{ My comments…and yours? }
April 9, 2010 { me }, { notes from Val }
Life has been busy, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Here’s a little of what I’ve been up to: sessions, editing, trying to straighten up my house, moving my desk from my office downstairs to the living room upstairs (doesn’t sound very ideal, but the idea sounded great and so far it’s working PERFECT for me now that I have 3 kids, one being a baby), shooting pictures for Thrive, meeting photographer friends for lunch, going to a photography conference in Indy (superb!!), ideating on fundraisers for Maia’s school (exciting things to come!), spending time outdoors ready to get my hands in the dirt to plant my flower garden and veggie garden (I love getting dirty!), coming up with more marketing, hiring some new people to help me out with marketing and assisting me in the studio and out (I’m SO excited about this!), and all the while, trying to be the best momma and wife I can be as I do my best to take care of myself at the same time. This coming week we head to Springfield for a specialist appointment for Maia which is scary for me as a parent (I’ll keep you posted on this), and then the week after I travel to St. Louis for a doctor’s appointment for myself (my life the past 3 years has been a roller coaster ride but somehow I’ve gotten through – wait, yes, I know how I’ve got through…by the physical help from my friends, family and God! But I’m needing some medical answers now and so I’m asking you to please pray for me!). Anyway, this is only the tip of the iceberg with everything going on. But it’s all good! It’s a huge part of me and the backbone of my life, so I thought I’d share that with you, people who I would guess like me? Well, like my work at least (hopefully!), so that’s why I think you should know me, the person behind the camera and that work. I think in the coming weeks, I’m going to start posting more about myself and my family, so you can get to know me, my personality, and why I do the things I do. Everything I do defines me a bit, just like everything you do defines you. And for you to offer your families, yourselves to me…well, I think you should know that person, right? 
Plus this gives me a reason to get back to blogging and forces me to edit my own photos, something I don’t make enough time for!
I also wanted to tell you how much I love that you follow this blog and enjoy my photos. I have so many people who email me saying they loved so-and-so post, etc., etc. And while I LOVE LOVE LOVE these emails (they are what keep me going!), I also love comments! I have no idea who reads (and I know people read because I have private stats) but would love to start knowing! I’m going to share my life with you, so please honor me and share who you are with me. Please! That’s only fair, right?! It’s really easy. At the bottom of each post there are the words “Add Comment” (right before the next post begins). Just hover over these words and a line should appear under the words like this —> Add Comment . Click on that and you will be taken to a comment page where you can say whatever you want (hopefully whatever you are thinking to yourself!). I would really really love to hear from you.
Well, that’s it for me today. So happy it’s Friday! Off to a fun maternity session tonight. Then busy shooting days Saturday, Sunday and Monday. But then hopefully I’ll have time to come back and share some new things. Happy weekend!
9 Comments
Hey Val, I’m glad to see you will try to get back to blogging. I’ve wondered about you (and your health) since you quit blogging regularly!!
good Luck with all the medical appointments you have coming up!
Hi Val! I am so glad that you are going to start blogging about you and your fam again! I love seeing your amazing photography, but also love reading about your life! Hope everything goes well at you & Maia’s MD appointments. I will of course be praying!
I’m excited you will be adding more of a personal touch to the blog. I think it will be great to get others to know who you are personally. Plus I just love reading about you
Hi Val…I have blog stalked you for a long time (yes I am one of THOSE people), so I thought I would do as you requested and share a bit. I am a friend of Leann and family. I went to A/O (grad 1982), as well. I am an enthusiastic amauter. I have a Nikon D300 and in the past have taken some photog (B&W) courses at Richland… and a Photoshop course last year (which was totally worthless btw).
I wanted to say congratulations on your new photo studio!! Your recent work looks like you are ready for a childrens clothing catalog. I should have commented on your work WAY B4 now, as I think it is pretty AMAZING.!!!!
If you ever need any FREE help doing anything let me know, I would enjoy meeting you. Leann can vouch that I’m not a crazy person :^)
Rita! Thanks SO much for commenting! I’m so glad you came out of lurkedom! I would so love to meet you in person one day as I have heard a lot about you from Leann. Keep stopping by!! I’m so happy to have you here. <3 ~ Val
Slowing getting to the blogging about my family again but I will soon!! Thanks for commenting, dear Aimee!
Aww, Jennifer! So glad you are still following me even though I’ve dropped off the face of the earth! Well, not really, but you know what I mean! I will get back to blogging about myself and the fam soon…thanks for not giving up on me!! Hope you are doing well! ~ Val
It’s always so nice to get a peek at what you’re up to, dear Valley! Such beautiful work. I’m getting excited to see you soon…have you been getting my e-mails? (I have so many addresses for you; I hope I picked a good one!)
Hi Katie, I have gotten your emails. It’s just been super crazy here and I haven’t had much time to even sit down to think straight and respond. I’m sorry. Finding it hard to juggle everything! Thinking back…yes, I will bring the clothes.. And I will try responding soon to the emails…I have received them and have read them and I thank you!!!!