Okay, wow, I can’t believe today is the last day of 2009! This year is so very different for me than last year, it is too insane. Last year I was hoping and dreaming that my business will get to where I want it to get. With only one wedding under my belt (Yeah! ONE!) from 2008 and a few shoots here and there, I fully embarked in this crazy business of photographing people in love. My first year of business has been crazy and I sit here completely stressed out (why must the dog throw up on my awesome rug and why can’t I find my phone charger??) and high on emotions, I could never be happier. I think sometimes people focus on divine powers and prayer as the reason for their success (and believe me, I prayed and hoped with the best of them), but I’m gonna say I worked REALLY hard for any success I may have! Ha. I mean, harder than I’ve ever worked, including college! I knew what I wanted to be. I was, and still am, my worst critic. I had a wonderful husband who remained my optimistic guide when I felt like my world was crumbling. I spent hours researching, practicing, and focusing on making each session better than the last. I stopped critiquing my work with other photographers and I pitted myself against myself. I made some stupid moves. I’m making new moves. I’m trying to keep it real.
I have had amazing clients this last year (thank you, you amazing people!) Some of my clients this year will wed next year and I will be there to photograph the beginning of the new chapter in their lives. Some clients, I hope to see you when you have wee little ones!
2010 is a new chapter in my business, my life, and some new and exciting news (at least for me!) Now, I won’t be hoping, working, and dreaming that I have a business, I’ll be focusing on making my business more kick-ass than before. But, before we end 2009, I want to post some of my favorite pictures from this year!
I hope everyone has an amazing new year’s eve, new year’s day, and be safe!!
by Tina
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