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If You're Not Uncomfortable, You're Not Growing.

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If You're Not Uncomfortable, You're Not Growing.

If you know me, you know that I am not a boastful person. It’s not easy talking about myself. I like to be behind the camera focusing my attention on my clients. This is uncomfortable, but I am so excited to say I won 1st Place. Yes! A Blue Ribbon on both of my art pieces. 

I entered the Artists of the Arbuckles Art Exhibit at the Jean Carr Gallery in Sulphur, Oklahoma. I have been watching this art exhibit for 3 years. I’ve wanted to enter but felt uncomfortable. Scared of the feeling of putting myself or my art out there for people to judge. I finally got the nerve to enter and didn’t look back. Choosing the images was the easy part, framing and matting was not. Presentation is a key element, and the time and attention to detail paid off.

The art exhibit will be on display thru the end of May. If you get a chance go by and visit, there are some talented people in our state. Thank you to everyone for your advise and the nudges to get out of my box.  If you're feeling like you're not growing or progressing, get out of your comfort zone, it will help you grow.

If you would like more information on a session with Vanessa, visit www.vanessawellsimages.com

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First Ever Birthday party!

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First Ever Birthday party!

Recently, I had the pleasure of shooting a dear friends 80th birthday party. I was so surprised to find out it was her first birthday party. What an honor it was to play a small part to capture those memories for them. Her brother from Arizona flew and and surprised her as well as many friends she has made thru the years. I can't help but to smile and think that she will look at those pictures for many years to come and think about her first birthday party. Happy Birthday Wanda.

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Get to know me

Hi! My name is Vanessa Wells, owner, photographer, pencil pusher and janitor of Vanessa Wells Images. I am an avid OU fan who loves college football and an occasional pro game on the weekend when I’m not out creating fantastic images for my clients or helping other photographers do the same. I love a good laugh, music, hanging out with friends, family, spoiling my granddaughter and meeting new people. It can be said that I used to never step out of my comfort zone.  Now, I’ve been know to just jump right off of the cliff.  I’m always learning something new everyday whether through trial and error, seminars, reading or tossing ideas around with other photographers.  One of my favorite quotes “Fear is Good. You can not have courage without a little bit of fear. Embrace it, Own it and Destroy it!”

I always wondered what I would do when my kids were raised and creating their own path in this crazy world called life. They say you find yourself in your 40’s…That is so true…I have finally found my passion and calling. Relatively new to the photography industry as a whole, you would always find me with a camera in my hand.  I have taken pictures for years at family functions and my girls sporting events.  When my girls decided to retire from sports, I was not ready to hang up my camera strap.  That is when I decided to take my photography hobby to the next level.

Call me so we can make beautiful images together of your family. Images for your future generations to enjoy and cherish.

Member of Professional Photographers of America “PPA” and Professional Photographers of Oklahoma“PPOK”

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