So I have a question....What do you look for in a photographer? Do you want someone who knows what they are doing, someone who has great quality but is expensive, someone who you like their pictures okay but you really like their price more, etc? I’ve been thinking about this question a lot lately because I’ve been helping a friend who is getting married[I’m in the wedding] find a wedding photographer and also helping my sister-in-law in Japan find a photographer to take some newborn pictures of their baby boy in April. I must say it’s got me looking at photographers in a whole new light....
My philosophy has always been[and I hope it continues]... I would rather have lower prices so that people can afford me and not be forced to make huge sacrifices for a photo session. I’m a little different than most because my photography income doesn’t have to support our family, so my prices can be a little lower. I definitely have to make money to cover expenses, equipment, taxes, and bring in income but not as much as most other photographers.
It’s very interesting to me to look at other photographers....Everyone is so different...and there's nothing wrong with that.....
It’s just a very interesting question that I find myself thinking about a lot...There’s no doubt about it...The LORD wanted me to do this...HE clearly gave this talent to me which I never knew I had, placed the right people around me to help create my business, gave us the right amount of money to get the basic equipment I needed, and really has used all of my financial education to help me start and run my business. I’ve LEARNED so much on my own and I’m really trying to learn and soak in everything I can to make me better at my job and calling....I love seeing people happy....and I love being able to capture those special moments in life for them....
On Monday, I called Kaz really upset. I was upset because I felt like other photographers don’t care at all about your growth[I'm not talking about anyone in particular] because they see you as a threat and competition....I was down and discouraged because in my mind I felt like I NEEDED to change ALL these things in order to fit in with other photographers...I was doubting my ability and my talents way to much and I was[in my mind] trying to CONFORM to someone and something that I wasn’t....It made me think about the bible says:
Romans 12:12
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.....I NEVER knew this would apply to my work environment....BUT it so does! The Lord has called me and put a desire in my heart to minister through photography to a certain group of people[I’m not excluding anyone here]. He has called me to have a certain philosophy that I stand by and it’s satan throwing lies at me to make me doubt this incredible ministry and talent that He has given me.....So while I may change things that I do to become a better photographer....I also “Press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus..” Phil 3:14
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i was totally thinking about all your photography talent this morning! and i mailed you a card that talked about it. so, i really have proof and i'm not just saying that. : ) you are so very talented and i'm thankful God has given you this gift!
i realized that may have sounded wrong... in reference to proof, i meant proof that i really was thinking about it. obviously, not proof about you being talented. that proof is in the pictures!!! : )
Don't worry about going in a direction that others aren't going in....God wants us to keep our eyes on him and not the waves crashing around us. I'm impressed with you and your talents!
Love Ya
You are definitely talented in this area and I belive the Lord will truly bless you for honoring Him with your business.
For me, it's all about price...we are on a budget but I still love to have nice photos taken of us and I'm all about finding someone that is great, but also affordable.
Be encouraged today!
What a great post! I love your philosophy and would choose you because of it. Pictures can be so expensive. I appreciate wonderful photos at a reasonable price. It makes it doable for those on a budget!
God's gifts He gives us are amazing! Keep using the gift He has giving you.
Two Quotes that I thought were pretty awesome. I'm not sure who said the first.
Sometimes we don’t understand when we have trials what they are all about but if there were not any valleys then the mountains would never look so good.
"We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world."-Helen Keller
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