10 on 10 - June 2016

Another 10 on 10. I started this project 3 years ago as a way to be more intentional about documenting my own life as well as finding a way to reach out to other photographers around the country with similar goals and ideals. It's been a pretty fun project. I've met photographers from all corners that I would have never met otherwise (in person and electronically), and have come away with some treasured photos of my own life. As photographers we photograph others so often and preach the value of documentation and storytelling, but we sometimes forget to do the same for ourselves. Because of this project, I have 3 years chronicled, every month. ...not to mention it has been how much of our family keeps up on our crazy antics in the PNW.

All this to say, that while the 10 on 10 project has been great, I believe it has run its course. Since I have stepped into the role of full-time photographer, I've been able to reevaluate how I run my business and what will be the best steps going forward. Blogging seems to be fizzling out as an important part of a small business. I've been more busy than ever, and I haven't been able to keep up or give the project the love that it needs.

36 10 on 10 posts down, and I write this as my last one. Before we get to some crashing waves at the Oregon Coast, make sure to check out these other fabulous photographers:

ANYA ELISE PHOTOGRAPHY | AMY STRAKA PHOTOGRAPHY

BUTTON MEDIA | LELIA MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY | POGO PHOTO

SATIN SKY PHOTO | TWINTY PHOTOGRAPHY

And now onto my last 10 on 10 post; this last month. Before 2016, we would go to the coast about once, sometimes twice a year. This year we have been 3-4 times in the first six months. I'm not complaining. I love the coast in Oregon. Even when the weather is terrible, it has an eerie beauty that is unique to the PNW. This most recent trip, the weather was not terrible. It was perfect.

We ventured out for a day trip on Memorial Day to get away from the city and listen to the crashing waves.

Thanks again to all the photographers who participated in this project over the years. You all rock and hope to keep in touch. For those who have followed along all three years (mostly dad and mother-in-law), thanks for keeping up with the Zerizefs. I promise I'm not done taking or posting pictures of our shenanigans. More to come.

Until next time...

10 on 10 - January 2016

Last month, the mountains, this month, the ocean. I've been in Oregon for almost 12 years now, and it still blows my mind that one state can house so many diverse and incredible landscapes. Before we get to that though, as always make sure to check out the other 10 on 10ers listed and linked below

...there may or may not (but definitely will) be a new, little baby in the mix for coming 10 on 10 posts!! Congrats Lelia!! And, we have a new member. Welcome Jennifer (Satin Sky Photo)!!

ANYA ELISE PHOTOGRAPHY | AMY STRAKA PHOTOGRAPHY

BUTTON MEDIA | CASEY BRODLEY | LELIA MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

LISA HIBBERT | POGO PHOTO | SATIN SKY PHOTO

SHAW PHOTOGRAPHY | TWINTY PHOTOGRAPHY

In other news: new year, new car! Our 1999 Rav-4 is gone to make room for a new one. What does that mean? Road trip! On Jan. 1st (that's right, I jumped right in to the new year), we took my new hog for an afternoon trip to the coast. It could not have been a more perfect day to make the jaunt from the city.

I've got to tell you though, this month, I feel a little guilty posting these photos. In the photography industry, sunset photos are kinda cheating, because well, it's hard to get a bad photo of a beautiful sunset over the water. But whatevs, I'm cheating. The sunset trip to the coast was just too dang pretty not to share. ...plus one of the things I love about the Oregon Coast is the juxtaposition of people wearing winter clothes at the beach.

Days like this make me very thankful for what I have in my small little piece of the world. Thankful for my family and friends who will take an unexpected day trip. Thankful to be able to enjoy this beautiful state. Thankful for this business that I'm really excited to grow more in 2016. Thankful for being able to buy a new car to take me to the beautiful coast, and thankful to be able to take the time to soak in all the goodness and beauty of this moment, and to simply exist.  

Until next time...

10 on 10 - August 2014

Another month has come and gone, and I have embarrassingly gone a whole month without posting anything else. This last month has flown by and been so insanely busy. I can promise to be better about posting in this coming month because I have lots of material for ya. 

For now, however please indulge yourself in another 10 on 10, and make sure to check out all the other 10 on 10ers while you're at it. Two newbies joined us last month (

Shaw Photography

 and 

Brittany Conner Photography

). The entire group is rock solid and coming your way from all across the country, so go see what they have in store.

Anya Elise Photography

Brittany Conner Photography

Button Media

CLB Creative

Shaw Photography

Twinty Photography

Welcome back team. Today I'm taking you on a little tour of the Oregon Coast. My mom was in town to visit in late July. She has only been here once before in the summer. All the other times being for Christmas, during the pit of Oregon's yearly weather cycle. I keep telling her to come visit in the summer because Oregon really does have blue skies and sun. This trip, Oregon did not disappoint.

We took a few days to drive down the Oregon Coast from

Cannon Beach

to

Newport

. One known for Haystack Rock and the other for hauling the best seafood the Pacific Ocean has to offer. We were dog sitting

Brooke'

s dog, Olive and I think it's safe to say Z and Olive had the best time of their whole life. It wasn't too bad for the rest of us either.

Portland Area Photographer

Portland, OR Photographer

Portland, OR Photographer

Portland, OR Photographer

Portland, OR Photographer

Travel Oregon, Cannon Beach

Travel Oregon Photography

Portland, OR Photographer

Oregon Coast Photography

Oregon Coast Photography

I finally got to tell me mom "see, I told you so!" when it comes to beautiful Oregon weather. I put up with the gloom and doom in December/January to be able to experience this kind of day in the summer. And we couldn't have asked for a better day. ...plus I had the best Rockfish EVER at

Local Ocean

.

Until next time...