A little about myself...
A Colorado Native, I was born November 13,1987 in this beautiful state, specifically Colorado Springs. I just so happened to enter this world on my mothers birthday, my dew date, on Friday the 13th, and at 3:33 pm. Weird, true, and crazy, and no I am not possessed by the devil. :) I can honestly say that I truly grew up with an amazing, loving, and strong family. A family that many don't get a chance to have or experience. I have a incredibly smart and talented brother that was always an ideal rowmodel growing up. I was giving every and all opportunities to succeed, learn, and grow. Traveling, biking, hiking, skiing, were a majority of my childhood memories. Surprisingly I have a memory like an elephant and can remember as far back as 3 or 4. I see memories like video footage, clear,accurate, moving images. I am lucky that I have this record of my life with me at all times.
Growing up in Boulder, Co I was able to dance a majority of my Middle school and High school years. I was on the Boulder High Pom squad sophomore through senior year and I wouldn't give that experience up for the world. Being apart of that team and having the friendship of all of those girls has truly changed me life and is a big part of who I today. If you ever get an opportunity to be apart of a team... do it!
At an early age I knew that my career path needed to be as unique as myself. I knew that there would be no way I would ever work in a office cubicle all day everyday as a career, I just couldn't image my life like that. So as early as freshman year of H.S I started taking photography classes. It inspired me to imagine and create the world around me on film, it captivated me. I decided to go the the Art Institute of Colorado to receive my Bachelors of Arts in Photography. I find it so fascinating how people believe that anyone can be a good photographer... it is way way way harder than anyone can imagine. You are NOT a true photographer by pushing a button on your automatic digital camera!.. you are a "Amateur" photographer. True photographers see much more and do much more than the "automatic" setting. We see light, movement, texture, stories, perspective and on top of it all Shutter Speed and Aperture settings that make the perfect exposed photo. I decided to specialize in Fashion and Portraiture and received a Certificate of Excellence for my portfolio books. I graduated June 2010, at 22.
Today..
I am living with my amazing boyfriend of 6.5 years in beautiful Golden,CO. We recently added a new member to our lives, Kenna PuppyDog Bortles. Currently I am working for an amazing Advertising Agency in Denver and continuing to dance at a Studio in the area! Since graduating AIC I have been published in Denver Magazine Oct and Dec issues. I am still inspired and passionate about following my dreams as a photographer! And one day I will be shooting for Vogue and Victoria Secret...
I know this... " Its not the destination.. its the journey!!"
I am excited for all to come in this blog! Keep checking back for journeys, memory updates, photography, inspirational quotes and adventures, books, songs, visions and lessons learned!
Peace. Love. Happiness.
