As Christmas festivities recede and New Year's Eve approaches, I pause to think about the past year that I have experienced.
Who doesn't do that?
I must say that the year is ending for me far different than it began. I begin 2008 living at home with my parents, freelancing out of my tiny little office editing weddings and working at getting into a production house.
2008 ends with me living with my cat in Anchorage, Alaska working as a photographer at a nationally recognized and award-winning television station. Location is different, jobs are different, relationships with friends and family back home are different, boyfriends are different...my world is different.
Things that are the same: my car; my cat; my Love for my friends and family back home, and their love back.
In all, 2008 is ending on a high note. As difficult and challenging on so many levels and at so many times this year has been, I am greatly appreciative for my experiences and where the path of life has taken me. The people of Alaska have helped me to feel "at home". My friends in Alaska, though few, are great people and I feel lucky to know such dedicated and caring folk. I hope I am returning the favor, day in and day out.
I don't see myself moving out of Alaska anytime soon. Depending on career moves and personal choices, perhaps in five years or so the time will come. Until then, I look forward to Alyssa and Tim, Squirty and Mr. Simard visiting in July. And my parents coming together next year, as well. Next fall New England will look elegant beyond description. My hopes are to be there to see it with my eyes once again...with any luck, there will be two sets of eyes...
I have been gathering digital copies of my work from the past ten months. Here are several of the stories I have been lucky enough to be a part of. None of them are that great on my part. My shooting still has a very long way to go. I'm exhibiting these here just to give you all a taste (hopefully) of how my work has slowly progressed to where it is now. Overall I think my editing has improved more than my photography. Many goals for the 'morrow.
I plan (and will follow through on this one) to more frequently post the stories I work on. I have finally purchased a portable hard drive and have been saving digital files of my work to save for future uses.
I would like to thank every subject who took part in these stories. If it weren't for you and your issues, concerns, criticisms and joys, there would be no story.
Enjoy.
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"Veterans Memorial vandalized" - reporter Sean Doogan - copyright KTUU-TV 2008
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"Portage bears migrate" copyright KTUU-TV 2008
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"Every little bit helps" copyright KTUU-TV 2008
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"Alaska tags and titles" - reporter Megan Baldino - copyright KTUU-TV 2008
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"Tobacco numbers" - reporter Lori Tipton - copyright KTUU-TV 2008
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"Baby friendly hospital" - reporter Lori Tipton - copyright KTUU-TV 2008
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"Alvira Downey in Kotzebue" - reporter Rhonda McBride - copyright KTUU-TV 2008
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"World Aids Day" - reporter Lori Tipton - copyright KTUU-TV 2008
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"We're in new territory here" - reporter Jason Lamb - copyright KTUU-TV 2008
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I wish you all the best and most safe and happy New Year. Here's to 2009 and the surprises and challenges it may bring.
Temperature update: -9 degrees in Anchorage, Alaska. 30 degrees in Whitman, MA.
Sunrise/sunset update: 10:14a/3:51p in Anchorage. 7:12a/4:21p in Whitman.
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