Retiring early?!
>> Thursday, April 15, 2010
Hey everyone! Well, last night after alot of thinking and alot of praying, I have decided to quit! Well, not completely.
THE STORY OF WHY
I started out taking pictures quite awhile ago, but REALLY wanted a DSLR. My hubby got me one for my birthday one year. Just your basic Canon Rebel XSI and Canon kit lens. ISO 18-55mm. This last spring I purchased a Sigma 70-300mm lens and it works wonderful for me. I LOVED taking pictures. My camera was basically glued to my neck and it was ok. :)
My life has changed over the year. I have a two year old daughter who I absolutely adore, and a hard working husband who is not only my husband but my best friend. He is my companion. Our little family is in the process of growing as well! We are expecting our second little girl in August 2010.
Life is very busy for us right now...a bit more so then we would like, but God has a plan in everything!
As of April 29th we will be moving out of our town home, so all the time leading up to then is spent packing, preparing, and spending some time with my husband and daughter.
We will be moving into my parents home for the month of May.
While living with my parents, my husband will start his new job, I will be helping my mom, dad, and youngest sister prepare in getting ready for her graduation reception being held at the Karlstad Gospel Tabernacle May 23rd.
After Graduation we will pack up AGAIN and move into our REAL and official first home. Our official move in date is
June 1st.
Yes, at the ages of 20yrs old my husband and I will be married, have bought a home, have a toddler, and be pregnant with our second. (As you can see our life is hectic and fast paced!)
We will spend ALL of June and July unpacking, and remodeling our new home. Preparing it for the new baby due
August 15th 2010.
The first week of August I have a huge family get together.
I will be making meals like mad as well the 1st week of August because either the 6th or the 9th I will checking into the hospital for a scheduled repeat c-section for the delivery of our daughter. I will spend 2-3 days in the hospital recovering and then will come home to a hyper, very energetic toddler, an infant, and an unfinished home. haha
2weeks after the surgery, I have another huge family get together.
BUSY BUSY BUSY!
There are other events happening throughout the summer of 2010 as well, but I named only the bigger ones to spare us both the time of typing and reading.
With all of this change going on, and ahead of me I realized how much my feelings towards my longest lived hobby (so far) have changed.
I loved photography more then ALOT of things in this world, but as I got busy with trying to jump start an at home, side business, my hobby somehow turned into a chore, and eventually something I dreaded doing! I just dont have the time to try run a at home business effectively, be a good mother, and a supportive wife, and taking care of myself as well all without falling short in one of those areas. 3 of the 4 are overly important to me.
I'M CHANGING IT!
I am still taking appointments but differently. Functioning as a NON-Business. All I require is two things!
$20 - covering travel, gas, time, talent, and editing
$4 - for a disc.
Thats it!
HERES WHAT YOU DO!
Shoot me an email at
#1: State the purpose of the appointment (whether it be infant portraits, children, or family photos)
#2: Give me at least 4 dates you KNOW will work for you.
#-3: Give me 2-3 weeks notice. (the farther ahead the notice the better for me)
HERE'S WHAT I DO!
#1: I will email you back, or contact you how I can
#2: I will let you know out of the 4 dates that YOU KNOW will work for you, what dates will work for ME.
#3: I will come to your location of choice (within a reasonable distance)
#4: I will give my time and talent towards whatever you ask be photographed
#5: I will then take your photos, edit them with the program Adobe Photoshop Elements 7
#6: I will give you between 10-20 of your best images on a disc
#7: Expect the disc either by drop off hand delivery, or by mail 2-4weeks after your appointment
Your full payment of $24 is due at the time of your scheduled session.
TADA!
Printing Announcement
I am no longer doing printing of any kind
You are free to take your disc of photos to a printer of your choice and print for cost
Thank You
If you would, I would GLADLY appreciate any and all prayers for our family. I sometimes feel as though I'm ridding slowly up the first hill of the roller coaster building with anticipation knowing that once I get to the top there's no going back!
After that first hill its a crazy ride!!
Except April 29th is the top of that roller coaster and everything there after is going to be a crazy ride of life! I'm excited, stressed, scared, but all is in Gods hands and in that fact I am putting my trust.
Thank you for all your love and support!
God Bless
Chelsie Hanson
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