I’m so happy to make the big announcement today! Over a week ago I posted about the opportunity to mentor a fellow photographer. I’ve been excited about extending the opportunity. I wasn’t at all prepared for what was to come. I felt certain that during this process I did not want to run a “contest” in the traditional sense of the word. I know that if you strip it down it basically was a contest but I wanted to take the time to really get to know each person that was responding to me. Hence, the extra time in making the announement.

I’ve been so so blessed to have connected with so many amazing people through this process. While I obviously can’t offer the opportunity to everyone, I still feel like I’ve made all these new friends! That part of the process was amazing.

Not so amazing….trying to pick someone. Yea, that was harder than I ever thought. I spent alot of time reading through emails and interacting with everyone. It was hard knowing that there were so many of you out there that totally deserve this opportunity. However, I fairly certain that this will continue to be something that I offer every 6 months or so. So, if you didn’t get picked this time around…don’t give up. Take the time to push forward and see what happens! I can’t wait to see the progress you are going to make!

So, I am happy and thrilled to announce that my new friend and super duper rockstar mentee is………………………

drumroll………………………….

or long pause………………………………………….with alot of dots…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Catie Ronquillo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m so super excited to take the next steps of this journey with Catie! She is a newlywed (her lovestory is amazing) and just relocated to Dallas! She’s ready to dive in in Dallas and I know she’s ready to get started!

Congrats Catie!!!! I can’t wait!