02/27/2024
12th Year LWP Anniversary 🎂
I don’t remember the exact date, but I remember launching my photography website in February 2012. In that time frame, many of my seniors have gotten married and even had kids. Time went by quickly and before I knew it, it had been 12 years.
To be totally honest, I don’t feel too different than when I first started my business. I have a lot of experience under my belt, so every shoot is way easier than what it used to be when I was learning in the early days. However, the industry changes every year. There’s always new techniques, trends, and new technology to keep up with. I’m always learning, so it still feels fun and new.
Only when I realize the kids I used to know have all grown up do I feel like I’ve gotten older. On the inside, I still like the young upstart that only had one goal in mind, which was to create magazine worthy photos for everyday people.
As a photographer, I feel that my place in the world is to help others see their beauty and worth as a fellow human. I had a client told me recently that my photography is “healing.” That’s probably the highest compliment I can imagine. It felt good to hear that.
In years past, I never really celebrated the studio’s anniversary. I’m not one to celebrate big milestones. I don’t even post about it either. I acknowledge it in my head, and I move onto the next project, next photoshoot, next big goal I want to pursue.
But this year, I want to at least say “Happy 12th birthday Ling Wang Photography.” It’s not easy to run a creative business for more than a decade and still maintain a fairly full calendar. It’s actually hella hard, so I’m so grateful for every person who has allowed me to live this dream of doing what I love everyday. Thank you for having me in your life and allowing me to capture special memories for you.
Also I really want to acknowledge , our studio manager who I literally cannot live without. She’s my rock. Thank you to our various hmu teams. The list is too long for this caption. so I’ll tag everyone in the second image. You ladies are the best!
I love you all! Thank you! - Ling