My New Style

Some of my excitement in the past few weeks has been holding back what has been in the works!  As you can see at the top, I have a new look.  Just like my wardrobe sometimes needs some styling, my business needed a style.  A style that fit me!  And if it wasn't done soon, a loved one would of had no choice but to turn me in to What Not To Wear.  (my favorite show!!)

I cannot wait to see how my new style evolves and takes shape within every aspect of my business in the coming months and years.  It is so awesome to see how far I have come in the past year, but hold on, there is much more to come before the year is out!

A big thank you to Paul for all the design work!

A New Understanding

"Seek first to understand, then be understood."  - Stephen R. Covey

I have learned more about myself, my photography, and my business in the past few months than I ever have.  Trying to take a good look at all aspects of my photography daily has helped in my new understanding.  Don't get me wrong, I am not saying I understand it all.  I never will, but I hope to understand more every day. 

This past weekend brought more knowledge and confidence just from being understood.  It was so unbelievably exciting officially showing my photography and my business to the community.  The Chili Cook Off had such a great turn out, and I had such an amazing time sharing with everyone.  Thank you again for all your support!

(Gabe showing off his two favorite teams!)

Fall Excitement

Fall is here, and it has brought many new and exciting experiences with it.  I am siting here with my jack-o-lantern mug full of steaming hot coffee, wearing my new tan sweater along with my dark brown scarf (sorry, I love fashion).  Oh, how fall brings some of my favorite colors to light, all earthy tones.  And that exhilarating chill in the air - it's so invigorating!  Each new season is always so full of life!  So many activities that are still fresh.

Fall has also brought some pretty amazing new things to my business!  There is so much news to tell!  Much of it you can come find out for yourself this weekend.  On Saturday, I will be at the Archbold Chili Cook Off.  I will be displaying much of my work for the very first time, and will be offering something special only to the people that come see me.  There are so many activities going on throughout the day - bike parade, music, cornhole, and chili tasting.  To see the schedule of events go to the Archbold Chamber of Commerce.  I am just so excited - cannot even express it fully into words!

Also, on Friday night you can support the Pettisville FFA by going to the Pettisville Pumpkin Festival and bidding on a photo session with me at the silent auction.  This is a great way to kick off the season!

There is much more news to come!  I cannot tell you how good it feels right now to be in the place that I am at!  I am so happy to be doing what I love - so thankful for all of your support!  Come see me this weekend!

Little Ashalyn

Babies are completely unpredictable. Every photo session with a baby is completely different, and I always try to go into it knowing this. Little Ashalyn, and I mean little, definitely wanted to challenge me. She was not too excited to have her picture taken. It took a couple tries, but we ended up getting some very precious images of her. Knowing how quickly babies grow and change, I think these images will be treasured for a lifetime. Enjoy!

Baby Ashalyn

What is better to brighten up a day than seeing a sweet newborn baby? I hope this brings some cheer to your day, and there will be much more of Ashalyn to come.