Spring Will Come Again

So, I haven't really shared this much, but I have been pretty broken on the inside for the past month and a half. My father passed away unexpectedly on Feb 10, 2017. My dad has always been a pillar of strength for me and I feel so utterly lost without my best friend. I cannot tell you the number of times I've thought, "I can't wait to tell dad about this, I'll call him later," only to come to the crushing realization that I can no longer do that. As a result of his passing, I had not picked up my camera for well over a month until March 18th for a wedding.

I have been making a series of flower crowns as a sort of art therapy. It helps me keep my mind busy and I can create something beautiful. My friend Vanessa came over last night to do some promotional photography for an upcoming show she's putting on. (Those will be posted a little later) She was kind enough to pose for me after we had the promo photos out of the way. I finally feel as if I'm starting to heave myself out of this hole and am getting my groove back. I'm sure there will still be some dark times in my future, but I know that spring will come again.

This photo will also be part of a photographic series called "Beautiful Anxiety"

Model: Vanessa Ferrales
MUA/Photography/Styling: Holly Shoemaker (me)

I have also decided to submit this to the CRPhotography monthly contest.