So when I first started writing this post, it was crazy long full of personal details and thoughts that I thought you all might want to know. Then I thought about it a little while and came to the conclusion that mainly people just look at my page to see the photos, not to read what I write. So I'll make this post short and sweet.
I have decided to make a major life change. Starting January 2012 I will be going back to school to finish up pre-req's that I need to be able to apply for medical school. All my life I wanted to be an OBGYN and then chickened out when it came time to actually head to college and now, working at a high-risk pregnancy office has really made me wish I had gone forward with that dream when I had the chance. So I'm going for it!
Don't get me wrong, I love taking photos, but working so many weddings a year has really taken a toll on my energy, enthusiasm about weddings and my creativity level, not to mention the massive amount of time that goes into all aspects of preparing for the wedding and working on the photos after the event. So as of now, I will not be booking anymore weddings. I will shoot the ones that I already have booked for 2012 but will not be booking any more. I will still book portrait sessions (families, kiddos, seniors) as long as I'm able to handle those and school, but will limit those sessions to weekends only and only take on so many a month. Eventually, once I get into medical school (fingers crossed), I will stop booking sessions altogether.
I really appreciate everyone's support and encouragement over the years and I hope you all know how much you have meant to me and how much I've loved getting to know you. It's just time to for me to go after a different dream. For those of you who might be interested in purchasing rights to print your photos and get your own disc of the photos from your session, just email me at linnie_a@hotmail.com and we'll talk about it.
Thanks again!
Linnie
I have decided to make a major life change. Starting January 2012 I will be going back to school to finish up pre-req's that I need to be able to apply for medical school. All my life I wanted to be an OBGYN and then chickened out when it came time to actually head to college and now, working at a high-risk pregnancy office has really made me wish I had gone forward with that dream when I had the chance. So I'm going for it!
Don't get me wrong, I love taking photos, but working so many weddings a year has really taken a toll on my energy, enthusiasm about weddings and my creativity level, not to mention the massive amount of time that goes into all aspects of preparing for the wedding and working on the photos after the event. So as of now, I will not be booking anymore weddings. I will shoot the ones that I already have booked for 2012 but will not be booking any more. I will still book portrait sessions (families, kiddos, seniors) as long as I'm able to handle those and school, but will limit those sessions to weekends only and only take on so many a month. Eventually, once I get into medical school (fingers crossed), I will stop booking sessions altogether.
I really appreciate everyone's support and encouragement over the years and I hope you all know how much you have meant to me and how much I've loved getting to know you. It's just time to for me to go after a different dream. For those of you who might be interested in purchasing rights to print your photos and get your own disc of the photos from your session, just email me at linnie_a@hotmail.com and we'll talk about it.
Thanks again!
Linnie
WOW! What a major change of events. Congrats on your decision. You'll be great!
ReplyDeleteYou are so wise to make this decision now and not wait for years and wish you had done it. When you recognize that your enthusiasm is fading and you see what excites you, you are so smart to go for that thing. You are lucky to be working where you are working. I'm sure that had a lot to do with helping you make up your mind. I'm proud of you, girl. I know you'll be fabulous in whatever you decided to do with your life!!! Love, Your third grade teacher, Theresa
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