Business stuff...

I have been working extremely hard on so many things within the business since we decided to go full time.  It is such an exciting venture to me, and while I want it to be successful and lucrative, I also want to be one of the best in the business.  I realize with no photography classes and being self-taught I have so much to learn.  I'm just trying to immerse myself in all things photography.  I read up about my new camera and how to change settings manually to get the perfect effect I want for each image.   I'm CONSTANTLY on the computer (during any down time) looking at other photographers for cool, new ideas.  I've even started reading a how to start a home-based photography book.  One of the first chapters discusses defining yourself as a photographer.  He suggests you choose one field and be the best around in that field OR be really good in several fields.  I am having a hard time with this.  I haven't yet "found myself" as a photographer according to him.  I love children, even little ones that make me earn every penny and then some of a session fee to get a smile.  I adore families and seeing the bonds and love there.  I love teenagers and older kids who will stand where and how you want them to and telling a story of who they are through their photos.  I love couples and being able to capture the intimate relationship and love between two people.  I am SUPER excited about starting with weddings next month, and I FULLY expect to enjoy those.  I just don't know who I want to be yet.

On another business note.  Be on the look out for some big changes coming soon.  I am  hoping to give the website and blog a make-over and come up with a new logo.  I'm also practicing shooting video with my new camera, and I'm hoping to add video/photo slide shows to the list of products offered soon.

As we continue to get this business off the ground, please keep us in mind when you show your pictures to your friends and family.  Any person you refer that books a session with me will results in a $20 gift certificate for YOU.  This can be applied to a future session OR pictures from a previous session.  There is no limit to how many of these you can earn.  If you refer 5 people to me, you get a full session, 1-2 hours of shooting time for FREE.  So, go spread the news!  :)

And because every post is better with a picture, and my babies have been deprived of camera time lately, here are a few of my precious ones.  They are my heart and the best thing I have ever done in life.

Can you guess what we had for dinner?!?!

If the first picture didn't give it away, here is another hint.  See the noodles?!?!

A satisfied customer.

Miss Macey couldn't have any spaghetti just yet, but she turned 3 months old a few days ago, and we couldn't leave her out!  

My pretty girl already growing WAY TOO FAST! 

One more business note.  This weekend is going to be CRAZY busy, but I'm super excited.  I have portrait party guests scheduled every 20 minutes from 7:45- 11:20.  I had additional people want to come on top of those guests, so I have opened up night slots.  I already have a few, but if you would like to come at 6:40, 7:00, or 7:20, let me know ASAP and we will fit you in!