Wow, its been awhile... forgive me! I really just haven't had much to say or things I thought should be shared on my blog anyways. Today however I'm a little frustrated, if thats even the right word. Something happened yesterday that made me realize that the only reason people don't call me a photographer is because neither do I.
Yesterday I over heard this comment "well, Ashlee takes pictures but we are having a professional take them" um... last I checked I am doing more then just 'taking pictures' but how is the world and my family for that matter supposed to know any different when I myself when asked what I do or where I work respond with 'Well I work as an Administrative Assistant at a company called Xango' Starting today my answer will be 'I am a wedding photographer, and I also work as and admin' sounds much better! I'll never get where I want to be if I can't even tell people I'm a photographer! Its silly I know but for whatever reason I've always had a very hard time saying positive things about myself, even calling myself a professional, but today I'm stepping out of fear and out of my comfort zone and from now on I will proudly claim that 'I am a photographer!'
You go girl!!!! I JUST LOVE YOU and you are very much so a PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER!!!! xoxoxoxoxo :-)
ReplyDeleteGood for you!! It's hard to take that step, I know.
ReplyDeleteBTW, how did you get the like it love it boxes??
Ive just been so afraid of failing at something I love. Suzanne I'll send you a fb message!
ReplyDeleteI totally know what you mean! I had a family member tell me once "I have always gone to you to get my hair done, but now I am going to start going to a professional!" I could have slapped her!! Not for the fact that she wanted to go to someone else, that is fine, but for the way she worded it! It was very hurtful and I think it's great that you posted this blog. You definitely are a photographer and your amazing at what you do. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Just prove them wrong with your incredible work :)
ReplyDeleteASH, I think that you're professional (:
ReplyDelete♥Kaisha
I had an awesome, Professional Wedding Photographer take our pics... Her name... Ashlee. You are awesome, and I love your pics!!
ReplyDeleteCrystal
I have had these same exact feelings for years. I love "taking pictures" and I get asked quite a bit to take pictures for people. When they ask how much, I tell them, "oh no, I don't charge." I don't have the confidence that someone would actually want to pay for my work. I also have the fear of failing at something I love so much.
ReplyDeleteI love looking at your blog! Yay for confidence!