2012..this is going to be MY Year!

I can't believe that a whole year has already flown by, it seemed like just yesterday that I was shooting my very first wedding. This year has been such an amazing one full of both ups and downs. I have learned my weaknesses and strengths. I have become to grow more confident in my work and the skills that I possess. I have made some AHHMAZING friends through my job which I am so thankful for. Most of all I have learned that this is something much more than I could have ever imagined for myself. If you have had the chance to work with me then you probably know my story..I thought I would "play" around with this idea a little over a year ago..I had a few people that were interested and then it turned into something I could actually see myself doing longterm. Somewhere along the way something else happened..a NEED to do this, a WANT to do this, and the simple feeling of being INCOMPLETE without photography. My children and husband have been so patient with me and willing to let go of some of our family time so that I can pursue my passion. My husband has also been my number one supporter, helping me along the way when I second guess myself, reminding me to keep pushing forward in the slow months, and pushing me to see how beautiful my work is..I could not have gotten this far without him! Here I sit now with only one more day to 2011 and all I can think is WOW..if this year has been this good what is 2012 going to bring? I have given alot of thought..and I mean ALOT to what I hope to see for 2012 for MMP and what my goals are. I am committing myself to always being bold enough to express my creativity through my work, and making sure that I keep my clients thoughts, wants, and needs for each session a top priority when planning their session with them. I have several new ideas for different session concepts that I can't wait to begin sharing but I also have something more to share... I have realized that I LOVE to work with newborns (and I think that may be an understatement!!). I am putting alot of my money, time, and effort into refining my skills and gaining more knowledge in newborn portraiture. I am learning sleep patterns, props that are best for them, how to soothe them to sleep, different ways to position them, and how to create a calm atmosphere for them to totally relax in! I feel a strong desire to work with newborns and honestly if I could, I would do a newborn shoot everyday..yes I love it that much! I am going to continue to grow my skills and knowledge in this area and I am very excited to announce that I will now be offering Newborn sessions all by themselves..I know that there is a high interest in the Watch me Grow packages and I will be keeping these but the package will be changing some. I will still be working and offering all other types of sessions I just feel that Newborns need a catergory all their own :) Lastly I want to say THANK YOU to all of my clients, supporters, and the awesome vendors I have the opportunity to work with. The kind words you have offered, sweet gifts you have given, patience you have had, and the many people you have shared my name with means more than you can ever know. So with this last statement..good by 2011..hello year of growth, opportunities, new clients and friendships, and a year filled with no regrets..only AWESOMENESS!!
Love,
Jessica