Here are some cheesy pix of me, and one of my roommates Barbara (who I just met when I got there!) in front of Tampa Bay, which was right next to the convention center. (Please excuse the photo quality, as I only had a lowely point & shoot with me at the time). :)
The conference (which was mostly educational seminars, as well as a giant trade show) was INCREDIBLE!!! (For those of you that think I sat by the pool, guess again... :) I was up at 6am every day, which is incredible for someone who is "not a morning person" and each day was packed with information; but I LOVED every minute of it!) I have come back with SO MANY new ideas that I am hoping to implement over the next year. I am trying to be realistic and remind myself that I cannot change everything in 3 months, so I think I am going to write out a two year plan to create the business that I have in my head. :) You are all really in for a treat if I ever get to the end point. :)
First of all, my website needs a huge overhaul, as I'm embarresed to admit that the galleries have not been updated in way too long. But that is in the works and at least the galleries should be updated by the end of this month, and then hopefully some other factors will soon follow. My 2008 pricing should be listed shortly as well, and hopefully some new product lines.
I found the coolest framing company that I know all of you guys (my clients) are going to love. I just fell in love with the style - it's shabby chic, which works perfectly with my simple, yet modern style of photography, and I know is a favorite amongst many of the older homes that have been remodeled here in St Paul. The company is called Wild Sorbet, and you can check her out at www.wildsorbet.com to see more samples - they only sell to photographer's though, so look for samples I'll have in the studio soon! I orderd a pack! (This will go along with the standard line of custom framing that I'm offering now as well). Here's a couple pix from Wild Sorbet:
I also bought quite a few "digital" items that are going to really give my images a killer kick to them! While all prints in the coming year will include basic retouching, I am thinking of offering two lines or print pricing to accomodate the more standard print, and the art print, as there are so many unique artistic effects I can now create with some extra time and a creative eye. My goal really is to offer the best and the most different products that are out there, and that's something I'm going to strive to do more and more.
Well, I could go on and on, but I will spare you all. :) I am making it one of my New Year's resolutions to update my blog more often so you all can get a better taste of my work and my business as I continue to create images for you and help them compliement your home and your life. Wish me luck. :)
Happy New Year everyone!!!
