so i am new to this blog thing. i am not a writer, my thoughts get jumbled at times when i write and even when i talk. that being said, i really appreciate you taking the time to follow my blog!
i labeled this first post keeping it real because i am going to be exactly that with you. i have had a lot of things on my mind lately and i feel like if you can't be real with people what's the use of trying. so here goes...
the photography world is a very competitive and challenging world sometimes. it seems that every day there is another photographer popping up, or at least someone who calls themselves a photographer. i think its great for people to follow their dreams and i honestly wish only the best for people. however, i will not lie, it is heart wrenching sometimes to see people you know use another photographer. this has been my own personal struggle, knowing that God always has and always will provide for our family. it is hard when my business is not a hobby or a side job. it is what helps support my family. i know in my heart i cannot photograph everyone, nor do i want to be busy and away from my family all the time. with that though still comes the hurt when you are not "chosen" to be the photographer. please don't ever take this the wrong way when you have chosen to use another photographer for one reason or another. i am just sharing my heart and being honest. it is with much prayer and soul searching that i try hard not to take things personally (for everyone who knows me and my personality, that is a very hard thing to do)
it is because of this very reason that i hope my fellow photographer friends do not find it offensive when i do not "like" your pages on facebook. it is not that i resent you or anything along those lines. i have to do it for my own personal sanity. i also don't want to fall in the game of feeling like i need to one up someone when they offer a sale nor do i want to be tempted to copy their style. i believe every photographer has their own style and they should hold true to it.
i have enjoyed my profession for many years, i went to school for it because i desired to learn the basics and how to run my own business. God has blessed me tremendously with allowing me to be able to stay home with my kids and still get to do what i love. only God knows what the future holds and i will continue to trust Him with it, even on the hard days when the future seems uncertain.
i promise all my future blog posts will not be so lengthy or deep...at least i don't plan for them to be anyway;) i just wanted to share what has been on my heart lately and to let you know that i will always be transparent, what you see is what you get!
i labeled this first post keeping it real because i am going to be exactly that with you. i have had a lot of things on my mind lately and i feel like if you can't be real with people what's the use of trying. so here goes...
the photography world is a very competitive and challenging world sometimes. it seems that every day there is another photographer popping up, or at least someone who calls themselves a photographer. i think its great for people to follow their dreams and i honestly wish only the best for people. however, i will not lie, it is heart wrenching sometimes to see people you know use another photographer. this has been my own personal struggle, knowing that God always has and always will provide for our family. it is hard when my business is not a hobby or a side job. it is what helps support my family. i know in my heart i cannot photograph everyone, nor do i want to be busy and away from my family all the time. with that though still comes the hurt when you are not "chosen" to be the photographer. please don't ever take this the wrong way when you have chosen to use another photographer for one reason or another. i am just sharing my heart and being honest. it is with much prayer and soul searching that i try hard not to take things personally (for everyone who knows me and my personality, that is a very hard thing to do)
it is because of this very reason that i hope my fellow photographer friends do not find it offensive when i do not "like" your pages on facebook. it is not that i resent you or anything along those lines. i have to do it for my own personal sanity. i also don't want to fall in the game of feeling like i need to one up someone when they offer a sale nor do i want to be tempted to copy their style. i believe every photographer has their own style and they should hold true to it.
i have enjoyed my profession for many years, i went to school for it because i desired to learn the basics and how to run my own business. God has blessed me tremendously with allowing me to be able to stay home with my kids and still get to do what i love. only God knows what the future holds and i will continue to trust Him with it, even on the hard days when the future seems uncertain.
i promise all my future blog posts will not be so lengthy or deep...at least i don't plan for them to be anyway;) i just wanted to share what has been on my heart lately and to let you know that i will always be transparent, what you see is what you get!