Guess What I Did on Sunday?

I was in a flash mob!

It was stinking hot outside and I had to keep pulling my pants up during the dance BUT it was TONS of fun! Being in a flash mob was on my bucket list. Not anymore! Yay for doing something that made me nervous AND for crossing something off my bucket list!

Our flash mob in action?

The flash mob was organized by my workout instructor. I’ve been attending the Danceaton class at 24 Hour Fitness for a while and I LOVE it! We meet Monday through Sunday, sweat like crazy, and get our groove on! It’s so much fun! I If you like to shake your booty I highly recommend Danceaton! Below is picture of the flash mob group aka some of my Danceaton buds.

Don’t ask about my shirt. Our instructor brought some funky duck tape along to decorate our shirts.
She wanted us to go for an 80’s vibe.

Kent was there in the 100 degree weather being an awesome supportive stage husband. Love that man!

I’m all about stepping out of my box this year! No telling what else is in store!

What I’ve Been Up To

Work has been really busy the last couple of months which of course makes me super-duper happy! Ever since we’ve been back from Vegas things have been busy, busy, busy!

You know what though, I can’t complain because I pretty much invite busyness into my life! I thrive on being busy! It makes me happy!

I did take this weekend off though. I have plans to relax, read, enjoy the sun, cook, and catch up on my Project Life album! Oh and I just might be doing something kind of cool on Sunday. I will be stepping out of my box and I’m a little nervous about it. I’m not going to dish about what it is in case I back out. Kent will be coming along and will have the video camera in hand. If I go through with it I’ll share the clip.

Want to know what I’ve been working on lately?
Here are a few pictures from some of my recent sessions.

 

I had 5 momma clients all due the same week! I was so fun to see who was going to have their baby 1st. All babies are now born and I’m up to my eyeballs in newborn sessions! Newborn sessions are one of my favorite to photograph! I say “one of my favorite” because I love a little something about each and every type of session! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

 

 

 

Up to this point I’ve said no to wedding photography. I’m tickled that people have even asked! Really…..what an honor!

Well I can now say that after 2 years of preparing I am opening the wedding photography doors! I think I’m ready! I have my 1st wedding on the schedule it’s an out of town wedding….FUN, FUN, FUN!!!

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

Things are going really great!
I’m happy and loving the married life!  My business is growing and doing well!  I’ve finally found a workout routine that I’m ga-ga over. I think that’s the trick. If you find something you love you’ll keep doing it! I’m just in a really awesome place right now. I feel like I need to pinch myself some days. Not that things weren't great before, it just feels different….not sure how to explain it but to say that I am beyond happy and feel extremely blessed! Life is good!

  

Things in the Works:
*I’m slowly but surely working on my new photo blog! If you want to take a peek click HERE. It will “officially” be ready in July!

*To celebrate the new site launch I’m hosting a HUGE facebook bash on my photo fan page. I’m going to have some great prizes so be sure to LIKE Kendra Pryor Photography so you can follow along and get all the details! I’ll be hosting a few photo contests “Funny Pets” and “Kiddos in the Kitchen”! You do not need to live locally to participate just within the US.

* I was contacted by a fellow blogger to host a giveaway here. That will be coming up shortly. This gal is pretty awesome. I was so excited that she contacted me!

*I’m sharing weekly photo tips over on my photo fan page. Tips that will help you take better pictures of your day to day life. No fancy-shmancy camera needed. To have access to my weekly tips you’ll need to LIKE Kendra Pryor Photography’s facebook fan page.

*I’ll still be blogging away here! We recently upgraded our computer and I was without Windows Live Writer (the platform I use to write my post) for a week. I’m back in action and have lots to share!!!

 

Links in this post:
Kendra Pryor Photography Facebook Fan Page
New Photo Blog
Project Life

A Nice Way to Start Your Week

I was reading Tamara Lackey’s book on Children’s Portraits the other day and came across something in the marketing section that I thought was worth sharing. It was geared towards business but I think it’s something that we can all benefit from in our daily lives.

While I saw this quote in Tamara’s book it actually comes from How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, which Tamara sings its praises. I’ve add it to the list of a million other books I plan to read this summer. :o)

 

 

A few words of wisdom from Dale Carnegie:

Be nice. Avoid being negative. Be genuinely interested in other people. Listen to people when they talk. Don’t just hear them but listen. Engage in conversation that is interesting to others. Avoid arguments or the practice of telling people that they are wrong. Admit when you are. Let people vent; try not to interrupt. Be sincere.

 

 

Love that! I try my best to all of these things when I’m interacting with others but sometimes it’s good to be reminded.