Well, 2020 was … an adventure, wasn’t it?
I know that may sound like I’m putting it lightly, but I’m a positive person that takes the good with the bad. Plus, we Alaskans are resilient and if this wild land has taught me anything, it’s to stop and appreciate the beauty that surrounds you even when times get tough.
It’s in that spirit that I’m speaking from today, as I reflect on what I learned from this last year. I hope that in sharing just three of my biggest takeaways, you too find a silver lining that gives you strength for whatever comes our way in 2021:
1. Be Flexible
Letting go of set plans or perceptions can be hard, but 2020 called on us to change; to become adaptable in the face of constant adversity. For many, this meant bringing our work home with us – to stay! Who knows if/when we’ll return to the old ways of going to the office from 9-5, but this past year pushed us to figure out how to make working from home … work!
Are you still struggling to settle into your home office? Think about updating what’s on your walls. As this article points out, daily exposure to meaningful artwork and artifacts can do wonders in improving your everyday attitude and approach.
2. Make Memories
I will never forget taking my friend Lynne out on our boat and capturing her family as they soaked in the splendor of our state. The observations we traded and the laughs we shared along the coastline seemed to shield us from reality, if only for a few hours.
Now believe me when I say that I found as much joy in crafting and guiding this portrait session as Lynne’s family did experiencing it. Because moments like these aren’t just relaxing; they’re rejuvenating and help us reconnect to what matters most: each other.
Which is why I will always strive to capture images that reflect YOU, and why I’m really looking forward to leading more adventure sessions with families and seniors in 2021.
3. Capture Love
This year reminded us how precious and precarious life is, and with that the immeasurable value in capturing moments with our loved ones. Because photos and videos give us the magical ability to time travel, back to the people and places that bring give us hope.
These lessons from 2020 will help me make the most out of 2021, in life and behind the lens. But I want to learn from you, too! Send your thoughts and questions about the old or new year to familyartphoto@gci.net, so we can be stronger than ever together.