wall of fame

its been a busy couple of days as i've returned from another weekend away and immediately began preparing some photographs for display... but what fun!

the Starbucks located on the corner of 132nd st se and seattle hill rd is currently showcasing some of my work.  the manager is a good friend of ours' and asked if i would be willing to prep some pieces to hang on the wall for June - i said, 'of course!'  and though i'm not doing it to create more business for myself, it's been fun to see what an entire wall could look like were i to bathe it in something i've accomplished... a wonderful feeling for sure.

for me this wall signifies something God has gifted me in; a talent i'm able to offer to those who need it when He gives the permission to.  it has been an unending roller coaster of change ever since i married Kyle -- its how we are wired and that has leaked into my ability to do professional photography.  Considering how busy it is at home, the mission we've set for our family and the energy it takes to parent the way we've decided to parent, i've currently set aside building krista schei photography.  my hat is off to those Moms out there who are able to juggle it all and still remain calm and fulfilled - i have discovered that i cannot at this time!  humbling.

but as people strolled through the swinging Starbucks doors, they peered to their right... their eyes glanced up at the center pictures and then to the sides as their mouths curled in enjoyment.  their eyes danced with excitement as i listened to them discuss which was their favorite... it was in that moment that i didn't even need them to know it was me - don't get me wrong, i'm as guilty as the next person in wanting credit for a job well done - but this was different.  it was a joy that spanned all ages... from small children grinning up at the gargantuan faces looking at them to rough construction workers; from the college crowd to Moms; from the business man to the grandmothers -- it brought me such joy in that moment.

thank you Jason for offering to display my work.  i will gladly do it again next time you need a filler.