Bridal Show & my Future

Yesterday was the Bridal Show in downtown Spokane. It was so much fun checking out at all of the originality (and unoriginality), venues, centerpieces, color schemes, and photographers. I can't wait to renew my vows ;) I mainly went to the show to support my two friends that are brides, rachel and andrea, but I also went to hand out business cards. I was a great supporter, but not a great business marketer! I could not bring myself to go up to someone and hand them my cheesy card (i really need to make new ones). What a wimp! If you know of anyone that needs wedding photos on the cheap, tell them about me :) I think weddings is where I will shine and prosper, so my main goal is to build this into my portfolio, style, and brand. If you know any marketing ideas, tell me! (nothing outrageous, i'm poor folk!)

Last night, I talked on the phone with my long lost high school friend, Wendy. (loved talking to you Wendy...you are hilarious, and I couldn't stop laughing the whole 5 hours! haha) She is currently in school for photography and has a great business. She gave me a lot of insight. You can find her facebook fan page by searching Wendy Whiting Photography. Now I am in a struggle with my future. I am currently in school full time for my degree in elementary teaching...my dream job since I was a little girl. But you know what, people change and times change...I'm not 100% this is what I want anymore. I'm thinking that at the end of this semester I will postpone my teaching degree and use my gi bill to receive my degree in photography. I have my whole life ahead of me, so at the moment, I feel photography is what will make me the happiest...especially after being in the military for so long. Job and life satisfaction is of utmost importance to me at this point in my life. But will I make it? Will I fail? Do I have what it takes to start my own business? I guess time will tell. All I can say is even though I'm terrified, I'm excited about the adventure. Luckily I have my amazing support system, my husband. I know with him by my side, I can do anything.

Now that I have laid it all out there and let out my frustrations, I will indulge in a glass of wine and head to bed. Thanks for listening..if anyone is ;)

To finish this post off, here is a pic of bath time at my house. Aren't my boys precious? Yes....yes they are...