It started out as a hobby, a way to capture the real life moments of my daughter and my family, quickly turned into more of an obsession and a passion, and this summer, into a business, Everyday Art Photography. I jumped into it thinking I would just have some fun, take some photos of friends and family, and get some good hands-on experience. But then it became more. Before I knew it, I was turning people down. I went back and forth with it. I have a "real" job that I have to go to 8 hours every day. And lets not forget that first and foremost, I am a wife and a mother. Can I really be a photographer, too?
Thankfully, in just a few short months, photography has lead me to where I am now. I have met and worked with some amazing families and kids, and I have been able to do something that allows me to really use a side of myself that I love and enjoy, but maybe never really knew I had. (How many engineers/photographers do you know? LOL!) I have a lot left to learn, but it is something that I am looking forward to.
I have to thank all of the families who have made it all become a reality. For the opportunities to photograph your children, the words of encouragement and praise, the mouth-to-mouth advertising, and the patience when I was trying to figure things out! I never even dreamed it would be what it is today when I started this summer. The amount of people who look at this blog every day, the number of emails I get asking about a session or just to give me a compliment on my work…it is humbling.
Last Saturday, I had my last session of the year. I am taking a much needed break for a month or two to spend time with my family during the holidays and get some behind the scenes work done. I hope to get a new fancy website up and running, and to get some of the kinks worked out. I will begin booking sessions for 2009 come mid-January.
I do have a couple of fun blog contests planned during my down time, though, so stay tuned for that! And of course, hopefully this blog will resume with it's original intent; to journal day to day events in the life of Rory Jean and our family.
Thank you, again, to everyone! I am so blessed. And to end, a shot from my last session…
by Megan
Rachelle - Awww Megan! We loved having you do our pictures, and we look forward to the ones ahead. Hopefully we can get in to you!! We wish you the VERY best in everything.
On the side, do you want to know what Kayla said today when we checked your blog?!?! “I no die Egan” LOL! Gotta love that girl!!
Kelli - I don’t know how you part-time photogs/full time “real” jobs do it! My best friend also has a photo business and works full time. Makes me stressed thinking about. You deserve the break! Enjoy it! Hope you all have happy holidays. I am too lazy to type two comments, so I will tell you here. I love the pic of Rory below!