I did what?!

September 06, 2014 • 3 Comments

Some days I wake up and think to myself, I did what? I started my own business! I'm a business owner?! What? And the panic sets in! Will I fail? Will I have any appointments this month? Will people hate my work? But then I see the face of the driving force behind my decision, My husband. He has so much faith in me, I know I can do this! With my God, my husband and my girls by my side, I know I will be successful!

Let me introduce myself, I am Jamie and I started paper heart photography in March of 2014. I have been obsessed with cameras and photography for close to 25 years. I would sneak my moms camera and force my sister and cousin to dress up in there best "Olivia Newton John" workout outfits and do "photo shoots with them! They were awful pictures, but a lot of great memories came from those shoots! I became really interested in photography when I worked on my high school year book almost 20 years ago. It was such a thrill to see a picture I took printed in the yearbook for the whole school to see, and I was hooked! My obsession continued when I worked in a photo lab in my 20's, which is when the camera bug got me! I started collecting gear and doing small shoots for friends and It just grew from there. But then, I had to start all over when everything went digital! I took time off from my passion to have my two beautiful girls!

My sweet Ava

I am so blessed to have a "job" that I love doing! This has been a dream of mine for so long, and at times doesn't seem like it is real! But it is! It is ten times harder than I ever thought! So here I sit writing this blog to maybe educate and also encourage others, so they may know what goes into this job, because there is so much more than just having a nice camera and snapping a picture. So I hope to share some of my successes and failures along the way with you and hopefully encourage others who have wanted to go out on their own and follow their dreams! Keep an eye out for future upcoming blogs!

Thanks for reading and supporting me in my new journey! I am truly blessed beyond belief!

Jamie

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Comments

Lori B(non-registered)

thank you for blogging! :-) I'm very happy for you; photography, husband support, and your wonderfulness. it's late, but loved reading your new blog and wanted to say so. goodnight!

Jason Johnston(non-registered)

Congrats on starting your blog! I'm so proud of you and am continually amazed at how you can turn almost nothing into something amazing! There are tons of people out there who want to find the perfect wedding photographer to share their special day with and allow you to preserve memories from one of the most important days of their lives... High school seniors that are lucky enough to find you will look back at those photographs as adults and wish life was so simple again..... Couples, engagements, family photos, freezing time for parents who have kids like us that are growing up faster than the blink of an eye..... All of your clients will have your photographs proudly displayed in their homes for many, many years. You have a style with your photos that just pops, and people who understand and appreciate the difference will find you. I see all of the hours you spend on the photographs you produce, and wish everybody could witness the work that takes place after the photo shoot is over and everyone has gone home.... You are up late at night after the kids are in bed just toiling away on some lucky clients photos for hours. You create a record of special memories that people will cherish long after all the details of that time have turned into blurry memories. I love you and fully support you in pursuing your dreams. Once the secret gets out, you are going to be too busy to blog! :b

Becky(non-registered)

You are so talented! I love looking at all of the moments and memories you capture.....too bad we don't live closer. I would be hitting you up ALL the time!

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