2011 has been a huge learning curve for me the whole entire way. I am coming up on my one year anniversary of being in business as MeganKathryn Photography and I have been looking back at where I began and where I am now. I see a huge improvement not only in my photographic skills, but also in my love and desire for photography and the business of photography {and that's not to say I still don't have a loooong way to go}.
When I first began my business on February 25th, 2011 I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I have loved photography since I was a freshman in high school when I took my first photography class. I was inspired to become a photographer "when I grew up," and here I am, grown up, and living my dream.
I thought starting a photography business meant buying a "nice" DSLR, booking sessions every weekend, snapping and horribly over-editing the photos. Let me just tell you, I was WRONG! Super duper wrong! As a matter of fact, couldn't have been more wrong! Operating a photography business is one of the toughest things that I have taken on, but one of the most enjoyable opportunities that I have taken on, as well.
One of my favorite photographers and biggest inspirations {RB} taught me that there is so much more to running a photography business than just the photography aspect of it. Actually, as stated by Rachel, there is more business than there is photography involved in operating a photography business. I would've have disagreed with Rachel back in February of 2011, but now as I have continued to grow in my business skills, I would have to agree with her 100%. I have learned how important it is to have a business & marketing plan first and foremost. My business will not continue to grow, as long as I do not have a major goal set in mind.
One of the most important things in growing and becoming a better photographer is asking to hear the tough things. When I decided that I was ready to hear what a more experienced photographer had to say about my work, I asked. I was more pleased with what I had heard than I thought I would be, but I still have so far to go.
Now to show you a little of where I have come from over the past year...yep...here we go...
February 2011 November 2011
February 2011 December 2011
March 2011 September 2011
April 2011 December 2011
May 2011 November 2011
Ahh....there you have it.
Thanks for reading and I hope that I have encouraged you!
Xoxo,
Megan
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