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When I started my photography business in San Diego, I had no clue what I was doing. I was still learning to use my camera, I charged a measly $50 for something that I would put hours into working on. Then when I was finished editing, the real downfall was that I handed over a thumbdrive with all of the images to the clients. And that was that. Book, session, edit, thumbdrive. 

With this workflow and business practice, I was setting myself up for failure in so many ways. First, I was making less than minimum wage after expenses. I mean, I may have been starting my dream business, but no one wants to scrape the bottom of the bucket as an entrepreneur. 

Second, I was setting myself up for failure because I was not giving my clients the experience that they deserved! I was not helping them prepare for their sessions, I had no clue how to help them pose during the session, and I was not helping them get their memories onto the walls of their home. It was up to them to find a place to print their images, which often resulted in color issues because my monitor was not calibrated to printers like Costco and Target. 

When I moved to Southern Maryland, I decided that the business needed an overhaul. I needed to create a real business that I could be proud of, both in income and in client experience. Thanks to Leah of Leah Remillet Photography (and who also sent me that inspirational photo in the picture), I learned how to do this! I now offer a full service boutique experience for my clients!

I am an Oregonian who has been uprooted and placed in a whole new place! Most of my new connections in the area don’t know much about me, my history, or my why. So here is a little sneak peak into how I got here and what drives me!

Since moving to Southern Maryland, my world has changed in ways that I could have never imagined. (In the best of ways!) We had Lucas almost a year after moving here, and I have been stuck/ purposely staying in my mom bubble ever since. I mean, wouldn’t you? This little boy is pretty cute, if I do say so myself. Our bubble is safe from judgement, heartbreak, and all the crazies that the outside world contains. We have gotten lots of quality time and it’s been wonderful!

However, because of this, I have missed out on a lot of precious time getting to know my community, exploring Waldorf and La Plata, and getting my name out there. While I wouldn’t trade the time that I spend with my family for the world, I wish that we had spent a little more of that time out and about. 

Now that Lucas is older and is much more interested in the things happening around him, it is easier to get out an see things. I have met lots of new people and I am beginning to build those quality relationships within the community that I am striving for! 

Lucas is my why. Why I have been putting so much time and effort into building a wonderful and exciting photography experience for my clients. Why I know the importance of capturing precious moments as your children grow. Why I push myself to be that person that can show him that your life is what you make it. I want to be one of his biggest role models in life. Because he is mine! 

Product highlight time! I am so excited to have my welcome packet all put together and ready for my new clients! When you book with me, you will get this goody in the mail, with lots of information and resources to get you ready for our session.