A good couple of days

I always find it nerve racking when I present a Bride with the first look at her photographs. Not that I am not happy with the images, but have I captured them as they had hoped. Well last night was no exception. Again though it all went really well and Thelma and Ken were more than pleased, happy days. Need to upload to the online album and burn low res images onto a proof disc for them to choose their final 80 images for the album.
As usual Ben has done some superb printing for me and Jessica's 20" x 8" panorama with her mum and nan looks stunning. Nan was really impressed, more to come there I think.
Hopefully I will be able to upgrade my event photography services very soon. The ability to print on demand on site will I am sure tranform my opportunities. Watch this space!!
Should have Aimee's list for her album any day now, can't wait to see how that turns out.
Also booked the Regency for another family studio session on the 30th of this month, spaces are filling up so it should be a busy day.

Oh so comfortable.

Our comfort zones are wonderful places, they keep us warm and we feel safe and in control. We certainly don't like to even think about stepping outside, even for a minute. Now I am faced with the decision either to stay in my warm safe place or to take a huge leap of faith and jump way out of my comfort zone into something completely new to me. Although the mechanics of photography I am happy with and infact it is the driving force behind this, the thought of setting up a new business in this climate and at this time of my life scares me senseless.
Its about time I stopped taking the easy option and to cross to the other side of the street, nothing ventured nothing gained and other such cliche's.
The shop premises is fine, the location is fine, the terms are favourable. It needs some cosmetic work but it will take a chunk of money to kit out the studio and to create decent wall displays won't be cheap.
As I will be carrying on in my day job, it will mean lots of evening and weekend work.
Success breeds success Stevie boy.
Those whose opinions I value all say "GO FOR IT".
Stop pratting about and make a decision once and for all.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I like this reflective moment, it remids me of how I feel right now.