Hello world! Obviously its been a minute since my last blog entry. LOTS going on in my life that has kept me away. Mostly work. I’ve always worked full time in addition to fulfilling my photography passion. Fall of 2011 I was given an incredible work opportunity that I couldn’t let pass me by.
Those who know me well know that my degree and background is in interior design. I have actively practiced as a designer for the last 8 years. Either from the architectural side or the end user side as a designer at Children’s Hospital. I’ve made priceless connections within my industry in those years. Some of those connections have turned into friends or co-workers who have wanted to see me succeed as well…and thought that I had the drive to do it. No question those people have been in my life for a reason and I’ve been blessed by them. I’ve worked hard and had a “big girl” long term career objective in mind. If I couldn’t make that goal become a reality I knew I could continue to support my family with my design background and photography and love doing it. But the path to that goal is now in front of me.
I have so much opportunity ahead but its up to me to turn it into reality. No pressure, huh?
So that’s a very brief, nutshell version of whats been keeping me busy…Getting my big girl dreams off the ground.
Last fall while getting adjusted to a new world I had to cancel a lot of photo sessions. Fall is the busiest time of year for a photographer getting everyone’s family Christmas photos. Its also my favorite time to take photos because of the beautiful foliage and bright orange afternoon sunlight. I was so torn over letting clients down, but my body and the fact that there are only 24 hours in a day quickly began to tell me that I couldn’t do it. Finally I had to listen to it, do some prioritizing, and take down one of the plates I was spinning.
I love, love, love photography and the wonderful clients it has brought my way. Every client, photo shoot and wedding has been special to me in some way. Because photography is such a great love of mine I have always felt honored when someone asked me to be a part of a special moment in their life–be it a wedding, new baby, first birthday etc. It is a passion that I could never get enough of! I will never ever put my camera down. Its therapeutic for me. I hope that with careful, advanced planning I can continue to participate in some of your milestones. I’ve had a few sessions over the last couple of months–some birthday pics for long standing clients and an engagement session for a very old friend from school. I may get a sprinkling of those posted soon.
I thank you all again for being such awesome clients. When I was going through my fall/Christmas cancellations I was so worried about those that I was calling and so afraid of letting everyone down. Instead, I received some of the most encouraging and sweet words. I do hope that I get to see some of you throughout the year this year. Hope everyone’s 2012 has gotten off to a smashing start! I will check in occasionally for a quick hello or post some photos. Much love! xoxoxo -Erin
PS. I will leave you with our 2011 Christmas card that I never posted. One of my favorites I’ve ever done! It was a tri-fold card. First pic was the outside/front/back. Second pic is the inside.
by Lens Envy Photography
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