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Have you heard that song by Kevin Rudolph? It goes….”I used to dream about, the life I’m living now. I know that there’s no doubt, I made it. I made it.”  Yea, it’s been stuck in my head all day and I’ve been humming it constantly!

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That’s probably because I made it! I’m finished with college and have the papers to prove it! I successfully completed a Bachelor of the Arts in Communication Studies and minored in both Studio Art and Art History. It feels so good! No more papers, no more theories, no more exams! Wow. It’s so freeing! However, the ABSOLUTE BEST part about today was that at around 11am, I officially became a FULL TIME PHOTOGRAPHER!!!  Could life get any better?!!  Yes. Yes it can. To top off an amazing day, I’m on a plane that is about to land in Cali and I will be hanging out with other photographers from around the country for 2 days! I will be learning a lot about the business side of this industry which is AWESOME! I can’t wait to hear from some of the best like…. Dane Sanders, Jasmine Star, David Jay, Jeremy Cowart, Becker and the list goes on!

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I will be sure to share about my 2 days as a Californian and hopefully include some sweet images as well!  If you REALLY want to stay connected, follow me on TWITTER!

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Enjoy some Graduation shots! Brit and Kel, this is by far my most favorite picture of you two! You are GORGEOUS!

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Aw good friends!!! We’re missing about 20 others though!

Girls, don’t hate me for posting this! …. I just loved it:) haha

Our parents donated a brick since we’re both Alumni now!

Meet Abe! He’s a dear friend from Downtown that we have come to love and adore these last four years!! Thank you Caroline, Gayle and Bobbi for sitting through a 2.5 hour ceremony for me!! Love you!

Thanks for reading!

— Katelyn

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