These past couple of weeks have been the craziest of times for me, professionally, and I only see it getting more busy and more exciting from here on! And I say “Bring it, I’m ready!”. I’ve been working hard and dreaming of this moment for a long time and I’m excited that it’s paying off….
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Next to photographing some amazing and stunning women, I think my next favourite thing is writing these High Tea posts. Every month I look forward to going through the questions sent in and how I’ll answer them. I can’t say I know everything, cause heck I don’t, but I’ve learned a lot during my time…
I’ve really been looking forward to another session together, I’ve been thinking about it all month and the questions you asked and what you wanted to know. So many options and so many things I want to share! So let’s eat a piece of cake and sip some tea and let the inspiration flow. How…
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Originally I was going to call this Behind the Lens, Tips and Tricks, FAQ, or something corny like that. But then I thought, this should be like we’re sitting in a beautiful little shop that provides the most delicious teas that pour endlessly from white ceramic tea pots into the cutest little tea cups where…
Owning a business, is fun; I love it! When I think back through all my years, I keep on seeing signs showing me that I was built and designed to own my own business, my mind was created for it, and I thank God every day for it. It’s fun to sit down every day…
Thanks for this wonderful post Les – I think it is really challenging to make decisions and to take time off. There is only you who can make your decisions and others just give their opinion but in the end it is you who decides. Like you said the moment you walk out the door in private your business goes sleeping… that is for me a big struggle. I never thought that taking time off is that hard – without even thinking of your business: impossible. But still I love it – all the glam and the hard work 🙂
So true and I have TWO little guys + a Mister. 😉 I know so many people who think starting a photography business is just owning a camera and taking pictures. I knew about taking pictures so when I decided to go into business I spent a few months solely researching and studying photography businesses. Great post!
You do make it all look glamorous and easy so this is great for everyone to read. I too have my own business and everything you write is so true. If you solve the house guest balance with work – please let me know! I still haven’t and I end up working until the wee hours of the morning to compensate for the day off. I wanted to encourage you to keep the entrepreneurial lifestyle for when parenthood comes along. I have two kids now and it is perfect. I don’t have to drag them super early out of bed in the dark so I can sit in a car/bus commuting to get home with starving kids and no dinner ready. On the other hand, if you make loads of cash and can go the nanny route, I DO recommend it! School is from 9a-3p, pro-D days and all sorts of other hiccups – one parent having flexibility is key. You will still need to schedule “official work” time and since you will be well established, you will be set up for the future!
Very nice post Lesley! It’s always great to hear someone speak honest and free about the negative sides and the positives sides. Your advice was just perfect for Jelger. Step by step he’s going to make it and you have been such an inspiration for him. 🙂