Black River Landing

Week 14:  Colorado 

My name is:  Corrie Brockman

Right now I’m sitting at:  My patio porch typing on my lappie

My family includes: My handsome husband, Nik and my one and a half year old daughter, Rilynn

What inspires me is:  Emotion, colors of the seasons, Jesus and His grace, my husband, other photographers

The photographer who most inspires me would be: Julie Harris. She can capture emotion like nobody’s business! So talented.

When hanging out online you will usually find me: Checking Email, C2K, Facebook, Myspace and some banking. I love the internet!

The first thing I crave in the morning is: Chocolate Chip Pancakes! This is a rarity, however. I’m not a coffee drinker so a good bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch gets me going nicely.

Don’t tell anyone that I love:  To look at other people’s pictures. Sometimes, when I get stuck and think I can’t find any other creative shots, I take a look at other artist and attempt to figure out the secrets behind them. That usually gets me going again.

To me ‘beautiful’ is:  Old and Young together, a tearful passionate kiss, the ocean, the Love a Father has for his daughter, vunerability, forgiveness, a new mother, children playing together, I could probably write a really long list!

This year’s purchases MUST include:  some telephoto lens that I have yet to decide on. I don’t want to be up in people’s business as much. I’d like to take more of a back seat and to be unseen.

My guilty pleasure is:  Anything chocolate! I’m a stereotypical woman in that respect! Also, old school video games like anything Mario, 1, 2 or 3! Also, going out to eat. Healthy choices of course, but if I had enough money, I would go out to eat to a different place every meal! Love sushi!

If I had $500 to spend on myself today, I would buy:  a day trip to the spa. Great jeans, some that fit nicely. A pair of shoes, I never buy shoes. And probably a hair cut. Something edgy that doesn’t scream, ‘I’m a MOM!’ And a great meal somewhere extravagent to end the day.

I think my best feature: Hmmmm… maybe my ability to listen. I like to listen to what other people think and feel. I’m pretty sappy. I don’t like small talk, I’d rather hear where people’s hearts are that day.

I am addicted to: The Office! Great show that makes me belly laugh. Also, I realize I’m a total geek, but I love a long car trip when I can listen to Harry Potter on CD read my Jim Dale. It’s like a movie in your brain! Great reader with lots of voices. Total nerd, I know. Also movies. I love movies. Addicted.

One personal goal I have this year would be: Probably to up my prices. I’ve learned a lot and had some great learning experiences, but have missed out on a lot of precious time with my family. My family is worth a lot more than what I’m charging, so I’m trying to learn how to do that exactly. I’ll also be attending WPPI this year and hope to go to some great classes!

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Week 13:  Virginia

My name is: Jess Tanner

Right now I’m sitting at: ~ on my couch with my mac looking through some pictures that I just took

My family includes: my hubby Jason, 2 crazy little boys ~ Caden & Easton, & our newest sweet addition, Delaney Rae.

What inspires me is: being a wife, mother & friend.  My family keeps me grounded and helps me see how grand life really is.

The photographer who most inspires me would be: I am inspired by so many ~ I love to see different ways that photographers show the essence of life.  I am inspired by those here on the C2K that are so talented & take the time to share what they know.

When hanging out online you will usually find me: On the C2K ‘hood, checking in on Etsy  ~ I love handmade stuff or emailing.

The first thing I crave in the morning is: Dr. Pepper

Don’t tell anyone that I love: getting sucked into TV show marathons…I don’t really watch that much TV, but sometimes its just fun to watch a whole string of shows back-to-back.

To me “beautiful” is: the simple pleasures in life – watching my daughter sleep, seeing the wonder in my little ones eyes when they discover something new or just being able to sit outside and watch the evening colors of the sky.

This year’s purchases MUST include: ooh…I am in the market for some studio lights since we are in the process of finishing our studio space and about to spring for the new Canon…time to upgrade.

My guilty pleasure is: stealing a little bit of quite time in the day - with 3 little ones it is hard to do.

If I had $500 to spend on myself today, I would buy: Fall is just around the corner & I am in the mood for some new clothes – so I would definitely go shopping for a couple of new outfits.

I think my best feature: baby got back…no seriously – I love to have fun and I think that is probably one of my best features because it makes me more easy going and I am usually up for just about anything.

I am addicted to: Dr. Pepper and Google - I google everything.  Its hard to remember the days where you actually had to use the phone book to look something up.

One personal goal I have this year would be: really step out into the limelight so to speak with my photography business.

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