visit the sight listed below. i was surfing my extensive collection of photography tutorials on pinterest (my new obsession) in preparation for tomorrow, and i stumbled upon this piece from cheryl jacobs nicolai, photographer. this short article was just what i needed to read before my BIG shoot with little man ben tomorrow!! (i’m so excited! i’m jumping up and down on the inside!!!)
http://jpgmag.com/stories/3265
i have a lot of questions about my… self….? my skills, my craft, my art, my passion, my focus, my style, my journey…. what do i really want to specialize in? what should my brand look like/convey about me and my work? i love photographing:
babies, kids, families, dogs; sun light, different perspectives, emotions, personalities, silliness, discovery, romance, surprises….
i might enjoy shooting weddings…. who knows?
am i good enough? who decides what makes me ‘good enough’ anyway?
it looks like i have quite a few decisions to make — some important questions looming a little larger because of this article. many concepts illuminated — especially about ‘the journey’ we’re all on. i can not, ever, compare my journey, my work, my life to another photographer’s. be inspired, sure. always.
i am a photographer. take me as seriously as i take myself. ‘professional’ or not. this is me.
allison m. williams, photographer | richmond, va 
You are a great photographer, you are good enough and you are amazing!!! Love you so much 🙂
YES Totally agree!!!!
Had a great time today. I can’t wait to see all the wonderful photos. Thank you so much!!!
thank you so much, ladies!! @Paige — you are quite welcome!! i had a great time with you and ben today too! can’t wait to share these fun shots with you! thank you again for the opportunity! xo