I've been doing a lot of thinking and praying lately about my priorities. It's easy to say, "my family is my number one priority" but I really think that it's a much more difficult thing to make happen. I know that I am a selfish person - I crave for solitude a lot of the time. I enjoy being alone doing what I want to do. It's something that I have to really work on because as a mother of 4, how much time do I deserve to really spend by myself! With my new job, my kids are now even spending less time with me. I've been trying to juggle my family, work, my photography, and my church calling. I've decided that something has to give because my family unfortunately has been being put last. With a lot of sadness, I'm going to have to give up my photography business. I thought that if I just gave up doing weddings this year that I could have a lot more free time, but even doing families has proven to be time consuming and stressful. It no longer is something that I'm enjoying - it's become a job. That's not something I ever wanted it to be. I LOVE photography, but I found myself taking hardly any photos of my own children doing the things they love because I was tired of picking up my camera! Before any of you gasp at my announcement, I would love to still be able to take my friend's and family's photos. This does not cause me stress, but it's something I enjoy doing. So if you wanted your family photos taken this year, please still hire me! I'm just not going to be advertising myself any more or actively looking for new clients.
My photography website will be going offline this February. I've decided that I want to make this blog t not be only about my family, but about all aspects of my life. I will be sharing more of my photography projects on here along with some of my designs also. I recently was called as the Relief Society Meeting Coordinator in my ward, and from time to time, will be sharing some of the activities that we plan here on my blog. Maybe I will even share some free downloads of posters/handouts/ideas that I create!
Here are a few of my favorite photos from January:
6 comments:
you are such a great example! I'm so excited about your calling because as 1st counselor in the presidency I'm over activities. You must share all of your great ideas. Love the picture of Paul and Brock, perfect moment in time captured!
So sad...but I totally get it...we are in the process of making some of those similar and extremely difficult decisions! I love seeing the pictures that you have taken and look forward to seeing more through your blog. We do look forward to having you take our pictures later this year. Hopefully we can get together again sometime before then.
Sounds like an inpires plan. But man, you are a good photographer! I miss you friend! I am excited for you to post things on this blog for me to follow you! Your sis is amazing!
That's why I love you so!! You are just the best at everything! Miss you!!
I'm proud to be your sister, Megan. You are amazing at everything you do; including being a mommy.
Oh Megan, you really are superwoman! You don't do anything half way and you are just so talented. Glad that you are following your heart and hope it frees up your life a bit. I love all these pictures, I must get the story of Emma crying in the car.
I crave solitude too, although the only time I get it is at the women Dr. or working out- aka, not my favorite thing to be doing. I think I need to get out more.
Wanna add going to lunch with me to your priorities list? :)
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