I love summer weekends.
Two and a half glorious days filed with sunshine, friends and family, laughter, games, boating…it seems to go by faster and faster every year and I feel like as soon as summer begins, it’s nearly over. And, you know, summertime in Minnesota is a fleeting three months, give or take. We try to pack as much into those few hot weeks as we possibly can before the leaves change and the winter wind whips us back into hiding.
In the past, I’ve been hustling my business to throw as many sessions and weddings into the summer hours as I could possibly handle. And, while that’s been a fun/challenging experience, I decided to take a small step back this year and only take on a few weddings of my own. Loosen the session scheduling. Let the creativity creep back in and make a space for my own time.
And…let me tell you…
It’s been fantastic.
I’ve been second-shooting a bunch of weddings for some wickedly talented photographers and have been loving the time that frees up while still getting to photograph weddings. I’ve been able to create more interesting sessions for my clients. My days now also include some time away from my computer/camera to hang in the garden, walk my dog and/or enjoy time with the Mr…as they should, no!?
That being said, I’m already gearing up for summer 2016 to be a crazy busy one. Kind of like an every-other-summer type of deal. Hit me up to get in the books for 2016 weddings or family events as time is continually ticking away and the earlier we chat, the better pick of times and dates you get!
Here’s hoping your summer slows down and you are also able to get time to do the things you love to do…
{my image taken in May 2015 while second-shooting for fabulous Lauren B Photography}