Back in the Groove
Apologies for being MIA these past few weeks! I’ve had a few set backs with MCAS among a few other things. I added Pork to My Trigger List and honestly just feeling really BLAH lately. We enjoyed our holidays with our family and friends, I was “hired” by my sister-in-law to photograph her adorable little backyard wedding, and when all the holidays were over, all the family flew back home, and the doctor visits were done we moved on to our next adventure!
Naturally I did learn A LOT from my first photography gig. It encouraged me to keep going (that I do have a knack for this), but it also showed me I have room to improve (of course) but instead of freaking out about how I wasn’t perfect for my first “job” I’m looking at it as it is… assistance in identifying and pinpointing EXACTLY where I need help. I also confirmed that I did, in fact pick the right niche. I often must remind myself that most of this time I’ve been studying photography, I’ve been studying Family Photography because I can really resonate and get completely swept away in new ideas for Family Sessions and fun ways to spin off and do random fun niches here and there.
So, to point out all my mistakes… first mistake: I went in blind not knowing the area/backgrounds/lighting and did very little talking with the bride & groom about what they wanted, it was just thrown together quickly. Next: I lost my voice…I tried to do a little directing but (because family) they started teasing and some others were grumpy and just wanted to get it all over with and it was pretty chilly (chances of snow chilly) outside and no one wants to wear jackets in wedding photos, so I felt awkward, rushed, and also very cold. So, my voice was little to nowhere, I’m working on it. For my final lesson: I’m not a wedding photographer and that’s okay. I had a feeling it would be a stressful, busy environment which is one of the top reasons I didn’t choose the niche. I was worried about what photos to take, what photos the bride wanted, what parents and grandparents wanted, timing, where I was suppose to stand for the best angles, but also not be in the way or distracting.
My wonderful hubby reminds me when I start being rough on myself as I edit the photos, that I was both, a guest and the photographer at the wedding but honestly, I just felt like I didn’t get enough photos. I was trying to visit and hang out (also tagging in to watch our little minion) and I wasn’t ALWAYS focused on taking pictures… so there were moments I wanted to capture but never got around to actually doing it or missed it because I put down my camera to hang out…again Learning Opportunity.
In conclusion I feel better equipped to continue with this career path and I was aware of what needed work, but now I better understand just how much work I need in those specific areas and looking into what I can do to improve! Which gives me a clear route to what comes next and how I can get there! So, thanks for sticking with me as I randomly post new blogs, grow, learn and live this crazy fun RV life!
