Christina Gressianu Photographer
Portrait Photography Studio in Loveland, Colorado
How I Do No Regrets Last weekend my kitty Maya crossed over. She was closer to 18 than 17, and I did everything I could to ensure she had a happy, fun life the whole time we were together. It’s the only way I know to live without regrets. The future is always present for …
Leftover to keep, leftovers to toss. You made it! You cooked, you hosted, you attended, you smiled. . . and hopefully you had some great food with those you love most. At the end of it all, I was entertained by the divvying up of the leftovers. You take this, I’ll take some of that… …
Ridiculous? Sure. Last week a handful of us Downtown Loveland people realized that the parking plan was on City Council’s agenda for the October 31st meeting. Going to a City Council meeting isn’t my fave idea for a festive Halloween, but it was an important subject to me. We said we’d dress up for the …
How has your week been? Are you aware that Thanksgiving is this week?! It sure snuck up on me. As we slide into maybe our first “normal” holiday season since 2019, I’m seeing my email fill with holiday parties and events. For me, it’s very easy to say No Thank you and delete the email. …
There’s only one place your limitations exist. There’s a really nutty documentary called Exit Through the Gift Shop that proves it. It’s a movie by Banksy about Thierry Guetta. In a nutshell, Thierry came to America from France as a teen who didn’t even speak English. Before finishing high school, his father went back to …
Around this time last year, I warned you that the holidays are coming and I recommended staying sane. So here’s your warning. Thanksgiving is a month away. Christmas isn’t far behind. Re-read last years holiday post for sanity tips! People who know me a bit might think I’m a planner-ish person. It looks like I don’t rush …
In order to do new things, meaningful things, creative life things, you have to overcome the fears that are standing in your way. Fears about what people will think, what your mom will think. Fears about failing, fears about succeeding. Fears about losing money and living in a cardboard box. I have good news for …
Today, I just don’t wanna. 17-year-old-kitty-girl Maya thinks that being in bed, just laying there is the time I really should be petting her. She goes through spurts of keeping me awake at night and letting me sleep — this week has been the former. Now I don’t wanna do anything. I especially don’t wanna …
We just binged the How to Live to 100 docuseries on Netflix. I highly recommend it! If you’re not into documentaries, just watch the last episode – it sums up the first 3 and draws some conclusions. One point that struck me was that the 100-year-old shepherd in Italy is not without stress. He might …
I had the honor of teaching at Wizard Academy this week. In a class about creativity and patent-style problem-solving techniques, I taught a section about applying those ideas to art and photography. We’ve been going to classes at Wizard Academy for 13 or so years, so teaching there was a very cool experience. I might …
Last week I hinted that I’d talk about showing up this week. So here we are and here’s the thing… My smart, savvy business friends have been telling me for a long time that I need to show myself in my business more, instead of just showing off my clients. But I like showing off …
I’ve had a few yoga teachers say “The slower your breath, the longer your life.” And because I’m into living as long as possible, I’ve taken this to heart. Breathing is a weird thing. I think the first time I noticed its effects on me was about 10 years ago when I decided my high …
How do you know? A few days ago I was talking to a friend who runs an amazing photography business in Canada. His sales numbers made my head spin. So of course, like any good self-improvement junkie, I said he should be teaching and coaching. He’s always wanted to, but he’s not famous enough and …
In case you haven’t noticed, I’m obsessed with time. 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman has become religious text for me. I still a haven’t finished it… but I’m working through it. Working with beautiful momma Ashley in my studio had me thinking about Burkeman’s chapters on things taking however long they take. We have no …
Sometimes it’s hard to look to the future with hope and confidence. The good news is that it’s not here yet. . . the future. But right now is here. Can you find hope and confidence now? This moment. Hope – if you still have breath, there is hope. Hope for kindness. hope for joy. …
Crystal and Dustin already did engagement photos with their wedding photographer. They loved those photos, but they had an itch for something more unique to them and more "them" for their save-the-dates. Crystal has been playing Settlers of Catan since childhood. She's roped so many friends and family into playing along the way, that now …
Today, it’s your time. Time has flown by so fast (we always say that, right!?) I’m on fire right now about this book I’m reading called 4000 Weeks. The gist is we’ve got roughly 4000 weeks in this life, and we keep trying to manage our time like it’s a conveyor belt that we’re supposed …
I recently read an opinion article recently about the new wave of weight loss drugs and who is to blame for the nationwide obesity we’re seeing. I’m generally in the camp of holding oneself responsible for one’s world. And Tamar Haspel in this article gave me a new perspective. She pointed out that if 73% of …
Success is How You Define It I read an article this week about “the most successful movie ever made.” Do you know which it is? Normal guesses are blockbusters like Star Wars, ET, Avatar… But that’s if you define success by box office sales. If you want to look at the profit of the movies… well, …
You are everything you need. I had lunch with one of my favorite teenagers yesterday. She’s 16 and visiting Denver with a school club competition thing. It’s a big deal that they sent her here for the thing, but I’m not sure she realizes it. And she’s apprehensive of leaving the nest in a couple …
I pretty much slept all day yesterday. In between naps, I thought about how I recommended to y’all that pushing on a thing just a little harder will likely get you far greater results. And here I am spending a Thursday passed out. I forgot to include in that newsletter the flipside of working harder… …
Here I am, a predominately womens’ photographer spouting off ideas to encourage and empower you. What do you think empowerment looks like? Feels like? I think we think that empowered women sorta look like Wonder Woman (Linda Carter or Gal Gadot) And we think it feels big and puffed up. I love Lindsay’s headshot above, …
How about a crazy story for your Friday? A whole bunch of years ago, I was 3 days from my lease ending in Fort Collins with no new place lined up. I hadn’t even started packing. I had a dog and 2 cats, and finding a place to rent seemed impossible. So impossible, that I …
No more painful portraits ! Why The Why All the business coaches will tell you to find your why. Find it in your personal life too. Find it in your relationships. That love is what’ll keep you going during the tough times. And it’s what’s magnetic about you. My Why for You Imagine a 1985 …
