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Hello 2009

I saw someone do this last year, and loved it so much that I wanted to try it this year. Seeing the faces of my friends when I asked if they wanted to "paint with light" was priceless.

So 2009. I'm not gonna lie—it doesn't feel much different.

But when I look back over 2008 and see how much has changed—how much I changed, I am both intimidated and excited by the thought of a another new year. Last year, I have met people that have encouraged and believed in me, as well as people that I can now call my best friends.

I think of all the loves and passions that I have discovered this year. In a way, I feel privileged to know what I love at such a young age, but at the same time, I feel that everyone should be in this place. Not just me.

And when I begin to think about a whole new year—one which is particularly exciting, as I will be finishing high school and going to Texas (CCM!) for two years—I can't even begin to imagine who I will meet, how I will grow, and how I will change.

I found this quote a couple weeks ago that really hit me:

"God’s been talking to me… basically, telling me to sit back and enjoy the ride, to let go of control. It may turn into a rollercoaster, but even when I get scared on a rollercoaster I don’t try to take over. I finish the ride and in hindsight see how awesome it was."

(Via Phil Coffman)

I have a whole lot of thoughts to write down on my blog in the morning, but at this very moment, I feel a sense of excitement for the year ahead. For the path that I can't really see, and am not really in control of.

Hello 2009, it's nice to meet you.

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Look Up

I'm a huge fan of the whole let-the-little-kids-look-up-at-the-camera kind of thing. Especially when you have a nice wide aperture.

Also: I love the processing on this.

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If it looks like she's crying, it's because she cries when she laughs.

For some reason, there's a really strong wind in the subway tunnel, which makes it a perfect place to pose for pictures.

This one's candid though. :)

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Father & Daughter

Aren't they just adorable?

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Halo Brothers

So this weekend I had a family photoshoot with a couple of my friends. Took 500 or so photos, and edited it down to about 100 good ones (huzzah! 20% rate—I'm pretty much a pro!). :P

This is one of my favourites, with the halo effect added for extra awesomeness. And as for the Strobist info: a single SB600 fired at the ceiling with a LightSphere on top.

Not bad for a one-lighting rig. Not bad at all…

the bigger the better

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Uploaded on Dec 29, 2008

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Michael Mistretta's photostream

Hello 2009

Look Up

If it looks like she's crying, it's because she cries when she laughs.

Father & Daughter

Halo Brothers

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Zambia 2008

Starfield Concert

Podcamp Toronto 2008

Apple

Nikon D40x

MacBook Pro

South Africa

Christmas 2007

Bamboo