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How I Quit My Job and Went Full Time

I can’t tell you how many times a month I get asked the question, “How did you know when you were ready to quit your job and go full time?”. It is an awesome (but totally scary!) question to ponder! I was a server for 12 years,12 years!!! Don’t get me wrong, I loved it, and […]

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Client Respect

When Dre & I were newlyweds we walked into Sleep Number in search of a bed (that store is amazing). We walked in there and a sweet lady showed us around. She took us to every bed and explained how each one worked and answered any questions we had. After spending a good amount of time with […]

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For Photographers

Rock the Camera You Have

Image By Katelyn James In college, I shot for the newspaper and briefly worked on campus for an organization called Technology and Design; We photographed head shots, and events for other organizations. I remember getting SO FLUSTERED about the equipment that I didn’t have. I looked at all the other photographers and envied them. I thought A […]

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