Some of you may have been following my personal blog, some of you may have heard I've had a family loss, some of you may have no idea why I've been absent from my blog.
Four months ago my husband unexpectedly passed away. Since then I've been wrestling through the messy and painful business of grief. Life doesn't look the same. My lens has been changed.
And many things have had to pause for me...specifically my photography. This has been bittersweet because the company was really starting to flourish and no one was a bigger fan of me than my husband. He loved bragging about me, my work, forcing his co-workers to check out my latest blog entry. He helped me believe in myself, as an artist and a business woman.
So as I'm trying to heal I'm also trying to figure out what place photography will have in my life...
At this time I will be accepting new clients for portraits...babies, children, seniors, family. I will be sharing soon about some new portrait collections and products.
In regards to wedding photography I will not be booking any new events. This will be an area of my company that I will continue to evaluate and I hope someday to offer this service again.
Lastly, I want to extend my gratitude...
To my amazing clients, who have been patient and supportive. Who have offered me their words of encouragement and prayers. This is why I do photography...To connect with people's lives, to honor their stories. My clients have turned around and honored me.
To the phenomenal community of photographers and wedding vendors. Your support, generosity, willingness to help with projects, encouragement. I wish I could list everyone who has blessed me but there are so many (known and anonymous). But I do want to say a special thanks to: Alexis Crandell-Blackmer, Jen Kroll, John Pottenger, Mindy Peterson, Sam Vanderlist, Ben Arendt, Ryan Prins, Jen Badalamenti, Amy Carroll, Kerri Banyas, Summer Osborn, Aletha Vandermaas, Jessica Pennington, and the OSP community.
Four months ago my husband unexpectedly passed away. Since then I've been wrestling through the messy and painful business of grief. Life doesn't look the same. My lens has been changed.
And many things have had to pause for me...specifically my photography. This has been bittersweet because the company was really starting to flourish and no one was a bigger fan of me than my husband. He loved bragging about me, my work, forcing his co-workers to check out my latest blog entry. He helped me believe in myself, as an artist and a business woman.
So as I'm trying to heal I'm also trying to figure out what place photography will have in my life...
At this time I will be accepting new clients for portraits...babies, children, seniors, family. I will be sharing soon about some new portrait collections and products.
In regards to wedding photography I will not be booking any new events. This will be an area of my company that I will continue to evaluate and I hope someday to offer this service again.
Lastly, I want to extend my gratitude...
To my amazing clients, who have been patient and supportive. Who have offered me their words of encouragement and prayers. This is why I do photography...To connect with people's lives, to honor their stories. My clients have turned around and honored me.
To the phenomenal community of photographers and wedding vendors. Your support, generosity, willingness to help with projects, encouragement. I wish I could list everyone who has blessed me but there are so many (known and anonymous). But I do want to say a special thanks to: Alexis Crandell-Blackmer, Jen Kroll, John Pottenger, Mindy Peterson, Sam Vanderlist, Ben Arendt, Ryan Prins, Jen Badalamenti, Amy Carroll, Kerri Banyas, Summer Osborn, Aletha Vandermaas, Jessica Pennington, and the OSP community.
