Let me just say that I am a bit of a procrastinator so the fact that I am already thinking about Christmas is almost unbelievable for me. I never start holiday shopping before December even though I wish I was the type of person who shopped all year long for Christmas gifts. Last year was the first time I made Christmas cards for myself with our engagement photos, and I think I handed out maybe 10. The rest are in a drawer someplace. I am always late on birthday gifts. I've now been married two and half months and haven't even started Thank You cards yet, so I might just take a second and be proud of myself for having Christmas 2010 somewhat on my brain. I suppose the difference might just be that at this point in my life my career is extremely important to me. Not that my personal life isn't, but if my sister's birthday gift is late, she will of course understand. I never want to put myself into a position of being tardy for anything in regards to my clients and business. Sometimes I wonder if this is backwards, but I have spent years working on my relationships with my family, Kevin, and friends. The relationships I have with my clients are new and therefore require more effort in a sense. I really want to impress every single client with my photography and work ethic. I want my clients to trust me, and think of me as a friend. I do not at all want to sound as though I take my personal relationships for granted because I honestly don't. I just feel very inspired at this point in my life to be an excellent photographer and to make Whitney Lin Photography a growing, successful business.
Ok SO since I just got a little side tracked below are some example Christmas cards. Leave a comment and let me know which is your favorite. I think my favorite is the first one, but I really do think all of these would make great Christmas cards.
I haven't had the time to use our wedding photos for much yet, so it was fun to play around with them a little.
Seriously start thinking about ordering your cards now, or booking a shoot for September or October to ensure you have your holiday cards before Thanksgiving!
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“Imagine life is a game in which you are juggling five balls. The balls are called work, family, health, friends, and integrity. And you’re keeping all of them in the air. But one day you finally come to understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls—family, health, friends, integrity—are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it will be irrevocably scuffed, nicked, perhaps even shattered. And once you understand the lesson of the five balls, you will have the beginnings of balance in your life”. - James Patterson
I understand and pretty much agree with what you are doing. And I think that the family "ball" is stronger than what the quote might lead you to believe. Also, I think that the family "ball" is more delicate when you have children of your own. Being young and newly married without kids allows for my freedom, understanding, FREE TIME, and just less maintenance. I would keep that quote in mind when you have children. But for now, go for it.
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