I first met the lovely Prescott family last year for a Fall family session, and was so honoured when they came back to me this year to update their family portraits! Out of sheer curiosity, I took a flip through last year's session and was amazed to see how much this family has changed (in a good way!) throughout the year, as well as see how my skills and quality of my photos has grown since then (if I'm allowed to toot my own horn!)
This is just sheer proof on how quickly life changes - day by day we don't notice the subtle changes in ourselves or in our children, but once you put a photograph just 1 year apart side by side, it's quite incredible to see how all the little (and big) things have changed!
I love how mom had her son in the same shirt from the previous year for this current year's session - it's neat to see how he's grown, and I honestly didn't even notice until I put the pictures side by side!
Apart from that, I'm excited to see how my work has improved within just 12 months from the previous session! It's been a busy year and I've shot hundreds of sessions since last year, but to see proof that I am, in fact, getting better motivates me to KEEP doing what I'm doing, because even though I might not see a difference as I'm doing it, when I put the photos side by side, the difference is staggering! I have more experience, I have knew gear, and I am so ultimately in love with what I do and I am so excited!
Also, I'd like to take a moment and thank the families that have come to me year after year for their family portraits and life milestones - it TRULY means so much to me, and I love the friendships that we form and the wonderful memories we make together, and I am so thankful for the trust that is put in me to capture life's precious moments. I honestly take your memories SO seriously, and strive to do my best with every session and utilize everything I've learned and am learning to deliver beautiful images for you to revisit and reminisce whenever you want. Without YOU, Hocus Focus Photography would not be where it is today, and I ultimately have my clients to thank for all of the love and support you've given me over the years as I've grown in my business and in my work.
Let this be a proven fact to anyone who is pursuing anything in their lives to never give up and KEEP PRACTICING, KEEP DOING IT. Whether it's photography, or music, or whatever you have a passion for. When you're feeling down and feel like giving up because you don't feel any good, or if you're beating yourself up because something isn't turning out the way you want - KEEP AT IT. You ARE making progress, you ARE growing, and you WILL succeed if you keep trying and never give up!
On a side note... if you are due for family photos, be sure to check out my Fall Family Sessions that I am currently booking - I only have a few slots left! Let's make some memories together! Contact me for more information, Fall is always a highlight for me and I can't wait to see what beautiful events are about to unfold!
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