Give up trying to be perfect...

I just found this online- I think I need to post it every where around me so I can constantly remember it's truths!

"Give up trying to be perfect. – Sometimes we try to show the world that we are flawless in hopes that we will be liked and accepted by everyone.  But we can’t please everyone, and we shouldn’t try.  The beauty of us lies in our vulnerability, our love, our complex emotions – our authentic imperfections.  When we embrace who we are and decide to be authentic, instead of perfect, we open ourselves up to real relationships, real happiness, and real success.  There is no need to put on a mask.  There is no need to pretend to be someone you’re not.  You are perfectly imperfect just the way you are." 
-marcandangel.com
http://www.marcandangel.com/2012/06/04/10-things-you-must-give-up-to-be-successful/


I am constantly trying to hide any flaws that I might have in hopes that people will like me and accept me! I CAN'T please everyone- I need to please myself first and then I won't care so much about what others think of me! 


When it comes to videography, I am the worst.  I expect my work to look like the "veterans" that have been around for 10 years.  When it doesn't, I feel like I'm not good enough and I almost don't give myself even the chance to prove that I can do it.  With work. Hard work nonetheless, but I can do it!


I am capable of so much more than I give myself credit for.  I know that! Duh Elise...  I know that if I don't keep going after my dreams of running my own successful videography company, then someone else will and I will be left in the blowing dirt of their heels! 


I just have to keep going.  Keep pushing forward.  I need to decide to be authentic to myself and love it.  Make mistakes and move on.  But most importantly I need to remember to find the joy in creation.  Create Because I Can.  


I stole this off Jasmine Star's blog- whom I love.  But this gets me excited to keep pursuing that dream that will take me into the future. 


Cheers. 
xo- Elise

Kristen + Nick Love Story

We have been super busy the past couple of weeks- from filming couple's Love Stories, to filming two weddings, to finding the time to edit all of this amazingness together!  Andrew and I are kept on our toes- that's for sure!

We were able to film Kristen and Nick's wedding this past Saturday and had such a great time!  It was like we were hanging out with long lost friends all day long which makes our jobs even cooler!  We got together a little while ago to film their Love Story- and we had such a good time.  They took us to their favorite lookout spot (overlooking Utah Valley) and we were able to do their interviews there.  Talk about amazing.

Kristen and Nick- we might steal that secret spot of yours! :)

The views took my breath away and there were countless times that I was thanking God for this opportunity to document people's lives- what a great blessing it is! Not only do I get to peak into the inner lives of others and produce something that they will be able to hold on to and share with their kids, but I get to do it with my husband!  Life is good all around... Cannot complain!

(Now we need to find a way to get awesome health benefits so both of us can keep doing this together for the rest of our lives!)


Hope you enjoy this latest Love Story!