share my life with you… yup, that’s what I’ve decided to do:::Greenville, SC Children’s Photographer

Since I began butterfly house studio I have been struggling with what subjects I should be blogging about and its presentation.    Should I share my life?  How much is too much?   Should I keep things all business.   After all blogs are important marketing tools.

As a blog stalker of my some of my favorite photographers.  I’ve wondered how I could ever create a blog that is interesting, warm & honest. And most of all visually stimulating.   Finally my heart feels good about sharing my life with you.  I share my photography which is my heart & soul.  It is how I see the world.  How I see God’s art.   So it makes sense at least in my mind to share my personal thoughts, successes, & difficulties.

So here I go….jump right in!

I have decided to create a “foto gratis”  journal to keep me focused on being content with each day, each moment,  & each second of life.  Balancing life between mother, wife, volunteer, and entrepreneur is an often perplexing and emotional roller coaster.  But the riches of each role are worth the daily search for understanding and peace of mind.

My favorite scrapbooker Ali Edwards impresses me with her ability to create a rich personal history through an art medium.  Borrowing from her idea of creating mini-albums that record a specific period of time.  I am creating a “foto gratis” journal.   Each entry will include an image and statement of gratitude.   I will continue until my birthday June 15.   It will be a great birthday present to myself. A journal of all the stuff I forget about when I am having a blue day.

The natural lighting in my house is almost non-existent.  I think that is why I am able to find available light in just about anybody else’s house.  Yesterday afternoon,  I was photographing my son and moaning about the lack of light even on a bright sunny day.   He was playing on the floor and giggling to himself.  As I watched him thru my lens I thought how great it is to have him to share happiness.  You know, the blissful happiness of being invisible and fighting bad guys.  Even if the lighting is crappy because after all our happiness made it alright!