Spring is here! On Wednesday, my business will be exactly 1 year old. In this year I have accomplished an incredible amount. I have finalized my business plan, got my business certificate, become more involved in local business organizations and have done everything myself. I wanted to take a brief moment to thank everyone who has helped me along the way. Everyone from family, friends, customers and EAP. EAP was amazing and if you or someone you know is interested in starting their own business, this is the way to go!
My first year was very rewarding and yet challenging. It is one thing working for someone, however when you are "it" you are the decision maker and the mastermind behind your own success. This is why I choose to work 7 days a week, 2 full time jobs and strive everyday to build my experience, portfolio and most of all, reputation.
Above, that is my rabbit Peter. He is one of many little critters I own that have sat and been great volunteers for portrait sessions. He is my favorite, he just sits there and will sit how I want him to or every now and then will do something funny that I am so glad I caught on camera. Why did I add this in?...Recently this past November I had lost my dog, Shilo. She was almost 16 years old and really was my best friend. After I had lost her all I had were all the portraits I had taken so I had one made into a 16x20. To me, this is inspiration. It is the same with some of my family members I have photographed and even my returning customers. You all inspire me and make my job worth every second. It is an honor to be a part of your family for an hour or two and capture the time you will cherish and hang on your wall or place in a photo album. It is an honor to be there the day of your wedding or special event. Being a photographer is rough work, long hours, crazy hours and very expensive. Why do I do it? I am a photographer because capturing family and friends, fuzzy or not is something that is more important than we can all imagine and someday you will be grateful you have those images.
I want to thank everyone who has helped me grow as an artist, an adult, a photographer and entrepreneur. You all mean the world to me and help keep me going on a day to day basis. Thank you all for your support in the past, present and into the future as well! I look forwards to the continued growth of my business and what the years will bring. Good things happen in time and I truly feel I am on the right track. Happy 1 year anniversary to Kristys Imagination Photography!
