Thursday, September 1, 2011

Exciting News!!!!


Well, for starters I bought the camera I've been wanting for FOREVER!!! I love it, I really do. I am about to start a new venture in photography. I have always loved the creative process behind photography. I started using my Dad's old manual film camera when I was a kid and continued to play around with my trusty ole' point-and-shoot just to be creative. Now, the timing is finally right to pursue this passion more seriously.

I now reveal to you..........(drum roll please)...........




Go ahead and check out my new website and facebook page! This is really a dream come true. Even so, I know it will take a while to get rolling, so there are more job opportunities that I'm praying about. Still, who knows where this could go? To be honest, I have a lot of fear and feelings of inadequacy. (I mean, there are a TON of great photographers out there for goodness sake!) Still, I know this is the direction I am supposed to go. I know this is going to be tool to bring glory to Christ. I pray He uses it for His Name or takes it away. How will photography accomplish that? Well I'm not sure, but I know this is what He called me to and that He can do anything. He doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called. So here I am on the brink of a new journey. I'm excited to see where it will lead. I'm learning to trust His voice and depend on Him for each day's purpose. I'm so grateful that He has put a new tool in my hand to use for Him! I really pray that it NEVER becomes about me and what I can do, but about Him and about what He can do through a nobody who is willing to be used.


Can you tell how much I love this little guy? :) I feel like a kid on Christmas morning these days!

Well, if any of you guys live in the south-eastern states and need a photog...you know where to find one!



54 comments:

Bethany G said...

This is SO EXCITING! I'm so happy for you. How wonderful to get to do something that your so passionate about! I can't waitttt to see all the beautiful pictures you'll be taking! :)

Julianna said...

That is so exciting!! Your pictures really are beautiful! :]

Hannah {Culture Connoisseur} said...

Wow! She's a beaut! Really great that you have the tools of the trade and can learn more and more. So exciting! We've had a blast with our camera...and it's such a part of our life that we really couldn't go without an SLR!

Rebecca said...

I thought you were gonna announce a baby! ;)
BUT that Canon baby's pretty cool too!
Loved your thoughts on 'calling!'
I felt called to blog when I can not write! :)
Love taking pictures though! Makes me wanna visit the SE so you can take ours. After I lose this baby weight! Of course! ;)
If you're ever in the heartland look me up....
Oh & congrats on the new biz too!

Rebecca

Unknown said...

Bahaha!!! No, not a baby...yet!

Createliveblog said...

YAY! This is quite exciting :) Can't wait to see what you do :)

-Carly

Laura Elizabeth said...

LOVED that last picture of you and your new baby :) I think you're a very talented photographer and best of luck (and prayers!) with your new venture.

Alexis Kaye said...

So exciting! I can't wait to see what fun things you come up with! And as a side note, I completely believe in using our talents for God's purpose. An LDS guy in my area, Mark Mabry, Is super famous and he made a big art exhibit [which also had been turned into a book] that were photographs reinacting parts of Christs life. With real people! It's incredible! They even shot him walking on water! You have to google it. It's call Reflections of Christ. I think there's a youtube slide show of it. By mark Mabry! It's amazing! brought tears to my eyes!

Rachel said...

CONGRATS!!!So exciting!!! One of my dreams as well!From the looks of it you're a great photographer,I wish you the best! :)

Anonymous said...

LOVED this quote "He doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called."...I needed to hear that! I do some photography in my little town and it's so hard (or maybe it's just me) to not get insecure and self critical, so maybe watching you so strong in your journey will help me out!

ashley marie wilson said...

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay, congrats girlie! everything looks amazing!!!!! super fresh and professional!!!
i'm excited for you!!!!

xoxo
ashley
www.laluceimagery.blogspot.com

Stephanie said...

Congratulations! Owning your own business is so fun! You're going to have a blast!

Meredith Sledge said...

THIS IS SO EXCITING! For you and for me! Actually, I might be more excited than you. Hahaha. I love your pictures!!! What kind of camera did you get?

Unknown said...

Aw, congrats! I've thought a lot about photography lately, too. Way to pursue your dreams, girl!

Heather @ Finding Beauty in the Ordinary said...

I'm so excited for you -- I remember you sharing how much you wanted this! You really inspired me to launch a photography business, too... it's something I've thought about for a long time and hubby and I have done together in the past. Your post was just what I needed to get motivated. Thanks, girl! I can't wait to see where this takes you. Keep shining! xo

Allison said...

Wow so exciting! Everything looks great! Good luck!!

Anonymous said...

Woooohooooo! And you got a Canon!! Yay! Which one did you pick?

kimberly said...

Aw, that's awesome! I love Canon's and I'm hoping of getting a DSLR sometime soon, too!! :D
Thanks for checking out my blog; yours is absoloutely gorgeous.

Becky | Apples of Gold said...

