My adventure as an aspiring photography began long before I even had a “fancy” camera. I have always loved snapping pictures. Whether it was with a not so fancy film camera, a point and shoot digital camera, or my little izone instant sticker camera. Never in a million years would I have imagined that I would later embark on a photography business.

In 2009, I purchased a Canon Rebel XSI because my husband told me I needed to find a cheaper hobby than scrapbooking. I took his “advice” and went the opposite direction and picked up photography. It wasn’t long before I realized that I wanted to take my photography to another level. I started taking photos of family and friends. There were no shortage of volunteers.

It is now 2014, and I just recently decided to publish the Facebook page to my photography page. I had that page pending since 2011! YES, 2011! Why did it take me so long? My own self doubt. I knew there is an influx of “photographers” to hit the scene now that DSLRs are more affordable. And almost everyone that had a DSLR considered themselves a “photographer”. I knew I also fell into that category and was worried about the critics (haters) that were about to be unleashed. Friends and family assured me that what I did was good enough – but come on, they’re friends and family. They’re supposed to say that, right?!

After a long abusive relationship with my own self doubt, I decided that we needed to go our separate ways. I will continue to grow each session and my photography will show it. It’s about time I put myself out there in CONFIDENCE!

What’s up 2014? JoopJoop Designs Photography is here – boo ya.