Amanda Thiessen Photography

Have you ever thought about your life and just cried? Not because you’re upset with the way things turned out. But, because you are so incredibly grateful and happy beyond belief?
 
That was me yesterday morning.
 
You may think it’s weird, and even I was thinking..what am I doing? Why am I so emotional?? But, the setting was perfect. Well, almost perfect. I was driving to work, the sun was shining (kind of) and I was playing the greatest song. And, the moment was amazing. I was just driving thinking about life and how great everything is and how incredibly thankful I am. Next thing I know…tears. The only thing missing was my hubby..and our dog.
 
I talk a lot about being grateful and thankful because I never want to forget where I was before this. I never want to forget the feeling of working a 9 to 5  job because it was so terrible. I never want to forget who helped/encouraged this business. I am still amazed when people really dig our photos. When people get inspired by us. When they ask us questions. When they contact us for photography. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not mixing those feelings up with a lack of self confidence. Which I admit, I have done in the past. These feelings are thoroughly grateful and incredibly fortunate. I know how it is to want to do something more with your life when feeling trapped doing something you can’t put your whole heart into. I encourage everyone to take the leap. Go for it. There’s never going to be a “right time” for anything. Sure, it will be crazy and scary, but what isn’t? Everything you’ve never done before is always scary at first but then after that first jump – its pure joy. Unless it’s bungee jumping, then I would still hate it. :p
 
If you’ve read this blog before you know I always talk about my hubby, Justin. He is my rock. There is no way I could have done this without him backing me up 110%. He is the perfect husband. I may be a little biased but he really is! There would be times when I didn’t even look up from the computer for hours, times where I forgot to breathe, so many times when he was my only model and I would constantly photograph him even though he hated it, times where I felt like everything was crashing around me. He was always there to pick me up, and to slap some sense into me   I love you, babe. You are my hero and my inspiration. I love you more than anything and I am so proud that I am YOUR wife.
 
Please enjoy these photos of myself and Justin. Just enjoying life, enjoying our marriage, soaking it all in. And, being complete dorks. :) 

*Side Note* If you’re following this blog you know I’ve been talking A LOT about the Paul Frank Art Contest I’m in. Well, out of 1800+ we have made it to the TOP 5!! I am so excited beyond belief!! And incredibly honored! What happens now is we need to submit another piece of art incorporating Julius (the monkey) and then they will decide on a winner. Fingers crossed!!

Happy Wednesday!

he’s so cute!

looooved this lighting!

ummm…my hubby is H-O-T!

perfect, in every way.

love.

yes, we are NERDS!

apparently..i suck at jumping.

my baby!!

Okay, in my butt’s defense…my pants were going WAY up my crack and it is NOT normally flat! I represent Beyonce bootay all the way! Well, not completely Beyonce..more like half!

Total cheek squeeze. okay, now it’s gettin’ weird.