I Almost Quit Photography in 2022
Yeah, you read that right. I was losing my way and allowing imposter syndrome, self doubt, a couple of terrible clients who didn’t value my work or my time, and the crazy, ever-changing IG algorithm to cause me to question if I wanted to continue.
I knew being a mompreneur AND working a full time job wasn’t going to be easy by any means but was undeterred. Somewhere along the way, I started questioning why I would keep pushing through all the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and social media antics when I made a VERY NICE income and had AMAZING benefits in my day job. Finding time to make video content and new ways to reach my ideal clients were feeling overwhelming and stressful. Ms Magnolia Lady felt more like a chore than a passion and outlet.
On top of that, no one told me that 3 year olds will wear you down mentally, physically and emotionally. I always heard about “terrible twos” and “ferocious fours”. Ain’t no body mention “test your gangster three”. Then in November, my grandmother passed away unexpectedly the week my own family photos were scheduled. I was done. Grief will break the strongest of spirits. I started planning how I was going to announce that Ms Magnolia Lady Photography would be no more.
I went ahead with my own family photos in which another photographer and I took photos of each other's families and edited our own photos. It was while editing my own family photos that I was reminded of my WHY...my son. I wanted to be an example to my son that he should always pursue his passion and never give up when life throws curve balls. I couldn't quit something I loved because of a few curveballs and self doubt.
I took the last two weeks of the year to re-focus and dig deep. I decided to use 2022 as a lesson in growth and not give up. So here I am ready to grow my dream in 2023.
