"Change and Struggle go Hand in Hand"~J*

Last week, I had the extraordinary honor of heading up to Nashville with Kristin of KLP Photography to go see not only a photographer, but a mentor and an inspiration. When I saw that Jasmine Star was going to be in Nashville for something called “The FIX” I immediately shrieked, put a note in my calendar and impatiently waited for the day that tickets went on sale. I had no idea what she would be talking about or what The FIX even WAS! But I knew I had to be there. Since starting this crazy and intense ride of kick starting my photography career, I have always watched and listened to what J* has said. She worked her butt off and has always stayed humble and down to earth and that is something to be admired; especially today and especially in the photography industry. 

I’m not going to lie! I was absolutely star struck at first. I couldn’t get over the fact that we were both wearing navy and white stripped shirts! Did this mean we were meant to be best friends forever? J*…you’re friendship bracelet is in the mail! 😉
Once I had a glass of wine and mingled and met with other photographers, I finally calmed down and really started to get interested in who the other photographers that were there were! People came from near and far! I couldn’t believe that everyone in that room was there for this one person. But not only that, they actually seemed to care about what I had to say (or it could have been the wine…when I get nervous I can’t seem to shut up). I walked away from The Fix, not only with a new found feeling of accomplishment for what I’ve already achieved, but also with a gaggle of gals that I know I could shoot an email, or jump on a FB photography forum and ask a question and they would be there to lend a helping hand! That my friends is powerful!

I sat on what she said for close to a week. I didn’t look at my notes, I just let it soak in. Once I finally sat down yesterday and looked over everything, I realized that I don’t believe there could have been a better time for me to hear the words that she spoke. That she preached! Can I get an ‘Amen’? 😉

So to Jasmine Star and The FIX I can only say ‘Thank You’. Thank you for sharing, for teaching, for encouraging and for just being You! 

KaylaFPhotography.com is LIVE!!

This has been a long (looooonnnnggg) time in the making! I bought Kayla F Photography over a year ago and it has just sat there. Its rather depressing once you think about it. So when it came time to renew the domain, I got to thinking. “This is ridiculous. Why am I going to renew it when it has just sat there for an entire year?” So after mulling over it for about 5 days, I kicked my butt in gear and decided that the reason why it has sat there is my own fault (obviously). The idea of creating a website just absolutely terrified me. Websites are so insanely expensive. Who on Earth would design it? Do I even have enough in my portfolio to interest people? Finally, I decided that if this is something that I want to do (you know, the whole being a photographer dealio) then I need a website. Not just a blog, but a legit website.

I have heard so many amazing things about Showit and know a few photographer who use their services, let alone almost all of the photographers whose work I drool over on a daily basis. If its good enough for them, well it has to be good enough for me! I signed up and 3 weeks later “TADA!!!”

There were many nights and weekends of Robby asking me to get off of the computer and to not eat my dinner at my desk (all requests I of course obliged). There was a lot of edits, a lot of emails to one very very trusted photographer confidant, and many questions to Robby…the computer genius. But in the end, this website is 100% me! Done, 100% by me! I don’t know if I could be any more proud! So, on with the tour!

I don’t want to load you down with a “How To” of the site…hopefully its easy enough to navigate…but there are some little goodies tucked away! 🙂

On the home page, see those cute little 5 pictures?!? Click on them to see what fun awaits! 

Once you click on a picture, it will take you to one of three galleries (more galleries to come)! The first two pictures take you to my engagement and weddings. The third picture will take you to my lifestyle sessions and the last two will take you to the weddings that I have assisted with Jennie Andrews Photography! It was sooo hard to choose which photos to use, which is why I’m excited to add more galleries in the future! 

The last little hidden bit is on the hello page! See those two boxes at the bottom? Click on those and they’ll take you to some awesome questions that every bride, to-be-momma or anyone whose interested in a session probably think of from time to time! The box with the big “f” not only bids a nod to the f in Kayla F Photography, but it also sends you to my Facebook page so you can get the latests photos and updates!

And that just about sums it up! There might be more pages added in the future (maybe something on my interests other than photography, more galleries, and maybe even an intro video) so keep checking back to see any improvements. And if you run across something that seems a little bit finicky, shoot me an email at kayla@kaylafphotography.com and let me know! Don’t be shy!

Oh! And I have to give a HUGE shout out to my “very very trusted photographer confidant”! Kristin of KLP Photography is awesome and amazing, and I might have completely lost it and thrown my computer out the window if it wasn’t for her. She gave me ideas and helped me out when things were getting intense! Plus, make sure you check out her blog! She’s GIVING AWAY an engagement session! You bet your little booty Robby and I are submitting our pic!