2009 was quite ride for myself and Jayne Jewell Photography. As I looked back on my 2009 goals this weekend, opening a photography business wasn’t even on the list. I knew I wanted to learn how to take better photos but in my mind it was to capture my family’s memories.
I immersed myself in everything photography, clicked my camera almost daily and participated in a few workshops which can be read about here. I opened my blog and camera for business in September of this year and wow did it go fast! I photographed over 40 families in this short time and oh my goodness was it a fun, wild ride! I am so very grateful to all the families who trusted me to capture their photographs this year (watch your email I have a special treat for you as a thank you).
I am sending a big hug and a heartfelt thank you to:
All the families who gave me the opportunity to photograph your precious ones
My husband whom was patient with my long work hours and didn’t complain that I came to bed after midnight for almost four months
My beautiful children who sat on my lap for cuddles as I edited photos
To my girlfriend Christa who inspired me to start a photography business, for your mentoring and because you held my hand /pushed me to register a domain name for my blog 
the weekend in NYC wasn’t bad either!
The amazing women in my life that have encouraged me, cheered me on and loved me for years, Tani, Loren, Tina, Emily, and Joelle
My new local girlfriends that keep me sane from day to day Cindy, Mary, Michelle, Rebecka and Amy to name a few
To Pam that loves and cares for my children while I am working
My new found photography friends thank you for sharing, inspiring and our new friendship Angie, Kristin, Marta, Amanda, Heather, Laura, Tasha, Stacy and the other amazing women I met along the way.
Tony Robbins, you have helped me define who I am today, thank you for all the opportunities you have given me for so many years. I am deeply grateful to you. I love being a life coach/trainer and am excited to work with my clients in 2010
To Matthew my coaching director, I love working and strategizing with you!
To my coaching clients that keep me on my toes, challenge me and for allowing me to partner with you in your lives.
I am very excited for 2010!
And because every post is better with a photo, here is a one from Christmas morning.
Tags: Amanda Hill Leatherberry, Angie Warren, christa meola, Heather Owen, Kristin Villano, Loren Slocum, Marta locklear, Pam, rebecka, Stacy Krager, Tani Stone, Tasha Jean
You’ve been quite a bright spot in my year, dear Jayne! Can’t wait to hang out IN PERSON in just a few months!
Thank you for the love, Jayne! Muwah! Can’t wait to meet in IRL in March!
Love this photo! and your list is so inspiring – you always get me so amped up for new exciting things to come! I can’t wait to hear what your goals are for this year! and I’m so honored and blessed to have you in my life and playing such a huge role
I couldn’t be happier or prouder of anyone I’ve touched with my photography. Love you, Christa
If that photog Stacy is me…I am honored…if not, I’m embarassed
lol.
Yes, its you!
Love you sister!