I love to look back at how far I've come. This road was never easy and it is nice to see the progress I have made and developed over these past few years as a photographer.
Back in my early days of shooting I would hunt down my friends and friends of friends for free sessions to hone my skills. Not everyone would oblige, they always had excuses but a few took up the opportunity and I am very thankful for that. Without all of you I wouldn't be anywhere near the amazing photographer I am now….haha that was a joke.
One of my very first newborn sessions was of a very good and very old dear (sorry Aaron) friend of mine and his beautiful newborn baby girl Isabella.
I had no idea what I was doing…..
Newborn photography is an entirely different beast than crazy little three year olds and fashion models. I brought my "props" the few I had and we went with the flow. A & J were very accommodating, I'm not sure if they smelled my fear but I was terrified.
This little Princess is about to turn 3!!!!
As I look back on these past three years I can smile and say that I have accomplished something I never knew I could do. I run a successful photo business and I am building an empire from nothing. All I had was my husband's camera and a desire to have a career. I was terrified of being a "Stay at Home Mom" I needed an outlet. I went to college to be a teacher, not a photographer. When I picked up my camera and looked through the lens for the first time as a "Photographer" I wasn't necessarily hooked but I could see my future through that lens. I took one giant leap after another and now I have a body of work that I am extremely proud of.
Thank you to all of my first subjects for letting me come and practice on your loved ones. I hope that each of you look back at your "memories" and smile remembering what you did for me and what I gave to you. This right here is why I do this. To give each parent out there a memory that will last their lifetime.
Thank You!!!
