Wrapping up the Year

I have learned a lot this year. I look back on my other blogs and realized that where I am now is miles away from where I started.

Here's a few points:

- Always take a break when you need to. I don't know how many nights I had at the computer where I worked as hard as I could but was easily distracted. It's better to just take a half hour for yourself, read a book, get away from whatever you're doing and come back refreshed.

- A full time job with a business on the side is a lot of work! I thought that I would have more time to edit and for myself, but I just realized that I don't want to be working on a video when I come home from a long day at work. I also realize that I need to schedule myself more if I want to get it all done, and stick to my schedule.

- I love what I do! I really enjoy shooting and editing weddings more than I thought I would. I like that my work is always happy, fun, and there is always room for improvement and different things to learn. I look forward to going to each wedding I shoot and I can't wait for next year to begin!

In the last month, I have gone to 2 wedding shows - The Wedding Expo in St. Thomas and The Dream Come True Wedding Show in London. These were put on by A&M Sounds. I am hoping that these wedding shows will pan out to more business. I have already received one amazing e-mail from someone who was interested in a wedding video:

Hi Amanda,

I must admit you really did change my mind about have a videographer at my wedding I do really want to have video of speeches and first dances and things that pictures can capture but, you can't hear those words or see those funny moments again. I also would like to have a video for my uncle in the Netherlands who has MS and will not be able to attend the wedding. I was interested in the half day package 1 camera to capture the ceremony and reception. I'm a budget bride so this package will capture everything I would like to capture but still stay within my price range. I'm glad you were at the bridal show to show me how a video could add to my memories of our special day.

Thank you!

My next wedding shows I believe will be in the Kitchener area. I am looking into attending the Wedding Ring's Bridal Expo on Jan. 7th and 8th, as well as the Paris Bridal Gala on Jan. 22nd. Hope to see you there!!