Sorry I have been gone. I have been struggling to find balance my friends. Am I a full time mom? Am I a photographer? So I took some time to try and discover how it is all going to fit into my life, into our family life. My kids are bored and restless... and it's my fault. I have to leave every evening for sessions, proof and edit during the day - not fun stuff for little ones. I have hired a babysitter (or two, or three) and though that is great and lets me edit - I am broke. Now I realize this is not a new problem in the world - and that many moms struggle with this. But for me this is new. For my family, this is a huge adjustment. So now is the time to decide, is this a hobby or a business. I have decided it's the latter, but with that comes price hikes, set (kind of) hours, and an adjustment from everyone here at home. I am so crazy proud to say I am a Photographer - I am living my dream and loving what I do. Does that mean I am not a mom? Nope, I do that full time too - I'm pulling double shifts and living on very, very VERY little sleep. And for now it's ok because it means I can live the best of both worlds. I'm only young once, right?
ps. I am still young. boo-ya. ;)
pps. there is a lot to catch up on, so stay tuned.
4 comments:
Tina, my friend, you are just plain awesome. Yes - you are underpriced. :) Your work is fantastic. Define your clients, this is YOUR business. You might turn down a few, you might lose a few, but would you rather do 3 sessions for $1000 or 5 sessions for $1000? You have the talent to set the bar higher for yourself.
xoxoxoxoxoxo
Set it higher and don't even look back!!! You are doing it for your family and yourself and there's no one more worthy or worth it than that!
You have experience and you can do it now. People will understand, they have had the good deals and now it's time for you to make money!
I'm so proud of you. I admire your ambition and determination to go on no matter how hard it is! You are terrific, girl!
Love you! And MISS you!
xoxo
Tina-- You should be so proud of your work! You are so talented and gifted my friend! Thanks for sharing that special gift with us!
Yeah for you Tina,Love your positive outlook on everything! Boo-Ya! :)
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