Excitement

I vowed to become better at blogging. You are going to hear from me whether you like it or not (insert evil laugh). This week for me has been a business building week. It has been filled with frustration, confusion and a little fear but mostly excitement. I am currently working to bring you an online viewing and ordering gallery! I think I have it up and running. Woohoo! After many grrrs and ughhhhs, I think I figured it out :) I am so ready for some warm weather so I can be outside taking a million pictures. I would love to hear from you and take your photos! Feel free to call to set up a date. Dates are filling up fast this year with the arrival of a new little one and family obligations.

Seniors I know you think it is to early for senior photos but lets make a date and a rain date :) Or if you want we could take some photos dancing in the rain. I am up for anything :D

 On that note my child is now awake. Here is my photo share of the week.

Growing Pains

This year in my life I have decided to let life be. I have spent so much of my time concerned with where I was going, I sometimes forgot to just be in the moment much of the time. I found myself justifying to people who didn't know me (and for that matter those who did) why I was and wanted to be a stay at home mom. No more of that. I am a stay at home mom because, truth be told, it is where I want to be right now. Time is fleeting and I simply won't get these moments back so I vow to enjoy the moments, crazy as they sometimes may be. I vow to remember being a stay at home mom with an education is not a failure, it is an amazing accomplishment and a gift.

This past week I was able to capture Bennett, who is the same age as Harper (my little one) and capturing all his little moments with his mom reminded just how fast time really goes. I was reminded just how important it is to be a mom.  As Bennett's Mom and I discussed how easy it is to forget you won't always be the person they run to to make things better and hugs and kisses may become more rare (I hope they don't but reality is...) I had a moment of reflection of the last 20 months and wondered if I kissed and snuggled my baby enough. After the session our family headed out on a day of adventure together and it was a great day/night. I want to say Thank you to Amelie and Bennett for reminding our whole family how great it is to just sit and play trucks or dinosaurs or barbies together and how capturing and bottling the moments is so important. Sometimes we all need a little reminder :)

I was able to capture Bennett about a year ago and again this winter. I had said I wouldn't be doing any more indoor sessions  (this is still true) but I had to make one more happen for this little guy and his mom. There is just something so pure about the bond I see between them in the short hour I get to photograph and observe. So, as these three (Grandma included) reminded me, grab those you love and hold them extra close and tell them each day. Thanks again for letting me be part of your memories.



HAPPY VALENTINES WEEKEND!!


WITH LOVE,
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE PHOTOGRAPHY!

2014... A Year of Changes :)

Happy 2014 

I know I have been absent for some time. So I guess it is that time to make some announcements.

1) I am back, after a completely crazy time in my life.

2) Our family is adding another munchkin and we could not be more excited. Our days are about to change from playing babies and barbie to also playing trucks and dinosaurs (even though Harper already plays the two previous mentioned “boy” games). We are taking name suggestions; it seems we cannot agree on anything :). I am sad I had to give up a couple weddings around my due date but know it is so worth it. J I am wishing those couple brides an amazing day. The month of May will be very limited for me, while we spend some time welcoming our new son.

3) I am no longer offering an indoor setup in my home. Our family is taking over the house and there just is not enough room anymore.

4) 2014 is going to be a year of balance for me. I want to focus on my kiddos and family and will only be taking a limited number of sessions. I want to be able to give my full attention to those sessions. Last year I feel like I hardly documented my little ones life. I feel like even though I spend every day at home with her I am missing bottling the moments and just soaking them in.  

5) I have been saying this for some time now but never pulled the trigger, I came to the realization that I cannot sustain doing photography as a hobby or for fun anymore. A price change is on the horizon. My pricing will need to reflect the changes I want to make to my business so I can deliver a better product to my clients.  This will include an online ordering gallery (I am sure my clients are excited for this… I will not go on yet another rant about the post office and its ability to lose or break my CDs), a faster turnaround time and an awesome personalized experience. Details to come.

6) The past year brought about a question in me of whether or not photography is even something I should be immersing myself in. After much thought and deliberation I have come to the conclusion, it is something I love and I do not want to give it up. In order to be able to continue with something I am passionate about I need to make changes from a personal and business stand. I am still working out these details but know I will be offering a better me and product in 2014. I am excited about that J  

Just a little still of my busy crazy days! She makes all the crazy worth it!