
Now that my fall has calmed down a little bit (just the tiniest little bit you could ever imagine) I wanted to write a blog to reflect on my first year as a full time photographer. 25 weddings down for 2009 and 75% booked for 2010, (Holy Cow!!) I wanted to take a moment to thank those who really matter to me and have supported me so much this year.
I can't believe it's already been a year since I was so overwhelmed with bookings I finally quite all my other jobs and decided to dedicate myself full time to this venture...it was such a God thing and it still is really. RHP's growth this year has been overwhelming to both Drew and I but also such a blessing. I would have never dreamed all the things this year held but that's just the way the Lord works sometimes...he dreams bigger than we do and I love that.
I also have to thank all my clients. I HAVE THE BEST CLIENTS IN THE WORLD!!!! I wouldn't have learned all the things I did this year if it weren't for all the amazing couples and families who entrusted me with their beautiful moments. I'm so honored and thankful, especially for all those who booked me in the very beginning. I owe you all so much and as I look back sometimes I think...I can't believe they hired me! Yikes! I'm thankful for your time and support and I'm so looking forward to capture more of your moments in all the years to come.
Finally, thinking about all my blessings, I'd love to direct you the newly updated RHP website and the newest section, 'RHP Giving Back.' Now that I'm more established, I look forward to trying to give back in a few little ways this coming year...
1.) We are now offering a 10%, active military discount on all packages, weddings included! This is just our little way to honor and thank all those around us who work to defend our freedom every day. We are so thankful.
2.) One FREE Wedding! See the website for details but we will be offering one free wedding to a deserving couple who could not otherwise employ a photographer in the 2010 calendar year for their special day. If you or someone you know would be blessed in this way please email me their story! (Wedding will be scheduled in February 2010)
3.) One FREE Family! Already fulfilled for this year, we'd also like to bless a family in the 2010 calendar year with a photo session for the next Holiday season. Keep it in mind and let us know if you or someone you know would be blessed in this way.
Last but not least, I'd like to announce an exciting new travel policy for RHP!!! Being a total travel guru myself I'm often limited by work itself to travel as much as Drew and I would like to. I'd just love to travel for work however and so to that end, ALL DESTINATION WEDDINGS ARE NOW FREE!!!!! Send us somewhere new and all it will cost you is our travel expenses! We'd love to come and help capture your very special day! Please contact us for more details!
Stay tuned as always for lots of new weddings coming up in the next few weeks, including what I'm sure will be an amazing wedding, in Sante Fe, on my birthday! I can't wait for that and hopefully a countdown of my favorite images of the year.
Thank you all for staying tuned and I look forward to sharing more great images and moments with you soon. Maybe I'll even get a few more comments too! ;)
Have a great snowy evening!
RachaelHope
PS - if you have a minute, check out all the new albums on the website!! All new and fresh and updated. Some old stuff but so so much new stuff! Hope you enjoy!