Every year, my favorite photography community holds a conference in a fun city. Thousands of female photographers descend upon the town and make the residents feel famous. We get to attend inspiring speeches, learn from the pros in small boutique classes, and explore the area with our cameras. I was so excited to see that Seattle was on tap for this year's Click Away! This is also my chance for an annual "Mommy Only" time away and while I do miss my little munchkins, those 4-5 days each year that I have to myself are pure bliss. I get to enjoy my tea and books in peace, laze around in bed if I want to, wander and get lost in a strange area with only my own well-being to be concerned for :-p

I actually skipped out on a couple of speeches this year so that I could really venture out and discover my surroundings. I took the ferry over to Bainbridge Island and just walked around for about 4 hours, which was so relaxing. I also took another big chance and brought only my film gear once again on this trip and didn't regret it for a second. Shooting film makes me so much more observant of my surroundings. I even figured out how to use the self timer and was able to capture a few "selfies" on film! I absolutely fell in love with the colors and textures of the Pacific Northwest and I cannot wait to return for a longer stint sometime in the future...