Thank You 2015!

     As the year 2015 comes to end and I write my last blog post for the year.  I have to say a few things to my readers.  I have felt like my blog has become more and more about my life and photography.  I have been telling you about running a business, having a part-time job and having free time.  Now, I have come up with something new to talk to you about which is for all those creative people out there reading my blog.  My mom is discussing down sizing her house.  That is awesome for her.  I am thinking umm... hello do you actually know how much stuff I have at your house???  I have been thinking in between Christmas wrapping, editing photographs, and finishing commissions of how I can begin to clean out all my things I have kept over the years.  Now, I would not describe myself as a hoarder.  I would just say I am sentimental about a few things.  I have decided my first move is going to be to get some help with getting someone to make a quilt out of all my sweatshirts.  I have probably close to 20 sweatshirts.
     Now, that I have one idea down another thing I am trying to think about is the year 2016.  The goals I need to set for my business.  It is more that I need to always work on getting people involved with my work and the social media parts of my business.  I need to keep the word of mouth going.  I have this neighbor who has been helping a lot and who tells everyone about my work she can!  This helps me a lot.  I try to tell people at my part-time job, the people I work out with and whenever I see someone posting about it on Facebook.  For 2016 I want you all to know that I appreciate each and everyone's business in 2015.  I can not do what I am doing today without you all.  Have a Happy New Year's!

This is a recent commission I did over Christmas.

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Busy Season!

     It is Christmas time again when most all photographers are busy editing, working on commissions, and starting to prepare for a new year of business.  We begin with renewing our business licenses and making sure everyone has paid their bill.  We also need to make sure we are not rushed in any way possible so that everything goes to our clients looking fabulous.

     Last night I was working on commissions for a client praying they turned out well after they printed.  After doing that I emailed another client photos we had been discussing to be printed which she responded in the morning.  Finishing tasks that are either small or big has allowed me to prepare for more commissions and more time to plan for extra photo shoots.

     Now, I do not know how you enjoy editing your work, but sometimes listening to music or watching a funny TV show helps me.  This also allows me to judge how long I have been working so I able to take small short breaks.  I would not suggest anyone to get consumed with your work.  Breaks can help us all refocus our energy and we can see something that might need to be fixed with fresh eyes.  So remember it is the holiday season wear a tacky Christmas sweater and have fun with taking photographs.  Enjoy the holiday season photographers!

Enjoy some recent photographs and work I have done.

A piece I did for a family that I met in Highlands, NC

Family Reunion Thanksgiving 2015

A proud great-grandfather with his youngest great-grandson

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