I always love how so many of my clients and fans are so connected to my family. They know my children’s names, they text me the morning school starts and assure me the tears DO stop and letting go is the best thing for them! I am grateful for those of you that invest in me and my life as much as I invest in yours. This, this is how you become part of my FAMILY…NOT just a client list!
Nick (4) and Ryan (2) both started school this past week. Nick is OFFICALLY at the “big school” as he calls it. This is the school that will be his home away from home for the next 9 years. Pre-k, to Kindergarten to 8th grade! So sure, he went to a Catholic all day pre school last year with Ryan….but this is different. It felt different. I felt like once he crossed the threshold of that fence and took his first step in the classroom door….my newborn…my fist born…was gone. Now my little boy would be growing up into a young man! AHHHHH (please hold…keyboard is soaked in tears)
Ok I have regrouped! : P
Other photographers tell me all the time to becareful how much I share of my children on my page, my blog….because brides whom are not at that stage really have no interest or connection to your kids and you shouldn’t subject them to all things potty training, schooling, and more.
I couldnt disagree more….and here is why:
I have achieved quite a few accomplishments these past two weeks but one has stood out the most: ATTRACTING/LANDING TRUE KNP CLIENTS!
It has been a long time coming, a struggle, and one that has left me saying time and time again….”How do I attract clients that I will love and ones that will love me right back?”
“How do I weed out the ones that just want the final product and not the experience…..how do I land the most insanely beautiful brides inside and out that I can call up for a bottle of wine…meet out for double dates for dinner….and skype the night away with in PJ’s?” Was I asking or hoping for too much!!???!
My mother says you get back what you give out. Put others first and they in turn will do the same. Ever since I made some necessary branding changes, I never had to worry again if I would get a “price shopping, never happy, NON-KNP bride.” Im just blessed….and this accomplishment of mine is a BIG DEAL. And I am forever grateful for it.
(For those of you reading this wondering HOW I accomplished this….stay tuned, blog post on this coming soon!)
As of this year, I have officially landed classy, smart, gorgeous, fun, spirited, experience loving, happy, positive, bubbly, energetic, sassy, sexy, sparkle loving, pink embracing brides! These brides ASK ME ABOUT MY kids….they wish me luck on OTHER KNP brides wedding days, they support OTHER BRIDES previews and comment on their images. My brides help each other…offer to help me….NEVER hold mommy duties that come first against me. The laugh at my forgetful and scatter brained ways. And they know…even though I am a hot mess weirdo shooting…I promise to deliver stunning images.
So my first thanks of today…THANK YOU KNP Brides for your trust….thank you for your love…..and thank you for literally JUST BEING YOU!
My second thanks goes to my family. I know mommy works a lot and cant ALWAYYYYS be there to play trucks and Iron Man….but I promise you I am not spending this time away in vain. I am working really hard now so we can spend most of the winter cuddling, building forts, watching movies, and making gingerbread men! Furthermore, mommy is working so so hard to ensure that you both have everything you could ever need and want. A GREAT education…now and in 18 years. Awesome birthdays and Christmases…because no two boys deserve it more…and vacations with mommy and daddy…because the memories made on them are priceless! Thank you Hubby for helping me..you would need a whole blog post to yourself to REALLY thank you. I love you all.
My last thanks of today before this blog post turns into a Nora Roberts novel….Mike and Chris. My second shooters. HARDLY secondary to me in any regard….Id rather say my “equal shooters.” You two have not only become close friends…but you have become trusted members of the KNP family. You NEVER let me down…always impress and surprise me. Your generosity with your time, knowledge and skills leaves me speechless time and time again…and I just need you both to know I wouldn’t be here without BOTH of you. Love ya guys!
Below are a few shots of my boys first day…I couldn’t be more proud of their milestones….their accomplishments, and even my accomplishments. We are forever grateful to everyone for all of our blessings.
Nick and Ryan…I love you boys…have a wonderful school year! Please stop growing so so fast!
God bless.
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