Around this time 3 years ago, I went down to the courthouse with one of my good friends. I had decided that today was going to be the day I got my business license. I had a few weddings lined up and had been doing photography sessions here and there. I wanted to be legit and not hunted down by the IRA. 😉

It was a warm spring day with enough pollen to make my nose itch and eyes water. I had the day off from work because it was Good Friday. I knew if I was going to make this happen, I had to do it now. We went down to the courthouse and I applied for my business license. It only took a few minutes and that was it! I think it took us longer to actually find where that office was located. Either way, I was finally a business owner.

3 years later, it’s crazy to see where that small leap of faith took me. I’ve shot over 50 weddings, traveled all over the country to serve my sweet clients, made new friends because of this business, and, in a way, become a new person. The old me would have never been able to step out of my comfort zone long enough to meet someone new. Heck, I couldn’t even go up to the counter at McDonald’s by myself without having a panic attack (true story). It’s crazy to see where this adventure has taken me and how I’ve seen God in so many ways because of it.

I just wanted to take a minute to tell all of you who have supported me in this dream: thank you. Thank you for believing in me when I didn’t believe in myself. Thank you for trusting me to capture the beginning of your life together. Thank you for supporting my business and in turn helping me pay off my student loans. Thank you for your encouragement when I’m having a rough day. Thank you for everything. You’ll never know how much I appreciate it!

I hope you’ll continue to follow me on this adventure. Here’s to 3 years and hopefully many more!  🙂