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. ;)

i vote white! gooooooooo white light'nin!!!!!!!!!! the red is a little more... mr. koolaid! ;) you're gonna be awesome!!

White for sure! Less...sweat stains? :)

You look happier in red....I think you want to wear red!

Definitely white!! Get your run on Zak!

White... now that I see the outfits side by side... do boys wear running "outfits"?

I think I like the white better. It has a nice slimming effect. LOL

I have to say red. Red is the magic number. Oh, wait, . . . that is 3 is the magic number. I'm sticking with red!

I say RED!!

Red, it will be just a tad easier for your family to pick you out of the crowd of T-shirts. I wore a bright pink in my half marathon, and it stood out enough that they were able to see me coming. And you want them yelling for you at the end, motivation is key!

Ooooh....such a tough choice. Red is easier to spot ...but you have such an awesome game face when you're wearing the white. LOL I think I am voting white!!! You're totally gonna rock it Zak!!!

White will be cooler in the heat! Go for white! :)

BTW... Is that a ho on your fence???

a poem for zak: as i read, i was like, ohhhhh good point jamie. and then i read some more and thought, too true jaime! i don't know!!!!! ask the ho?

in my poem, the first "jaime" should read "amy". thank you.

RED!

Red!

zak! saw that you totally kicked butt out here! way to rock that 5k!!!

that's such an amazing accomplishment!

Darn! I didn't see this post until now. I was on 6th avenue taking pictures of some of my friends in the race. Wish I knew you were running I would have shot some of you also! [with my new 70-200!- love it!] How did the race go for you?

Oooh white for sure! :)

I'm obsessed with your legs and the fact that your feet are in exactly the same position, shoe laces and all, except for a blade of grass on the left. How do you feel about some random NJ girl studying your legs? I think the race is over, judging by the comments, but I would have voted white cuz I agree with the "got your game face on" comment.

Wait a minute. Your hands are in exactly the same position too. HOW DID YOU DO THAT?????

Ella says, "They might be twins." lol

2 Cute 4 Words! (the kids)
Congrats on your feature!!!

Thanks Rachael! I suspect I'll see you there soon????

look who's on the pot!!!!!! as i said on fb about the pic... "like"!!! good grief this is cute!

Yeah! I loved your interview. It is so Zak! Awesome! BTW, one of the cutest bro/sis shots ever!

LOVE IT!

totally cute shot zak attack!!! congrats on the feature!!

Congratulations Zak!!! LOve this shot of your kids. They sure are lucky to have a dad like you!

AWEsome! Love this shot, Zak! Thanks for the sweet Mother's Day wishes! ;)

I loved the feature Zak! And love this shot! :) They are so darn cute!

Zak this is too precious! I really love your work, you do such a great job with getting the emotion. Love to cruise your blog and get inspired by your stuff!

Simply adorable!!

Great song Zak. I agree, the first few lines of this grabs your attention. I cant wait for the run! WE are all looking forward to seeing you guys. Does my email show up with this?

congrats to the weeeeners! padres. grrr...

'One moment... would you capture it?'..... ' You can do anything you set your mind to.'
Dangit Zak! I'm already teary-eyed and it's only 5:25 in the morning! ;-)
Fantastic pick! Thanks for sharing your song!

I used to listen to that song before volleyball games to get pumped up! :)

congrats sophie and chris!! lovin the giveaways!! fun fun!

I thought I would be flamed if I ever admitted to being an eminem fan... I like to rock out when my kids aren't in the car.. helps to have harmon kardon surround... I may be a mom... but I can still be a cool mom! :) Check out Far East Movement " Girls on the Dance Floor" You just might feel like a college kid again, or at least try to dance like one! :)

ahhh so glad I'm not the only one rockin' out as a parent. :) Check out the song this morning Jamie, and the kids started dancing like mad. LOL

I love that song too! It's definitely motivating!