I wanted to share this with you today; I am unsure of the source, it popped up on my Pinterest, I know my creative friends will love it as much as I did when I read it, because it speaks the truth.
I’m not afraid to say that I am still in this stage, working hard, loving each project I work on but also looking reflectively back on it and critiquing it within an inch of its life.
It’s good to be hard on yourself, that’s how you grow, I mean if we all started our businesses out and then in 2.5 seconds we thought had made it to the top of the proverbial mountain, well, it doesn’t leave you have anywhere to go on an explore, other than going back down and probably fairly fast, its better in my view to take time and nurture your business and creativity, because as cornballs as it sounds it truly is a gift.
Be humble, watch people who have been in the industry for years and have longevity, listen and learn every day. It is great to have a goal but also to remember ‘baby steps’.
Don’t get me wrong, I think people also need to take stock of how well they have done, be proud of whatever it is you have achieved in life no matter what it is, career, family whatever it is, but it is also essential to know that self checking and knowing that you can do better is something to embrace.
This time last year I was busy using the cooler months to plan and source things for when wedding season began, this year has been entirely different, I have been working on some really wonderful opportunities in fact I am actually busier at the moment than I was in wedding season, busy also dreaming of the beautiful weddings I have booked starting in September and have some projects and adventures coming up in the next few months that leave me pinching myself, it’s a dream come true.
I also wanted to put it out there to the universe that I am available to style/decorate pull together commitment ceremonies for same sex couples, this is something very dear to my heart and I would LOVE to do this more and more. It is something I have LONGED to do especially since seeing this wedding photographed by one of the worlds (actually let’s say universes) most inspiring photographers Feather Love Photography, it moved me so much.
While I’m sending out my wishes for things that will hopefully manifest themselves, I also will be putting together and package in the next few weeks for ‘proposals’ where people can collaborate with me in pulling together an amazing proposal for the one who has there heart… so if you have been thinking about how? when? what? would make a proposal something that would send your sweetheart into giddy spells then email me and we can get started.
I am slowly gathering images of my work and putting them in the ‘portfolio’ so please check it out, I have still quite a lot to put in there but my more recent work is up, I’m determined to get it up to date before the next season of weddings.
above is A+T’s April Wedding www.pobkephotography.com.au
Have a gorgeous weekend
Em xo
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