It was quite the semester this fall, with it’s fair share of ups and downs. And a few all-nighters to boot. I can’t wait to get back on campus in January, but some good R&R at home with family and old friends, and a few hours spent at Frontside Grind are long overdue.

I’m incredibly happy with the artistic work that I’ve produced over this semester, so I’m dedicating this post to sharing it.

Kismet Rock Foundation is a non-profit climbing school that helps children in need through their developmental teen years via an education in technical rock climbing and a family like atmosphere.

This program came into my life in 2007, when I was fortunate enough to be offered the opportunity to be a student. Since then I have interned for the organization and I am now one of three alumni in-house staff members.

Kismet has opened so many doors for me, by giving me the courage to stand up for what I believe in and work towards my goals. As well as igniting my passion for doing things that some people may find crazy, like climbing up and hanging off of cliffs with little fear.

The kids that I currently work with are some of the strongest and most amazing individuals that I have encountered in my entire life. They teach me something new every second that I spend with them and I’m honored to call them a part of my Kismet Family.

This past summer while I volunteered at the cliff with the them, I took some time to practice my climbing photography skills. Here was the outcome…

Last Tuesday my friend’s little sister, Sheri and my cousin’s girlfriend, Lexie asked me to take their senior pictures while I was home for Thanksgiving. We drove around the valley and found a few nice places to take their portraits, it was a blast. We sure are lucky that we squeezed these in before the nor’easter hit the North East on Wednesday!

I can’t believe these girls are already about to graduate high school!