New Props!!!

I went adventuring on ebay today and I am so excited!!! I bought a newborn posing beanbag and a Radio Flyer doll sized wagon. I got both pieces for cheap too! Omgosh I just can't wait to use them!!! I just want to spend every single day of my life photographing sweet precious little babies. =)

My Plans for Next Year

Because I have decided not to attempt my BA in photography, I have decided to receive a Certificate of Completion from Houston Center for Photography. They offer one for each, Camera and Computer so I can learn the ropes of shooting and editing both! I am so impatient I just want to sign up and start now, unfortunately all of their classes are when my classes at Lonestar are so I will have to wait. =( I've got my eye out on a couple of Sunday workshops in December, can not wait! Sure hope I can get the extra money.

Knowledge Comes with Experience

Oh man, Friday was a HECTIC day! Sarah and Ryan looked lovely on their happy day. The ceremony went so fast! The Justice of the Peace surely did not take his time. Unfortunately I'm not too thrilled with most of the shots I got from the ceremony itself. I'm hoping that Sarah and her family aren't too disappointed. I didn't even have time to set up my tripod!!!! The photos from afterwards however, I feel turned out really nicely. I got so many wonderful family shots and I can't wait to get them edited!

I've also realized that I REALLY need to take a number of beginner's courses. I was so frustrated with myself and my camera by the end of the day that it was very overwhelming. I need a better block of knowledge to stand on and more confidence to back me up. Practice, practice, practice!

First Ever Paid Shoot!!!

The world is changing for me! I have felt for so long like I am not getting anywhere and sometimes I get frustrated with how slowly life works. I have got to learn patience for God delivers to those who wait. This coming Friday I am doing my very first paid shoot. A close friend of mine has asked me to photograph her sister's wedding ceremony and to take some pretty couples pictures afterwards. It will only be a small courthouse ceremony but I don't care about that. Any experience is good experience and I am so thankful to be a part of Sarah's day! I'm also set up for her maternity and newborn photos since she just found out she's expecting! I'm beyond excited!!!!

Moving Ahead Each Day

Good afternoon! I am so happy with where my business is heading. I know it is in its infancy but that's ok. I was browsing at Goodwill last week and was lucky enough to snag a Video Tripod for $6. Are you kidding?!? That's amazing! I can only hope to continue finding great steals such as that. I am always on the lookout for new props and things, this business is expensive! I also got some fantastic shots while at the beach a couple weekends ago. I will be uploading those into the appropriate pages as soon as they are ready! I have been working really hard on building up my blog and posting new photos so feel free to check them out!!!

“There is only you and your camera. The limitations in your photography are in yourself, for what we see is what we are.”

I have been very busy this summer, and I have spent a lot of time working on my skills as a portrait photographer. Today I took a big step! I created a new business email, and ordered business cards! I can't wait until I can officially start my business and be a full time photographer!

Brand new business cards!

Photography Wish List, Edited 8/12

I have taken my uncle's advice to heart and have been doing anything and everything I can to get my foot in the door. I take my camera everywhere I go and I shoot just about everything that catches my eye. I am hoping for some free work to come about but I suppose I'll have to market myself better for that. Anyway, in the meantime I have decided to comprise a "Wish List" of supplies that I will need to really get this business off the ground. (CRAZY, if you had asked me a year ago I would never have thought that I'd want to start my own business...)

General Equipment

• Tripod (check)
• Reflector
• Soft Box
• Lighting 
• Off-Camera Flash
• Backdrop Stand
• Clamps
• Remote for Camera
• Lenses
• Digital SLR Camera (check)

Newborn Shoots

• Space Heater
• Heating Pad (check)
• Puppy Pads/Reusable potty pads
• Boppy Pillow (check)
• Props
• Burp Cloths
• Noise Machine
• Prop Beds
• Blankets
• Wraps
• Hats/Headbands