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HELLO! If you enjoy my photography, I want you to know it means the world to me. It is my passion to be able to produce the images and share stories the way I perceive them to be. It is therapeutic for me at times to capture my feelings! 

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I've been so wrapped up in making my way through this first semester at Azusa Pacific University that I've fallen quite utterly behind in many things, especially photography. It's unfortunate, but I think once I get some sort of idea of when or what to photograph, I will be able to get back into it. Since I've moved locations, no one here really knows of my work, so it's basically like starting over. To top things off, I have no escape-go-to-place to take self portraits in privacy. I've managed about two mini shoots in my apartment, but it really hasn't much to offer. 

I cannot believe I haven't updated here. I bought my ticket to England on March 26th! I will be departing on July 5th and staying until August 20th! I will be in the northern part of England, around Manchester, left and right.

I am beyond excited for this experience and adventure!

But a few days ago, I also found out I was accepted into Azusa Pacific University in California. I've never been so excited and nervous over something in my life, but I have a peace about it! It's in a beautiful location, that I'm even excited for the places nearby and going on more adventures. It's near the mountains, 20 minutes from LA, and less than an hour from the beach. I've been cooped up in a small little town that doesn't have much to offer. And on top of that, I've lost a lot of contact with many past friends. It seems it's time for me to move on, and I feel ready for it more than ever now. I'm quite excited to enter a new chapter in life, even if it took what seems to be a long time to get to this point..

I'm majoring in Cinematic Arts Production to get a BFA. At least, that's my goal! I'd love to work in movies and make music videos with a team of others. I really want to focus on the photography in films and editing. I'm hoping this is the first step to new doors opening and new opportunities! It's been long overdue.

~Stephanie Ann
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If you place your happiness in Someone who is unchanging, unmoved, and gracious, you will find yourself with abundant joy and love. The happiness cannot change.
If you place your happiness in someone who can easily change, someone who can disappoint you, leave you, or hurt you, you will find yourself confused, broken, and wounded.
People are changing. Constantly. We make mistakes every single day.
God is unchanging. And will always love you. His word stays the same. He is the same today, yesterday, and forever.
Putting your happiness in Him is a wise choice. People will only fail you. But God will teach you how to love them anyway, and He can keep you content.

♥

UPDATE: NOVEMBER 13, 2012
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I may just have a date chosen and things are looking good! I got to know another friend from the UK and she offered a place to stay if I needed one. I found out that the later I leave, the more expensive it becomes in June. And the soonest I can leave is about May 26, 2013, in which I can save about $300 ordering a ticket for that departure date!
So the great news is there is hope and I will have someone to stay with who is incredibly kind to allow me to! In return I hope I can help her out with photography, as she likes photography as well, and Photoshop and just help out and have fun!

I really hope that something great happens while I'm there and that I can finally know what it is I'm meant to do, and where I'm meant to be. There is purpose in this England trip. I just don't know what it is yet...

Possibly my locations so far!
June - Doncaster, England
July/August - Warrington, England

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Hey, everyone! I'm finally ready to share my exciting news!

As some watchers may remember, I used to talk about traveling. At one point, I said I really needed to get away. I had a list of places I wished to go. Well, when life hit rock bottom, I got a 180, everything completely turn around, and by a miracle my life was changed! My eyes began to open and I started to really see my DREAM. I felt so free and ready to go for it. So, I began to dig deep and figure out what to do!

Should I fly abroad and be an intern, student, or what? Well, I couldn't decide on that, and it still remains in the back of my mind to figure out. But my first step is definitely going to be flying to the country I have chosen and visiting for a decent amount of time to see what it's like, and be somewhere else! This is my dream. To travel the world. To see what's out there. To GO FOR IT.

I chose the UK. For many reasons. One, I intended to see if I could visit a photographer friend of mine (Cat Lane), but as I lacked to get a hold of her for weeks now (she has not responded), I was unsure of where I could stay. I figured I'd find out eventually, as I wouldn't have a lot of vacation time until next June. But I contacted another friend very recently who I knew lived in the UK to inform her that I'll be visiting! She got so very excited and offered her home for me to stay somewhere! This gave me so much hope!

My check-list is being completely slowly but surely and I just really wanted to inform everyone here at deviantART that I will be in the UK most likely in June - August, 2013! I'll most likely stay with this friend in Warrington (arriving at Manchester Airport) for the most part. But I'm very open to moving around and meeting other people if it's do-able and not super expensive! I'd LOVE to meet up with any photographers who are trustworthy and know my work (especially if I know yours!) and collaborate! That's a big thing with my dream. I dream to work with my inspirations or just people who adore this same passion.

If I do find another home to stay, provided they are willing to help me travel to them, I wouldn't mind moving around over there to continue to get a feel of the UK! This really excites me! So if you're from around there, leave a message, and let's talk!  So one reason was to meet my friends in the UK, and the other one is because I want to travel far! And the UK because I LOVE the British accents! Hehe! British people are amazing! ♥ Americans get boring to me! Hehe!

My check-list:
• Passport
• Place to stay
• Plane ticket for June-August
• Credit card (just got approved and received one!)
• Adapter!
• Buy a Suitcase (never had my own)

Thanks for reading!!

Sincerely,
Stephanie Ann