ok- so this email almost brought me to tears! Last night I was feeling so overwhelmed with everything I need to get done and want to get done (don’t feel sorry for me, it’s and overwhelmed feeling that I’m beyond grateful for) and I was even questioning whether or not I would be able to keep doing this as my career. Last night I didn’t sleep because I spent the whole night staring at my ceiling coming up with ideas to keep my budding photography business alive in the dead of winter. Then I got this email from Joe Belzer ( I did pictures of their family about a week ago)…
From: | ccfjoe (ccfjoe@juno.com) |
Sent: | Sun 8/16/09 9:46 PM |
To: | missprissiness@hotmail.com |
lissy, we looked through the photos today with all the kids... what a treat!!!!! you really captured on film some things we have always seen in our kids... thanks so much. we really have felt so BLESSED by you. i can't tell you what an answer to prayer it was...don't know how the timing could have been any more perfect... even as we prepare to leave the farm... and move to the city... we have thought of all the memories attached to this place... and having them now on film - wow. can you see what a wonderful gift you have given us? i am so humbled that God would use you to bless us so much. thank-you. thank-you 1,000 times over. i pray the Lord blesses you 1,000 times over for your gift...your very generous gift to us. thanks again. in His grip, joe
This is the type of email I live for! I’m fueled off the responses I get from my clients and friends. I have so many ideas/promotions/give aways I want to do and I’m working on getting it all finalized and ready to hit the blog. The hard part is just trying to do it all at once while also keeping up with my Etsy orders and a million other projects I have going on. It’s not that I’m doubting what I can do…I know I can do this and I will, but I question whether or not people will keep responding & booking. I see where I am in my life as a total and complete blessing. I’m young, I’m not married, I don’t have children, I have the biggest support system known to man, I don’t have a full time job to tie me down and I can devote 100% of my time to my business and getting it going. I see how precious this time is and I’m taking FULL advantage of it. Recently I reached the point where I was ready to raise my prices. I was so nervous about putting up my post about the price increases, but I got such an awesome response! I was worried that everyone would start booking immediately and no one would book after August 31st. Not the case! Granted I’ve had several people book in order to get current pricing (which is what I totally would have done) but I also have several people assure me they would book after the price increase because they still see my packages as the great deal. Everyone was happy for me and supportive in my prices. They all understand the insane amount of time I put into each photo shoot both before and after. They understand that I want to have NEW (non copied) ideas for EVERY photo shoot. They realize how much more I give with my packages compared to other photographers. They understand that this is how I support myself and they are more than willing to pay me for my talent without hesitation. Hesitation makes me freak out and go into a panic. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR BEING SO SUPPORTIVE!!!!
Now I’m going to continue to edit photos from my Stelling Shoot (Erica, they will be finished by tonight) and then I will move onto my gigantic to do list. I’m SO SO SO excited to bust out all my fun Christmas Photo Packages/promotions. Hopefully sometime within the next couple weeks…that’s #234 on my to do list :)
P.S.- this is an itty bitty giveaway that I’m doing just out of curiosity… and to see who actually reads this blog of mine…and to see who will read all the way down to the bottom. Comment on this post and your name will be put into a drawing to recieve a free set of Letter Plaques Yayy :) Comments have to be made by NOON (central time) on Wednesday (the 19th).
Ann says
i’ll gladly be the first one…because i think YOU and your Blog ROCK!!
Beth Decker says
Lissy, I love your blog. I love looking at all the pictures and the ideas you do. You do amazing work and have a great personality that makes it go even further. Can’t wait until we are back in KV for another photo session (I am sure Brooklyn can wait, but she has no say). Take care,
Beth
Ashley Mikel and Beau Crawford says
Lissy- You are sooo talented and creative! Keep up the great work and don’t worry I will recommend you to all!! Thanks again for the engagement photos! I just framed them last night! They make our new home complete :)! See you soon!
Niki Wieman says
Lissy…Who doesn’t read your blog all the way to the bottom? I like to see the progress you make every day. We, at the Wieman household, are rooting for you.
Ashlea Costello says
Lissy,
I love you pictures. We just had a baby boy so I’m going to try and book something with you sometime when you’re in KV. Keep up the good work!
Meghan Murphy says
I think I check your blog about 5 times a day….NOT kidding!! I know you will put some cute story along with adorable pics up and I don’t want to miss anything!! We all love you and your talent Liss!! :)
Kathy says
Ditto on Meg’s comment – I do check your blog more than once a day always hoping there will be another update and more pics. Thanks, Lissy, for being one of the blessings in our lives! Always!!!
Nancy Goodwin says
Lissy,
I read all the way through…must be that teacher in me.
You have an amazing talent and you wonderful work will take you far. Count us in for a shoot after August price increase be darned you are worth every penny!!
Allison says
Even though I shouldn’t qualify for the plaques (you do enough for us) I did want to encourage you and the wonderful work that you do. I know you are taking a step of faith and I truly feel that this is what God had planned for you.
Mom says
I agree with everything above – you rock Lissy !!
Jaime Cain says
Wow… I’m in awe of you. I LOVE, LOVE our pics of the kids from May and I am looking forward to your return… we will definitely be on the list for a photoshoot. You have a gift my dear. I can’t wait to see how God uses your talent!
jill says
Lis-You are amazing and I always check your blog multiple times a day! Its so fun and exciting to see all of your amazing work! I love it!
Kristin Farwell says
Lissy-We are so excited to have you take pictures of Ashlyn. You do such a great job!! So, glad it is going so well for you.
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Lissy, I am so impressed with your creativity & ambition! I can’t wait to have you take our pictures this fall!!!
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Lis – You are loved and very blessed. We thank God for you daily. I can’t wait to watch as your talent grows and what God will do in your life over the next few years. I also agree with Mom … “you rock Lissy!” I don’t know how you come up with everything that you do but you did end up with the most creative brain in our family. YEA for LISSY!
Amanda Heeren says
Lissy- Looking forward to our newborn photo shoot with you. I love your website and seeing all of the creative shots you come up with. You definitely have a talent!
Tanya says
Well, like several of your readers, I read the blog more than once a day, even TODAY the 1st day back to school! You have a gift, that many wish they had. I am planning on coming to the Red Barn days…I can’t wait to see what you have AND I have to see get a vintage witch hat for Halloween. Now I am assuming that Thanksgiving will be in Edina (crossing my fingers). If that is the case and you are available I would like to work out session at the barn. The other thing that I need to do is get a KILLDAY letter plaque for Shannon (same as dad’s). So will you set up an ETSY thing for me and I would I be able to pick it up from you at the Red barn days? P.S. …If my dad says that he wants one for Shannon…ignore him. It was my idea. Lissy, everything will work out. Shoot for the moon…you land with the stars! Love ya! Tanya
Beth Brumback says
I read, I read!! I am sending your info to my friend Krista who lives in KC, she is about 6 months along I think. Your photos just keep getting better and better – you are amazing and hope your business continues to grow!!
Julie says
Lissy,
Who doesn’t read your blogs to the end? They are usually so entertaining to read and I love to see what new pictures you have posted daily! I sometimes check more than once a day! You are soooo creative!
Kaitlin says
Yay- I didn’t miss the deadline! I read your blog anytime I have a computer available. I think you should write a book…”Lissy’s View on Life” ha ha.
Kaitlin says
Oh…and you really don’t have to enter me into your drawing!! Just adding my words of encouragement!
Linda Bruegenhemke says
I love reading your blog; keeps me up to date on Early Events and the new babies and babies to come. Your photos are very creative and fun. We need to set a date for my Kaitlyn’s senior pictures. I would like to do it in September when the flowers are still pretty; she wants to wait until October when it’s not hot. Will you check your schedule the week of October 5 when she is on fall break and let me know when you are available? I’m thinking either Forest Park or Tower Grove Park. Talk soon, Linda (636-577-1383 cell)
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Hey would you mind sharing which blog platform you’re working with? I’m planning to start my own blog soon but I’m having a tough time deciding between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your design and style seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something unique. P.S Apologies for getting off-topic but I had to ask!
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