A few weeks ago I shared that I made a HUGE investment in my business and signed up to attend The Signature Atelier, a destination photography workshop in Paris, France. I wrote all about how I didn’t think I’d be able to go because of cost, but that I couldn’t get it out of my mind and ultimately my husband had to help me pull the trigger. What I didn’t talk about was how nervous I was to even share that I was in need of some inspiration and guidance.

As a photographer, I have to constantly be inspired…the creativity in the “on” position at all times. My clients expect it and they should! As a business owner I have to constantly have my hands on multiple controls at once…managing multiple clients and vendors, posting to social media, responding to emails, editing, album designs, a newsletter, networking events and so on. Each is necessary and deserves time to be developed and fine tuned, but ultimately I have started to see that THE WAY in which I do some of these things has become a hinderance to my growth, both as an artist and a business owner. So I have to be willing to humble myself, admit some defeat, and ask for help.
One of the reasons I couldn’t get the workshop out of my head is because of the two wonderful women that will be hosting and teaching it. Abby and Katherine are a photographer and bridal fashion designer that constantly give and share their hearts, and with just under five months to go until we all meet in Paris, they are already gifting!

Last week I received a very unexpected delivery from Abby and Katherine. I opened the padded envelope to find a linen bag with a postcard, homework assignment and a French phrase book! It immediately got me so amped! Signing up was the first step to making this adventure happen, but this little package made it so real! I’ve already designated a notepad to work on my homework and made space in my purse for my phrasebook so I can study it while I’m out an about. It’ll be a great supplement to my Rosetta Stone.

Will you be in Paris in July, or do you know someone who will? Don’t miss this chance to book a session with me! Contact me via the “Reservations” page to schedule your session!