I had the privilege to second shoot for my friend, Meili, at her very first wedding. Since I was just the second I was able to play around with my film camera. Something I do not yet have the alas to do as the main photographer. Here’s a little sneaky peeky of the beautiful couple on some beautiful film.
But seriously go check out Meili and her gorgeous work!
I’m so excited that I’m coming on my first year in business.
It has been an amazing experience!
I learned to think outside the box, to not care what other people are doing, and to take risks for better or for worse.
I have also learned that I can’t only be technical savvy, I have to be business savvy as well. Being a photographer takes time. It takes time away from my husband and kids, it takes time to edit, process, print. To scout, drive to locations, make albums, blog, market, design, and advertise.
There are too many people out there that don’t know the work behind the scenes. I’m here to tell you there is a lot of time spent before and after the portrait session to get you the photos you want.
A lot of time.
I ABSOLUTELY love what I do. ABSOLUTELY.
But I’ve let my love for photography and others get in the way of what matters most and that is time with my family.
That being said, and you being such an understanding you, I am going to be raising my prices and revamping my packages. My wedding packages are going to be AWESOME! Every package is going to come with a wedding album, engagement session, 3 or more months of online proofing, and a custom print or gallery wrap. Then most of my packages include a cd of all the images and bridals. You also will have the chance to purchase event coverage a la carte if you want to make your own custom package or to add onto a package. If you can’t tell I’m super excited about my new packages and everyone getting an album and print. When the day is over the only thing you have left is photos… and your dress… and your new spouse of course!
But you know what I mean.
I’m also so incredibly grateful for all the people who have supported me this year. YOU have been amazing! As much as I would love to photograph everybody for free, because I’m nice like that and I HATE to say no, I just can’t anymore. My husband says so. Hahaha! So friends and family no more free shoots.
Period.
ouch.
The H family was SO much fun to photograph. It was super hot and humid but they were such troopers and we were able to get some fun shots from our session. I was so happy to photograph them. A couple of weeks ago this cute family was in a roll over on their trip to Yellowstone. Their SUV rolled 3 times and other than a seatbelt burn, and restless nights following, they were unharmed. I’ve had the intention to take their photos for months now, Alicia is my cousin, but I think with family we take them always being there for granted. I, most of all should’ve known better. I am SO thankful none of them were hurt! I know I would’ve had guilt lingering over me if anything had.
Say hello to the Hutchinson Familia!
If you’re wondering why the youngest, Taya, isn’t in some of these, she was completely done with me!
This is how the Hutchinson’s do Abbey Road.
Because they were such troopers they went out for Baskin Robins afterwards and I tagged along.
I tried to get a couple of shots while she was eating and she didn’t like the idea at all! Here she was taking a swipe at me! Hahaha! She’s still so darn cute!
Then she was finally done and gave me the biggest smile of the day!
Love you guys!
