The blog and social media have been a bit quiet this week as I battle what proves to be the worst sinus infection ever, which includes being uber sensitive to light and computers. Aye. Seriously guys, it’s lasted 25 days and just keeps getting worse! Finally on pregnancy-safe meds from the doctor and hoping for some relief soon! So many gorgeous engagement sessions to blog!
Now for the exciting (at least for me) stuff…
When I first started this business of mine, I never imagined it’d be what it is today! Like most small business photographers/creatives, I often lacked confidence early on that I’d ever be able to get anywhere. That’d I’d always just be this girl with a camera and a passion and nothing more. I didn’t have the confidence in myself and in my work, even after receiving constant positive reactions and happy feedback from clients. I still doubted. I think it’s something everyone that runs their own business feels. It’s a vicious cycle. There’s always someone out there that’s better than you, so just when you feel like you’re in a good place and are happy with yourself, you fall into the horrible “comparing yourself to others” fit and then hit rock bottom thinking you’re awful.
First things first, lesson learned to stop comparing myself to others. I saw a quote recently that I absolutely love.
“Comparison is the thief of joy.”
Seriously, it’s so true. We often find ourselves happy with our work and our progress and our business and our achievements until we look at someone else and start to think “Ugh, mine sucks. If only I could be like XXX.” It’s important to understand that we’re all individuals and should have our own style, our own hopes, our own goals. To be happy for those around us for their achievements but to not use others to measure our own success. Everyone is different. Focus on you and you’ll find your happiness!
All of this has led me to a decision that I’ve been wanting to do forever but again lacked the confidence to make the financial investment. BUT at last, I’m so so excited to announce that Jenna Marie Photography is now an LLC. While I’ve always had my business license operating as Jenna Marie Photography, I was never fully protected. I wish I would have made this decision much earlier on in my business, however I’m overly excited to be where I am, have the clients I do, the relationships that I’m blessed with, and the life that I call mine.
Jenna Marie Photography, LLC
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