VENTING!!

Okay... So I am totally venting right now, so bear with me.

I LOVE photography. Anyone that knows me knows that about me. I love taking photographs of people, their families, babies, pets...whatever! It is my passion, my job, my love.

Lately I am so upset and stressed about the way people perceive my business. No, I don't have a studio. I do on-location photography. Yes, I advertise on Facebook and KSL right now because I am just starting out. And NO.. I usually don't care what people think, but this is my business and how I am making a living!!

Don't get me wrong... I have had some great clients! But I have also had some that don't take me seriously and think they can put me off for days, weeks or even MONTHS.

I am not charging a ton for sessions or even prints to start out BECAUSE I AM STARTING OUT. Not because I don't take MYSELF seriously. I am a professional in every aspect. Don't people consider National Geographic photographers PROFESSIONAL? They don't work in a studio either.

And because I don't process credit cards (yet), I am not a business?

I expect the same respect I show my clients in return. If you say you are going to order something, order it. If you say we are going to sit down at my home to go over your photos so you can choose what you want, SHOW UP.

If you say you are going to meet at a certain location at a certain time, don't show up THREE HOURS LATE and expect not to pay for my time. (yes this has happened).

And last but not least.. DON'T rip me off! I don't care if it's $1. Don't do it. If you don't have the money at the time, you shouldn't have scheduled a session.

I am a person, a professional, a photographer. If you want great pictures done that capture your special moments with your family and of your little ones, call me! If you want Walmart-quality pics, go to Walmart.

It's not just because I am prego and hormonal. I am sad that people are attempting to take advantage of me and my skills.

Thanks for reading. I hope I don't deter anyone from making appointments with me. This is my personal site and I just wanted to vent. UGH!

All that said.. I really do appreciate each and every client in the end because they give me the experience I need and crave and also the living I am making doing this.

Like I said: "That's Queen Bitch to you." lol

Summer Love Affairs

I am 'borrowing' this idea from my BF, Melissa. She blogs about her loves each month and it's so inspiring. I thought it would do me some good to do it, too! I always think about all the things I love, but I want everyone else to know, too!

Orange Julius.. Original Flavor
Townhouse Flatbred Crisps (crackers) with
Jalapeno Chevre (goat cheese) from the Murray Park Farmer's Market
Apricot and Honey Chevre from the Murray Park Farmer's Market

Vintage Findings (furniture, pictures, decor)
Photography
Babies!! : )
Hunting for Baby stuff Even though we are far from finding out the sex!!
Blueberries
Strawberries
Raspberries
Rainier Cherries

Tomatoes: Juliette, Sugar, Grape, Cherry, Heirloom, Roma, Beefsteak, Hothouse (Farmer's Market)

Swimming with Melissa and her cute kiddos
Tanner Park
Wheeler Farm
Watching my plants grow and thrive
My SINGLE Satsuma Orange on my tree all the others blew away!!! : (
Master Chef

Hell's Kitchen
BACHELORETTE! Best season yet in my opinion!
Style of new (vintage) crib
Refinishing new crib

Collin and all his sweet things about having a new baby
Naked Collin playing outside!
Hiking
Sunsets
Hummus and Pita
VEGETABLES! I have lost my liking of meat.. yuck!
IKEA
Baking
Refinishing furniture
Photo Shoots with new people!
Starbucks
Paradise Bakery
Candle Making

Cafe Med (Mediterranean Food)
Fergie's music
Avocado/Guacamole

New recipes
A Long Way Gone (Book by Ishmael Beah)
Fresh Basil
ROOTBEER! I can't get enough which is weird since I never drink the stuff.

I noticed the majority of my loves are food! hahaha! oh well...what can I say? I am a foodie! : ) (and prego lol)
Thanks for letting me steal your idea, Melis. Love ya girl!

AAAHHH!!!!!

I have been having bad thoughts lately and I can't stand it!!! We found out about the pregnancy so early that I am worried about it... about something happening. I can't shake it and I don't know why! I mean most women don't find out until they are like 8 weeks. I probably should have kept it to myself until I am further along but I got so excited!
I need to relax and stop thinking all these stupid thoughts!!! I need a vacation I think. Just some time to relax and enjoy myself. Yeah right! : )
I need some ME time or some GIRL TIME with my girlfriends. HELP ME SHAKE THIS FEAR!!!!!!
My first appointment isn't until September 7.. That seems like an eternity. The bright side is that I will have the same doc that saw me throughtout my first pregnancy and delivered Collin. I think that is so cool.
Those are my thoughts for the night....
Good night!