Thank you all to every one for such encouraging words, You really made me relax and feel a ton better. I am ready to go and am gearing up.. you've really given me good motivation!
While I frantically create; I did want to mention something about portfolios.
Even if it's a personal one, just for you.
While you may not sure what direction your creative path is going in it's important to document what you've done, even if they are just little things for yourself.
When it comes to getting hired, moving on or moving forward, past experience is everything.
Keeping a photographic diary of your successes and even not quite-so-wonderful projects can mean the difference between getting to where you want to be. Or not.
Don't be afraid to take many angles, or " too many pictures", even of the most mundane details. And keep pictures even if the quality isn't the best.
And always take your own picture then and there, even if the project isn't 100%.
If you rely on someone else to send you a picture, you may never get it.
Things might not seem important at the time....
You never know what's going to be important later.
It's frustrating to end up with the "why didn't I take that before picture.." or "why didn't I just snap it when I had the chance?" syndrome.
It's better to be in control of your own destiny.
Even if it's only digital.
Jen
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Mmmm. G-Orgeous! THanks for the post. Before/Afters make my ♥ happy
ReplyDeleteWOW! Bravo! What a great transformation! Best, Vanessa
ReplyDeleteOooh Jen... this may be my favorite project that you've done. I absolutely LOVE that finish, and the details that you've added. I'd love to know what paint color/stain you used on this. Inquiring minds want to know.
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference!!! You are the master of transformation!!!! It looks very old world antique!!!
ReplyDeleteomg...holy s*** that looks amazing. i can't believe it's the same piece of furniture.
ReplyDeletei'm stunned. i gotta get ya to my house!!!
xoxo
Great words of wisdom. I have learned that the hard way, after years of not taking pictures, and now it is too late.
ReplyDeleteThe desk is stunning. Love the combination or decorative molding and crown molding!
Alyshia
You did a beautiful job on that desk! There are some things that I wish I had before pictures of...good advice.
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Beautiful redo! And such great advice. I regret not taking photos of our house when we moved in. DH didn't want to remember the peach walls, blue and mauve duck wallpaper, and nappy brown carpet. We've come a long way but can't prove it to a soul!
ReplyDeleteLove this desk, this is incredible. Would never of thought to do what you did to it.
ReplyDeleteWe are not so great at before pictures, but this has inspired us.
Love the desk.
ReplyDeleteOh my what a transformation!!! Lovely job!
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