Christmas in Cali
My dad and sister are on the way to SF right now (and flying over a nasty winter storm).
We get to play tourists for the week. Lots of dining out, sightseeing, and picture taking to be done :)
amanda shoemaker capturinglight
Taking my blog back…. from myself.
I’m reclaiming my capturinglight.com domain for my personal blogging adventures!
Some of my current RSS subscribers may not know this… but… capturinglight.com began as a personal journal and photoblog in 2001, and over time, evolved into my photography business site. I chose the name “capturinglight” as my shutterbug name, and it only made sense to me to extend that name into my photography business. As time went on, my blogging all but came to a halt. I needed a creative outlet, but felt boxed in by the confines of and expectations associated with an all photography website. It didn’t feel like the appropriate place to post updates about my life, travels, web development geekery, personal photos, and so on.
So… I moved my Capturinglight Photography portfolio site to a new domain… capturinglightphoto.com. Problem solved.
Now, I can go back to being me here. :)
From here out you can expect more personal snaps, interesting stuff I find online, web development and design related posts, anything related to the world of the photography industry, and of course… all things San Francisco (since we just moved here!).
I have been working hard on a new project that involves photography-related charities… and will be looking for photographer participants in the near future!
I also look forward to being able to offer some web dev tips and advice aimed directly at photographers. So, in the meantime, if there is anything you need help with… ask away.
Thanks for reading… and if you are a photographer or interactive professional… let’s connect!
Our New Tree
We were originally going to buy a tiny, tabletop tree since we have such a small flat here in SF… but then we stumbled upon this awesome 7.5′ footer on Craigslist last week…
Here it is not fully decorated. It has a remote control, and you can set it to have all clear, all multi, or both sets of lights on. I did not realize trees were so high-tech now. :)
(iPhone snap from Eric)
We have moved to San Francisco!
This blog update is long overdue, but we’ve been a tad busy!
In August, my husband and I packed up our home in Atlanta and moved to San Francisco.
Those who know us well, know that this was not a sudden decision. Something had been stirring in our hearts, and we had been desiring a new adventure and a change in scenery for several years now. I won’t bore you with the details except to say that we had been praying about it for a long time, and one day, God opened all the right doors, and well… here we are!
Eric and I are so grateful to be here, and we are anxious to see how our gifts will be utilized in this new city of ours.
I’m not sure what the future holds for Capturinglight Photography. I love portraiture and adore all my little clients… but I also have so many other goals I want to accomplish.
Speaking of which… I have already begun work on a new project that I am so excited about it… but I can’t divulge too much info just yet. However, I can tell you that portrait photographers everywhere… especially those who enjoy giving back to the community… will want to be a part of this new project. Stay tuned for more info! *
To my Atlanta clients: Thank you for choosing me to be your family’s photographer. I was, and am, honored. And if you need a referral for a local photographer, please feel free to contact me.
Until next time!
Amanda :)
* You can follow me on Twitter for updates: @capturinglight.
Happy Holidays from The Shoemakers!
“Have a classic holiday.”
This is the card Eric and I designed for sending out to our families this year. It features our 1967 Volkswagen Beetle. Why? Well… we don’t have any children yet, and we’re pretty sure people are tired of seeing pictures of our cats. Plus, as Eric likes to say… the Beetle just makes people smile. :-)
Merry Christmas, everyone! I’ll see ya in January!