Take a Deep Breath...It's All Going To Be Okay!

So...here's me...being real!  I love, love, love photography without a doubt!  Next to God and my family it is what I think and dream about the most.  But, unfortunately it hasn't exactly been in that order for quite a while.  I finally realized that I have been trying to make each of those things number one in my life and have been delivering poorly with all of them.  I'm just sayin it how it is!  Business is booming and I can't seem to keep up with it.  I have this I-can-do-it-myself mentality when it comes to getting things done...this is where everything goes haywire.  I used to be able to do it all myself...and then I went and had two kids which has changed things drastically!  Things just aren't the way they used to be...I don't have hours on end to get things done like I used to.  And my kids have been suffering...my husband has been suffering...Clients have been suffering.  I start to feel guilty so I stop working on my "work"...and then I get behind...and everyone gets the raw end of my unprioritized life!  (I don't even think unprioritized is a word...but it works:) 

So...I've come to the conclusion that I need to get my priorities straight...ASAP!!!  My time is worth more than money and if someone else can do exactly what I do in way less time than I can...then it's worth the extra money to provide me extra time with those that I love and the ones I have yet to meet!  

I have stumbled upon some of the most amazing people and tools who have been right at my fingertips.  And I have put them to use immediately after much research!  First off is Kelsey Blome...honestly, an answer to prayer!  (Not much research needed for that one.) What a breath of fresh air she has been to me!  If you haven't seen her work...well, you're missing out! ( Click here to see more of Kelsey.) She has taken place as my second photographer, stress reliever, my right arm (which I seem to have lost a long time ago), and most importantly, my friend.  Seriously, love you girl!  Second, I finally bought lightroom 3.0...whew...time off my hands using this...awesome!!!!  Third, found this incredible place called Photographers Edit.  They do what I do in way way way less time than I can.  I use this mainly for weddings since there are so many photos involved!  Don't get me wrong...post processing is typically very minimal & should be...but it still takes time away from my top priorities.  

I took this Labor Day weekend to leave home and spend some much needed time with my family and to have a talk with myself...almost a let's-start-this-whole-thing-over-again type of talk.  So...to start things off right here are some photos from a really great weekend!