A Secret Revealed

                   

Several months ago to my surprise a magazine, a well loved one at that, asked me to take some photos for them. Sure why not, I thought what a crazy world this Internet is. Poof just like that. The Editor asked me if I could scout-out four or five stories in France for their magazine. I told her that the hardest thing to do would be to select only four or five. Teasingly, could I do a hundred stories instead? With that she comes over to France to see what I had. The editor is delighted. Before we set out to work we go to a flea market, of course why not my blog began because of such a place. Then afterward we start to work.

The Editor and I go to the pre-selected sites, she ohs and I click.  She erases a few. I click some more. My smile is so big my face is cracking, I am loving this. By the end of the day my hands are killing me, my eyes cannot focus, my soul is humming, I have found my groove. The photos start to come alive, the tri-pod and I act as one, and then in an instant I see a happy miracle: That the star in the sky, that prayer on my lips, those crazy thoughts in my mind have been heard and have granted a small opening.

A new world has opened up and I have jumped in... Thank you Internet, thank you blogging, thank you readers, thank you French brocante, thank you camera, and thank you little self for taking on a dare and finding a missing key to my happiness. 

Victoria magazine will feature my photography. This month my home in France is dotting the pages.

Note: The photos I have used for Victoria I cannot use on my blog for six months. I have yet to see the issue. But I have heard it is out since some of you have noted by emails and in the comment section of my blog.

Comments

[Allison]

I purchased the magazine today - beautiful photographs as expected. I could hear your "voice" as I read the article.

I rarely purchase Victoria. I was surprised to see it is published in my hometown of Birmingham, AL. Small world!

Congrats on a job done to perfection. I have no doubt this will lead to more photography assignments for you!

[Bronwyn]

Congratulations, Corey! Now even more people will enjoy your talent & insight.

[violette]

Félicitations chère et talentueuse Corey !
Je te souhaite une année 2008 exquise et pleine de jolies surprises comme celle-ci.
De tout coeur !

[Alexandra]

Congratulations. I love Victoria! have a joyous Christmas. :)

[Mrs. G.]

Congratulations, Corey!!!!! What an amazing journey you are on. I don't know this magazine, but judging from the responses, clearly it is a good one. Guess what? I love you and your photos so much that I am going to subscribe to it right now! You go, girl. Wishing you all the best in 2008. Merry Christmas.

[Cathy Scalise]

CONGRATULATIONS! How wonderful Corey.

Wishing you and yours a wonderful Holiday Season filled with joy and a Happy New Year!

Cathy

[clarice]

Akkkk Corey, how did I miss this (I can not keep up with blogs this month) I am soooo thrilled for you. Congratulations. Victoria mag has very good taste. I can not wait ton see your photos and Merry Christmas xoxoxox Clarice

[shirleymcc]

This is no surprise to me! Your blog is exquisite.
Congratulations and I have a feeling this is just one of many doors that will be open to you.

[Kit]

Congratulations, Corey, that is so great and completely deserved. Well done too for taking up the challenge and finding out that it all came naturally to you! Good luck with finding plenty more such opportunities.

[Apt A]

oh my goodness! I'm only hearing of this now! Congratulations girl! I think only now will I subscribe to those magazines! They are lucky to have you!....berriehead

[AmandaMay]

Congratulations to you! What a wonderful thing to have happened!

[mary ann]

yay, bravo corey!!!

[Stephanie]

I just bought this magazine for the first time!!! I have to check your photos out!! How exciting for you! Bravo et bonne continuation !

[cruststation]

This is so exciting Corey, I have read your reader's comments regarding this and tried to find the pictures (will you be featuring the images when you get this magazine?)...Don't think I can get hold of it here. Congrats!!!

[Gillian]

I almost hesitated to leave this comment, for fear it would get lost in an ocean of praise for you Corey.
But I couldn't do it. I have to add my little droplet of water to your big sea of congratulations!!!
If anyone, ANYONE deserves to have their generous heart and soul showcased monthly....
It
Is
You.
xoxo
Gillian

Congratulations!!!! xo

[Jenny]

YIPPPEEE! Our Corey will be on the newstands in my favorite magazine! Congratulations! I just bought this a few days ago not knowing you were going to be in it! Are you in the December issue? I am so happy for you! You are going to bring your beauty and light to so many others now. Blessed Happy Christmas to you and yours.

[Eivlys]

in the same time , c'est tout a fait mérité !

bravo !

[Irene]

I am so happy for you! I have been reading the very best for Victoria magazine, and I have only last month subscribed to it. I look forward to seeing your work.
Yes, let your dream carry you forward.

[Colette]

It's never too late to congratulate you, right?

Congratulations!

I'm not surprised though; your photos are always delicious. Now I have to try and get a copy of Victoria. I haven't seen it here, so I may have to get my American sister to send me a copy.

[Elizabeth]

WOW...and just from this blog huh? Amazing indeed and congratulations...so happy for you!!

[Allison]

Oh my gosh! This is fantastic news! When I send someone a link to your blog, I tell them "her photographs are beyond wonderful!" Congrats, congrats, congrats! Now...I must run out tomorrow and purchase the magazine.

[Allison]

Oh my gosh! This is fantastic news! When I send someone a link to your blog, I tell them "her photographs are beyond wonderful!" Congrats, congrats, congrats! Now...I must run out tomorrow and purchase the magazine.

[The Decorated House]

Oh Corey! I am so happy for me...um I mean YOU. Well actually me, too. And everyone else who will be enjoying your beautiful pictures. But really more for you. I love seeing you receive such deserved praise and attention. Congratulations!

