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Published on April 10, 2008 By lifehappens In Blogging

I love pictures of my kids.  I love having pictures displayed on my walls, on my computer and in my wallet.  I love to see the ones I love and remember moments I loved as I look at pictures. 

I wanted "good" pictures and didn't feel like my meesly efforts were worth hanging up.  So I dutifully went to a studio and handed over money.....But I hate paying the overcharged prices for subpar pictures at overcrowded studios where after my kids have waited so long they are overtired and then they push a bunch of products that I don't even want. 

So then I tried looking for a great photographer.....but I can't afford the wonderful pictures that they showed me...not at the prices they charge!

 

I figured that the only thing to do would be to do it myself!  I practiced on my kids and anyone else who would hold still. I took classes, read books and finally, one day someone paid me to take some pictures.

Someone else saw them and the next thing I know, it snowballed into a pretty decent side job. 

I realized that not only do I love photographs, but I love taking pictures, I love capturing the connection between two people. I love this.

I decided that I wanted to do what I love and keep it affordable so that people can get more than just one posed picture.  I don't need a bunch of pictures sitting around on my hard drive.  I want to see the smile on someone's face as they see the pictures of their child.

So I take pictures in my (tiny little) studio and (my favorite) outside with natural light. I'm learning as I go that I know WHY photographers charge so much!  It's time consuming but I love it and I'm finessing my workflow so that I am much faster now.

My friend, Tresa is amazing.  She heard that I didn't have a website, so in 3 days she got my beta website up and running.  There are more things I need to do and I'll have to adjust some stuff.....but here it is!

www.photosoftheheart.org

Who knows?  Maybe this really will turn into something great.  I don't feel like I'm fantastic, but I love what I'm doing and I'm sure I'll get better as time goes on.

So let me know what you think!


Comments
on Apr 10, 2008

shameless plug.

on Apr 10, 2008

LH--

Your work is absolutely AMAZING.  Every time I look at our wedding photos I almost cry because they suck so much.  Our photographer was inexpensive, and you can definitely tell.  In retrospect I wish we would have paid twice the money so we'd have the good pictures that we wanted.

I'd hire you in an instant, LH.  Your website is beautiful.  You have a gift!

on Apr 11, 2008
You're work is gorgeous -- if we were closer, I'd totally hire you for my wedding next Fall. Your rates can't be beat and your end product is amazing.
on Apr 11, 2008

You have a wonderful talent there...very professional looking, and more than that, very beautiful.  You have a bright future ahead in this.

on Apr 13, 2008
The site is amazing Life! I am glad I finally have the internet again.
on Apr 13, 2008
Beautiful.

We are putting in carpet this month, but when we have $$ and Isabella doesn't have a bruise on her forehead, haha, we definitely want you to do our family pics. We don't have ANY with all five of us!

Seriously, you are incredibly talented. I know you are going to do so well with this.

(And I still have your Pyrex pan...I haven't found my cake pans in any of my boxes yet, so I used it to make a Dr. Pepper cake...I'm so ashamed!)
on Apr 13, 2008

Mmmm...I've never had a Dr. Pepper cake.   How about when you return it (take your time!) I snag a copy of the recipie?

on Apr 13, 2008

You're adorable.  I hope the best for you.  Much luck!