two years ago today something happened.
on my photography postmark/logo there is a date--September 24...
which is today, and I didn't just pick that date randomly, but chose it because it meant something to me.
On September 24, 2011, I got together my camera and lenses and carefully cleaned them.
made sure I had all my new memory cards, my pose sheets I had printed off,
or papers drawn with stick figures for reference. ;)
or papers drawn with stick figures for reference. ;)
I put everything in my Jotote and walked out the door thinking 'wow, this feels legit.'
And not really knowing what I was doing, I went out and did my first session, a family / senior shoot,
and my first one that I was actually getting paid for.
and my first one that I was actually getting paid for.
[this was a big deal, people, as no one had ever hired me to take their pictures before]
that has believed in my work and stepped before my lens.
A few years ago I would never have thought I would be a photographer someday,
or realize how satisfying this job is as an artist...
or realize how satisfying this job is as an artist...
thank you all for the encouragement over the past 2+ years and above all,
I owe everything to the Lord for any talent He has given me.
He has truly blessed my business more than I could have ever expected!
He has truly blessed my business more than I could have ever expected!
~H. Elise
p.s. get excited for a big announcement later this week..!!
p.s. get excited for a big announcement later this week..!!
Your photography skills have really grown, you talented lady, you. Also, I love that family picture...so perfect...with the children just playing around them. it's so real and honest. LOVE.
ReplyDeleteBlessings on your many years to come as a photographer!
~Madi
Lovely post, Hannah!! Love the family photo! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou've grown so much in your art! And I think it's so cool that I've basically followed you the whole way (and even got to MEET you AND you came to visit! ;) )
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to see where you continue to go! <3
Congrats Hannah! I can't believe how much you've advanced last 2 years, such a big difference in your photos for sure!
ReplyDeleteI love it. Wish I would've taken note of that first time I did a paid shoot!
ReplyDeleteAnd the announcement. Oh my goodness. I feel like a little kid who can't hold in the excitement anymore. Can't wait to blow it all over cyberspace! =)
-chels
Isn't our Heavenly Father's faithfulness amazing?! So encouraging to read how He has carried you through your photography journey and I can hardly wait to hear what your big announcement is! Please post it soon?! ;) Blessings, Hannah, and thanks so much for your encouragement + inspiration! Hope you are having an awesome day. <3
ReplyDelete{p.s.} That second picture is absolutely so stunning - I absolutely LOVE it!