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.
13 comments:
Kelly, We love you very much and think of you often. I'm glad to see you will hold your camera again.
Woo hoo! This has made my day friend! I can't wait to see your work again. I have missed it. This is such great news! Blessings!
kelly - this makes my heart so glad.
I cannot wait to see what 2009 has in store for you. I'm excited to watch you grow your portrait business. Missing you, my friend.
Kelly, I am so glad to see you returning to your art of photography...you are an incredible person...sweet to the soul. I've been thinking and praying for you often. Blessings to you!
I am so happy to read this my friend, you are so talented and I really miss you!!! We need to get together SOON!!!! XOXOXOXO
I'm so happy that you are still going to do photography. I'm keeping you in my thoughts always!
Congratulations Kelly! I am so happy that you will be starting to do what you love again! I have been praying for you. I know you will do awesome this summer with your portraits!
It is so great to hear how you are doing. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so excited to see your work to come!
Kelly, it is so wonderful to think of you behind your camera again. You are so talented and have such a gift and an insight into people. Can't wait to see your beautiful work!
I've been checking in often to see how you are doing. I was very happy to see this sweet little update. Move slow and give yourself the time you need. I can't tell you how sorry I am. Tapping into your creative spirit can be so healing. Perhaps take time to just do it for you. My husband is the same as yours always there to be a cheerleader. We all need one. I was a cheerleader in High School (a bit embarrassed to admit that now). I could play that role again just for you and would be happy to do so, seriously. Portrait work is always such a sweet spot for me, I am glad you will be focusing on that at this time. Weddings will always be there when you are ready. Much Love,
Heather
I have been thinking of you and am so happy to hear you are photographing again. always my very best wishes
I heart you Kelly!!
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