Dog

Believe it or not, I'm looking at dogs! I'm debating all of the pros and cons of each of these.

Cash(male)

• Shih-tzu
• Ugly, but adorable! 
• 1yr old
• needs shots and neutered
• Calm but can be playful. 
• House trained
• leash trained

Tigger(male)

• Shih-tzu and poodle
• Smaller than Cash
• So adorable
• 5yrs old
• Has shots and is Neutered
• super excited immediately, but extremely chill soon after
• He's a lover
• He's house trained, but allowed to run around free(not leash trained)

Pumpkins and All Things Nice

I hope you all had a wonderful halloween! Sarah, Joe, and I definitely did. Aside from all of the school work we got to make a good weekend out of it. Friday night a friend of ours from church has a halloween/birthday party. Saturday a good friend Katelyn has a fall party where we got to eat pumpkin pie, apple pie, apple cider, carmel apples, pumpkin cake, and probably more that I can't think of. Sunday was a catch up on homework day. Once things were done we all got our costumes back on and then we headed to Sarah's second home to have homemade tortellini soup followed by some photos at Legacy Photography. Here are our lovely lawn gnome costumes! :)

And it goes like this...

I haven't gotten to say a whole lot lately, but I will leave you with a quick update and a special photo. Recently I have somehow made time to finally get my new website online. As far as I know, if everything goes as planned it should be up today! If it isn't keep checking back. There are so many never before seen photo shoots so I'm excited to see some reactions. Next: Updates business cards with my new website, new e-mail, and new look! I hope it goes over as well as I would like.

New link: www.traciadamsonphotography.com
New e-mail: traciadamson@gmail.com

Also, I will be offering studio portraits! So be sure to spread the word! :)

Now all I need to do is finish 4 weddings, 1 engagement, 2 families, 1 senior, and 1 childrens session... then I will be caught up.




Here is just an ordinary summer/fall night at home. Mom and dad, I hope to have someone that I can share that same love that you still have for each other.

Senior Year

I guess I would say that this is a new beginning. I just started my senior year of college, yet I don't really know what to think about it. I haven't decided if I should just finish it out and find a job or if I should stay in school for one more year to get a higher degree which could set me apart from all other Graphic Designers. Then there is the thoughts that are looming around my head: "Is graphic design where God wants me to be, or is graphic design what God used to lead me to photography." All of those questions raise more questions. One thing is for certain, I will finish my graphic degree and not pursue a photography degree. Why? After this semester(or year), I should have learned all that I need to know about running my camera and studio lighting. Plus, barely any photographers that I know actually went to school for photography, so I'm still ahead of the game. Anways, I love graphic design I just feel like photo has taken over my life as of right now.

Classes:
Photography Lighting Studio
Graphic Design Senior Studio
20th Century Art History
Dreamweaver/CSS (web design in HTML code)
Flash (Interactive website design)

Other than that, I love my job at Legacy even more. The work environment is perfect, I can listen to loud music, talk about photography, get pointers, tell stories, and best of all get to work on the weddings that come through. It's so much fun to watch each story unfold. I often catch myself laughing hysterically at some of the photos. Tyson does an awesome job of capturing every detail of the story which makes editing even more fun! Tomorrow I get to assist/second photographer for a wedding under Legacy. I'm really pumped to see how they shoot their weddings since it's much different than a lot of other studios. It's always fun to see how each photographer handles weddings.

There is so much more on my mind, but I think I need to keep it short. I'm trying to finish editing 2 wedding of my own before I have more photo-shoots in the next few weeks. Although, I can't forget about this Sunday on Monday. Katelyn(photo friend and neighbor), and Sarah(roomie) are going on a photo adventure to have some fun. I'm pumped since I'll get a photo of me for my website so that it can finally go live. Soon we will get to say 'hello' to traciadamsonphotography.com! I can't wait!

Prayers

Prayers are always needed and I have a special request. My cousin Kya is undergoing a Bone Marrow Transplant while her older sister is the Donor on Monday and needs everyones prayers. I know my mom and dad need the link to her Caring Bridge site, so click here. There are photos and  Journal updates each day.

Another request is for my good friend Tiffany whose twin boys were diagnosed with Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome while in the womb. They were rushed to Cincinnati, OH and under went Laser Surgery and kept under close watch. The babies were born at 28 weeks and 2days and weighed just over 3lbs. Because of such a premature birth the boys and family will be staying in the NICU in Cincinnati, OH for a few more weeks. This means no income for the past month. As far as I know, the health of the babies has been improving, but prayers and support are always needed. To view their Caring Bridge site, click here and click here to donate.

Tidbits

I know I haven't blogged a whole lot lately so I decided to tell inform whoever may read this about what I am up to lately.


1. It's been one month since we got back from our European escapades. This truly makes me sad, because I would do absolutely anything to hop on a flight to Scotland and never come back. It's quite tempting at times. I think I'm having withdrawals.


2. I recently got a new part-time job with Legacy Photography here in Fargo as a Photographer and Editor which I am loving right now since It's super laid back and the people are awesome! Check out their website here!


3. My photography has definitely picked up, but I'm looking to make moor bookings. I get so excited about the littlest things and I know that this is one thing that makes me truly happy. I love shopping for new props and searching for new ideas. Ahh, I love it!


4. School starts soon which really is a love/hate thing. I absolutely love getting to see everyone again and being on a schedule, but I dislike the work that comes along with it. I'm debating on taking on 18 credits, but I know that may be an extremely bad idea. I'm really excited to learn about studio lighting in my photography class, working on self-developed projects in my Graphic Design senior studio, and learning more about web design in my Graphic Communication classes! I'm definitely going to be well-rounded.


5. I've been attending a really awesome church here in Fargo called River City Church. It's an awesome church plant that is full of people around my age. I love how every sermon pertains to my life in some way, and the way that they have communion is very personal. This week is was about giving your best fruits to God. It was very convicting, and something to definitely think hard about. 'What am I giving to God?' I started attending a small bible study on Wednesday nights which is awesome! It keeps me in the word and has already gotten me connected with some amazing Christians my age! I definitely need that around.


That is a short tidbit of what is happening in my life. I hope you all are having an amazing summer!


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Fourth of July at the my sister's in the Cites. The Rooftop was a perfect view for fireworks for those who wanted to venture up there. 

Holiday[s] in the Sun

Well, The overwhelmingness of the Amsterdam bike culture may or may not have motivated me make my latest purchase. Or... maybe it's the fact that I have found beauty in old things. On the other hand, it may be because I now have a bike that matches my moms. I'm not sure if that statement is 'cool' for a 20(almost 21) year old to say, but I don't care. This blog is all for you! Mom, I hope you think my bike is as cool as I do! $25 and a quick tune up and now we can ride our blue and red Holiday bikes together!

I bought this 1980's deep red Holiday(yes, the gas station) bike for $25 from a vintage collector. All it needed was a quick tune-up and possibly new tubes for the tires(photos are from the repair shop). Now, I'll have a new bike for my 1mile commute to school! Oh yeah, and I can't forget it's second purpose, photo shoots!