I don't know about you, but my heads is swimming!
The adage "Time FLIES when you're having fun" applies whether you're having fun... OR building a business! As if the universe wants to drive that point home; I just came across a Blog post I began this time LAST year.
(Look for "The Skinny...On Minis" in the Blog Entry list).
Anyway, 2024 flew by and was a bit of a kick-in-the-pants, tbh. I learned a lot, cried a lot, laughed a lot and photographed a lot (of really great people).
A good few of those photographic opportunities were with friends and long-term, repeat clients (the latter always brings me great joy).
Click on the gallery below and have a look at these images, only partially representing the work we accomplished throughout the year, all-the-while I was moving: * Out of one home
Into another home
Out of my studio on High Street
Into my new Studio location (My former home is now entirely used for studio/business 726 W Ivy Drive Seaford, De. Open daily but Sessions are By Appointment Only (I want to preserve the sanctity of the private neighborhood feel and KEEP my beloved neighbors happy!)
Same Day appointments are available every day, including weekends...but you must call ahead to book/confirm before coming in .
To make this move; I was essentially shut down during PEAK revenue generating season (Christmas/Holidays) for 3 weeks while the matter of a variance was settled.
Coupled with about $1k of completely unanticipated-and-emergency expenses...I'm starting the new year severely behind the 8-ball.
Additionally, I spent many weeks away from the Studio, working as an Election Official, which means, my business was closed.
Yeah....2024 was...well.....
A lot.
I'm glad that's all behind me now and, like you: I'm looking ahead to a more prosperous, healthy and memorable 2025 full of opportunity and fortitude. This is the third official year in business here in Seaford and that's always a make-or-break year.
I've already begun the planning, scheduling and marketing for #events, special sessions and increased availability for #professionalhheadshots .
(Did you know that January and February are peak Headshot times for the studio?
If you're considering updating YOUR Headshot or Brand Portraits, Click here to find out which service suits you best...and get in here, already! )
I've got some great new ideas (as if you needed any more inspiration or reason to make THIS the year for #familyportraits, too!.
More weekends and off-peak weekdays are open for #JPWeddings, #IntimateWedding and #Backyard weddings this year.
I've made it an unofficial New Year's Resolution to play catch up in 2025 with more regular blog post that update, educate and entertain you.
And I've fine-tuned the pricing and package/service level options, too.
You'll find more #PhotoProducts available this year like: #Albums, Wall Art, Photo Print packages and unusual sizes (great for creating your own wall art collage installation).
Speaking of Wall Art Collage installations: I've offered them for years...but nobody seems insterested in them. So they will be discontinued at the end of 2025, in favor of a bigger assortment of special sizing, so you can DIY.
In parting I want to leave you with this:
This business is not just a personal "passion"....it's not a "hobby"...and it's not "for the money" or prestige or fame.
I DO have very personal, deep-seated reasons for doing this which I will share with you another time.
But this is not for me alone.
It's not something I do to pass the time or to challenge myself to do something with my life.
I do this for everyone out there that feels like, if they don't exist in photos...they don't exist at all
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I do it for all of us that feel unseen, unappreciated, undervalued, irrelevant, unworthy and unknown...
As much as I do it for the beautiful, the blessed, the accomplished, the wealthy, the privileged, the pivotal, the progressive, the cherished, the loved and the REST.
I do this for YOU.
I do this for ALL of us.
And I consider myself immensely blessed for being witness to and tapped to document the special blessings of your life and that of your loved ones.
Because SOMEDAY, someone will be immensely grateful for the photo legacy we leave behind for them to discover and feel a deep connection with you.
T~
P.S. hope you enjoyed: Blog post 2025 Playing Catch Up .
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