Full Time Photographer

I did it! I resigned from my full time position at the architecture firm I've worked at since being a Freshman in college! This is a big change for me. And a little overdo. My poor friends and family have been listening to me talk about this plan for... well, awhile now :)

I haven't been passionate about architecture in a long time and I haven't felt good about the work I've been doing. This was a huge reason I picked up a camera almost 2 years ago. I wanted to feel passionate about how I spent my days and my life. This past year has been CRAZY! I've been running around a mile a minute and had a very anxious mind and heart. It's time for me to take a little time and slow down. I need to find my relationship with Jesus again. I know he hasn't gone anywhere, but my inability to calm down and hear his voice has impacted me. I need to take a serious look at my heart and relearn how to communicate with my heavenly father.

Not only is it a big change for me, but Travis as well. We've certainly grown accustomed to a two-income household. Not that my photography business isn't an income. I'm extremely grateful to be paid for something I love so much. We just simply won't be getting a set amount of money every two weeks deposited in our bank account. It will be different. Travis has been unbelievably supportive of this decision. He wasn't at first. I'm pretty sure he thought it was crazy to quit my job. I thought it was crazy at first too! But over this past year he has realized along side me how good this change will be for me and for our marriage. Not only has he been supportive, but the week I told my employers I would be leaving, he secretly bought me a 1-hour massage (my favorite indulgence) and hid it in my car for me to find. I'm finding it more awesome every day to be his wife!

So... a lot of people have been asking me what I'll do, and how will I fill my days!? I'm so excited to say that I am about to be a full time photographer! I'm really looking forward to this. Not only will I have more time to schedule my photo shoots and do the editing. But I'll get some more time to learn, research, work on marketing material and a bit of advertising! I'm so excited! The majority of people have been 100% supportive, and I'm so thankful! I don't know if I could have gotten up the courage without so many wonderful people backing me up :)

Here goes nothin' !