I started my little blog and wedding videography business back in March. At the time and still often I am stumbling around trying to figure out how to balance personal life with professional life, how to run a small business and how to make each and every bride happy. No one said it would ever be easy.
When I told my husband last Thanksgiving that I wanted to start a business he didn't take me serious. I don't think I really took it serious. I pushed the thought aside but it kept coming back to me. I kept dreaming of the day I could write my wedding thoughts and sharing videography with brides. I brought up the topic after the first of the year (2011) and my husband saw my passion. He encouraged me, we bought cameras and equipment, I started my blog and I haven't looked back.
My first wedding was in May so the past 8 months I have filmed 7 weddings. I am still amazed that I have had that many people interested. Some even booked without seeing any examples of my work. Brides took risks with me and I cannot thank them enough.
It is hard at times. It is hard when I sometimes am left clueless as to what is next. The driving force behind me starting Lovebird Productions was pure love for weddings + video. I remember looking at other videographers who charge double my price and offer less than my main package and thinking I can do that. I can do that better than them and for a lot better price. Weddings aren't just business. They are a love that runs deep.
The past few weeks have been hard. I have been overlooked a few times and it stings a bit. Business is business. Maybe I am too soft or not business minded enough but I am not giving up. I was given this gift and desire for a reason. If I can make just one bride pleased on her wedding day and years to come, I have accomplished my dream. Wedding videography isn't just something that puts food on my table or pays my bills. It is something that I am always taking a risk with. I am always learning more. I am always working harder.
I am blessed to have friends and family who believe in me. Even when the chips are down, I know this is my calling. I want to give a bride the best day of her life. I want to know that a bride can show her kids her wedding DVD one day. No matter if I am overlooked I keep my head up.
Right before I announced my plans to anyone I got a fortune cookie that says, "You will reach the highest possible point in your business of profession." I know I still have a long way to go but bring it. I don't think I will reach the highest point but I know I have the will power to try. I won't give up.
I am who I am. I am a business woman (at least trying). I am a wife. I am a friend. I am a daughter and sister. I am an Aunt. I am a woman who believes in what a video can portray. I am a woman who believes in the power of a wedding DVD. I am Lovebird Productions. That's me and I promise to never stray from that.
Katie- You are such an inspiration!! I would love to follow my dream one day and turn my baking love into a business venture! They always say do what you love and you'll never feel like you've worked a day in your life. I truly believe that you WILL reach the highest point- The point that God chooses for you! And the fact that it stings or hurts when you're overlooked- it just means that you are human and have a strong and big heart! Something all of us look for in a friend and wedding professional! You're the best! Love you!
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