Thursday, January 6, 2011

New Year, First Expo

My first expo is tomorrow! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I'm hopeful that my business name will just get out there and my work will attract people. 


2010 was an amazing year for my business. I didn't gain much income, but the experience was incredible. Every shoot I learned at least a dozen things I could do better AND how. 


God has been so gracious in allowing me to pursue this career opportunity by giving me an ability to use and grow with. I always thought I would start a business later in life, after I'd had a really stable job that I got sick of. We'd be financially stable and I could then do what I wanted. I'm so glad I didn't waste that time, but was encouraged by others around me to go for it. 


It's been rocky at times. I have to be patient because I can't have every part of my dream yet, but I am at least building up to it. I'm not always great at selling myself and am constantly over-critiquing my work. 


I'm not sure what is in store for 2011. God has total control of this business and I'm thankful for that.


I hope to grow in my abilities while giving people an experience they love with images they'll cherish (sounds cliche I know). I hope to show the world (or at least those in Mansfield and surrounding towns) a different perspective through my lens.  Most of all, I hope those around me are as blessed as I am. Happy New Year!


Here are a few pics from the end of 2010:


Christmas morning with my parents.

My grandfather.

My hubby, me, my mom and my dad. 

Christmas time togetherness = games.

Cream wafers are one of my hubby's favorites. 

That's me in second grade. 

My grandmother and one of her great grandchildren. 

My grandfather carving the turk. 





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