tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32430870.post4083394449471253527..comments2024-03-13T02:14:28.006-05:00Comments on Emily's Little World: MindDump...Emily S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10982103855213817116noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32430870.post-39100367809568667602009-08-07T09:45:27.775-05:002009-08-07T09:45:27.775-05:00How refreshing of a post. That was a great read. ...How refreshing of a post. That was a great read. You are a fantastic photographer and don't let someone elses opinion ruin it. <br /><br />Have fun with your new lens and camera!Life of Cleveland Cridershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061990175521262463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32430870.post-60885175657225967552009-07-29T00:27:20.387-05:002009-07-29T00:27:20.387-05:00Everything is a balance game. I'm just know l...Everything is a balance game. I'm just know learning to even begin do balance things out and the process has been long. I'm still not where I want to be, but things are better. <br /><br />I hope you learn not to overbook yourself again. That's never a good thing, especially while taking a long vacation in the middle of it! <br /><br />I have a great group of girls that help out with the business side of things. I love it when we are able to be critical if needed.Cherron | Raining Light Photographyhttp://www.raininglightphotos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32430870.post-44507697399651776562009-07-28T08:14:16.245-05:002009-07-28T08:14:16.245-05:00It is a true testament to your work how popular an...It is a true testament to your work how popular and busy you are....but remember that sometimes being 'unavailable' works to your advantage -- with more sanity at home, and more interest from clients. A supply/demand type of relationship. <br /><br />Sure, you could overbook yourself and have the money to show for it, but what would you LEARN from that expereince? How would you GROW as a photographer?<br /><br />I think that you know what balance you need to have in your life, and you are pretty darn good at keeping it. But then, LIFE gets in the way -- vacations, travels, etc. Try to remember that HEY...that's life! <br /><br />And, FWIW -- I think that you are one of the most talented, put together and KIND women I know. That's all that matters.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701747974529920879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32430870.post-45302941682041228372009-07-25T14:02:23.282-05:002009-07-25T14:02:23.282-05:00These are my favorite type of posts from you! I m...These are my favorite type of posts from you! I makes me feel as though I am reading something worthwhile.<br /><br />Thanks!Office To Apronshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11008244494910947011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32430870.post-36432868810692999532009-07-25T12:49:32.699-05:002009-07-25T12:49:32.699-05:00I felt so lucky to get a piece of you on the phone...I felt so lucky to get a piece of you on the phone the other night. I think of you as such a busy person, like your time is so valuable that to get an hour on the phone just gabbing was a real treat. And it filled me up and made me feel authentic there for a bit and I just love our friendship. <br />When you figure out your method for making Noah's hard copy book, let me know. I'd love to do mine the same way and that's one of my main goals before Christmas. In fact, if you get yours done before Christmas, I will send you an extra Christmas present as an incentive. ;) (That's to help me get some incentive myself.) <br />Thanks again for the gap you made for me. It was lovely. <br />MelMelodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11258618168226895619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32430870.post-53143488180208782292009-07-25T10:51:27.729-05:002009-07-25T10:51:27.729-05:00This is my FAVORITE kind of blog-post, especially ...This is my FAVORITE kind of blog-post, especially from you. Thank you for sharing this...it's amazing to me that even after ~17 years, I'm still learning more about you. I hope you have the means to enjoy this Saturday, my dear. Love from 100 short miles away...genevievehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13855844935996837940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32430870.post-6550315534206184022009-07-25T08:35:49.292-05:002009-07-25T08:35:49.292-05:00It must be hard to have such a successful business...It must be hard to have such a successful business and a little one who needs you too. I admire you. I think that your pictures are great and I think its good to get criticism every once in a while, but it sounds like you took a beating. I am sorry. If I lived closer to you I would have you take all of my pictures! :) <br /><br />for both blogs! haha.<br /><br />have a great day and do an art project with Noah he will LOVE it!Itty_Bitty_Witteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402904753223031954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32430870.post-69708471237103336532009-07-25T07:04:55.995-05:002009-07-25T07:04:55.995-05:00I love that Noah is about 13 months there right? S...I love that Noah is about 13 months there right? Same age as Gray now! :)<br /><br />I think most moms feel a lot like you do... how to find the balance, how to keep up with your own photos while giving clients your best work and not getting sick of photoshop completely! I have yet to create one photo book of my own family BUT if family photos come into my computer I treat them like client photos, I immediately yank out the crap ones and edit the good ones. My family photos are just as much a part of my workflow as my client photos are... it's helped a ton in that I don't have a million unedited family photos laying around, and when I have a great one I want for the wall I can print it!And mine are just organized by month and year. Works great for me!<br /><br />I think knowing how many sessions you can handle a month without losing your mind helps too, and I think you are awesome at knowing your limit... I will have had 29 sessions in July and THAT IS TOO MANY. I've stayed on top of things but ONLY b/c Chris is home most of the time. Have I done fun things with my kids this summer? Some. Do I regret working so much? Kind of. It's thrilling to have a business that's growing and SO good for our family financially but makes the mommy guilt crazy huge.<br /><br />ANYWAY... I should email you this! HA! LONG comment! :) Just wanted you to know YOU ARE NOT ALONE!<br /><br />Love you. JodJodie Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06560044835018523514noreply@blogger.com