For my birthday, I got a new bike. I'd long since outgrown my old one, and still in the bicycling spirit from all our adventures in Germany, my mom and I were determined to find a new one as a birthday present. We'd given up hope that we'd find a proper one in time, but two days before my birthday I spotted the one while at a thrift store. It was from the 1970s and in almost new condition--there were a few spots of rust and some dirt, but it was nothing a good cleaning couldn't fix. We purchased the bike, and then I got to work on my new treasure the next day. After some scrubbing and polishing and some flowers on the handlebars, my baby was looking pretty spiffy. I took her out for a spin to the river with the rest of the family and it's safe to say I'm in love. Since then, we've been bicycling so much more; exploring neighborhoods and finding spots to take photographs and discovering hidden trails are the big things to do in the family these days. Here are some shots from our travels thus far...
(...and keep on reading to find out about a new little venture of mine!)
And now for a little announcement: You may have already seen this if you're friends with me on facebook or follow me on twitter, but I'm excited to announce I've finally officially launched as a dance photographer! I get to take pictures of dancers and ballerinas doing their thing and I'm convinced it's the best job in the world. Dance photography is a passion that has been formulated and worked on so hard during the past few months and it's so lovely to bring it all to frutition. Check out my brand spankin' new website and my snazzy new facebook page (like it maybe?). I'm so excited for this new journey and I'm so glad I have all you lovely people to share it with me. x
so, for one thing, I LOVE your bike. super super adorable. :) and secondly, SO proud of you with your new website and business! just love it. and love you. and love this post. the end. :)
ReplyDeletehow exciting!
ReplyDeleteYour bike is adorable, as is your little sister!:) The new website looks amazing, and I can't wait to see more from your new photography endeavor!!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you, Carlotta! You have only continued to progress and I can't wait to see where this photography journey takes you. Your site is beautiful (love the simplicity of it!) and I am excited to see more of your work. :)
ReplyDeleteso so so proud of you carlotta, i know this step will be a good one for you. because photography is YOUR PASSION and i believe that fully. x
ReplyDeleteyou're cool. and i love you. and your website. and that second photo is beastly. so yeah.
ReplyDeleteI have those sandals! oh.my.goodness. mini-you? excited for you and your venture! :)
ReplyDeleteso, your bike is adorable (a perfect match for you) and these photos are amazing. also, congratulations on launching your business. it sounds like a dream come true! can't wait to watch it grow. xo
ReplyDeleteWhy do you want to limit yourself to dance photography? You are so good at lifestyle photo's!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you! I'm glad you think so. I think a photographer needs to have his or her own specialty--a niche if you will--in order to truly grow and expand. When a photographer focuses on only one area of photography, their work is more likely to be outstanding, whereas if a photographer did every style his or her photos are more likely to just be "meh." I've identified dance photography as my passion and I'm so excited to grow my abilities and really get stable in my niche. Of course I won't stop posting lifestyle photos here on my blog, but when it comes to my business at the moment, I'm going to stick with dance. :)
Deleteyou are so lucky Carlotta, being able to start your business, in Australia its much much harder for young photographers, to start out. :) can't wait to see some more photos. {and the bike, is gorgeous.}
ReplyDeleteOoo congratulations thats so exciting!!! And I love your bike and these pictures are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletethat is so awesome. Congrats! Love your bike. <3
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Rachel Nicole @ Summer Breeze
rachyracheshobbycorner.blogspot.com
Congratulations!! And I love your bike, I actually just got one that's very similar. (and shorts? I might need to move to Oklahoma!!)
ReplyDeleteyay for a new bike, it looks pretty awesome, carlotta!
ReplyDeleteand i'm so happy for you in your new career as a dance photographer and your new website is awesome!
xo
I love the bicycle. I would love to own a bicycle like that. :) and wow, a dance photographer? that's wonderful! I love how, while there are so many photographers today, each one likes to do something I little different (like dance). congratulations!
ReplyDeleteA huge congratulations, Carlotta! I know how exciting new steps are, and you and your business will be in my prayers. =)
ReplyDeleteAlso-- adorable bike!
congratulations! that bike is just gorgeous! but, please tell me that your still going to post some photography of your life. i just love your photos! their so inspirational!
ReplyDeleteof course! the content of this site won't change much at all...I couldn't ever give up lifestyle photos completely! :)
DeleteEeeeep, I'm so excited for you! As a dancer, this makes me *incredibly* happy. Like, I can't stop grinning. I lovelovelove dance photos, especially yours. You go, girl! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo/./bree
amzing! congrats on your sucess! thats awesome :) love the pictures.
ReplyDeleteThis is so exciting! Dance photographer? You will be amazing! Well, you already are so...
ReplyDeleteThat bike, it is awesome! They don't make those kind of pretty bikes anymore, which is sad.
Love your bike! It's so classy. :) it's so special how you and your family go exploring together. Beautiful pics.
ReplyDeleteaaaahhhh! I'm so excited for your new adventure with dance photography. I know you'll do great, because you already do.
Now I wish I was a dancer. :)
Blessings, friend!
-Madi
Your photography is perfectly beautiful! Congratulations on launching your new business. Continue blessing others with your gift of creative photography. ;)
ReplyDeleteLove that bike, Carlotta. It's beautiful. =) Congrats on your new business! Your website is so beautiful. :) Blessings!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. And I find it so interesting that you chose dance photography--it would be easy to go for the typical 'weddings becoz they're soo kewt!' school of thought, or even lifestyle because it might be slightly easier, but I don't doubt that your dance photography will be incredible.
ReplyDeleteAre you wearing... shorts?! This is madness.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, I'm so ecstatic that you're continuing the pursue photography, especially as a career option. I don't know what I would do if you ever chose to stop taking pictures. You've definitely got a knack for dance photography, Carlotta, and I'm oh-so-very happy to watch you grow as an artist.
Congrats on the new business!
ReplyDeleteThe bike looks great
The bike with the flowers is just beautiful, I have a similar one!
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your dance photography
Love love that first shot! So mystical. ♥
ReplyDeleteYour bike and pictures look divine.Good luck with your new business venture!:)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new venture! It will be fabulous and I pray many blessings upon it. I pray your talent will lead you into new and exciting places, perhaps ethnic dancing could take you abroad!
ReplyDeleteAnd, as always, gorgeous pictures!
Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCarlotta, you look so chic! Congrats on the new bicycle!
ReplyDeleteThat bike is absolutey adorable! And well...so are you. I am so thrilled for you and I cannot wait to see where this next jounrey takes you! I am no longer a dancer, but I think dance photos are just fantastic. Your page is now on my list of Facebook likes and I am excited for more beauty to come soon!
ReplyDeleteI loved this post so much! i really love your perspective
ReplyDeleteWow, that is so exciting! Cheers to you on your new adventure! I'll be looking forward to seeing where this takes you!
ReplyDeleteoh carlotta, this is so exciting.
ReplyDeletexx
Congratulations on the new job! I'm a dancer, and I love dance photographs. This will be such an exciting job. I love your bike, too, btw.
ReplyDelete<3 Melissa
wildflwrchild.blogspot.com
congrats, carlotta! so happy and excited for you as you embark on this new little adventure in your life. can't wait to see what you produce in the future<3
ReplyDeletexx.
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