I don’t know that I’m ready to summarize this past year in words. I don’t know that I’ve quite found the right ones just yet, and to be honest, I’m not certain I ever will. So I’m going to do the best at can right this moment, and allow my photographs to speak for me. I have exponentially more favorites than I could ever share in one blog post, so here are a few of the ones that stood out to me – in no particular order (and not including any iPhone or instagram photos.)
It’s hard to believe that each one of these stories happened this year. Some feel as though they occurred ages ago, and others, still only just yesterday. But what I do know for sure is that every single person in these photographs – and so many more that aren’t pictured here – have completely and irrevocably changed my life for the better. I can’t believe that making these images – and countless others like them – is what I’ve been chosen to do with my life.
I cherish every last one of you who has helped me on this journey.
For stepping in front of my camera.
For cheering from the sidelines.
For your friendship.
For your trust.
Thank you for making 2013 the best. year. ever.
Cheers to an even more incredible 2014.
xo
anna
truly something to be extremely proud of athena! the photo of the bride on the dance floor, with her head thrown back- sort of took my breath away.
Christine Farka
Really beautiful Athena. You captured some raw emotion. Great work and best to you in 2014.
Tina
It’s so beautiful and awe-inspiring, how you’ve grown in your craft. There is not a single photo that you share, that I do not enjoy. The emotion. The beauty. The real. So proud of how far you have come. So proud that you never gave up. So proud that your passion was stronger than your fears and doubts. Such a lovely, beautiful collection of memories and moments. Oxo.
jenny l.
wow, athena. what a beautiful collection of photos. i’m so glad i met you this year.
Kelsea
Beautiful work and vision, Athena. Incredible how quickly a year can fly by…amazing to wonder what the next year might bring. xoxoxo
charolette
So much wonderful ♥