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Seasons Change.

Change.  I can feel it all around me.  Outside and in, there are things moving and shifting and with it comes a new found, and most wonderful,  peace.

The last year has been tough.  A different kind of tough to the one I knew previously..a somewhat self inflicted phase of difficulty, based in a large degree of over-commitment and a misguided belief that I was somehow super human.  Impervious.  Able to accomplish far more than the average mortal in less time and no hiccups.     I’ve come to recognize that I’m prone to filling the smallest gap with the biggest of tasks and that when you’re already trying to juggle lots of other tasks, that’s probably not a good thing.  It’s certainly not a sustainable thing.   Crayton says I just don’t have that normal human ability to know when enough is enough.  I can’t argue with him.  (Though Lord knows I tried some days).  BUT, I’m certain I’m not alone here.  As women, mothers, partners, friends, daughters, employees and self employed business owners, over-committed (sliding into over-whelmed) is a natural state of being a lot of the time but you do know when it’s no longer okay.   When something has to give, before your sanity does.  There are times when less really is so much more.

So, with all that confessed, I can also tell you I’ve come through the worst of it, I’ve once again learned to say no when I need to and wow,  it sure feels mighty fine.  Apart from the lingering guilt of neglecting people who didn’t deserve it  along the way (self included), right now my heart feels happy and light and right.   I’m so relieved and I’m so looking forward to the rest of this year..both personally and professionally.

Speaking of Eye Candy things, some of you may have seen on Facebook that we’re running a post processing workshop in May.  We’re just finalizing the details for that and should have updates out this coming week.  It’s something we plan to continue doing through the rest of this year so if you don’t get a place offer for this coming workshop, please don’t worry..there will be more.  (Along with other fun workshop things planned!)

In other verrrry exciting news, I am about to launch a new Eye Candy Actions  set.  It’s been months in the making but I’m so happy with it  and am just putting the last touches on a new website.  I will let you know as soon as it’s launched – hopefully just days away.

One last bit of news, and very much about change, is that this is my last entry on this blog.   Well, this blog with this layout and design that is.   I’ve had this pretty mix of pink and polkadots for two years now.. it’s time for something new.  The creating of something new has been a very long process (did I hear someone say indecisive perfectionist?) but we’re finally there.  In the next day or so we’ll shut shop while things are rearranged and prettied up, and in just a little bit we’ll open the doors to something new and beautiful.   I’m normally sentimental at this stage but not today.  Today I’m embracing the chance to do things differently and so very excited to see what lies ahead.   I can’t wait to share it with you.

Love Sheye xx

ps, Ivy and Baby, yesterday.  Five minutes in the sunlight before my temperamental model began visibly scowling and trying to feed Baby grass.   5d Mk2, 85mm 1.8.

1. Lesley says:

   Oh my goodness, one I love the light in these photos! Two, I totally understand what you mean by taking on more when something needs to give! We just moved to a whole new country not even 3 months ago and I’m already planning where we’re moving next!

   
2. Life with Kaishon says:

   It is such a joy to watch you soar! Congratulations on all of your new endeavors! I believe in you : )
   Laughed about Ivy’s impending scowl. FUNNY!

   
3. Nichole Burnett says:

   How exciting! I can’t wait to see your new actions, and your new blog! :) These images of Ivy are sooo adorable. xo Nichole

   
4. Sharon Covert says:

   LOVE!

   
5. Tammy Marcelain says:

   love.love.love.

   
6. Serene Teresa says:

   these pictures made me go ‘awwww!’ So super sweet, brings me back to my childhood days where I loved my teddy friend to bits!

   
7. Jessica Deane says:

   Wow. what a shock to come here on my visit to see if there were any new posts and WOWEE. Your blog looks AMAZING. Love this little session, love love love!

   
8. Tiffany Peek says:

   My 13 year old’s name is Ivy Shaye, funny huh?