Off for the weekend!

Well, even though tomorrow’s wedding isn’t the FIRST of 2010, it does mark the begininng of a busy few months for me!  The next break I’ll have is July.  I wouldn’t have it any other way.  I love weddings so much.  It’s so hard to believe that 2 years ago I was working behind a desk, swearing that I would never make photography a career.  What was I thinking!  I’m so glad my friends and family pushed me and helped me see that this is what I was meant to do.  I’m sad it took me so long to realize it and now my dad didn’t get a chance to see my business thriving.  And to see how happy I am.  Man I can imagine the look on his face.  The first time I showed him an album I created, he said “wow, Jess, you are really good”.  I just smiled cause he didn’t realize that I learned everything from him!  I’m only good cause he helped me.  Every time I do something new in my business I really want to have his opinion.  There’s alot going on right now that I have questions about.  Two days ago I sat at my desk staring at my big beautiful new mac.  I wanted to quit.  Turn it all in and go back to my desk job.  I just had stacks of papers all around and no idea what to do.  It’s hard to explain because I love photography so much.  But the whole running your own business….man you just can’t learn that in college.  Sure I graduated in business management.  But I still don’t feel like I know what I’m doing.  I have no idea if I’m doing ANYTHING right anymore.  Of course, I’m not going to quit.  That was a passing feeling.  I know other photographers have been where I am right now.  But tomorrow’s wedding is going to throw my right back into the part that I love.  And I can’t wait!!!  If you’re friends with me on facebook, I’m sorry you have to see my mood change so much!  I’m an open book.  If I feel angry, upset, sad, disappiointed or even happy and overjoyed, you will know it.  That’s me, take it or leave it!  And for those of you who always leave encouraging words for me, even though you’re probably thinking “get over it already!!”, THANK YOU.  I appreciate it more then I could ever say!!!

See you guys on Monday:)

daniela - February 19, 2010 - 5:57 pm

you know i really enjoy looking through your photos ..they are always AMAZING!! you do a great great job! I am really sorry about your daddy. I know you miss him a lot. I can only imagine how hard it must be for you. He’s watching you though and he’s really proud of his daughter. it almost made me cry when i read your blog. hang in there girl and have lots of fun taking photos tomorrow at the wedding. I can not wait to see them.

take care, god bless you.

kristin manuel - February 19, 2010 - 6:13 pm

what an awesome newbie pic! great job Jess! im super proud of you. that hat rocks too by the way. love ya chic and see ya lata!

Vanessa - February 19, 2010 - 6:14 pm

Jess, we all have our times….just know when you lay your head down at night that what matters most is what you have given of yourself in what you do and you’ve done it with passion. Have a great weekend and try to enjoy the next several months with your business….it will fly by. Vanessa

Morgan Miller - February 20, 2010 - 12:32 am

Jess you kick some pa-tooty and you’ll get thru whatever struggles you encounter, and heck call me and I will come organize and help because I NEED YOU TO STAY IN BUSINESS!!!!

p.s. ADORABLE baby pic, its exactly how I’ve felt all day!!

Kaysie - February 20, 2010 - 1:06 am

This is possibly the most adorable picture I’ve ever seen!!!

Shani - February 22, 2010 - 4:40 am

Girl, you just read my mind!! I felt the same way this whole month!! Like I just don’t even know who I am anymore, and what I’m doing. I’m soooo overwhelmed at all times, EXCEPT for when I’m shooting. It’s the greatest LOVE/HATE relationship I’ve ever been involved in! lol But I love it, and wouldn’t have it any other way either. haha So I’m right there with you, and as always admiring everything you do, even if you say you don’t know what you’re doing… lol Keep it up doll! The sky is open and limitless for someone with the amount of talent you possess! Your Dad is incrediably proud of you, know that. :) Hugs!

Joyce Conner - February 22, 2010 - 4:14 pm

Good Job. This is my Granddaughter.Peyton Conner, Beautiful. Thanks for bring out the beauty in your pictures. Thank You

Jenny Bono - February 23, 2010 - 3:03 pm

We all get to that point. Trust me I went from a secure desk job too that paid all the bills but it wasn’t who I was and I didn’t like the person I was when I was there. Photography defines us. The business end is scary and it’s easy to get discouraged. keep you head up, take the weekend off and like you said when you get to that wedding, it’ll all come back as to why you are doing what you do. Because you love it!

Amy - February 23, 2010 - 10:04 pm

you are amazing. I hope things get better for you.

I dont know how you believe but I believe that your father is looking down on you! I think he guides you just as much as shines from seeing your great work

Heather Barnes - February 23, 2010 - 10:57 pm

I am so glad that you are doing what you love, even if it is stressful at times, i know that at the end of the day you are doing what you are best at and love it at the same time, you are a lucky lady. and i am so proud of you and how far you have come, your work and everything involved is amazing and i am wowed more and more each day. and i know if I feel that way i can only imagine how amazingly proud and happy your dad is for you. you truely are the best at what you do and i’m so glad i get the previews and sneak peeks and just get to enjoy your work, cause that’s what its there for! i love you like a sis jess and am SO happy for you. and i have to agree-that is easily the sweetest/cutest baby pic ever!

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