it's been a while

It has been a while since I've posted on this blog. I suspect many of you have made it over to my new business blog on my photography webpage, but I still haven't forgotten about this one.

Being a freelance photographer is tough. Every day is different, everyone you meet is a potential client, every photoshoot is a blessing. I realized today that I may be taking the business side of things a bit too seriously. Sure, I'm stressed generally about running my own small business at 24 and with no education or prior training in such things. I'm a little worried about my future and my career and whether or not I'll be one of those 60 year old guys working in a camera bag shop. Sometimes I still fret about when and where I'm going to get money. I'm scared sometimes that I'll fail. I fear I will not be always be a photographer.

But in the end, I know I will be. I know I will always be fine. I will be a successful photographer. I am a successful photographer, so I guess I should say I will continue to be such. But I can't let it get too serious, ya know? That's not my style. It's there, it's on the path, I'm working hard for it, (REALLY hard for it) but I'm still enjoying every moment of life.

And sometimes it just takes a little blog post for me to realize that.

Peace,
-marc

I have...

...the BEST girlfriend in the world. let's see how long it takes her to see this and post something on HER blog about it. ;)



-marc

Go Obama!

My man, Barack Obama has received the democratic nomination to run for president. While I'm not a democrat, and don't subscribe to any political party, this makes me happy because I believe he is the right man for office.

Peace,
-marc

No more Myspace or Facebook

I've deleted my Myspace and Facebook account. For more information and details on my life get to know me personally. =)

This blog and www.marcblackwellphotography.com will still be up.

Peace,
-marc

3:08 am Saturday night

I got an email from my Aunt today that my cousin Andy had a baby with
his wife today. That's amazing, and I feel bad for losing touch with
my mothers side of the family after she passed away.
I have this amazing girlfriend who loves me unlike any girlfriend has
ever loved me before. We work through everything. Its pretty
incredible the amount of work, emotion, time and effort PLUS love we
have put into this relationship. We are figuring out what it takes to
be a couple, and the determination is there. We plan to change
the world, individually and together. Some how. Some way. Big or small.
I have the best best friend a guy could ask for. He's cool, well
respected around the world, generous, nice, in love and talented/
creative. I'm lucky to spend so much time with someone who challenges
me as a friend and a co-worker. I'm blessed as a human to have such a
bond with another person to be able to change, make mistakes, talk
about those mistakes, make plans, discuss the future, and live the
present with.
I'm really lucky and blessed. I read through some of my posts tonight on this blog,
and I lead an interesting life. And I'm grateful I get to make tough
decisions, and I get to chose the direction of my life. Its hard,
interesting, and fun sometimes. And I just hope and know that the
upbringing of my family has taught me to be a good person, and that helps me make
the right decisions. Sometimes I don't, but those good morals are
instilled in me. And through all the rebellion and artistic
differences, I feel satisfied that I'm on the right track. I've
surrounded myself with good people and I make good decisions so far. I
will continue to strive to be a good person. Until the day I die my
goal is to live a good life.

Peace,
-Marc

www.marcblackwellphotography.com

Me and my girlfriend

School bus