Whimsical Beginnings

So, I know its been a while since I last posted, and I promise I'll try to keep up with it more often.

Some updates:

Recently, I decided on a major in Photography. Hawkeye has one of the best programs in the country (or so everyone keeps telling me), which is actually really hard to believe considering its a community school and in Waterloo, IOWA. No place special, let me tell you. But they do have a 2 year long waiting list, so that says something. Anyway, I applied and got accepted, and while I can't start my actual classes until Fall 2011, I can still take my last Gen Ed, Small Business Management, so I can figure out how to jump start my own business. I decided it was a waste of time and money to complete my 2 year long gen ed program, when I could already take my major classes. So I'm taking one class, with no excuse for anything but an A, and working as much as possible. I hope to find a second job soon, hopefully at Cup of Joe, but who knows.

In other news, I tried out for Lampost Theater's musical production of "Pyrates!", a musical about Mary Reed, a female pirate. I saw it when they first wrote the play and put it on 4 years ago and absolutely LOVED it. So when I heard they were doing it again, I jumped at the chance to be in a musical this year, since I'd passed up "Joseph and the Technicolored Dreamcoat" this summer at WCP. I got into the cast, and we've had our first rehearsal where we talked about the goals for the show, and learned the main theme song. However, none of the cast members know what part they have, including me. Its kind of a mystery as to when we'll find out, and its definitely not what I'm used to. As usual, I'm shooting high for the stars, hoping for the part of Mary Reed, and hoping I can be happy and shine even if I don't get the part. I'll keep you updated (I know, I always say that)!

Since I have a while before I can start my photography classes and get any real professional instruction, I decided it wouldn't hurt to get some experience of my own, hands on. I posted a status on my Facebook saying "Free photoshoots, unlimited shots, any takers?" and got 11 responses right off the bat. Eleven responses may not sound like a lot to you, but its a lot. Really. Setting up times with everyone is difficult, and I try to get to those who contacted me first.

Someone wants me to take pictures of their baby chihuahuas, two friends want me to take pictures of their graduating teens, a friend wants me to take pictures of his two year old son, and a scattered amount of people just want me to take pictures of them, posting in reply to my status "Take muh picture!"

So far, I've taken photos of my boyfriend Anthony to try out locations, and then set up and completed separate shoots with my friends Julia, Aubrey, and then took photos of one of my best friends and her fiance for their weddings invitations. I just set up a Wednesday afternoon shoot for one of the senior picture requests for 2pm.

Its so much fun taking photos. I never really realized how much I enjoyed it. One morning, I honestly just sat up in bed and said "I'm going to do a Photography major and own my own business". So far, prospects are looking pretty good. :) I haven't decided yet if I'm going to specialize in any sort of photography such as Portraits, Weddings, or Pets. Right now, I'm just doing a bit of everything, whatever I can get.

So, I've been debating about whether I want to create a new blog for my photos, or stick with this one. I'm thinking a new one. But no worries, I am not leaving you, I will continue to update on both. :)

Thanks to whoever reads this for...well...reading.

Your Modern Day Anne,

~Cassie