Change!

I was at trader joes last week chatting with the checker about New Years resolutions. She said "I don't make them anymore, I never follow through," On one hand, her statement felt really freeing, but on the other hand, it felt defeatist. Like giving up. Since that conversation, I've been thinking a lot about New Year's resolutions and why we make them on a certain day.

As I've gotten older (and wiser) I've come to realize there is no magic to January 1.  Or Mondays.  Or Mondays that fall on the first day of the month. (!) But the bottom line is, that I won't give up.  It doesn't mater when you start to change, because "A year from now, you will wish you had started today." (Karen Lamb)

My mantra for change in both my professional and personal life comes from Napoleon Hill--"Do not wait: the time will never be 'just right'.  Start where you stand, and work whatever tools you may have at your command and better tools will be found as you go along."  No, definitely not perfect at remembering this, but getting better!  

Happy New Year's--here's to change happening all year long!  See you in 2016!

Here comes the New Year!

A little more than two weeks away from 2016 and I've been thinking about WHAT A YEAR! 2015 has been!

Laura Schmidt Photography (and I) grew by leaps and bounds this year and I find myself so thankful and grateful for the opportunities to grow and shape my business and to reach toward my goals.  I am so lucky to have worked with and for amazing clients who have trusted me, my direction and vision.

I am so grateful...
to be trusted to get the job done, done right and done on time
that my clients recognize and tell me how appreciative they are of my work
to have made so many amazing connections, both professionally and personally with my clients
to hear how fun it was to work with me and how much my clients actually enjoyed the experience
to be pushed into new creative areas, challenging me to be a BETTER photographer, a BETTER business owner and to learn something new everyday
to you, dear internet, my followers and website visitors for your time, your interest, your feedback and support

It's time to think forward to the new year and its possibilities and goals--I already know it's going to be a doozy of a year--full of change, both personally and professionally--and I'm ready--Bring it!

Thank you so much for your support--it's been an honor and a pleasure.  I wish you a New Year filled with good health, laughter, sweet moments, a little magic and spectacular success and look forward to seeing and working with you soon!

Happy New Year!

2014 has been an incredible year--full of growth, challenges and accomplishments.  As I reflect on the past year and begin implementing plans for 2015, I am grateful--and realize that I couldn't have done any of it without my family--my husband, daughter, mom and dad and friends.  Their support has allowed me to capture more than a few cool images along the way.  2015 is on it's way and it feels like the possibilities are endless.

May your new year be filled with life-changing, purposeful, extraordinary, thrilling and awe-inspiring moments!