Well, I think the hardest part of being an adult is trying to prioritize things. At this point in my life I have everything I have ever asked for and more! So, with a house that we are currently "making our own" with renovations after renovation, two young girls that I just cannot get enough of and never will, a full time job at our family business Monday-Friday 8-5, and the most spectacular job/hobby in photography that I could ever ask for........ it can all add up!
My dream was to be able to photograph it all. Whatever came my way - I did it! However, yet again, I have to take a step back and........prioritize.
FYI! I will NOT be quitting photography and I cannot see that happening anytime in the distant future. I love it, and it makes me who I am. Not to mention all my fans & clients who have been so complimentary, Thank You.
My change allows me to make positive changes for myself, my family, my house, and in time, my clients.
My full time job at our family business is my future and my families future. They are nice enough to allow me to be flexible with my birth clients and edit pictures whenever possible. When I am called upon, I can leave, which is a bonus!
My available time for kids, house, husband and photography have to be divided on weekends and evenings throughout the week, which is why I have decided to narrow down my services to Newborns and Births. My reason? Newborns are not on a schedule and therefore can be easily scheduled in later in the evening or early on a Sunday morning. Births happen (the majority of the time) during the night which allows me to leave my kids with my husband and NOT feel guilty about time not spent with them.
This change will guarantee that pictures will be completed within a reasonable time frame for all my clients. It eases MY mind knowing that as well. Most of my clients are totally supportive and willing to wait for their pictures, but I can't! I can't stand making people wait too long.
The GOOD news for those that are reading this and feeling somewhat upset, is that I have also prioritized the older kids and families into my new game plans as well, Yahoo!!
* I will have packages for people who are wanting "milestone" pictures of their child. This will include Newborn, 3 month, 6 month, and1 year pictures!! It must be a package, no exceptions.
* I will also arrange certain days throughout the year for mini sessions. These sessions will include families, siblings and older children & teens.
* I will also try my hardest to continue Holiday Photo days for Christmas & Easter since they seem to work out great!
My goal is to be as accommodating as possible without making it difficult to keep up, and risk getting all you lovely fans/clients upset.
My Facebook and Website will be going through some changes, so please be patient with me.
These changes will be taking effect after I return July 8th from my Newborn Workshop in Ohio.
(All my prices are subject to change as well)
Thanks for taking the time to read this post!! Muahhhhh!
Lindsay
