Winds of Change..

Who remembers that Scorpions song? Did anyone else slow dance to that one in high school? What great memories I have of that song. Anyhoo, on that note, things are a changin' around here. I'm feeling the way a lot of moms feel I think, trying to get that perfect balance of work and family.. with family hopefully always coming first. It was a few days ago when Cole asked me why I have to be on my computer so much and then Will chimed in and said "yeah mom's always down here in the computer room." Another thing Will has said to me lately was that "mom's don't play, they just work all day, cleaning and computers and pictures - only dad's play." I about turned myself in to social services for being the worst mom on the planet. So this perfect balance of family and work hasn't turned out how I had planned. It's been on my mind ever since Cole was born nearly 7 years ago, (when I started the photog business) and now it's not in the back of my mind, it's ALWAYS pressing in the front of my brain. I don't want my kids to have memories of me on the computer and leaving every night to take pictures when the sun is setting and they are out eating popsicles, riding bikes, laughing.. I want to be there. I really don't want to miss a thing. (thanks Aerosmith) - With ALL that said, starting January '09, I will ONLY be offering Wedding Photography, including engagements and bridals. No more families, babies, children, seniors, etc. I am so sad to say goodbye to my past clients, but it's for my sanity and my children. Maybe in years to come, I'll dive back in.. but for now, I feel if I can still photograph a few weddings a month, I will be able to keep my creative cup full - Thanks for all the kind words and referrals.. I am still happy to give out names of other photographers who are awesome for fam pics - I do have October and November sessions available for anyone who needs family, baby or children portraits, but the sessions are going fast, so contact me if you're interested. Thanks again!