When I started this blog, I intended for it to be strictly professional.  About a year ago I decided that I was going to make this more of a mix of my business and personal life.  However, it seems in recent months, I have totally gotten away from this, which is crazy, because in the past few months my life has changed significantly.  So, I am bringing back the mix because I feel the need to bring the conversations back to my blog.  :)

Okay, so here goes!

Four months ago I left the comfort of my full time job to pursue a full time career in photography.  My passion and love for this industry is so intense and so undeniable that I can’t imagine doing anything else with my life.  Bottom line, photography makes me happy.  And I just that if you have to do something that takes time away from your family, you better love it.  And I do.

The transition has been a bit of a whirlwind.  I’ve barely had a moment to think, which is good, because it means that I am busy.  But, I didn’t exactly have the time to focus on how I was going to run a full time business before it actually happened, so I am learning as I go.  Eek!  Right?  Right.  Maybe I am being too honest here, but I’m just trying to keep it real.  I understand photography and my role as a photographer, don’t get me wrong.  I’m simply learning all of the other responsibilities that come with owning your own business.

The past 3 days I have been tuning in to Jasmine Star on CreativeLIVE.  It has been so inspiring!  Jasmine has a way of making me think about my business and life in ways I never imagined.  Something about her really speaks to me.  For that, I feel so indebted to her.  I’ve also had a chance to talk with so many amazing photographers via Twitter, who are  eating up every last but of info via live feed, just like. me.  :)

Branding is a huge facet of Jasmine’s business and I strive to make it a major focus of mine.  With that said, in many ways, I feel that I am still creating my brand, so I intend to bring it to the forefront and really work on it.  I know how I want my business to look to my potential clients, it’s the execution that I am stumbling over.

Internet, I really hope I can figure it out.  :)  I can assure you that there will be a lot of new, fun, cool things happening on the blog in the near future.  Also, I will give you a play-by-play on some of the exciting and terrifying trials and tribulations I will be going through.  Thanks for taking this journey with me.  :)