And I'm so relieved to hear the "accident" left everyone unscratched. Even the cars? Wow!
Donna

[susanna]

WHOOHOO! Wow! Corey, that is such TERRIFIC news! I am sooooooo happy for you!!!! And of course I'm going to go out tomorrow morning to find the issue. Your family must be so proud of you - your readers sure are! Good goin', girl!

[tlchang]

Corey - that couldn't be better, nor more well-deserved news! Your work and your eye is perfect for that venue (I think my mother has every single Victoria ever published. She got us all gift subscriptions for years. Of course she did a happy dance when they started publishing again). I will look forward to your pictorial presence with much anticipation!

[Sara Duckett]

That is amazing news Corey! Congratulations! I know your photography is in Somerset Life as well, so I'm sure this is a great honor! You are an amazing photographer and have such an eye for beautiful things, AND with words!

I confess I have never once seen a Victoria magazine issue, but I will buy this one, just to see your work! :)

[wendy]

WOW! Then Victoria Magazine has excellent taste Corey ; )

I hope you are having a kind and peaceful Advent, and will have a Simply Magical Christmas : ) Wendy

[Gumbo Lily]

Well-deserved! Enjoy it.
I can't wait to get my Victoria.

Jody

[CathyC]

Shut it!!! This is AWESOME!!! My Mom gets this magazine. She was crushed when they folded, but no one was happier when they restarted publishing. She pre-ordered her subscription months in advance. Now I can tell her I "know" the photographer....
Merry Christmas!

[Gumbo Lily]

Well-deserving! Enjoy it!

Jody

[Heather]

Victoria is my favourite magazine! Congratulations Corey! I can't wait to see it!

[Tamara Straight Poop]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Oh my goodness, how WONDERFUL!! I can't wait to see the issue, will look for it this weekend. Have you been able to get a copy? Can I send you one?

Happy holidays, Corey.

Tamara

[Carole]

Wonderful news Corey! Congratulations on having the courage to jump into your new world - you sound so happy.

[Marlene]

Oh Corey, how absolutely wonderful that my favorite blog is now furnishing my favorite magazine with her magnificent photographs. This January issue will be kept forever as I keep going back and looking at your wonderful work. I will say, once again, that I still think your next step will be a book of your photos with some of your fabulous stories. Much success in the new year. Have a wonderful holiday season.

[Marlene]

Oh Corey, how absolutely wonderful that my favorite blog is now furnishing my favorite magazine with her magnificent photographs. This January issue will be kept forever as I keep going back and looking at your wonderful work. I will say, once again, that I still think your next step will be a book of your photos with some of your fabulous stories. Much success in the new year. Have a wonderful holiday season.

[liannallama]

Oh, congrats! What wonderful news and I can't think of anyone more deserving of the honor!

[robyn]

This is fabulous, I'll have to go and find Victoria to read. All the best for Happy Holidays & congrats :)

[Amber]

Oh, I am late in adding my Whoops and Hollah's to you Corey, but I really am so happy for you! You, and your Light and Love, you deserve good things like this. I mean that with ALL my heart. And it shows that Good begets Good very often in life, just like it should.

oxoxo :)

[eb]

HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

will find my copy of Victoria today!

this is sooooooooo cool...

xox - eb.

[Donna O.]

Miss Corey!!! As I said in my email, YOUR HOME is stunningly beautiful!!! It makes this issue a 'keeper', not only because it's YOUR artful photography but because each page is like a piece of art. Now I have 8 pieces of Coery originals!!!
Bravo and thank you for letting us into your home. I love every corner!!!
XO
Donna

[Catalina]

I don't see my comment....:(

But have to write again to be sure I tell you: CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! and I am not at all surprised! You got such a beautiful and poetic eye and soul!

(can you buy this magazine in France?)

[Lorraine]

Congratulations!! I can't wait to get my copy of Victoria to see more of your work!

[Leigh]

OMG, I almost didn't subscribe to Victoria again because the first issue of this new release didn't interest me as much as the old Victoria of the early 2000's, but when I got to my mom's yesterday she had the new issue and I saw a beautiful french looking house in there and thought--okay, maybe Victoria is getting it back--the good stuff that is, good things like you and your house!!! Holy cow, I have to go grab the magazine and look again!! I didn't read the text yet, so I didn't know!!

[Passementerie]

Congratulations! Your photography is so very beautiful that it is hardly surprising that it should have been noticed and taken up in such a marvellous way, but all the same, well done! :)

[Irene]

Wow. That's amazing news. And at the same time it is so logical. You have great stories, unendless wisdom and an sharp eye for beautiful photo's. Well deserved!
I just hope they are smart enough to hire you permanently!

[Anastasia]

oh Wow! how wonderful!! i love 'Victoria' and I love your photos and inspiring stories and thoughts!! bravo Corey!!!

[mary]

congratulations ! looking forward to seeing the magazine...

[sepia art studio]

How wonderful Corey!!!
Your photographs are always so beautiful, that i am not surprised at all for this news.

delila

[Liz Ness]

That is so awesome! Congratulations and I can't wait to hear more! Now, the rest of the world will get to delight in the wonder that we've enjoyed via your blog...it's no longer our secret. All the best to you as you head along this path in your journey!

Also, I wanted to wish you and your family a wonderful holiday! All the best and many good things!

[Toni Mason]

Congrats!! Corey, I never had a doubt!!! And by the way I love the vespers. With Christmas Peace and Love, Toni