It’s unbelievable how fast an entire year goes by. 2013 went by especially fast.
The beginning of a new year is always a time of reflection. I know some people are annoyed by resolutions, goal-making and such…but I think it’s great. We all need to keep dreaming, keep reaching for the things that seem nearly impossible.
This also seems to be the time when I get all emotional about life and how fast it’s all going. Every year I say it, and every year I mean it…I wish time would slow down. Or maybe I just need to slow down? Either way, I’m thankful for so much that happened in 2013.
I traveled more than I can even comprehend. I got to see and experience places that without photography, I probably never would never been able to.
I got to grow closer with my family as we all watched, ooo’d and ahhh’d over my adorable little niece in her first year of life.
I was shown what friendships are here to stay. And I’m so thankful for that small handful of people in my life.
I was reminded multiple times of just how precious this life is and how at any given moment, your world can turn upside down.
I found love and lost love.
I perfected my living-out-of-my-suitcase skills.
I made goals for myself…some were reached, some weren’t.
Most importantly, I ended the year still being so extremely thankful that I have a job where I get to do what I love.
Creating an entire year recap is no easy task, let me tell you. I didn’t even get to include any of my travel photos…but I’ll save those for another post someday! I went through all my work created in 2013 and I really just wanted to choose images that pulled at my heart strings. Images that made me feel a certain way. Images that brought me back to remembering exactly what I was feeling/thinking/saying in that exact moment. They aren’t necessarily what I would consider the “best” of 2013, but they are images that mean something to me personally. Images that I am proud of. Images that reminded me to FEEL…this ranged from all different kinds of moments and emotions such as…
When my eyes were welled up with tears behind my camera.
When I made my clients laugh over something totally dorky.
When I sat in pure silence, knowing I captured a moment only my eyes saw.
When I asked my subject to feel a certain emotion and they nail it in one shot.
When I can see a woman glowing with confidence.
When my couples give each other a certain look, a look that only they understand.
And oh so much more…
The life of a photographer is a funny thing. It’s almost like you’re stealing a moment that’s not yours in the first place, yet somehow your eye and emotions are intertwined in something so intimate…it’s honestly such a gift to be given access to these kind of things in life.
To my clients, friends, family, and anyone that let me put my camera in their face…thank you, thank you, thank you for giving me that trust and allowing me to just create. Words really can’t express how thankful I am.
I’m excited for this new year. I think there are going to be a lot of changes in my life and I honestly feel ready for them. I’m ready to create more work that I love and inspires me. I’m just ready for change.
Hope you guys enjoy this one.
xoxo.
See you later 2013. Hello, 2014.
So much wow. Your fashion/editorial work gets me every time. Was super great meeting you this year! Keep up the amazing work 🙂
you are so talented, love your work!
This is literally my favorite 2013 blog post I’ve seen. You slayed it, girl.
Virtual high five. Absolutely killer year full of love and emotion. The shot in the field with the wildflowers/dandelions is so rad. Looking forward to seeing what 2014 brings!
Wow. These are beautiful. Maybe my favorite Best of 2013 post. So damn good.
Tonhya..Thank you for including us to be part of your 2013. We are very happy to have your be part of our wedding festivities. You’re more than just our photographer..we feel like you have been friends with us for years! Looking forward to what 2014 will bring to you and let us know if we could ever help you with anything!!!
-d&r.
You are amazing. If I am ever in the Seattle area I am so arranging a boudoir session with you!
I just started following you a few weeks ago and I am so glad I did. Your work is flawless, and I relate to each and everything you said above. Thanks for being so inspiring – keep sweating, bleeding and crying- that is what makes art! You’re a magnificent!
#85!!!! so good I pinned that ish.
just…what?! This year your recap was…deep, at times intense, and just all together incredibly beautiful and very special. I’m so proud of you, beyond words proud. I can’t believe you were a part of all these people’s lives, visited so many places and more in just one year! I can’t wait for 2014 to reveal more blessings! Love you.
So freaking proud of you TK. This is easily your best year yet and I have no doubt 2014 will be even better for you. Keep that bar high.
GAWDAMN. TK, you freaking put the murder down on 2013. Bravo!
Tonhya Kae, you’re good. reallllllllllllll good. I love and am inspired by the way you see the world.
OH HOT DANG this is better than trash fries
frame after frame, dang! You are truly talented. Thank you for being an inspiration, cannot wait to see you blow up 2014!
So amazing T!!! These are all absolutely gorgeous. I just love all your editorial and lifestyle stuff…..SO GOOD. Love ya.
Love love love it all! You are an inspiration lady!
simply beautiful….
Dude. Dude. These are so flippin badass. Seriously. I’m in awe. You’d better be incredibly proud of yourself. They’re just amazing.
You are an incredible photographer. So much talent.
Wow Tonhya,
I love your style. Keep up the great work in 2014….
So so solid Tonhya. Really dig your attention to detail.. Can’t wait to see what you do this year!
Your wedding work is always incredible- but all the boudoir and fashion stuff you did this past year is OFF THE CHARTS. Seriously TK- you’ve got magic in you. 2014 is going to be great for you. 🙂
Tonhya, I’ve been following your week for a little over a year now and you are an incredible photographer! 2013 was stellar and I can’t WAIT to see what 2014 brings you!
Ridiculously awesome year! Daaayum.
Amazing! Your boudoir is simply stunning!
TONHYA! You did great! These are some really good photos. Keep it up, friend.
Tonh!!
Such a good year you had. I miss you lotZ! You’re going to kill it so hard in 2014. Can’t wait to hang again and see all the magic you make.
i mean, these are alright.
WHAT. THE. HECK.
you get better with e’er year.
love you.
So amazing! So many great moments and lots of beautiful boudior. Can’t wait to see what you do next 🙂
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I love all of these! Your boudoir just inspired me so much for my session on Monday!
Speachless! So many great photos. I am lost for words!
Beautiful! Just amazing! You are truly inspirational!
Wow! These photos are all amazing! Lovely work.
Always a huge fan of your work. Looks like it was another kick ass year for you. Beautiful!
Holy smokes Tonhya, you nailed it! Every photo is was just… wow! Amazing job, I’m looking forward to what you bring us this year. ParabĂ©ns a teu bom trabalho!