If you're reading this, you must have seen our countdown on Instagram about a BIG blog! I'm so glad you took the bait cause I'm so excited to share this with ANYone and EVERYone who will read!!! Haha
You pretty much already know the history of this business: Bubs the Hubs gave me a camera for Christmas so I could take "professional" looking pictures of our baby on the way... those "professional" looking pictures just looked super sad. I was then inspired/challenged to be better. I began youtubing all things cameras/photography, read every blog/article I could find, and followed any photographer who's style appealed to me. Eventually my pictures starting getting better which led to a friend asking if I would take family portraits for their Christmas card. (Still absolutely blown away by that...THANK YOU, Alyssa!!) That session gave me the encouragement I needed to begin this little passion, JustB Photography.
Well, if you've been a JustB follower for even just a little while, you've seen my constant struggle between putting everything I can into this passion....as well as everything else! My struggle with balance has probably been more than evident at times. Struggling to balance life, being wife, Mom-hood to FOUR, Elementary School Librarian, health and JustB Photography. At times, when JustB would be livin it's best life.... it seemed the rest of my life was barely squeaking by. Or, vice-versa! Sometimes it would feel like I was winning at all things life but JustB was being ignored (for lack of better wording).
This has truly been something I have struggled with constantly throughout JustB's 4.5 years! Balance has pulled my heart every which direction. It has caused me to rejoice, cry, get it together just to have it all fall apart again and always sends me to my knees begging God for direction and strength.
After MUCH prayer, endless discussion with my husband, too many nights to count spent laying awake seeking God's will, and encouragement from my best support system (thanks, mom!), I've come to the hardest cross-roads of my adult-life.
Starting on May 24th, I will officially be FULL-TIME JustB Photography!!!! (Insert all the praise hands!!!!) I will get to stay home with my three year old her last year before she goes to pre-k - something I NEVER thought I would get to do! I will be able to spend more time building JustB into what I truly believe it can become! I will be able to offer you more of my time and efforts without feeling like I'm being pulled from different areas of my life! I'll be able to offer sessions outside of weekends! Be able to edit during normal functioning hours, as opposed to the typical 10 p.m. start time after babes have FINALLY gone to sleep! I'll be able to stay on top of laundry..... ok, who am I kidding? That one's just a pipe dream!!! :-/
Y'ALL! I cannot explain all the emotions my heart feels right now! Anxious, excited, nervous, passionate, humbled, so SO appreciative of my husband's confidence & support and even more thankful for God's provision and guidance!
SO! What does that mean for you??? So many exciting changes coming to JustB Photography!!!
- Weekday Sessions- For a limited time only, weekday sessions during business hours will be 30% OFF! This will begin June 1st and run through October!!
- Gallery Turn Around- There be a quicker turn-around for you receiving your gallery!!
- Prints Galore- We will now be offering prints!!! Starting in August, you will have the option to purchase professional prints through JustB Photography. We will have packages as well as a la carte options!
- Referral Discount- You will receive a $10 credit to any JustB purchase for EVERY friend you refer who books a session with JustB! There is no limit to this!!! Seriously...refer 10 friends who book..BOOM! You've basically got a friend 30 minute session!!! Just sayin.....
There are so many more changes coming...but I don't want to overwhelm you!! Haha I hope you can see just how excited I am about all of this!! This has been a dream for a few years...and I'm just in awe of God moving it to a reality!
I hope you all know just how deeply I mean it when I say that this is a dream job and my absolute passion! I do not take lightly the task of capturing your forever memories. Every single client, booking, like+share+comment, and words of encouragement mean the world to me! I would truly covet any prayers you could send this way in this time of transition for JustB and The Wade family! Thank you for supporting me to this point!!!
21 Comments
Apr 18, 2019, 9:04:26 PM
Alyssa Johnson - Ok, you know I have taken a step back from social media, but something told me to check my Instagram tonight, and I'm so glad I did! It made my heart happy to read this post. I am so excited for you and proud of you for following your dreams. You are amazing!!
Apr 17, 2019, 12:14:53 PM
Charity Wade - Thank you!!! Just following after you, my entrepreneur-friend!!
Apr 17, 2019, 8:04:50 AM
Christina Anderson - I am so happy for you!!
Apr 15, 2019, 10:26:56 PM
Charity Wade - Thank you so much!!! <3
Apr 15, 2019, 9:59:20 PM
Laura Capps - Congratulations!
I am so excited for your new journey!!!
Apr 15, 2019, 9:24:31 PM
Charity Wade - Awe I'm excited for my customers too!!! So much more coming!!! <3 <3
Apr 15, 2019, 9:23:46 PM
Charity Wade - Awe this is so sweet!!! Your grandbabies are absolutely precious! They were a JOY to capture!
Apr 15, 2019, 9:23:14 PM
Charity Wade - Hahaha Thank you!!!
Apr 15, 2019, 9:22:55 PM
Charity Wade - Thank you so much friend!!! Couldn't have done it without you constant support and prayers!!!! Love you!
Apr 15, 2019, 9:22:18 PM
Charity Wade - Thank you so much!!!!
Apr 15, 2019, 9:22:05 PM
Charity Wade - Thank you!!!
Apr 15, 2019, 9:21:50 PM
Charity Wade - Thank you so much!!! And I'm SO glad he felt that way!!! I know it's not the fella's favorite so we try to make it as fun as possible!!! <3
Apr 15, 2019, 9:20:59 PM
Charity Wade - Thank you so much!!!! <3
Apr 15, 2019, 9:18:34 PM
Jamie harris - I’m so happy for you and excited for us as customers!!! You’re great at what you do.
Apr 15, 2019, 6:44:15 PM
Brenda Beiswenger - You captured my grandchildren just as they are . This is some of the best pictures of my family . My grandchildren the Pritchett girls . Just awesome . ❤️❤️
Apr 15, 2019, 6:32:30 PM
Deborah - Love this! So excited for you and about time!
Apr 15, 2019, 6:18:12 PM
Celine - You know I am beyond excited as you and that I am and will always continue to lift you up in my prayers for you and your family! Love you beautiful LET HIS LOVE AND LIGHT CONTINUE TO SHINE THROUGH YOU
Apr 15, 2019, 6:08:22 PM
Jennifer Hammock - Yay!!!! So excited to see this playing out for you! ❤️
Apr 15, 2019, 6:05:30 PM
Sarah Gunnels - Ahhhhh! So excited and so happy for you!
Apr 15, 2019, 5:46:50 PM
Tara Chalkley - Yay!! So excited for you!! Your work is amazing and I’m happy for you get to do what you LOVE full time!! Congratulations Girl!!!
P.S. Even the hubby said he had fun at our shoot and he doesn’t even like taking pictures LOL!
Apr 15, 2019, 4:44:47 PM
Taylor - So excited & happy for you!! It’s amazing to see how hard work pays off & I am so glad it’s happening for you!