I'd like to open a gallery where people can come see my photographs. I'd find people that love my work. I'd love to open it in an odd building like an old fire house of theater. I see so many building that need some love, they just sit and waste away. I'd love to make them into something beautiful. Or open a graphic design/ photography studio in one. My first studio I had to walk away from I won't get into details, but it never would have gone far anyway. At least here there is a much bigger fan base I could build. But how to get started....

I Am Back

 Hi there strangers. I know I have been gone for a long time. Life has gotten in the way as well as my mental health. I have a 5-year-old now and I am living in Chicago. I know big changes. Well, I am here and will be trying to get back to it. Writing has always helped me, so I hope to be chatting with you all again. I am looking to get started again doing what I love. Love and luck.

Exciting News here in the Apelila household!

Buying a house yes I know it's a big step but so worth it. Now if you know me you know I will be crafty and post about it. Happy Shooting

Updates

Sorry it has been a while since the last post been busy with personal and business. I will be setting up a schedule as I am trying to set up a Ne chapter of sorts a group of photographers. I will post more later. Happy shooting.

I Believe

Good Evening.. Tonight I am thinking about what kind of photography do I like to do. I have really thought and I believe it is more fine art photography or architectural photography that feeds my passion. I really do love to photograph people but in a candid setting so I may have to try more street photography.

I just changed my prices and can't wait because I really look forward to going to FotoChaos this coming April I hope to learn so much. I will be trying to attend more workshops, webnars, and other learning groups. I also want to obtain a membership with PPA. So I am off to go look at insurance for the studio and other info to try and get ready. I think mini sessions for the holidays are going to be soon so check back or find me on facebook or on my website. Happy shooting :)

April

Studio Up-date

 This is one shooting wall behind the girls.

 This is the entrance to the studio as you can see the display cabinet on the right is now red with blue.

 This is the larger shooting wall.

 The smaller wall again just needs some more paint the yellowish spot is where I moved the cabinet.

 A view from the larger shooting wall to the left of the green cabinet will be the desk.

 Another view from the larger wall. The corner area is where the desk will be.

 A view from the smaller wall to the larger wall.

 A view from the doorway.

 My screen that I like but don't know what to do with yet.

 A view from the windows to the doorway.

 Some damage I will have to fix.

 The cabinet by the desk area. I bought the crate sitting there, the lights were left behind, and the bright green items you see are the shelves that go into the cabinet.

 My business card holder says Aloha and Hawaii on it and looks like leaves.

 My grumpy daughter was not happy this day.

Here you can see the red and blue a little better. I am looking forward to get it all finished. I keep saying soon but as we all know it takes time. Well I am off for now so Happy shooting :)

April