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Be Happy.

Monday, January 31, 2011 Posted inALL

The other day we went shopping in London because my mom needed new boots. We went through store after store in search of the perfect boots, each store containing items more beautiful than the last. “One day I’ll be able to walk into this store and buy everything I want,” I thought to myself, “I’ll have the best shoes, the nicest dresses and the best accessories. Ooooh that would make me so happy.” And then I stopped at the sudden realisation that actually I was wearing an old jacket I’ve had for almost four years now. My shirt was about three sizes too big. I was wearing these ugly jeans with dirt all on them from rolling around in the mud during a shoot, and none of this actually matched the shoes I was wearing. I was a walking fashion disaster if I’d ever seen one. But I was as happy as can be. I never want to be someone who needs something to be happy. Happy isn’t a place, it’s a state of mind. You can be happy no matter what situation you find yourself in, it’s simply a choice you have to make.  So people, be happy.

Here are some photos that have a special place in my heart.

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  • http://www.cpmacphotography.com Chelsea Patricia

    So relaxing…such a great feel!

  • http://rickcortezphotography.com Rick Cortez

    Hey great work Alex

  • Sara Beadon

    love the picture with the bicycle and of course, the “anti climb paint” sign. :)

  • http://www.pauljosephphotography.co.uk/blog Paul

    You are quickly becoming my favourite source of inspiration Alex, your going to have to stop it or else when we meet I’ll have a pen and pad of paper and be asking for your autograph. Beautiful pictures too love. x

  • http://www.mybestfriendswedding.ca Taylor Jackson

    Alex I am in love with the bottom photo the shadow on the wall is perfect and gives it such a moody feel! I’ve missed your posting over the last couple days… I am too addicting to the internet and blog following!

  • http://www.afterglowimages.ca Kirk

    Loving the mood and the sense of motion in these images. Beautiful stuff!

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  • http://www.elizabethpellettephotography.com elizabeth pellette

    I couldnt agree more happiness is a state of mind not what you own.. even though it would be nice to have enough money to not have to worry.. but thats maybe different.. ha..

    Love these photos .. they are all great

  • http://www.3DArchVis.com/photography Girish

    Those are some pretty cool photographs. I don’t know what they mean to you, but am sure it must be very important close as you put.

    I really like warm atmosphere due to the street lamps. I really like the second shot from top.

    Yep, be happy with what you have. That’s the key, be happy for yourselves.

  • http://jackielamasblogs.blogspot.com Jackie Lamas

    I heart this post :)

  • http://rosekate.wordpress.com/ Rose

    These photos do have something special in them. Love each and every one of them and all together… Thanks for the constant inspiration, Alex! May your creativity never stop! :)

  • http://theuglypigling.blogspot.com/ brigduong

    Lovely lovely lovely photos!!

  • http://cindyhabelphotography.com/blog Cindy Habel

    Love your photography and inspiration. Thanks heaps for your comment on my blog :)

  • http://thehoneymoonproject.com Emma

    Wow, fantastic photos! Just love how atmospheric and evocative they are.