Bidding 2022 Farewell & Greeting 2023 with Birthday PRs| Adventure Here, There & Beyond
Is it weird to be slightly choked up over the fact that this will be the last blog I publish for 2022?? This year went by fast, like, too fast!!
The many Faces of Andrew Coleman Smith
At the beginning of this year I was slightly hesitant about how this year would go, with everything we’ve all been through since Spring of 2020 it just feels like the world’s energy has completely shifted, so every year that passes since the start of it all feels unnerving to some degree. I get the sense that most of us are just ready to move forward, but sometimes it’s not that easy. Yet, this year was a reminder of not taking things for granted. I experienced things I often dream of like being proposed to by the love of my life during an international vacation!! I am so fortunate and thrilled to be starting this new chapter in my life…in OUR lives!!
Before we dive into this blog I do wanna take a moment to share my love and condolences to those going through a hard time during the holiday season. Typically this time of year reflects the joy and blessings we have in our lives, and in some ways this is true for many, in other ways maybe not so much. During the holiday seasons it may often bring around the grief we feel surrounding the loss of those who are no longer with us, or even traumatic moments some may have experienced during this time of year. So, I want to share my love to you dear reader, because despite how it may feel, you’re not alone and I wish you all the love, joy and healing I can muster to make this season a bit brighter for you, thank you for being here.
This blog is going to be like a craft cocktail at your favorite lounge, photography and life updates shaken with a splash of farewell bitters and the sweetness of a sugared rim of adventure!! In honor of my new website launch I wanna share some portraits of 2022 that I am so proud of and am just in awe over (it’s okay to gush at your work, don’t be afraid to show off your stuff with pride and joy):
And as you’ve already read in my previous blog announcement, we’re moving to Arizona VERY SOON!! My photography business and style has very much reflected where my roots are in what I do, the Pacific Northwest will always be the heart and home to where it all took flight for me. I’ve made some lifelong connections here and memories I’ll never forget. So, here’s some shots of the PNW that really melt my heart:
Also, don’t worry during my visits to Seattle I’ll be hitting up the gym fam that supported me through this epic journey of strength and resilience as much as I can!! Powerlifting has given me a kind of mental outlet that allows me to focus on listening to my body in a totally different way and continues to create a whole new set of challenges I’m unable to find within photography. So, check out this epic shots of moments that got me catching my breath between sets:
Boudoir by Me
Last, but not least…ADVENTURE TIME BABY!! Here are some adventurous moments of 2022 that took my breath away more than those deadlifts did, these views, the people, the experiences and the moments I’ll never forget when reflecting on my time here in the Pacific Northwest:
Well, it’s been the thrill of a lifetime but life is far from over so cheers to taking time for yourself, creating healthy and fun challenges that test your resilience, cheers to taking it one day at a time and embracing both the good and working through the not so good, cheers to doing the work to being a better person in all the roles you fill in your life including the role of being you for you, cheers to never taking for granted the beauty life can bring us, and of course cheers to a New Year and all the adventure that awaits!!
If you’re intersted in learning more and booking a 2023 session with me! Reach out here :)
