If you’re looking for a wedding venue that will seat up to 350 people, Stoney Creek Inn is an excellent choice.
1201 N Woodbine Rd St Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 901-9600
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First Presbyterian Church in St. Joseph, MO is a beautiful wedding venue!
I highly recommend reaching out to Natalie if you’d like to schedule a time to talk about booking it for your ceremony.
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First Presbyterian Church – 301 N 7th St., St. Joseph, MO 64501
Her eyes glisten when his hand meets hers. His shoulders get wider as she wraps her arm around his. They’re in love and there is no hiding it. They are Casey and Janet.
To view more of Casey and Janet’s Engagement Session, visit the Jamie K! Facebook Page.
The clock is ticking, it’s 4:30pm, and you’ve yet to eat lunch. Your rear is tired, your legs are aching and don’t even get me started about the huge frown line down your forehead from staring at a computer for 9 solid hours.
It’s Sunday at 7am, the phone goes off with a phone call from a bride.
Friday night at 10pm and a Senior is texting asking about what to wear for her shoot.
Monday morning, 2:30am. Your husband is asleep and you’re in the other room editing pictures.
If you’re a photographer this might sound all too familiar. Sometimes, being a photographer and small business owner is not as glamourous as some would think. ;) Clients know when we are out and about (thanks Instagram!) or spending time at a movie. If our phones are on, there is this pressure to instantly respond as that alert noise goes off. It’s hard. I want to be available for my clients. I want to provide them with a top notch experience. But I learned early on that I cannot be available 24/7. It is okay to set healthy boundaries! My relationship with God is first and my husband comes second. If my relationship with God or my husband is lacking, I cannot be the best Jamie possible for my clients.
At first it was hard. I moved my “mail” app on my phone to the second screen so I could not see it when I unlock my phone. After 4:30pm Monday-Friday and on weekends, I do not check my email. (I can hear you gasping about now!!!
) It was a big change. It was a healthy change. Some people may not understand. That. Is. Okay. If you are feeling overwhelmed by your business, I encourage you to take a step back and focus on your priorities! As artists, we cannot create a masterpiece if our creative tanks are burnt out.
Boundaries.
Love and Laughter,
Jamie K!
PS If you’re looking for a great book on Boundaries, I highly recommend this book.
Lens Lust. If you are not a photographer you probably have no idea what I am talking about. :) Have no fear, I’ll do my best to explain this “Lens Lust” situation.
Maybe I am unusually (though I have a feeling most photographers would agree) but I used to have a terrible case of Lens Lust. Every time I’d see another photographer blog about a new lens they purchased I’d get this urge to go buy another lens. I think part of the problem is that photographers are artists. We are constantly searching for something new to do or some way to create new art. Buying a new lens is a way to mix things up. It’s like a baker adding a new, special ingredient to their chocolate chip cookie recipe. This “Lens Lust” problem may seem like a little issue to some. However, when a new lens can cost anywhere from $500 to $2,000 + it’s sort of a big deal. So! For all your photographer out there, I challenge you to get creative with what you already own! (Assuming that you own something more than a kit lens. If you’re looking for a step up from a kit lens I suggest a 50 1.4 or 85 1.8, if you shoot Canon. But I digress…)
Why this long tangent about Lens Lust?! In short, a new lens will not make you a new photographer. You have to know your equipment inside and out. Read the owners manual. (Boring I know! But it’s so worth it!!) This year I am challenging myself to refrain from buying any more lenses.
Now if I’m being honest, I already purchased 2 new lenses back in January! I know I know! See? I told you Lens Lust is a real problem. Here is my written commitment to myself and to all of you… No. More. This. Year.
Work with what you have. Be creative. Try a new angle. Lay on the ground. Stand on a chair. You can do it.
Love and Laughter,
Jamie K!