Update on business/life

I said things would be different...

Some things have been, others have stayed the same.

I've done more photoshoots this year which has been a wonderful feeling. Last year I had no weddings booked. Plenty of inquiries, but nothing stuck. This year I have 2 weddings, which is so exciting. 

But I have been struggling with prioritizing my art/work. It's so challenging to be a care-giver and reserve space for yourself. Your desires. Your dreams. Your ambitions.

I have got in this terrible cycle of staying up late to work on something, anything, on the computer. Which causes me to have a late start to my day, which makes me leave work late, get home late. And I have to go to sleep and not create anything, or stay up late just to have time to create. I've seen my need for change. My sleep has been suffering. Things cannot continue like this.

Meanwhile, change is on the horizon

There is this beautiful possibility of my family and I moving to Mobile, AL. 

The real OG's read this page. And I don't mind sharing information here. Posting to socials like Instagram or Facebook, someone would be bound to see it immediately. And this is not entirely official yet. But here? Meh. I don't mind sharing secrets.

My Dad has been offered a job. And yes, I would be going with them. 

To relocate closer to the beach has been a long time dream of mine. Thinking of announcing I'm "relocating" my business, and it's close to the beach, makes my heart fill with excitement.
It's been a fantasy of mine for a long time. Hitting submit and making it public and official. 

We are still waiting on some details, but my parents are looking at houses. I told them I'd be happy knowing that I am just a little over an hour away from Pensacola. 

It's also refreshing to think of rebuilding my life in a way that I want. 

To prioritize my art and my goals. To have more time to create. The thought fills my heart with hope. But regardless if we move or not, I am ready to make more changes. It has started with things I eat (and don't eat) but I want to focus it towards my sleep schedule and overall schedule. 

changes to the website

Besides the personal changes and potential for change and my inner thoughts I have shared, there are some changes that have been made to the website.

I updated the home page.

Now, when people visit, they see samples of my work immediately. Then I share my roles as a photographer, videographer and graphic designer. Then it moves down to the other regular parts of my home page. 

I'm so indecisive about what should be seen first. What it most effective? What tells people the most about me and my Artistry? What would make people want to look more into my website? To stay and browse. What captures people's attention?

I want people to look at all I have created. To browse and watch and look and listen to my music, as if visiting an art gallery. But I also want them to know I am here to serve. I have services I have offer.
And I want to create art for people.

I'm constantly seeing ideas from other photographers and I think to myself "Oh, I would love to incorporate that!" And I tweak, and I move, and I add and I edit and am constantly trying to fine-tune the front page. But I want to focus on other pages and have them finished.

What's next?

I have just 2 pages left to upload to the wedding section. Before the 2 weddings I am doing later this year. I also have articles I want to finish and/or create for the FAQ section. These articles will help future Brides decide on important things for their weddings. Like what venue to book, what to look for in a wedding venue. Should one hire a videographer? Etc. 

There are thousands of resources provided to Brides talking about such topics. But I am shining light on these issues from my POV, and also sharing my work along the way. 

Besides the wedding section, I would LOVE to get back to creating videos and content for my store. 

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That's all for now

Nothing exciting, just yet.

Only small whispers of what could be. What is hoped to be.

Thanks for reading,
-Lady