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It is September 17, 2010 and as I write this I am in New York City. In August of 2000 I was beginning my college experience as a student in this very same city, so this trip has been a sort of anniversary for me. I spent one academic year as a student at The...
Mandie, this was a great post!! Thanks so much for sharing and it was great to read about what you learned. Very inspiring as well.you are very smart for getting your education with the best in the industry and doing hands on as well. Especially while your young!! Keep it up girl, your awesome!!
I loved reading such an honest and raw post from you, Mandie. Beautiful. So happy for you.
Mandie, this is so beautifully written. Your artistic talent shines beyond your photography and I’m beyond thrilled to be a witness to your journey.
Holy cow this is so perfect! I’m so glad you shared such an intimate look at your journey. It was something I very much needed to hear!
WOW Mandie, thank you so much for your sharing to wrap up Scott’s NYC workshop. The camera necklace you have will be your reminder of this wonderful NYC Workshop experience. It is my regret that I didn’t get to invest more time to get to know you better. But like Junshien mentioned, if you ever come to SF, we would love to have you in our SF workshop and we’ll happy to show you around. Thank you for being so open to share your after thoughts about the workshop. Really touched my heart to read your story.
Love,
Zabrina
Mandie, I can’t explain in words, especially as fluid as you did, my experience at the workshop, but I know that it was life changing. I’m convinced that our paths crossed for a purpose greater than we see on the surface and I hope that we stay in touch and remain great friends. Perhaps we will see each other at another Scott Robert workshop…maybe Paris. Your work is amazing and your personality is reflected in your work. Take care.
Mandie, I’m truly happy for you and where you are going- the world is waiting for you and I blessed to know you!! Keep in touch!
Mandy, this post was soooo inspirational; I understand what you went through in terms of finding your vision. I am going through that right now. It’s so refreshing to know that our little community of empowered photographers are so supportive in helping us succeed and move forward. Your work is so beautiful to say the least. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us 
. Looking forward to reading more.
Wow Mandie… thank you sooo much for opening up and sharing your heart with us. Keep running down this path you’re now on, and keep your eyes focused on the prize. As the euphoria fades, you’ll feel the subtle pull to go back to the way things were. Fight it, and continue to pursue your vision! All the best in what the future holds.
Lovely post! It made me happy!
Now you have me blubbering and crying…because I am happy for you. I understand! I have the utmost confidence in you girl, and know you are on a life-long journey. Love ya, Mom
Mandie, it was so great to meet you and everyone else in New York. I think you have put into words quite eloquently a bit of what many of us were feeling over the last four days. I hope we stay in touch!
So happy for you! I know just how you feel… So glad you’ve found “it” again. I will email you shortly, got your email, we need to get together:)
Dang girl, you’re making me all verklempt. Great blog post. I’m so glad you had a great, fulfilling time! We’re glad to have you back home!
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