10/28/2026
Amburn Mountain Farm has my time in October, and I need you to show me some grace.
Today, I culled and uploaded SEVENTEEN albums. SEVENTEEN. And I still have three weddings to go through, with another one this Saturday.
Why so much at once? Because today was my first “free” eight hours the entire month of October.
Why on earth would I take it all on? It’s a mix of a lot of things, but at the top of that list is simple: I love what I do. I love photography. I love the people I get to serve, and I don’t want to stop doing something I’m passionate about just because life gets hectic.
Another reason- I deeply cherish my loyal clients. I work hard to honor my commitments, meet expectations, and give people the experience they deserve. I take that responsibility and their trust very seriously. So many of you that I have chosen to work with this month have been good to me over the years, and I will always take your wishes for dates into consideration.
But I need to say something, and I need to say it clearly. Be kind. Be patient. And please remember that I am a human being, not a robot.
I hate that I even have to address this, but I will burn down every business I own before I sacrifice my motherhood, my family, and the people who matter most to me. My businesses are important to me. My clients are important to me. But neither will ever come before my family.
October is a season I have intentionally set aside for Amburn Mountain Farm. It is our passion.
Even still, I understand that booking in October is important to those who have— and that is why I have agreed to work you into my schedule. I understand wanting to preserve the beauty of this season, and I understand being excited to see your finished memories. I want you to have them just as much. I promise.
But last-minute planning, deadlines, and lack of flexibility do not automatically entitle you to the top priorities of my life, especially at the expense of my family.
I have had a handful of people expressing frustration over turnaround times on sessions that were photographed just over a week ago. A week. Even during my most efficient seasons, that’s pretty much unheard of.
I need everyone to understand that professional photography involves so much more than clicking a camera button. There is culling, properly editing, uploading, communication, and countless hours of work that go into your half hour of shoot time. Every gallery and every album deserves care and attention. Rushing through that process simply to satisfy unrealistic expectations is not how I choose to operate my business.
I will always do my best to communicate, honor my commitments, and deliver quality work. But I will not apologize for refusing to work 24/7. I am human. I’m a mother. A wife. A homemaker. I’ve got two other businesses riding on my back. I am learning that loving what you do does not mean you must make yourself available to everyone, at every moment, at the expense of your own peace.
To the clients who have been patient, kind, understanding, and supportive: thank you. You have no idea how much that means to me. Your kindness never goes unnoticed, and I am genuinely grateful for every one of you.
To those having to reach out more than once for me to reply, and those who have been extra patient to get on my schedule. Thank you so much for patience. If I haven’t responded in a few days, reach out again 🤪.
I will continue to work hard. I will continue to honor my commitments. And I will continue to pour my heart into what I do. But I will also protect my time, my family, and the season of life I am in. Kindness and patience are not too much to ask, neither is respect for the person behind the camera. ❤️
