The last couple months has been so crazy and mind blowing. I attended a bunch of seminars through the CT PPA that were awesome. It’s great to follow photographers who’s work who I admire, and that totally inspire me. But, listening to those same photographers in person…is really so amazing, and even more inspiring. I’m not even sure I can explain it. It was awesome to have the reassurance that the things I’ve been wanting to do for so long (and was told that it wasn’t “proper business conduct”)…I was actually correct in where I wanted my business to go. Sometimes you just have to put on your big girl bathing suit, plug your nose, and jump in!

And to top it all off, it was great to spend time with other CT photographers, to talk shop and share ideas. (it’s scary…but many photographers don’t like to network.) I loved meeting new friends…it was just an amazing experience. I’m still buzzing. (and still going through tons and tons of notes…)

I won’t bore you with all the gory details…But it was just a great learning experience, not only business-wise, but personally as well. Both Justin and Mary Marantz and Zach and Jody Gray are such amazing photographers, and it was interesting to listen to how they each work their marketing, and their client experiences. And how it works for each of them.  They also helped us understand how we  can implement  the things they do in our business as well.

I have been following Jasmine Star for awhile now (I’m a huge fan)….her images are amazing. She’s smart, funny, and easy to relate to. I was so excited to hear her speak. ( Yes, the happy dance was done. My kids can attest to the dorkyness of it all….) She changed my whole outlook on my job, my business and my way of thinking. I came out of her seminar on cloud nine…so excited, that I could barely speak. I called a close friend and talked a mile a minute until I couldn’t breathe anymore. Then blabbed some more! (And this is my favorite picture!!!

THEN….I took one of my new associates (Nikki) to see Sandy Puc and Jerry Ghionis. (She had a great time…and I was happy that she went with me!!) I’ve seen Sandy 5 times, learning a ton of new stuff every time. That woman is a marketing genius!  Jerry is one of the top 5 wedding photographers in the world. (Again, a huge fan!) Listening to him talk was easy. He did a great job talking about how to make every bride look and feel beautiful. And he also talked about changing the way you think, and how it will result in more amazing images. (and his wife is beautiful and super sweet!)

I love to learn…If I ever get to the place where I think I know it all, then I should quit my job. I love trying new things. I love my job. I love my clients. <3

I also learned that I’m a horrible blogger!! And I’m trying to get better at that!

‘Till next time…

<3Connie