As my 2011 winds down and I reflect on another fabulous year of photography, I think how blessed I am that no one has forgotten my work. I keep getting returning and new wonderful clients and I feel I grow more each year. This journey is both exciting and fulfilling for me, learning how to run your own business isn’t easy. Learning where you want your business to go is scary and learning to stay true to yourself is difficult. So I am so blessed, happy, overjoyed, blissful and bursting at the seams with thankfulness for those who understand my business and hire me anyway. When you hire me as a photographer I am pretty clear as to what you should expect. When you hire me as a photographer please remember…
I’m a mom.
To a very curious and rambunctious 2 year old little boy who wants piggy back rides, to play baseball, swing, four-wheeler rides, to go to the park, to watch cartoons together, to read books together and wants all of my attention, all of the time, and he deserves it.
I’m a wife.
To an amazing and supportive husband who loves nice dinner dates and movies and watching the game together. He doesn’t require as much of my time but still he deserves it.
I’m an employee.
Outside of my photography business I have a full time (yep 40 hours per week) Job that I actually like (most of the time).
I’m a person.
With interests of my own, hobbies other than photography. I like to take vacations, go to the spa, read books, watch movies, go to concerts, dinners, hanging out with friends, shopping, decorating, etc.
I’m a to do list.
I have Dishes, laundry, dinner, bathrooms, doctor, dentist, bills just like you.
I’m an editor.
I edit photos every night after my son goes to sleep until I can’t keep my eyes open anymore. I do try to get clients their photos in a timely manner, however sometimes time gets away from me.
I’m pregnant.
I’m carrying the sweetest little boy in the world, and he’s growing more everyday.
I can’t thank you all enough for your patience and understanding with me. No one has ever complained about the time it takes to receive photos, as I got behind this fall I just want to say I appreciate that and I feel lucky to have very gracious and wonderful clients who understand my life and what it takes to balance it.
And now for photos….I didn’t mean to hijack Chelsea and Curts post but I wanted everyone to know the sacrifices I make to continue my photography passion. Chelsea and Curt are a prime example of why I love to take photos. They are fun, adorable and simply in love. Their session was on a cold night and I worried about the outcome but I love their session, the weather didn’t effect it at all and Chelsea and Curt were perfect. I am so thrilled they contacted me for their May 2012 wedding! I love their style and ideas already. Enjoy!