Enjoy your new toy!! One day, when I grow up, I will own a fancy Canon too. =) Canons are AWESOME. I'm sure your photography skills will only grow better and better with time!

Autumn @ Autumn All Along said...

So exciting, congratulations! Way to use your talents :)

Callie said...

Good for you, Jennifer! I love your photography, and I'm sure your business will do wonderfully!

kinze said...

woohoo ... you rock ... congrats!

Lindsay said...

THIS is awesome... Way to follow your dreams!

The Arizona Russums said...

so happy about where God is leading you. the website looks great! xoxo!

Mary said...

This is such exciting news! I love photography and I can only imagine how fun this next season of your life is going to be!

Faith said...

Jen, that is awesome! You rock! This is the beginning of a fun career!

Annie said...

Oh, congratulations! That's so exciting -- I know God loves watching someone use their creativity for Him... I bet He's so proud of you! :)

Off Label Mama said...

Wow! Congrats on this new venture! It's really ironic that you're posting this because this past week, I had yet another person offer to pay me to do their senior pictures. I've never taken a class, never advertised myself as a pro, and all I have is a decent point and shoot... I posted on my facebook that I wonder if I should pay attention to this (people asking for my photos) and now you're venturing out to see where this could go! Hmmm...

Well I hope it's fun and a great learning experience for you!

Meghan @ Wishful Thinking said...

Congrats! I have become obsessed with all things photography related so am very much looking forward to following your journey!

Aaron & Ashley said...

Yea!! Congrats on the camera, you are going to have a blast with it:)

Leigh said...

Such a blessing! I'm so excited for you! I cannot wait to check out the website & facebook!
Love, Leigh

katie [the bright life] said...

This is awesome...congrats! What kind of camera did you decide on? Heading over to check out your website and FB...Xo, Katie

Amy @ AGirlCalledBeloved said...

Congrats Jennifer! I'm so excited for you! What amazing news!
Love the new site!

Unknown said...

so happy you got the camera you wanted! Good luck with your photography it is beautiful :)

Whim Wham Life said...

Hooray! Soooo fun! I can't wait to get a big girl camera too:-) Have a blast and go girl, go! xoxo

Anonymous said...

so exciting!!! congrats girl! and i'm loving that camera...and your cute pics. makes me want a nice camera...really badly! can't wait to see your lovely stuff!

grey rose (they/them) said...

hooray!! what a fun treat and AWESOME new venture. love ya! xo

I'm Sydney. said...

Jennifer that's so exciting!!!! God is so good and He'll make a way! I'd love to use you as a photographer sometime :)

Natalie @ NS Pottery said...

Woohoo!!!! So excited for you!! :D

Natalie @ NS Pottery said...

What kind is it?

Hannah said...

AWESOME! I've been wanting to get into photography for ages. Can't wait to get my own fancy camera :)

Unknown said...

Thanks guys! I'm so very excited too! I got a Canon EOS 600d! :)

Annie said...

That's so exciting! I'm off to check your site out right now!

Chantel said...

I just stumbled across your blog. Congratulations on the camera! Having a photography business is a lot of fun (and hard work, but mostly fun)! :)

Kristen said...

YAY for your new camera!! I'm so excited for you! :-)

♥ CheChe said...

congrats girl! I want a camera soooo bad!!! I wouldn't ever become a photographer but it would be amazing to be able to take nice quality pictures for myself and my blog :). You look so cute all cuddled up with your new camera I love it!!!

♥cheche

savedthrulove.blogspot.com

Nicole said...

hey beautiful lady!

thanks for stopping by our blog and following our adventures!

you have such a gorgeous site here. i am excited to get to 'know' you better.

and cheers on the new camera. such love!! mwauh!

che'lyssa said...

OOoooh, I just bought myself a Nikon and have yet to really fully explore the world of photography.

Your website is beautiful! You are definitely talented!!

Thank you for following! Love your blog! Xo

Ashley {hudson's happenings} said...

What a beautiful new journey this will be! I know you will take the most lovely photos...can't wait to check out some of your work! YOU GO GIRL!! :D

Cassie @ Live.Laugh.L0ve. said...

Thank you for stopping by my blog and becoming a follower! I am now your newest follower and I wish you the best of luck in your new photography business!!

Stela said...

Congrats!! Your photos are beautiful!

Marissa said...

Yayyy!! I can't wait to see where God takes you :)

♥Samarah

Dongaala said...

Its always a pleasant feeling to get in contact with a female photographer..
I already liked ur facebook page...

you can like mine as well..

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Touch-of-a-wanderer-dongaala/215006171880729


follow eachother??
http://touchofawanderer.blogspot.com/

Isabella Kiss said...

what canon model is that? I have a 60D and I LOVVEEE it. your photos are lovely by the way! congrats on your new camera and website!

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