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A Season of Gratitude | Washington DC and Northern VA Baby Family Photographer

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In this season of thanks I want to share my gratitude & appreciation.
This business, this art, this craft -
     they have evolved into something I never could have dreamed of.

I began my photography journey years ago. 
Capturing memories for myself.
For causes I believed in.
For my own memory treasure box.

Then I began capturing memories for you.
You, who are expecting a baby.
You, the new mother.
You, watching your little ones grow bigger each day.

And my heart filled.

Filled with your babies.
Your hopes & love for them.
Your new dreams & wishes.
Uncertainties & triumphs.

I am grateful everyday for getting to do this.
This thing I love.
This ever-changing art form,
     both challenging & inspiring.

So thank you.
For being you.
For when you became part of my journey
    I became part of yours.
And that's an honor.

Thank you. 

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Kate Juliet Photography specializes in natural maternity, newborn, and family portraiture in the Washington DC and Northern VA area.
Contact me to begin planning your custom portrait experience.

For Photographers | A Reminder for when you feel like Quitting

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You're swamped. Between the kids, the job, and life (if you even still have one of those) it's all too much.
You're frustrated. And tired.
And just done.

Everyone has been there.

It would be so easy to just give it up. Think of all the time you would have!
No more inquiries to respond to. No more sessions to plan.
You could have your weekends to yourself and your family again.
No more late night editing marathons.
No more worrying about your work or taking classes or upgrading your gear. 
Sounds pretty good if you ask me.

But then... what would you be giving up?

You started a photography business for a reason.
Do you remember what it was?
What your vision for this creative outlet would be?

Are you staying true to that?

My guess is probably not. So before you throw in the towel, try re-thinking things.

Make sure you're shooting what you love.
Shoot something new, or re-visit something old.
Whatever it is, shoot something that inspires you.

Make sure you're shooting who you love.
That you're finding the right clients.
That they love what you do as much as you do.

But as much as you love it, don't overbook yourself.
Give yourself room to breath, room to grow.
Space.

Muscles get stronger the day after we work them.
Because growth doesn't happen in the work, growth happens in the rest.

Take care of yourself.
And look at your work again. The images that you've given your clients.
The gifts you've given their children.
Think about how much fun this job is.

Then take a deep breath,
pick up your camera.
And get
               to
                    work.