In 2020, I felt the need to take a break with my photography business. I felt good about it at the time, and thought that I was closing my doors for good. A few months later, I was doing my yearly school sessions with my homeschool group, consisting of adorable headshots and sibling pictures for many families. It was during that session that I realized something important; I still loved creating pictures for others. Yes, there are demands and pressures with client work, but it still feels like a treasured honor to create portraits for someone.

I began to rethink my idea of closing up shop. Instead, I took a much needed break and rested. Later, I began to pick up my camera again and shoot for myself with my family, and in the quiet peace of my garden. I filled my cup a bit more by doing so.

Now, I am here attending to my neglected and dusty blog. I am hopeful to continue to serve the community with pictures. I am thankful for continued self education in this wonderful world of photography. I love people, and I love learning. Taking a break can be wonderful and rejuvenating. Change can always happened. Pivots are fine for your business. Don’t lose your joy of photography and become burned out. Run your business that way you see best, and continue to seek beauty through your lens to share with the world. We all need each other’s voices and beautiful views of the simple joys around us.