02/07/2024
I am tired of being taken for granted! As a highly experienced photographer with 20 years of expertise, I respectfully request that you recognize my craft by not asking for free services or low-quality RAW files.
I have a business to run, I have to pay rent, gas, equipment, continuing education, and taxes! 
🙋🏻♀️ Volunteering my time and skills doesn't mean I don't deserve appreciation for the effort! Please be considerate of my schedule when asking me and understand I run a business.
📸 As photographers, let's focus on lifting each other up rather than tearing each other down. There's enough space in the industry for everyone to succeed. I am only in competition with myself to be a better photographer and a better business person in my community.
This is not a rant. This is a statement long overdue. I am happy to work with anyone, but I will not be taken for granted or not be compensated for my work.
Photo credit to Henry Reed
