Hi Zak! I know how you feel. I feel like that now and then and have to spend the day just unwinding (and crying!) to get myself together. I hope your day gets better!

Yes! However... think about this... there are always times when we are lifted out of our daze through inspiration and encouragement from others... that help to remind us why we are pressing forward. You, Zak, were my inspiration a few months back. Somewhat defeated before even trying... you gave me the chance to shine and start my photography. Ride out your defeat... or your "throwing in the towel"... inspiration will float your way in due time, it will. If we were on top all of the time, I don't think we could truly appreciate it as much as when we hit a wall, ya know? No struggle, no growth.

I think everyone feels this sometimes :) you definitely shouldnt quit because you're great at what you do!

heck YESSSSSS!!!! don't know if you're specifically talking about photography, but as for me.... sometimes i'm like, IS IT WORTH IT?!?!? thanks for letting me vent, hahahaha!! :)

I do. I do all the time. We were so many hats, don't we? We want to excel at all we do. And our strive for excellence is a good force, one that propels us forward. But this force is also the one that brings us down when we feel like haven't reached our best. Zak, always remember that you are AWESOME at all you do!

Funny... I've felt the same way for the past few weeks. Just can't make every shoot "unique enough" makes me wonder if I'm not cutting it.

I go through this in cycles Zak. For weeks at a time I feel like I'm never going to get anywhere, despite this being what I really want to do. If you're referring to photography ... YOU are doing it for the RIGHT reasons, and it shows in your work! You are awesome at what you do Zak, so chin up! :) And remember ... this feeling will pass, your motivation will be renewed ... as Freida said, "no struggle, no growth." It's funny, you also motivated me ... when I was feeling like throwing in the towel.

are we talking about being chargers fans? lol. jk. no, never. but i've loved photography since i was in the womb ;)

Pretty much amazing is all I can say. :) You are a beautiful family ... how great is is to have such wonderful photographs of you ALL together, in your own home? Beautiful job capturing them Sylvia!!!!

Dearest Schwank family! It was my absolute pleasure to spend the afternoon with your beautiful family! You guys are such a special, special bunch. xoxo

Soooooooooooooooooooo cute! I'm off to Sylvia's blog!

Awww is all I can say!

You guys make SUCH an adorable family. Beautiful. :)

haha, my comment is blank :P don't remember what i said, probably along the lines of what everyone else is saying though! loooove these!

This is sooo cute! I love it!

Shut uuup! AWESOME!!!

I am so in love with these images!!! Are you kidding me? You're so lucky to have Sylvia so close :) You are such a beautiful family!

Yeah, I'm pretty much HEAD OVER HEELS in love with these! They make me want to have babies and cookies, like now. ;)

Yes, it has been a long time. 4th grade, Mr. Stones class. Lots of cherished memories and great times. And so very true, the past few years of seeing our families grow have been awesome too. As usual, great job here. We love every one of these photos. Thank you again Zak, we had a great time.

This is such a beautiful family. I love what they're wearing too, it's fun and colorful. Cute dog too!

So fun! I love that swing shot-pure happiness!

love them!!! i'm really liking your editing style too! it's subtle, and it's really cohesive with your style of shooting. that probably only makes sense in my head... oh well!! :) that dog shot cracks me up, looks like he's doing the awkward dance you do when you and someone else are trying to sidestep each other but keep sidestepping the same way at the same time.... lol

What a boatload of fun you captured! Lovely family!

So much fun. I love all their bright colors!

the sandy hands and the swing shots!! awesome set zak attack!

Love the emotion in the swing shots!

what a cute and stylish family! It is so fun to see all the smiles and hugs! I looooove all the color!!!

I love when a family isn't completely matchy matchy! They look great in the bright colors! I hope you or sylvia are still taking photos by the time I have kids :)

Zak, That is absolutely awesome!!

BEST EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D what a super fun dad and super fun family and super fun photographer!!!!!!!

Dude, that's awesome! Love it!

How cool is this!?! Fun stuff!

Bravo! Excellent form! :)

LOL!! Excellent.

Awesome! This morning was a lot of fun. Im just happy I didnt sprain an ankle or something...LOL :) Thanks again Zak. You did a great job.

I love this so much!!

AHHHH! OMG NICE!!

Great Job Chris

:) Thanks Pam. I think I shocked Sarah that I could put a few of them together in a row lol

I love it!

Love it! These need to go on one of those digital picture frames lol!

Love it! These need to go on one of those digital picture frames! lol

This is hilarious, Zak! Thanks for the morning laugh!

Way to go, Dad! My hubby can't do that. So fun!

So awesome! A perfect 10 for the cartwheel, a perfect 10 for the cute family, and a perfect 10 for the photographer!

Ahhh... This is so fun! Yay for fun dads!

hahahahaha!!!!!!dude, awesome!

haha that's great!

Love this!! You rock!! Always inspiring work!!

OH MY! Haha! I love this! It is so awesome!

Looking forward to seeing your blog after it "rolls in" :) As I told ya, we had a lot of fun. This was our first time having photos done of us as a family. Awesome job!

Love the bright colors on the beach!

ew ew what is it what is it?!?!?!?!?!!? i wanna KNOWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!

ooooh!!!! I wanna seeeeeee! :) Let it roll!

The teaser for this is awesome :)

Hey Zak! The pictures that I saw of them were fantastic! I love your photos. If there ever is a need for me to have pictures taken - I'm so calling you :)