July 13th, 2010
He arrived late to the party because he had to work, but Jena still managed to be introduced to him. Aaron sat accross the driveway and next thing Jena knows, she’s sitting next to him mid-conversation saying “How did I get over here? What am I doing?” She was in shock. A few days later, Aaron surprised her by showing up at her summer art class at Long Beach City College. He asked her out, they went out that night and have been together ever since.
Jena is a full time student who wants to be a photojournalist. She is a Nikon shooter. ;) Yaaa, girl, you know! Aaron works nights as a driver, but the two still find the time to be with each other. After spending a couple hours with these two, the love between them is very obvious.Their love story is the type of story only seen in movies. He’s her happy ever after.
Jena and Aaron both grew up in Long Beach. The only ‘cool‘ thing they ever did together was play air hockey. For roughly a month, they competitively played against each other. Every date, there was sure to be a hockey game in the plans. Now, they’re about to walk down the aisle at El Dorado Park in Long Beach.
Look at the way they look at each other? Awww…
One word : sexy. Can’t you agree?
Her favorite color is orange.
Thank you Jena and Aaron for allowing me to document your special day! :) I can’t wait!
Tags: Engagement, Long Beach City College, love, Nikon
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July 12th, 2010
Hello, my name is Peyton. [Where you say "Hello Peyton."] And I am a horrible blogger. That is something I can’t deny. Something that needs change, indeed. ;)
When I was 5 years old, my parents wanted me to get involved in something. I chose sports. While I am unsure as to what sport I first played was, I know I started somewhere with t-ball. My mom and my dad decided to sign up as my coaches. I remember the beginning of the first practice like it was yesterday; my mom had no idea what to make the team do so she had us run around this huge, at least it seemed huge at the time, field until she could pull something out of the air for us to do. Since, I have been accustomed to being involved. Up until senior year of high school that was sports. Now, I turn to photography as my past time.
Living in Arizona, my team was the Arizona Diamondbacks of course. Daddy would be barbecuing and the game would be on. Watching baseball on TV is something I learned to like. And I do. After they won the World Series is 2001 and after I moved to California, being a baseball fan faded and I don’t know why. I quit following teams. And now, I’ve realized how much I miss sitting in the seats of a game. I miss the obnoxious drunk two rows back, the brother and sister with their gloves in hopes of catching a ball at their first game, and the chills from the star spangled banner as you take in the moment of where you are and who you’re with. Baseball. Is. Awesome.
That’s why this week I am going to an Angels game. :) I’ve never been a Dodgers fan. Ever. Sorry if you like ‘em, but boo! Padres are too far. The The Angels Angels will have to do. Or The Los Angeles Angels. Or just the good old Anaheim Angels. And I am STOKED! :) Now I just need to go to Pink and get an uber cute outfit for the game of course.
Maybe I just like the letter A?
Tags: Angels, Baseball, Diamondbacks, Dodgers
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June 9th, 2010
“Peyton. Victoria. Cooke.” is what I’ll hear. Yes, those periods are meant to be there. They have some pause that is deserving of a coma, but it gets a period. The pause is a long one. You ought to hear them. Today, I graduate from high school. Today, when I cross that stage, I will look at that camera as I shake some random persons hand and be reminded of what it is I want, no, am going to do. Today is my last day of excuses of why I don’t have time to start my business. I want to soak in the moment. I want to cry. I want to remember that first day of kindergarten when I started crying because my dad couldn’t stay at school with me. I want to remember the memories I have created and look forward to the memories to be had.
Josh (who’s face is blown out), Kenny, Lauren, and yours truly at Baccalaureate.
World, I’m coming for you. And I’m coming fast. You’re going to change, and I’m going to be what makes it happen. Or so I hope! :)
Congratulations class of 2010! ONE OH! :D
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May 19th, 2010
I remember way back (sounds like it was ages ago, right!?) in elementary school when I was just so fascinated with the word unique.
As I’ve been around many people in just the photography industry alone, I’ve realized what the word truly means. There are so many people out there who are true and raw. It’s really them.
Something that I’ve been fascinated to watch is what fan pages are on Facebook. It’s like, if you read through all of the fan pages on one’s profile, you’d be able to see a glimpse of what makes that person who they are. No one wants to admit to the common It Happens to Every Human things, but when they see that 2 million other people undergo the same problems,experiences, etc., then they are somewhat more comfortable. It all of a sudden makes it ok to Like that page.
THIS one…Jeez!
Yes, that’s right, I used Paint.
Happy Humpday! :)
Tags: Facebook, Jasmine Star
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May 18th, 2010
As I sat there alone in the front row of Dane Sanders‘ WPPI platform class waiting for Dane to start, I overheard a conversation between two people behind me talking about an event that Dane was putting together in a couple months. I turned and asked what they were talking about. Just then, the guy says “Oops! Maybe I wasn’t suppose to say anything!“, but everyone apparently knew. I didn’t even know that we were able to sign up until the final day of the convention. I am even a Fasttracker who attends the Ugly – FEO (For Each Other) meetings in Newport Beach. How did I miss this!?
Luckily, I was able to attend this wonderful event best known as Escalate Live 2010 Conference. It was an honor to be in the presence of these amazing people swarming the Lido Theatre. There was so much going on and we all got to experience it together. I got to see many of my photo friends that I rarely see which was quite a treat. An even bigger treat was filling my iPad note taker app with a lot of information and flow charts as I listened to all of the wonderful speakers. Becker decided to rag on PC users, then his Mac decided to take a break, I mean freeze for about ten minutes! All of the other photographers had very constructive things to say. Just kidding! Becker did a great presentation. Now, the only thing for me is making the effort to actually do something. After the event ended, I got a huge headache as my thoughts were racing like what you’d see at the Indy 500.
Speakers in order of appearance :
Dane Sanders
Becker
Jasmine Star
Julieanne Kost
Jerry Ghionis
Jessica Claire
David Jay
Jeremy Cowart
I would like to publicly promise that after June 9, 2010, you will see a drastic change. Sure, it shouldn’t have to be that long, but I’m not going to lie, school + work + a life & maybe photography = a pain in the butt. I understand what people go through. I sit at school from 8AM – 2PM, then work three hours, then come home to maybe complete some homework. I’m a teenager. I love sleeping. I need sleep. I get exhausted. I get burnt out. Well, June 9th, I graduate. Sure, when college comes, things will change a little, but it won’t be 5 days a week of 6 hours of class that doesn’t pertain to my life. It will be a couple hours here and there that doesn’t pertain to my life, but in the long run, I’ll get my business degree and be happy. :)
I have plans. I have dreams. I hope to exceed your expectations. I want to look back at this blog post in the future and reminisce about how I felt. I just need to figure out what I’m doing. It would be a gracious honor and a load of fun to take you on my journey as I leave childhood to adulthood in this thing called life.
Tags: 2010, Dane Sanders, Escalate Live Conference
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