To blog, or not to blog.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:10:55 CST

Well, I just returned from my first trip to WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photography International) Las Vegas and after a good nights sleep and a loooong bath, I am finally ready to start planning my next big move for my photography business.

Introducing....[Drumroll please]....The blog!

Okay, so it may not be the coolest, prettiest thing as far as blogs go...but, it's something. After putting it off as long as humanly possible- I was hit with a reality check during my visit to WPPI. Listening to the many photographers I admire speak about the importance of blogging and creating a web presence, I decided it was time for me to come out from under my safe, dark, little rock and expose myself to the web once and for all! Not to be confused with the other type of "exposing."

At WPPI I soaked up so much crucial information about becoming a better photographer; but more importantly, I learned a TON about myself. One of my favorite photographers, Jasmine Star, pointed out the importance of defining yourself and figuring out what makes "you" different.

I love ya girl, but t's a lot harder than it sounds.

I have to say, the main reason why I have hestitated to start this blog is because I am still in the process of learning what it is that makes me, me. Just the thought of putting myself out there for the world to criticize, scares the living daylights outta me. Every time I think of creating a blog post, that little voice in my head bombardes me with "what ifs."

What if people laugh at me?

What if everyone thinks I'm a terrible writer?

What if nobody reads me?

What if I accidently say too much?

What if I have nothing to write about?

The list is infinite.

I have to keep reminding myself that if I never try, I'll never know.

This year I am going through some BIG transitions. Not only am I graduating from college in May, but I am also getting married to the love of my life in October. I am no longer going to be student and a girlfirend; I am going to be a professional and a WIFE.

As you can see, things are happening in my life. I figure what better time to document it than now?

So, here's hoping that this blog will help me along my path of discovery...and who knows, maybe along the way I'll become one step closer to defining myself.

&nbs

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