After much thought, and careful consideration, I've decided to take a much needed break from photography. Sounds crazy, seeing how I just got into it, right? I know! Pull up a chair, and gimme a couple minutes to explain...
I am forever amazed with all the people who have contacted me over the last year and a half to photograph someone of theirs [such a way with words I have *giggle*]. I'm eternally thankful for each and every person I've been in contact with, and have enjoyed time spent with you! Trouble is, I have a tendency to bite off more than I can chew [gasp!] and time and time again I get in over my head ... this is why the long wait times for your pictures all too frequently.
So ... this message is bitter-sweet. I'm both proud of and disappointed with myself. First, proud that I can recognize that I need a break, and second - disappointed that I feel I haven't met the challenge, and as a result let beautiful clients down. Think of it this way though ... this break is temporary ... and these are the wonderful reasons I need a wee breather:
* we're leaving for holidays the third week in August, and I need to get away with nothin' hanging over my head [my sanity here...]
* need some time to just chill with my precious babes before it gets busy with #3 in October
* need to get one of said precious babes into a big-kid bed [cringing, because I've done this before]
* need to get my big pregnant belly moving rather than stuck to the computer chair [cringing again, merely the *thought* makes me tired ... that's really how bad it's gotten]
* restructure, regroup, reorganize [heh heh, was never organized with this to begin with ... so that might be a leap of faith...] I finally have a business plan of which I plan to put into full swing upon my return...
I have a running list of those of you who have contacted me to book a session ... I will be in touch with you in the next few days to appologize in person for not being able to book this summer. *IF* by chance September arrives, and I feel fresh ... I'll call you and beg 'till I'm blue in the face [really, I will, don't think for a second this is just a figure of speech] for you to let me take your picture ;)
Don't forget to visit once in a while ... I'll post here and there about current goings on. Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to do something I've grown to love, I love you for it! This break will be a good thing, I promise. I'll be back refreshed, organized, and eager to get on the road again [sing it Willie!].
Know what? I believe this is the first post-without-picture I've done! I'll come up with something ... don't you worry!
4 comments:
just for the record - I think your work is fabulous. I will anticipate your return!
yeah, thats too bad! i love looking at your work! have a good break!!
I love your work Ang, but even more I love you and am extremely proud of you!!! I think its amazing how you continue to capture those "oh so playful moments" and as always I continue to hear good things from persons who know your work....I as well look forward to your return and until then enjoy as many moments as possible in your much deserved break!!!
Damn it, why do I have to always procrastinate!! I was going to book you in July and didn't. Good for you for taking a break though!
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