I’ve been really hard at work on these projects and finally they are all coming together! When I made the decision before the summer that is was time to really pick a focus in photography, I knew this would be tough. It would be like starting completely over again. I’ve read it from other photographers…how they focus on certain areas of photography. How they came to the decisions and what it did for them as a business and their sanity. It started to make sense for me.
I felt myself stressing a lot, spreading myself thin. Not really growing as a photography business. I was getting frustrated. Since June of 2005, it just felt like I was maintaining a steady run with a few lows and not many highs. So, I asked myself, “what do you love shooting?” and it just came out of my mouth. I LOVE the teenage years. I love photographing high school seniors. I love making it fun, different and fashion-forward. I want kids to feel good and love their portraits. I also knew that I adored photographing weddings and was doing a lot this summer.
So, I committed myself to rebuilding my business. I started this summer, emphasizing and portfolio building. It really has been like starting over. And, now, I have a new found love and passion for what I do. I can commit my marketing efforts to these areas. Yet, still, I can photograph my friends and family as well as my friends’ families when needed. My past clients still can call on me to do this and I will still photograph my love for dogs. There is no reason not to, and I plan on sharing everything here on the blog.
It feels GOOD to just know what you love doing. So, with that, I have some new websites for you. It felt right to break them down. My wedding site features weddings, engagements, and has a sub-site for boudoir. On the splash page, you’ll find I have an individual link to boudoir as well. They sort of all just fit together. Then, I have a site just for my senior portrait business – my real true passion. Be sure to check out the senior model search for the class of 2011! And, really, even though it’s not on the site, don’t forget about our fun, event photography business, Lollipop Smiles. It has its own site because it’s just so different. I should find a way to put that on the splash page, but not sure how yet.
Side note: Yes, I still design, just not for-hire. I have backed off a lot of design work. I focus pretty much on my designs for Pink Ink Studios which is a design site for professional photographers. I have some digital scrapbooking kits up too at Two Peas in a Bucket. If you’re looking for custom-design work, consider Carrie Bombria or Amy Kant. I also recommend Chris Ford for website work that features Flash design.
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