http://www.erikclausen.com/blog San Francisco weddings. destination weddings. portraits. lifestyle. Thu, 23 May 2013 22:26:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.erikclausen.com/blog/2012/02/best-of-2011/ http://www.erikclausen.com/blog/2012/02/best-of-2011/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:11:25 +0000 poser http://www.erikclausen.com/?p=8594 In 2011 I traveled for almost every wedding that I shot.  Traveling is an important part of my work as seeing and experiencing other places is a major source of inspiration for me.  To date, I have traveled to Bali, Bermuda, The Bahamas, Cabo San Lucas, Aruba, Jamaica, Vancouver, Costa Rica and all over the U.S.  I am enriched with each experience and see things just a little differently each time I return.  On a personal note, my 2011 was filled with the wonderful messiness that happens to all of us but most times try to avoid.  The ups and downs of this life are inevitable and necessary.  I rarely rejoice in the midst of any, as I see it, trial, but many times long after, I recall it being a time of growth.  This year was no different.  2011 was wrought with ‘opportunities’ for such rejoicing, and though I failed at almost every turn to do so, I sit here as I write this rejoicing in my Father and the fact that it isn’t my job to be perfect.  For the first time in my life I can honestly say that I am content with the mess that He created, known as Erik Clausen.  I am that imperfect beautiful mess, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.  My recap of the year would not be complete without mention of a few important people.  1st, my wife Destiny.  Thank you for your love and support, despite my stubbornness.  2nd, Otto.  Thank you for being my brother.  3rd, Bradford.  You’re an amazing man, and so much more to me than an awesome photographer.  Here are some of my favorite frames taken in 2011, and here’s to a spectacular 2012!

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