Hello Friends,
Some of you may know, while others might not, that I welcomed a lovely baby girl in July 2024, and my life has been a whirlwind ever since. However, even before her arrival, my business began to slow down and change.
Let me take you back for a moment to help you understand my current journey. 2022 was one of my best years in photography financially, with a great number of clients and photoshoots. I felt like I was finally hitting my stride after constant struggles since 2018. I started 2023 with high hopes.
Let's just say, between 2023 and 2024, I began to doubt myself and my business. For some reason, 2023 was a slow year. I didn't book as many shoots, and things were simply slowing down, even though I felt like I was doing everything possible to push forward and promote my business. I'm usually someone who doesn't give up without a fight. I was determined to keep going, even though deep down I was losing steam and experiencing burnout. By 2024, I was honestly burnt out and knew I needed a break. I found out at the end of 2023 that I was pregnant, so I knew 2024 would force me to slow down.
I feel like 2023 was preparing me to slow down for my baby. Slowing down was hard for me. I'm so used to being on the go and booking shoots, and when that wasn't happening, it was a tough adjustment. While pregnant, I decided not to stress about it. Thankfully, photography is a side hustle, and my main job covers my living expenses. Otherwise, this story might have taken a different turn.
In 2024, I slowed down. I didn't post or market myself much. I focused on having a healthy pregnancy and preparing to start a family with my husband. Now, I can say I'm thankful for that time I slowed down. It allowed me to step away, refuel my mind and soul, and now I'm back with a refreshed mindset and outlook.
As of now, as I write this blog, my baby is 8 months old. Motherhood has been a journey. While I expected many things, there were also unexpected challenges and things you can't know until you become a mom. Now that she's approaching one and we've found our stride as parents, I've started easing back into photography.
For nearly a year, I thought my passion for photography had faded, and I almost didn't return. However, once a creative, always a creative, and I've been blessed with a renewed perspective on moving forward with my business. It hasn't been easy, and some days I still feel like I'm failing, but this time I'm refusing to give up. I'm learning to celebrate my small wins, and if things don't go as planned, I take a break and try again. I'm not superwoman, so I'm learning to rely more on my support system. I'm not meant to do this alone.
One of the most important things on this journey is not losing myself in being a mother and a wife. While I enjoy both roles, I've never been "just" that. There's so much more to me, especially my creative side. I also discovered that to function at my best in family life, I need to nurture my creative side. When I'm not creating, I don't feel like myself. I feel like a part of me is missing. But when I'm able to create, I operate much better in my family life.
So I'm happy to say I'm back, and I can't wait to dive back into the swing of things. I know things won't be like they used to be, but I'm open to growth and change in this new chapter of my life and business. Everything around me has had to adjust, and my business is no different.
I look forward to working with all of you. I have newfound respect for women who are married, have kids, work full-time, and run a business. I'm not sure how it all gets done, but things come together when they need to. My love for photography, branding, and business has been reignited, and I hope it translates into growth for Ignited Soul Expressions this year.
Thank you again for growing with me and for your patience as I continue to evolve. If this motherhood journey has taught me anything, it’s that time moves fast, and capturing life’s most important moments is priceless. Whether you’re celebrating a major milestone, leveling up your brand, or simply wanting to create beautiful memories, I’m here to help bring your vision to life.
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