The next phase

from JoeUser Forums

I love pictures of my kids.  I love having pictures displayed on my walls, on my computer and in my wallet.  I love to see the ones I love and remember moments I loved as I look at pictures. 

I wanted "good" pictures and didn't feel like my meesly efforts were worth hanging up.  So I dutifully went to a studio and handed over money.....But I hate paying the overcharged prices for subpar pictures at overcrowded studios where after my kids have waited so long they are overtired and then they push a bunch of products that I don't even want. 

So then I tried looking for a great photographer.....but I can't afford the wonderful pictures that they showed me...not at the prices they charge!

 

I figured that the only thing to do would be to do it myself!  I practiced on my kids and anyone else who would hold still. I took classes, read books and finally, one day someone paid me to take some pictures.

Someone else saw them and the next thing I know, it snowballed into a pretty decent side job. 

I realized that not only do I love photographs, but I love taking pictures, I love capturing the connection between two people. I love this.

I decided that I wanted to do what I love and keep it affordable so that people can get more than just one posed picture.  I don't need a bunch of pictures sitting around on my hard drive.  I want to see the smile on someone's face as they see the pictures of their child.

So I take pictures in my (tiny little) studio and (my favorite) outside with natural light. I'm learning as I go that I know WHY photographers charge so much!  It's time consuming but I love it and I'm finessing my workflow so that I am much faster now.

My friend, Tresa is amazing.  She heard that I didn't have a website, so in 3 days she got my beta website up and running.  There are more things I need to do and I'll have to adjust some stuff.....but here it is!

www.photosoftheheart.org

Who knows?  Maybe this really will turn into something great.  I don't feel like I'm fantastic, but I love what I'm doing and I'm sure I'll get better as time goes on.

So let me know what you think!

photosoftheheart.org photos portraits business blogging
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

shameless plug.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

LH--

Your work is absolutely AMAZING.  Every time I look at our wedding photos I almost cry because they suck so much.  Our photographer was inexpensive, and you can definitely tell.  In retrospect I wish we would have paid twice the money so we'd have the good pictures that we wanted.

I'd hire you in an instant, LH.  Your website is beautiful.  You have a gift!

Ashes of the Singularity II
Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
You're work is gorgeous -- if we were closer, I'd totally hire you for my wedding next Fall. Your rates can't be beat and your end product is amazing.
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

You have a wonderful talent there...very professional looking, and more than that, very beautiful.  You have a bright future ahead in this. :)

Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
The site is amazing Life! I am glad I finally have the internet again.
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
Beautiful.

We are putting in carpet this month, but when we have $$ and Isabella doesn't have a bruise on her forehead, haha, we definitely want you to do our family pics. We don't have ANY with all five of us!

Seriously, you are incredibly talented. I know you are going to do so well with this.

(And I still have your Pyrex pan...I haven't found my cake pans in any of my boxes yet, so I used it to make a Dr. Pepper cake...I'm so ashamed!)
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Mmmm...I've never had a Dr. Pepper cake.   How about when you return it (take your time!) I snag a copy of the recipie?

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

You're adorable.  I hope the best for you.  Much luck! :CONGRAT: