Been up since early this morning editing away. I had an engagement session scheduled for 10am but it needed to get rescheduled due to goofy weather! Right after I post this, I’m headed out the door for a little jog. Trying to turn over a new leaf this week. Eating real healthy, exercising more often and hopefully I’ll learn to make a bit more time for myself. I was chatting with my friend the other night and we got on the subject of work. She’s said she’s been trying to wake up about 15 min earlier just to get in some “me” time before her busy work day begins. Whether it’s meditating, a little yoga, praying or just drinking your cup of coffee outside on the porch. I am so guilty of waking up and going straight to my computer to respond to emails and begin editing. I can’t tell you how many meals I’ve eaten and how much coffee I’ve consumed in front of this here computer! About 2 months ago, I started mapping out my blogposts and editing schedule. This in turn allows me to blog more frequently and alleviates a good bit of stress. Instead of feeling like I just need to work work work until I can’t see straight- I’ve dedicated a certain amount of time to editing per day, certain blog posts on set days, etc.. I can’t tell you how much this has helped me not to get burnt out. This business will always be a learning process for me and I will continue to find ways to make things better. So back to my point- I’m going to try extra hard to get up earlier and start the day off on the right foot. I’m sure it will make a difference. I challenge you to do the same if you find yourself popping out of bed every morning and the first thing on your brain is ”what you need to do.” I often start my posts with random things I’m thinking about. If it affects just one person on how to view things differently- then I hope it was worth reading :)
I photographed Holly and Andy last week in the French Quarter. It was another one of those mornings where I woke up and wondered if we were going to have to reschedule. It briefly rained in the early AM and there was huge amounts of fog. I was afraid their photos were coming to come out cloudy looking. Well as was fine and I LOVE the way their photos came out. You can see hints of water in the streets and and some interesting foggy looking backgrounds. Holly and Andy were a blast, they goofed off, laughed and gave each other the sweetest faces throughout their session. I can’t wait to photograph their Wedding next month.
I hope you enjoy their photos and try giving yourself a little time out in the morning tomorrow. I did and it really helped :)
Tomorrow I’ll be posting my friends little girl Sophia and I’ll have lots to say. She is the cutest… well you’ll just have to see tomorrow.
