Wedding Update

Today I met with the bride and groom whose wedding I'll be photographing. I really liked the couple. They were very nice and it really seems like this will be a great first wedding experience. As for level of difficulty, I'm thinking it won't be too bad. First of all, the room in which they're getting married has plenty of windows and after discussing it with the bride, all of the curtains will be open, which if it's a nice day, will provide ample lighting. Also, they are getting married in a Masonic lodge - there are a lot of neat photo ops. The building is over 100 years old, so there is a lot of woodwork and old doors, great backdrops for wedding photos.

I have to admit, I was really nervous about the meeting today. I went very prepared with a list of questions for the bride and groom. I am still really nervous about November 1, but after today, I really feel so much better. I will also have a second shooter with me as well. This will help me so much. I really don't know how people would photograph a wedding without a second person there.

I have been reading quite a few posts on Flickr with all my questions about wedding photos, do's and don't's for the photographer, and what equipment I still need to purchase. Last week, Greg ordered me a reflector, so that should be here tomorrow. Yippee!! I'm so excited! This week, I am getting a wide angle lens and an external flash. Let's just say that birthday and Christmas are covered for me!

Speaking of Greg, he's been fantastic as far as supporting my new business. He has been a great encourager when I have been doubting myself. He has pushed me even when I think I should give up. He has also reminded me that I love this and if I really love it, I should pursue it. I'm trying so hard to learn as much as I can before the wedding. I've never really felt this way about anything before. I just love it. I love talking about it. I love figuring out what I'm doing wrong.

I will quote one of my best friends here, Dr. Darci J. Harland:

"The more you know, the more you know you don't know". That's exactly how I feel.

Yikes!

So, I accepted my first offer to photograph a wedding today. Am I insane? I don't know! I am really excited to have been asked to do it. I am really excited to try some new things. I just hope to do a great job for the bride and groom. The wedding is in November, so I have a lot of time to prepare. I am just honored to have been asked and I really hope I can capture this special day for them.

Been Busy

Gotta make this a quick post... (I'm exhausted. I've been staying up late on Flickr everynight. - Dang Flickr'll get ya everytime.) Just wanted to share my favorite photo from my cousin's daughter's birthday. My cousin, Steph asked me to take pics of Hailey at 2 years. I had a lot of fun. I love her grandma's hand on hers in this picture. Oh, and she's stinkin' adorable.

My mind has been going a mile a minute since Wish I Might became official. I just have all of these ideas sparking and I've never felt this way about anything before! It's just such an awesome feeling. I may not be the best, and I may not have all of the fancy equipment, but you gotta start somewhere. Word of mouth has been going well. I've gotten a few "leads" and I am anxious to receive some follow up info on those.

Time for bed. I'm beat!

Wish I Might

Currently, I am working on my portfolio for Wish I Might. If you are interested in checking out some of the photos, click HERE. Any comments/suggestions would be much appreciated!!

The Reveal

Yes, I have been considering starting a SMALL photography business! MY logo (I designed it and I love it) is right here! I am feverishly working on a portfolio to put online, so I'd love to have Greg's wife readers provide me with feedback when that's available. I am having so much fun going through old pictures I've taken and giving them new life with all the processing skills I've learned. I am just so passionate about this. It's absolutely my favorite thing to do. Even if this turns into nuttin', I'm having an absolute blast.

My One and Only Someone

Reasons why I love my hubby:

1. He worked his butt off today. We just got back from camping and Greg braved the hot, humid weather to clean our camper up and organize the outside compartments. (while I was inside, in the air conditioning, cleaning and putting things away)
2. He taught Gabe about Pez candy today.
3. He brought me a Coke from Casey's and I didn't even ask for it.
4. He is the most forgiving, generous, funny person I know.
5. He's so cute - and he doesn't even know it.
6. He loves me for who I am - realizes I have faults, accepts those faults, and loves me completely. I will never know how I got one of the best men out there.
7. He is so patient with Gabe.
8. He requires time with Gabe - meaning if they haven't had some Daddy/Gabe time in a while, he is sure to take him on a walk, or play with him, or put Gabe's favorite show on the TV and sit in the recliner with him.
9. He found Gabe a favorite cartoon on a morning that he let me sleep in.
10. He looks dang adorable sitting in the recliner sleeping with his mouth open.

I love you babe... these are just some of the reasons why.

For your review

Ok, I have two more... please let me know your honest opinions!!

The second one is by far my favorite!! Too girlie though?

Trying something new...

I asked my sister if I could try making some invites for her wedding in Aug of 2009... Any comments or suggestions? I haven't done this before, but I'm learning quite a bit about Photoshop, so I thought I'd give it a whirl.

Girls Night Out

Last night was a lot of fun. I went with my sister in law, Missy, and my neice, Katie, to paint pottery. First of all, those two are pro pottery painters! They knew all the tricks of the trade. I didn't know there was a little pick-thingy you could use to scrap small amounts of paint off if you messed up! Sweet! Secondly, they're just awesome to hang out with. I had fun just chilling out with them.
There's just so much to choose from. I wanted to make everything. Here's what we ended up making:

• Greg's Wife: Crayon Bowl - read the story behind it here. And, the Gabe's Mom sign - too fun!
• Katie: The Apple plate - isn't she creative?
• Missy: The adorable chess nameplate for Julia, a soccer nameplate for Katie (not shown) and a small garden stone.

(Needless to say, Missy was a little faster than me & Kate!)

I love these two girls - we had a lot of fun. I can't wait to go back... I already know what I want to make!! You'll have to wait a week though to see the finished products!!

What made my night...

Getting some M&M's from the hubby. This is the M&M I created. You can create your own here.