Future Work

In view of my 'honesty' policy I thought I'd post a little about what has been going on lately.

I've been working a lot lately, unfortunately it has not been in the world of photography. When I'm not taking photographs I watch my best friend's 3 children...I am their Aunt Kendra :). So, when their lives are out of whack with work mine is also.
When I'm not able to get out there and take photos like I want to I start to get restless and my mind wanders to everything that I need to do/want to do and I allow myself to feel overwhelmed. Remember, this is all in the beginning stages for me - even though I've been a photographer for many years I never made the leap to the business side.
Originally my plan did not include weddings - the only one I've ever done was with an old point and shoot and I was not the only person there taking photographs. There wasn't a professional photographer on site (plenty of family and friends though) so I asked the bride if I could try my hand at it...just to see.
I was proud of what had come out of it, under the circumstances - but now that I've had time to really learn more about my craft and have upgraded to a better camera, I don't feel that showing those photos is a good representation of what I'm capable of. Instead of simply explaining this on my blog I chose to just steer away from it and stick to portraits and commercial/corporate work.

Well, the other day I was feeling that 'overwhelmed' feeling and said "God, there is just so much, I don't know where to begin."
The next morning I got a call to photograph a wedding in April of next year. I showed the bride the photos I currently have, explained the situation...and got the job. I can't tell you how thrilled I am. Add that to the wedding/reception that I'm photographing in July, in Atlanta, and the prospect of another one here...I guess I'm going to do weddings :).

Its not that I didn't want to - I love weddings and being apart of that day is such an incredible experience.

I'm grateful and honored that these lovely people are giving me the opportunity to capture this day for them. Thank you for pointing me in the direction I need to be heading :).