2.2.11
A secret about me; I get the sads in winter.
Theres something about a snowstorm that particularly brings this out in me. Its possibly the hours at home or maybe the lack of opportunities for actually using my camera. I battle feelings of worthlessness and despair. Sometimes I wonder why I have chosen this profession at all. I dream of warm days and a 9-5 job, a boss telling me what to do and when to do it. I dream of co-workers; people I may not have anything in common with but can endlessly complain to. I dream of being forced to shower everyday. Actually thats a lie, I hate showering. But I dream of these things because then when winter comes and I STILL have the sads, I can blame it on my horrible boss or the work that isn’t fulfilling me or my co-workers who don’t understand me.
Instead, its only me. So all of my ‘stuff’ gets magnified by 1000. Despite my need to get sympathy from you dear reader, I won’t list them here. We all have those illusions we believe that keep us down, out, or in our pajamas all day. Sometimes I give up and immerse myself in a movie or book (right now its The Two Towers). Today however, I am trying so hard to keep going, to not quit. Hence this blog post. I also get to photograph vintage clothes today, which should help. A snowman may also be in my future.
Do you get the winter sads dear reader? What keeps you going? Maybe its your spouse, your kids, your favorite craft, massive amounts of ice cream or in my case, popcorn. Do you have a favorite Pandora station that keeps you moving? Mine is Cyndi Lauper. Its AMAZING. What helps in these snowstorm days? I’d love to know.
Below is an image from a most recent shoot. Vintage clothes + Henna art. This helps. Peace friends.
CATEGORIES: Personal,Vintage/Fashion/Portraits
1.31.11
Gallery Nine // STUDIO 9 is located at 124 S 9th Street (9th street between N and O) Come see us!
CATEGORIES: Personal
1.5.11
To our families and couples especially, thank you for choosing LOVE EQUALS to capture such an intimate and important part of your lives. Whether you chose us knowing about our involvement with Haiti or not, a portion of your 2010 session/wedding went to supporting orphans there. You helped provide shelter, food, clean water, and education for some of the most precious and resilient people on the planet. Thank you thank you thank you!
With humbled thanks,
Ben + Reneé Welstead
CATEGORIES: Children + Families,Haiti,Personal
12.1.10
11.29.10
I started my journey as a photographer when I was 15 in my high school dark room. At 24 I started working professionally with Janine McClintock (fabulous!) Fives years later I still cannot believe this is my job. AND I get to do it with my husband. We get to share this incredibly fantastic learning, journey, labor of love. Its not all double rainbows, being a (very) small business owner in an ever expanding industry seriously sucks sometimes. But I am honored and freaked to say that we are entering a new phase. Starting December 1st, LOVE EQUALS will have its own brick & mortar location in downtown Lincoln!!! YIKES!
Our new home is 124 south 9th Street! Also known as Gallery 9 or The Mission Arts Building. We’re moving into an all natural light studio with high ceilings, big windows, and surrounded by other artists. We. Are. PUMPED!
We’ll be announcing our opening soon, so stay tuned, we’d love to have you all there to celebrate with us! Happy Monday! Peace.
CATEGORIES: Adventures,Anti-portrait,CATEGORIES,Children + Families,Commercial Projects,Community Involvement,Couples,Don't Give Up,Haiti,Personal,Senior Portraits,Things I like
