Being an entrepreneur and a creative has its own set of challenges. One of those challenges is making sure you have enough paying clients to not only keep yourself in business but being able to pay your own bills. Another challenge is how to address people when they ask, “Why are you so expensive?” To […]

So, what’s the big deal about having a specialty? Don’t all photographers know how to photograph any and everything? The short answer is yes but there’s much more to it than that. Most people who are looking for a photographer believe that even though there are only photos of babies and children on a website […]

As time goes on, things and people change. I and my business have changed. How I approach my photography and my photography style have both changed or at least expanded over the years. In addition to that, I have changed many of my business processes and back-office procedures.  You may not see what has changed […]

Well, we are in full swing of summer. It’s hot, the kids are out of school, and oh, did I say it was hot? Being that the kids are out of school that makes this is one of the best times to have family photos taken or at least photos of the kids. You’re probably […]

Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful family. Not only are they beautiful but they are friends of my family. Years ago before my husband and I had our son, my husband decided to volunteer for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. I guess it was like a trial run to see what it would […]

So, here I am again, feeling crappy. Instead of calling my doctor, I decided to just go ahead and purchase a pregnancy test. Oh, before I go any further here are the other links to the previous installments, just in case you need some catching up. Part I, Part II, and Part III. Continuing on…so […]

Before I start with part I, there may be some new readers who may want to catch up. If so, here is the link to the previous blog so that you don’t have to go looking for it. Continuing on, now that the doctor told me officially that I was pregnant, it was time to […]

Hey, hey hey! Calling all child models! Lately, I have been very busy behind the scenes trying to prepare for this. For quite some time, I’ve been vacillating about where I wanted to take my photography and I believe I have settled on fine art portraits for children. Fine art portraiture may not be for […]

As you know, I am a child photographer. I absolutely love photographing children. Why are children my jam, you ask? Because, children are awesome! What makes children so awesome? First off, children don’t have any pretenses and the only people they can be are themselves. Many adults can be a bit camera shy or have […]

I’m sure that you’ve heard the phrase, “You’re never too old to try something new”. Well, it’s true. I have been in business for 18 years and now, I have decided to change a few things regarding my business. This has been mentioned a few times by me in other posts and my monthly newsletter. […]