Briana Santiago is an Associate Photographer for Christopher Maddox Photography. Check back weekly to keep up with Briana's weekly 'Project 52' posts.
So I'm just gonna put it out there; my 'no-excuses' attitude kind of went out the window for the last couple weeks. Oh I had all sorts of excuses. Everything in the book! Even blaming the camera itself for not listening to me properly! Hmmm. Sound lame? Does to me! I was even beginning to dread wedding season that is finally upon us!
To be honest, I was just in one of those creative 'funks'. If you are the creative type, you know what I mean. Writer's block doesn't just affect those with a pen and paper.
I have recently been on a whirlwind of preparing my home for my best friends arrival on the 5th of March. I have been putting together all the odds and ends that have forever been on my list of to-dos. This beautiful friend of mine hosted me in her place, which she had lived all of about 4 days in, and it was completely decorated! Ceiling to floor and walls included. She had the place looking like she had been there for months already.
I have been in my place for 3 years! I still have picture frames that don't have pictures in them, that I bought well before we even moved into this place!! Its embarrassing! And yes, I have had all the excuses in the world for that as well. First, it was 'I am pregnant', which turned into 'I have a newborn', to 'I am a working mom' and now 'My two year old wont let me stop dancing around the room in a tutu!'
Truth is, I would be much happier in my house if I did have all these little projects put together. It would feel more like a home rather than a temporary living situation. Which I am pretty sure 3 years puts us far past the 'temporary'. My best friend coming was the much needed fire under my behind to get it done. And coincidentally, also the key to opening up my creative floodgates!
I decided to take some pictures of my own to hang on the walls of my guest bathroom. Let me tell you people, the funk is OVER! I had so much fun shooting these flowers and cant wait to show you the final project once its up. In the meantime, here is a little sneak peak. No theme needed right?
I feel the no-excuses itch starting to come back!
Always,
Briana
