MVP Updates
Here's a sneak peek from the ridiculously fun wedding we shot last weekend!
Kristin + Trevor's wedding was the first one of our 2009 season, and it couldn't have been more perfect. We'll be posting the rest of their images soon! We have to give a big shout-out and thank you to our fabulous friend and amazing photographer, Jaime Windon (a.k.a. the blonde photographer) for referring them to us!
I know our poor blog has been lonely - can't believe we didn't post anything for over a month! We have good reason, though. There have been some changes around our household, and we also have some fun new things in the works for our business! As some of you know, Drew and I both have day jobs. Well, Drew accepted a new position last month, and it's a great fit for him - yay! And I finally decided to hand in my resignation at my job(!). While I love the company I work for and all of the people there, it has been tough to juggle the workload and find a healthy balance in my life. So, in a few weeks, I'll be able to devote all of my time to this passion of mine. I'm scared, but excited and hopeful for the future :) It will give me a chance to work on things that have been neglected, like this blog...and our website (we'll be rolling out a brand spanking new one soon!). I'm also going to use this time to work on myself - eat better, exercise, get more rest, and spend more quality time with friends and family. I can't wait.
We're also still house hunting - it's going on a year now. We submitted our 4th offer last month and we're praying that this is the one. It's a wonderful, cozy little house. Of course, we had to choose a short sale, which can take months to go through. The wait has been really tough, and we're aware that many short sales don't work out. So we're crossing our fingers that what's meant to be will be.
We can't wait to see what 2009 will bring for us. We'll be working with amazing couples and families, and we're excited to share all of the crazy times with everyone. Thank you so much to all of you who've been there to support and encourage us! 2008 was a great year, and we hope to make this one even better. And to all of you who leave comments (and also the silent stalkers :), THANK YOU for continuing to come back. You have no idea how much we appreciate your thoughts and feedback. We love you all!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Reader Comments (19)
This is awesome, Maria! Congrats! And now I really can't wait for the baby to arrive and you to shoot his first photos. :)
Maria. this is awesome! So Jealous! I totally understand about the job/family thing and finding that healthy balance. So excited to see all the changes! I will be coming to you for advice when I start to shoot more...and when I dive into the business!
awesome news all around - yayayayay!
go MVP!
YAAAY full time photographer! Holy crap, you're going to be famous. Tell Drew congrats on the new position and I reaaaally hope you guys get the house.
See you soooooon!
It's about time you took a leap of faith with your talent! I'm happy to hear that you've taken the big step and I *know* nothing but good things will be coming your way from it.
And good luck on the house... and congrats to Drew on his new job!
Maria and Drew - We can't thank you enough for capturing our special day! This picture is amazing and we can't wait to see the rest. We were so blessed to have you there with us and doing what you do best. I'm also so happy to hear all of the exciting news in your life. This is your calling - I'm so happy you're doing it full time. All our best and our sincerest gratitude. Love, Kristin and Trevor
You know I'll be missing you SOOO VERY MUCHHH!!! We see each other everyday for more than 2 years!!! I won't forget, we had our moments! We still have to do our routine beauty treatments!
I know you will be able to do soo much and I wish you both the most fabulous photography life to come!!!!
Don't be scurrd kid, it's going to be great.
1 - LOVE THE PHOTO. Such joy, so urban, celebratory, fabulous colors.
2 - YAY AYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAY
GOOD FOR YOU! I AM SO JEALOUS.
You are the most talented photog EVER. You have a gift, an amazing gift, and I see luxurious things for you in your future. Celebrity weddings, amazingness. You're on the road to bigger awesome than you've already made for yourself.
wow...thank you so much for your nice comments, everyone!! they've made me even more excited! :)
laura - i can't even tell you how pumped we are for your little guy's session. the date's coming up quickly! :)
mary - awesome! definitely let me know when you're ready!
jaime - you rock :)
andrea - i'll tell drew! thanks, woman!
kim - you're so sweet. it's definitely a leap of faith :)
kristin - thank you from the bottom of our hearts. you and trevor are an incredible couple, and your wedding totally set the bar for 2009. can't wait for you to see the rest of the pictures!!
anna - i'll miss you, toooo! we did have our moments ;) i'll still meet you out for girls night and drop by the salon at lunchtime!
factor - thanks, man :)
kelly - you are too much! thank you :) celebrity weddings...i wish!
This is great news! We are so excited that you and Drew will be shooting our wedding and we can't wait until the engagement session in May :)
I am probably one of those silent stalkers ;-)), but i LOVE checking up on your blog and was sad when there weren't any updates for a few weeks there... but happy you are back! Good luck on the house, and I hope it works out for you and Drew! I'm already so excited for our engagement shots in May and especially excited for you to shoot our wedding in Sept! :)
OK, I admit it! I stalk repeatedly and wonder what the heck happened to you (like I'm one to talk, right?!)! But I am thrilled to have two gorgeous new weddings to look at AND to hear the wonderful news of you 'new life'!! You will THRIVE girl - no doubt about it!!!! And now that you have time - let's do lunch! =) email or call me!
lindsay - aw, thanks! we're so excited to hang out with you and jason in may! :)
annie - you're a sweetheart, thank you! i'll be updating more often now :) can't wait to see you and brad again soon!!
jen - thank you!! you know i always love your comments :) and YES, we must do lunch!
silent (stranger) stalker here...glad to see you back, GREAT picture - can't wait to see the rest, and am excited to see more blog posts :)
Drew - congratulations on the new job! MARIA - I am so incredibly happy for you and I've known for a long time that this was something you absolutely had to do. I am not a photographer or an artist by any stretch of the imagination but your photos are fascinating. I always look forward to checking your blog to see what you've posted. I will miss you! Do not forget about La Di Da Di....
xoxo,
Sandy
Lots of exciting things! Good luck with the house, Andy and I will be in the house shopping boat soon enough. But mostly, we are just so happy that *we* get to have you and Drew for *our* fabulous photographers before the cat's out of the bag, and you are super famous and out of our league!!! ;)
Love the picture!!!! Maria, you so rock! I needed some inspiration today and totally got it from your pic. Good luck with the house hunting. I'm a firm believer that God puts you where he wants you. So many times I've lost out on things that I reallllllly wanted only to get something far better that I didn't know I needed.
You are so extremely talented, your move to full-time awesomness will be wonderful!
Love you!
Mich
sandy - thank you! :) i will never forget about la di da di!
dharma - you crack me up! thank you...we can't wait for june! :)
mich - you are so sweet! thank you so much for everything - all of the advice, motivation, inspiration, letting me tag along with you... you are amazing. we need to get together soon!