~A Leap Of Faith~ St. Charles/St.Louis Family Photographer-Cobblestone Road Photography

For the longest time I had no clue what I was going to do with my life other than be a wife and mother.  Until one day when one person, then another told me that my photographs were amazing (their words, not mine!) and that I should consider doing this for a living. I was completely surprised by this yet, so excited!  I thought, can I do this?  What the heck, let's try it and see what happens.  Worst case scenario, I'll have a kick butt camera to take pictures with;)


When I first started my business I read every article, blog, message board I could find trying to learn as much as I could about this new world of mine.  It consumed me.  I would be in the car with my family and all I could see was how everything would look through my lens!  I saw these stunning photographs from these amazing photographers and thought "Will I ever get there, will I ever be that good?"  "Will anyone want to hire me?"  Then it was, what will other photographers think of me.  Will they label me just another mom who thinks she's a photographer?! Will they say I have no talent?  Yes, it does matter to me what others think so yes, this was something I worried about! To my surprise the opposite happened!  I've met and become friends with photographers all over the country who have do nothing but encourage me.

Slowly but surely I am realizing I am getting there. I am building my confidence. I am realizing that I am good enough. I am even lucky enough early on to have found "my style", what represents me and I feel blessed by that.  So for those of you out there who are willing to take a risk for something that fulfills you and makes you happy then I say do it!  Take that leap of faith.  The rewards are astounding!  My leap of faith has made my life so much better and I'll never look back!