2014! Six years ago, Jason and I started our small business venture with big dreams and goals, each year chipping away at yet another milestone for ourselves and MMP. I still find it humbling to look back from where we started to where we are now and those continued big dreams and goals we continue to strive for. This past year was filled with such amazing clients that shared in moments of laughter and warmed our hearts with each event. With each of our clients over the years being unique, I still find it a blessing to remember each event (and the couples names which shocks people at bridal shows when we talk about images) and be able to share details with new couples joining the MMP client family.
Also for 2013 we took a leap of faith in a few forms… one being an actual living, breathing office space to make our own and meet with clients rather than trying to fit three sample albums and a laptop on one of those tiny coffee shop tables.. sorry 2009-12.. you know what we’re talking about here:) We’re blessed to have such amazing vendor relationships and friends to help support our business and aspirations!
The other major “breathe-into-a-paper-bag” moment was saying sayonara to my full time day job and working in the business full time. Working for yourself is a dream so many have and also one of my greatest challenges to turn off during a typical work day. In two job territory times I would work the full time job then come home and edit all night or head straight to back to back client meetings or to a photo session then pretty much right to bed around midnight. Its hard to say okay.. 5pm.. quitting time when you’re self employed but I’m learning.. until an email comes in and I’m all over it at 9pm at night:)
For 2014 we’re striving to continue to provide top notch service to our client family, continue to grow and evolve our styles, and develop educational practices for not only our immediate team but for other photographers. We’re hoping to showcase and network with other amazing local wedding vendors to expand our knowledge to assist our clients in booking the absolute best vendor for their needs. Lastly, we’re expanding our own personal education by continuing course work from top national photographers and attending specialized seminars.
In closing, we’re eternally grateful for our clients, vendor friends, and supporters. Without you guys, we wouldn’t be where we are today and where we’re hoping to be tomorrow!
Melissa McClain Photography 