BIG news!

Well, I've done it, officially done it. I've launched my photography company--Sweet Daisy Photography! I am so jacked up you can't believe it. Every day I wake up with new ideas and new things to accomplish. I've also officially launched a new blog that is strictly about photography--www.sweetdaisyphotography.blogspot.com I hope you check it out and become a regular reader of that, too. I will be posting my portfolio-building special tomorrow so be sure and check it out if you're wanting some photography done. I am so excited, scared, happy, unsure, sure, confident, unconfident all at the same time!! Hope you all jump over and follow me on this sure-to-be-exciting ride!

Not a lot to say

Right now, basically all I do is eat, drink, sleep, think and dream about photography, my business, ideas for my upcoming shoots, how can I get more shoots, what kind of equipment do I still need, blah, blah. The writing I would do on here would only be about that. Since that hasn't been the focus of this blog, I really don't have a lot to say right now. Stay tuned.

Where have I been?

Sorry for the lack of posts lately. There's so much to say and nothing to say all at the same time. How could that be?

Mr and I had a fun weekend at the lake even though there was a lot of drama. What is it about a group of people, no matter who they are or why they're gathered, that there is always the inclination for conflict and drama? I've seen it happen in every group I've ever belonged to. Nevertheless, I don't want to re-hash all of it here. Suffice it to say, we had fun and thankfully we weren't the ones in the middle or causing the drama.

Tonight the girl child and I are going to brainstorm for names for my business. Mr is out of town working so I am baching it again for a couple of days. I hope by the end of tonight I will officially have a cool name.

Maybe I'll have some photos for you tomorrow. I still haven't downloaded the cool pictures I took from my workshop shoot. Hopefully I'll get to that after work today.

Lots and lots goin' on!

I am finally back from my whirlwind trip to the 'ville for the AWESOME workshop presented by the Grays. To say I learned a lot and think it was absolutely FANTASTIC doesn't really capture my complete feelings about the workshop, but it's the best I can do! They were terrific: cool, professional, knowledgeable and fun. It was really such a wonderful learning day for me. The day flew by and before I knew it, it was time to go back to the 'Green! I have tons of pictures to share since not only did we do a shoot with them for class, but I also did 2 other shoots while in the Green with my girl Bean and her fam. Stay tuned for lots of photos to follow, but I still have to upload most of them.

In addition, Mr and I are leaving for the lake tomorrow to celebrate Memorial weekend. I haven't gotten to see him since Sunday because he left for Atlanta yesterday before I got home. He's on his way home now so only a few more hours til I see him. Let's not even talk about my little girl! Haven't seen her since Sunday either and won't until Monday. She's spending some QT with Grandma, but I miss her like crazy.

I have so much to share, but don't want this post to be a novel so stay tuned.

So long

Tomorrow I launch off on a 9-day journey from home. We are headed to the lake for the weekend and on Sunday, Mr and I are parting ways until Memorial weekend. I'm headed to visit with Bean and attend the photography workshop. On Thursday or Friday, I'm headed back to the lake to meet up with Mr to celebrate Memorial Day. Much as I love her, Bean is not quite into the 21st century...she doesn't have a home computer. I'm not sure how I'm going to survive all week without access to a computer, but I guess I will...somehow. I may sneak in a post from the library, but not for sure. Hope everyone has a great 9 days and I'll see you on the flip side!

The Name Game

I think it's obvious from my recent posts that I am more than ready to take my photography to the next level. That level would be starting a business. The problem lies in naming it. Using my real name isn't an option. For those who know me, you understand why. Just doesn't have a nice flow to it. I have several ideas, but decided to throw it out to you guys. Any ideas for my business name? Most of the "obvious" photographic names are taken so I'm looking for something unique and fun all at the same time. Leave me your creative thoughts!

I'm soooo excited!

Next Monday I am attending a photography workshop in Nashville with the fantastic photographic team of Gray Photography--Zach and Jody! Check out their blog listed on the side of my blog to see their gorgeous work. To say I'm excited doesn't really begin to cover it! I can't wait to see what I learn and to have time with 2 of the premiere photographers in Nashville. I plan on being a sponge and soaking up every minute of my time with them.

I am also extremely nervous. I mean, let's get real...I have a LOT to learn. It's intimidating, to say the least, to get to learn from suchs Pros--with a capital 'P'! Nevertheless, I'm trying to set my nervousness and intimidation aside. I can't get better if I don't stretch myself and take a risk.
I'll let you know how it goes.