2010 has been an amazing year for MaddiePie Creations. There will be several changes for 2011...but I think it's important to reflect on what has happened over the year...the great and the not so great!
The Great
~ I met some amazing clients this year that have become friends and family. I have been so fortunate to have these people in my life and to meet some amazing women!
~ I was blessed to connect with an awesome Photographer in Tulsa Dana Suggs. She has become a great friend, resource, critic, and angel when I needed one. She and I are relatively in the same place with our businesses and we often times feel each others pain and talk the other off the ledge when business gets overwhelming.
~ Referrals - my business has grown significantly this year and it is all due to referrals from my amazing friends and clients. I can honestly say that without those people that continue to believe in me and lift me up - I am growing...personally and professionally.
~ I was able to book and pay for a REAL workshop. I love all the online workshops that I can participate in, but going to a workshop is just a completely different thing. February 2011 - I get to go to San Diego and attend a workshop that will most definitely help me develop the boudoir portion of my business.
~ I was able to finish my studio...with props and amazing lighting. My mom was a big help on the lighting (thank you) and now I can fully utilize the studio for individual sessions. (Although one day when I make a bajillion dollars I will have a big loft studio all to myself)
~ I booked two weddings this year and 3 for 2011. I am still trying to determine if this is what I want to focus my business on...but for now, it feels like maybe this is where I am supposed to be.
The not so great
~ I have had to learn how to accept that each photographer shoots in their own style. I shoot in a way that is unique to me. I have had my feelings hurt more than once this year and have struggled with my own insecurities over my abilities as a photographer. It's a work in progress..
~ I am still learning how to structure myself as a business person...it's definitely not the FUN part of the job.
~ Newborns...they are not going to be my specialty. I love them and there is nothing cuter...but I have had to learn how to accept that we each have our own strengths...and this one is not mine.
~ I have learned that sometimes it is important to say no. I started this year thinking that I wanted all the clients that approached me because I needed the business. I have learned over the year that it is important to ensure that it is more about making sure that I am the right photographer for them and they are the right client for me. Money is definitely not everything if the two personalities don't mesh well. Great relationships will lead to deeper friendships.
Looking forward to 2011
I am so excited about this coming year. I want to focus more on a couple of areas of my business and networking. I think that if i continue to grow like I did this year, anything can be possible. I have the love and support of my amazing husband. Without him, none of this would be possible. He has definitely been a big reason that this year has been so successful.
My big focus for 2011 is going to be weddings and boudoir. I have so many great ideas that are just waiting to come to life. Now...I just have to find those brides and those adventurous women who want to feel as beautiful as they really are.
Much love to you and thank you for helping me make MaddiePie Creations what it is today and what it will be in 2011!!
xoxoxo
Brooke
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Tammy & Daniel {Burleson Family Photographer}
Tammy is one of my favorite people. She has an amazing heart and you can see her compassion in everything she does. She has two amazing kids that are beautiful...I mean REALLY beautiful. Tammy was blessed when Daniel came into her life...and he fits in perfectly to the family!
Nick is all boy! ALL boy...
Jessica is stunning! I mean really - could she be any prettier?
Tammy & Daniel are now engaged and will get married in 2011. Daniel, you are wonderful for Tammy and it makes so happy to see how she lights up when you are around. I can't wait for you two to get married and begin the next chapter in your life.
Much love to you Tammy and your family that will soon be complete!
Sometimes...boys are my favorite
I mean really...can't you just see how much they love each other?
It's time to make silly faces!! When the little ones start getting bored, nothing is better than letting them goof off and have a little bit of fun :)
I can almost hear the growl in this one
Poor baby busted his lip just a couple of days before the shoot...but i think it is awesome! What's better than a beautiful little boy with great bright blue stitches?
Beautiful Family!
Much love to your Family!
Christy Family {North Richland Hills Family Photographer}
The Christy Family was super sweet. A great group of kids...even though biggest brother was NOT interested in taking pictures. He's hit that age where being in front of the camera is a mild to moderate form of torture. This session was one of the fastest sessions I have done in a while...but when they are done, they are done. NO amount of bribing will get them to continue on.
Happy Holiday's Christy Family
Much love!
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