Eric and Nicky: Anytime

When I first left my hospital job to pursue photography full time I was really nervous. I didn't know anyone in the industry, none of my friends where photographers, and to be honest I had no clue what photographers actually talked about when they got together. Did they talk about who had the coolest camera? The bigger lens? I felt completely awkward, and evidence of that was my first get together for Leather Craftsmen. It was a pizza party. A PIZZA party! I thought sure I can handle a pizza party, this should be fun. I dragged my non photographer friend Marissa to go with me because I didn't want to be alone. I flipped through through some sample albums, didn't talk to anyone but Marissa, and to make a long story short I managed to stay all but 15 minutes and left. To many people that know me they are probably saying to themselves "BULL!". Its true though I just felt so out of place.

Why am I telling you this you ask? Fast forward two years later and Im happy to report that not only can I last more than 15 mintues at a party but I have gotten to know some wonderful photographers, people who I am so proud to call my friends. Ive gotten to know people that have been incredibly important to me both in my personal life and my professionial life. So with that I introduce you to Nicky and Eric from Eight20 Photography. I have been fortunate enough to really get to know and hang out with these two and I'm so glad I met them! When they asked if I could take some pictures I immediately jumped at the chance and quickly thereafter had a mini panic attack. Its pretty nerve wrecking to photograph other photographers but we had so much fun and ' so glad I got to do this for them! Here are some of my favorites.