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Life is different for me now that I am "all grown up." I am happy, outgoing and I live to have Fun! I am always in awe watching the famiIies we photograph at sessions and weddings - and I learned from photography what a real family is like - a family that loves. When I see the dad's tears when he sees his daughter in her wedding dress, it's like a eureka moment for me - oooh that's what normal is like. So, I have reshaped my life and have learned from all of my clients what real love and happiness is and I make it a point to live my life to the fullest everyday.
I didn't have a good childhood and I grew up poor. I remember I got my first new shirt from the Mall when I started going to South Highlands because I went to school with all rich kids. I had to wear "hand me downs" from my cousins who where all about 3 inches taller than I was (I shop at Platos Closet, so I guess it's the same thing, but I get to pick what I want and they fit lol.) I really believe this is why I like the few nice things I really do have - and I appreciate and am thankful for what I do have. I didn't let that stop me from being me. It's not about what you have or don't have. I learned over the years that if I can't afford something and I really want it, I just worked extra jobs and hours to get the things I really wanted in life.
You can do anything you want to do in life - just believe in yourself, and work hard and envision it - own it.
My Addiction:
Aside from photography, art and paying it forward and HOUSE -
Weight Watchers Ice Cream "Stuff"
First and Foremost are my girls and my husband. More than they will ever know, they are my everything.
Must haves for the girlie me.
1. MY SHOES
I have a LOT of shoes. I must have shoes. My red shoes are my favorite because I like the way they look with my jeans. I am only 5'4" so it makes my pants "look" like they fit. I purchase most of my shoes from Charlotte Russe and they average about $25 bucks. I like to go right after Christmas, because they run awesome sales.
2. GOOD JEANS
I must have a really good pair of jeans. I like the dark jeans that fit perfect. When you look great, you feel great. I really believe that. You don't have to buy them new, if you go to Platos Closet - you would pay about $20 for the brand name jeans. I purchase a lot of my clothes there, because I get down on the ground a lot when I shoot, and I stain clothes a lot. So I don't have to pay a lot to look and feel good.
3. HANDBAGS
I know, I know, but hey, it's cheaper than diamond rings right? I cannot even think about not having a cute handbag, even if it is only $10, if it's cute, I must have it - it's not about the brand as much as the quality and if it's cute or not. I don't think I have EVER paid full price for a handbag, ever. No way, no how, nope, never full price. I have lots of great brand name handbags that I got when it was out of season for that year for a fraction of what they normally cost. Kathy Van Zeeland are my favorite purses - but I like to shop for them at Burlington Coat factory where they cost less than half than they do at the department stores.
And my Camera, of course!
All Images Copyright Angel and Steven Canary
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