The year "all about me" is fast becoming a year all about photography; not that I mind that but I can only image those of you out there thinking...not another post about photography.
First, let me assure you that as the weather continues to improve and change so will my posts. I am still committed to day trips and outings; I can't promise that won't have a camera with me but I am still committed to this. But for now, beginning a photography business is an all consuming task, so I guess the dreary weather is not so bad for me, at least for right now.
Without going into detail about the number of things that I need to do in order to start my business...business license, sales tax permit, fictitious business name, business logo, website, blog site, develop pricing, build client base and of course take photograph of my soon to be beautiful clients.
Anyway, that's not what I really wanted to post about tonight but thanks for indulging me, I feel better now!
I think back to my younger years before all the commitments of family, a mortgage payments and the worries that go along with being a "grown-up" and I remember a very easy going, outgoing, fun loving, fearless, not a care in the world kinda person; not that, that person is gone, I just think she has been hibernating for a while and its time for her to come out again.
When I made the decision to began a photography business I truly had no idea what was involved...I just made the decision. Had I know, I most likely would not have starting down this path for fear of failure. I guess that saying " ignorance is bliss" is exactly what I needed to be ~ ignorant and bliss.
The previous me would have thrown in the towel once I finally figured out how much work is involved and the me from long ago would have said ~ to hell with it, what have you go to loose? So I guess the me from long ago has shown itself and I must admit, it feels pretty spectacular!
That fearless attitude of long ago is beginning to show itself again. Now, I'm not naive to think that the exact same person will re-appear but if I get these glimpses of her I will be ONE HAPPY WOMAN!
Be sure to send me all the fearless attitude you can spare and once I'm done with it I will be sure to send it back your way!
As always thanks for stopping by
Oh by the way, if you didn't already know I came up with a name for my business
Sweet Tea Photography
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
It's all Greek to me
As you know I have decided to begin my own photography business and with that comes expanding my knowledge of....well how to begin and run a business.
One of my goals when I started "the year all about me" was to become more technically savvy and what better way to do that, then to start your own business (photo hosting sites, web sites, blog sites, etc) It is all Greek to me.
The language of "Greek" is one I must learn and I must reach out to those that speak that language better then I. I am depending on my friends to help me through this process and well...that is Greek to me; I don't depend on anyone, until now.
I started down this path of starting my own business with no real expectation other than " it will be what it is supposed to be" and I will continue until I am not supposed to continue any longer. I know that is vague but it's vague for a reason.
I am on my way!
As always thanks for stopping by
One of my goals when I started "the year all about me" was to become more technically savvy and what better way to do that, then to start your own business (photo hosting sites, web sites, blog sites, etc) It is all Greek to me.
The language of "Greek" is one I must learn and I must reach out to those that speak that language better then I. I am depending on my friends to help me through this process and well...that is Greek to me; I don't depend on anyone, until now.
I started down this path of starting my own business with no real expectation other than " it will be what it is supposed to be" and I will continue until I am not supposed to continue any longer. I know that is vague but it's vague for a reason.
I am on my way!
As always thanks for stopping by
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
What should my name be?
In my last post I talked about my shiny new computer and I have been busy trying to learn the in's & out's of my new MAC. Well, really not ALL the in's & out's just how to move my pictures from one external hard drive that speaks PC language, to another external hard drive that speaks MAC language. Not that I really know what that means, that's just what was explained to me after many days and weeks of frustration. I happy to report I am on my way now!
One of the main reasons this has been so frustrating is because, I bought the computer so I could work on my photos on a newer, faster computer. My previous one was old and slow and frankly I was asking it to do more than it was capable of. I became so frustrated by this, I stopped working on my photos; the one thing that I loved to do.
On another one of my posts I talked about starting my bucket list for this year and the computer...oh, and the new editing program I just bought ties into the first thing on my bucket list.
Enough of the back story now onto the real reason for the post
Photography have long been a love of mine. I love the story photographs tell, the moments they capture, the memories they remind us of and the emotions they evoke. This never became more evident than when my Mother passed away and those family photos took on an entire new meaning. Photos were all that were left and I held onto them like I held onto her when she was with me. For me, photographs moved from an in adamant object to becoming real; this is how I coped with the loss. In many ways those photographs are what saved me and held me up during an incredibly tough time in my life and for that I am eternally grateful.
I know now that photography MUST be in my life, not just be in my life, but be an active part of my life. I know I have the passion for photography but do I have the skills, ability and discipline to earn a bit of extra money at this? Hmmm not sure what I think about that.
One of the first things I want to do is come up with a name for my photography business...and I use the word business very lightly. At this point I really just want a name to make it feel like a business.
I had a few ideas and could use your help...what do you think and PLEASE give me your suggestions.
Captured Moments
A Picture is Worth
Memories, Moments and Your Story
VictoriaLinda Photography (that's my name & Moms name)
Love that Shot
My bucket list officially has one item on it
One of the main reasons this has been so frustrating is because, I bought the computer so I could work on my photos on a newer, faster computer. My previous one was old and slow and frankly I was asking it to do more than it was capable of. I became so frustrated by this, I stopped working on my photos; the one thing that I loved to do.
On another one of my posts I talked about starting my bucket list for this year and the computer...oh, and the new editing program I just bought ties into the first thing on my bucket list.
Enough of the back story now onto the real reason for the post
Photography have long been a love of mine. I love the story photographs tell, the moments they capture, the memories they remind us of and the emotions they evoke. This never became more evident than when my Mother passed away and those family photos took on an entire new meaning. Photos were all that were left and I held onto them like I held onto her when she was with me. For me, photographs moved from an in adamant object to becoming real; this is how I coped with the loss. In many ways those photographs are what saved me and held me up during an incredibly tough time in my life and for that I am eternally grateful.
I know now that photography MUST be in my life, not just be in my life, but be an active part of my life. I know I have the passion for photography but do I have the skills, ability and discipline to earn a bit of extra money at this? Hmmm not sure what I think about that.
One of the first things I want to do is come up with a name for my photography business...and I use the word business very lightly. At this point I really just want a name to make it feel like a business.
I had a few ideas and could use your help...what do you think and PLEASE give me your suggestions.
Captured Moments
A Picture is Worth
Memories, Moments and Your Story
VictoriaLinda Photography (that's my name & Moms name)
Love that Shot
My bucket list officially has one item on it
- Create my photography business
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