Me…In a nut shell

I'm at a point where I've now been bitten by the reality bug. I am supposed to graduate at the end of December this year and have come to the conclusion that I really have to get myself in gear. The future is still bright and clouds have a silver (more often than not though--> pinkish gold) lining and I'm excited for what the future holds. God only knows where I'll go when I graduate or when I graduate and where my photography will take me. Not to mention who I'll meet and the countries I'll go. Did I mention I'm traveling to Ireland at the end of the month? Keep checking in and see where that goes too :)

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When you get to hang out with the executive producer of the exciting movie coming out, #thinkandgrowrich #thinkthelegacy #sograteful #wemakeamericagreat #thankyoujohnshin #shinhappens

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"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt ~ So exciting to have photographed some wonderful friends before the rain came down! Good luck Richie in boot camp! I know you'll do awesome! Thank you for your light and love Heather! So excited to go through the images! #aliolaesphotography #theeartistentrepreneur #inspirationpoint #portrait #beautifulday #beyourbestself #soblessed #friends #20ra17 #newportbeach (at Inspiration Point, Newport Beach)

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When you have the thoughts of freedom on your mind, a dream in your heart, and the will to make it happen, I feel like this is the image that comes to mind. #aliolaesphotography #theeartistentrepreneur #beautifulday #portrait #infinity #waterislife #beyourbestself #ihaveadream

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Had such a great time doing this beautiful girl's head shots! Thanks Miss Sarah for having me be your photographer and having so much fun shooting! Good luck on your auditions! Message me by the end of the month for your headshots to get a limited time offer! #beautiful #model #actress #beautifulday #aliolaesphotography #theeartistentrepreneur #headshots #portrait (at Long Beach, California)

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Nothing like hanging with champions! #vinnypaz #beyourbestyou #Persistence #Determination #HardWork #Don'tQuit = #success (at Esmeralda Renaissance Marriot Palm Springs)

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I am so happy and grateful for my incredible team and mentors who genuinely care and love helping people grow and become their best versions of themselves! #awardsnight #galanight #beyourbestyou #alwaysgettingbetter #teambreakthrough #rfm #revolution #theeartistentrepreneur #wemakeamericagreatagain (at Renaissance Marriott Resort & Spa , Palm Springs Ca)

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#pazmaniandevil man this guy is a stud!!! We love him, but I think he liked us too haha!!! #rfm #revolution #win #lifeisabattle #beyourbestyou #success is a #mentality #gowin #bleedforthis (at Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel)

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Gotta love impromptu photo shoots with beautiful people! Happy birthday to this wonderful soul! #beautifulday #seniorpictures #impromptu #getty #aliolaesphotography #theeartistentrepreneur (at Getty Museum)

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Merry New Year! Besties in the Photobooth for the company Christmas party! So much fun! #lovelife #beautifulday #beyourbestself #healthylife #happyholidays #turniprose #costamesa #wealthbuilders #photobooth #soblessed #fun #20ra16 #20ra17 #theeartistentrepreneur (at Turnip Rose)

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Merry New Year!!! Butter beer is lovely with friends! Much love and prosperity to all! #happyholidays #beyourbestself #merrynewyear #butterbeer #delicious #letsgo2017

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As I reflect on the year and it's bubbling time continuing by, I have been introverted in these times of extroversion when it's come to posting in these past couple weeks. Reassessing and revisiting my goals and dreams, reevaluating myself and the progress I've made in the past year... look out 2017. I'm coming for you and it's going to be beautiful! #theeartistentrepreneur #waterislife #aliolaesphotography #soblessed #beautifulday #healthylife #beyourbestself

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Happy Christmas to all and to all, I hope you had happiness, laughter, delicious food, and fabulous people in your life! Life is too short to not love life fully! #underthemistletoe #hereIam #losalamitos #showchoir #holidayshow #merrychristmas #happyholidays #theeartistentrepreneur #familyfirst #20ra16 #soblessed #beautifulday

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#throwbackthursday to visiting the beautiful island of Oahu! Missing the warm water and sand between my toes! Shoutout to the awesome #localartist @skempfpaintings who created this amazing hat! #shoplocal #mahalo #theeartistentrepreneur #diamondhead #hawaii #supportlocalartists #beautifulday #soblessed (at Waikiki Beach)

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"Keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final." - Roger Ward Babson ~ #theeartistentrepreneur After feeling under the weather for several days, there's nothing like feeling whole again with the ocean. While my head isn't fully at 100%, my mind is going 1000 mph and I'm so excited for this week! Great people, great vibes, and great spaces; you can't go wrong with that combo! #beautifulday #sograteful #healthyliving #beyourbestyou #soblessed #aliolaesphotography

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So grateful for beautiful days in #SoCal and even more so for awesome families getting their holiday greeting cards done early and super excited for them! Thank you Ross family for being so wonderful and fun! It's such a joy to be around such kindhearted, talented, driven family! You guys epitomize the Long Beach family! #doingitright #holidaycard #merrychristmas #aliolaesphotography #longbeach #peninsula #20ra16 #familyfirst #beyourbestyou #beautifulday #sograteful (at Belmont Shore Pennisula)

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"It is better to travel well than to arrive." - Buddha ~ #livelifewell and #feedyoursoul with #positivity and #love The ocean has always been a source of renewal for me on a spiritual, emotional, and physical level. To be able to move freely and become engulfed in the ocean immerses the soul as much as the body. So grateful for the time to renew and recharge and be with family and friends. Thanks #hawaii for facilitating some amazing moments 😊 #beautifulday #soblessed #hawaii #theeartistentrepreneur #aliolaesphotography (at Statue of Duke Kahanamoku)

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"Clarity of mind means clarity of passion, this too is why a great and clear mind loves ardently and sees distinctly what it loves." - Blaise Pascal ~ I love meeting awesome people and getting a chance to become better at what we love! #theeartistentrepreneur #surf in #hawaii mahalo @kevomusic808 for the awesome time surfing and catching some great waves! #soblessed #beautifulday #letsgosurfing AND check out Kevin's music! He's awesome! (at Waikiki, Hawaii)