Christmas in July

I know December is still 6 months away but I feel like I've already received my Christmas gift this year.  I am so thrilled to announce that I have been hired by Stikeleather Photography to be an assistant wedding photographer!!!!  After shooting alongside them last weekend, we discussed the opportunity and I feel God is leading me to accept.  I truly appreciate them believing in me enough to book me to work 8 weddings between now and Christmas.  That will surely build my wedding portfolio and the experience is priceless to me.  

I know, you are probably thinking, "will you still take pictures of my kiddos too?"  The answer is both yes and no :)  To be a good wife and mother, I must be a better steward of my time.  Therefore, I am restructuring certain aspects of my business and will only be accepting 2 children/family appointments per week.  With weddings taking up my Saturdays and many editing hours during the week, I will offer a more limited shooting schedule this fall.  I will be announcing more specific business changes (pricing changes, product offerings and special promotions) on this blog during August as new pricing will take effect on September 1.

Here is my plan.....

.......September is reserved for regular portrait sessions (this is the month to get those family Christmas card shots done at the location of your choice)  8-12 sessions available

......October Reserved for preschool and wedding clients- no regular portrait sessions available

......October 26-November 1 I will run a Christmas Card Mini Session promotion at the lake location when fall leaves are in full color  10-12 sessions available

All holiday orders must be completed by November 7 to guarantee December delivery so please DON'T wait until October to book an appointment.  

Change is hard and comes with mixed emotions, but I know it is the right thing to do for my business.  It is an opportunity of a lifetime to gain experience from such trained professionals- my stocking feels full already and there are still 153 days left until Christmas!