Champagne Dreams: WE DID IT! One Year in Business!

I honestly can’t believe it! We are celebrating one WHOLE YEAR in business! And I use “we” because it’s not just me. This is truly a team effort and would never have been possible without all of YOU, my incredible clients, for trusting and booking with me; and my husband and babies for helping with gear prep and research, and managing the bubble machine!

Though it started off with being laid off from my day job, this has truly been a dream come true. We started building this business after I was laid off from my day job (I was designing a magazine for an agency, and due to budget cuts, it stopped printing.) My husband and I sat down, talked through our fears, and decided ultimately to give this fledgling business a chance to flourish. And flourish it has.

At the beginning of the year, I had no idea what kind of goals to set. I first set a goal of 23 photoshoots for the entire year. With the support of all of my clients, we quickly surpassed that goal in only 6 months!

When I did the Just Off Glen podcast, the host, Christy asked me what success would look like for me. I said I wasn’t sure, and I would be happy just to be able to pay the bills.

As word of mouth began to spread, more graphic design and photography bookings came my way, and when the first check arrived, I had to sit down because I had tears in my eyes. It was working.

Building a business has taken every ounce of my soul and energy, in a beautiful way. Often, my husband and I sit up and talk through photoshoots and logistics after the kids have gone to bed. We are truly all in this together.

As the one year mark hits, I am overwhelmed with emotion—humbled and deeply thankful. I am now so busy I am booking months ahead, and I couldn’t be more grateful! Cheers to the first year in business, and I can’t wait to see what the next year holds!