Alicia Haskew Photography

08/17/2022

Hey, party people! 🤩

Remember that vague burnout post from earlier? I’m honestly terrified to tell you that I’m launching a podcast 😬😳🫢

Why a podcast you ask?
Well, I was listening to one of my faves, and she mentioned that she moved away from YouTube (which was where I was originally headed) because of the sheer amount of screen time we are on our phones, and her desire to help diminish it.

I absolutely love that, it resonated with me, and here we are!

Why am I terrified? Because it’s not something I’ve done before, but I’m going with my instinct and leaning into this.

I’ve been doing a lot of leaning, lately. In fact, I’ve been leaning in uncomfortable situations for so long, I think it’s time to smash it up a bit.

On Epispde 1, I want to share my entrepreneurial journey. It’s ups and downs. I plan on being VERY transparent so get ready to have your world rocked if you thought it was all sunshine and rainbows. It’s not.

Following that, though- I’m open to ideas! Here are some of my topics planned out:

✨ Burnout and the hustle culture

✨ Mindset

✨ Systems

✨ Money blocks

✨ Passive Income

✨ How to reach your market without posting 4 TikTok’s a day

✨ Niching your business

✨ Book recommendations

Plus antidotes about our family adventures, being a , side hustle management and more!

What are some other topics would interest you?

08/13/2022

Time to talk about the B-word- Burn out.

If you haven't noticed, I've been MIA on social for quite some time. Well, it's time for a truth chat and a vulnerable post.

A few years ago, I hit a wall. My "why"- the thing that I was supposed to be doing this all for- it vanished into thin air, and my business began to suffer for it.

When I had my daughter, she was my driving force behind AHP. To be able to run this business fulltime, so I could spend every possible minute with her. My "why".

But as I honed in on my skills, tightened up my offerings, and got into a flow of things, my "why" became survival.

My senior business flourished, and I was able to quit my fulltime job and jump into this business with both feet. It was one of my biggest accomplishments.

But the thing is, when you make that leap, and there's no turning back, you can either lean into it and watch it grow, or you can panic, grasping for a parachute that isn't there. The business became less about "creating" and more about "surviving" and that's where things started to change.

I had a steady stream of clients contacting me- that wasn't the issue. It was my MINDSET that was the issue. I felt had to say yes- yes to every job whether it brought me joy or brought me to tears. Yes to the quick turns, yes to the mini sessions, yes to the product photos, yes to everything. And my true why was slipping away.

I wanted to run my own business because I wanted to spend time with my daughter. To pick her up from school and spend the afternoons with her, but I couldn't because I was so desperate to close that next sale. This complete opposite of what was happening.

I started resenting my business, complaining, and feeling overall negative about it. How do you think the Universe repaid me? Yeah- more of that.

I had to take a HARD reset. Explore for me. Take the pressure off. The biz has been here all along, doing things here and there, and as I've explored, I've discovered new things about myself and this business.

If you’re closing in on burnout, I’d love to talk to you. Comment below or just shoot me a message.

05/08/2019

My work takes me to the most incredible places.

02/24/2019

Only FIVE DAYS LEFT to sign up for the 2020 Model Team! I have had a lot of calls with questions on the team, so if you have been on the fence about joining, don't hesitate to call me! Shoot me a DM here, and we'll chat! I'm happy to set up a meeting with you and mom or dad to go over the details, but I don't want you to miss out on the AMAZING couture shoots I have lined up for you this year!⁣
Don't have a lot of time? Don't worry- you can also pick your favorite and just sign up for the one(s) you want to participate in. So, DM me to join the exclusive AHP Model Team!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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02/17/2019

You have a choice- choose joy or choose non-joy. I am always telling my daughter, "You have the choice whether or not to be happy. I can't decide that for you. You control your feelings, so choose wisely."⠀
Sometimes life throws stuff at us that seems unbearable at the time, but we can choose how we approach it, either through love and joy, or fear.⠀
"I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you. We are in charge of our attitudes." -Charles Swindoll⠀
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02/17/2019

Oooh, ._27 😍⠀
Totally killed it at her senior session. Who knew Golden Eagle had such picturesque spots?⠀⠀⠀⠀
Don't forget that there are limited number of senior sessions available this Spring for class of 2019, so if you want to have more than just some Senior Pics, and have a full service experience, hmu. Shoot me a DM and we'll chat!⠀
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02/12/2019

Have you always wanted to model? Do you binge watch America's Next Top Model? Do you dream of being in the spotlight? . . . The AHP Muse Crew is a little slice of LA From high fashion studio shoots, to fun & funky boho beach shoots, my models get to have the experience of a lifetime! If you are a junior, and are interested in joining the team, click the link in the bio, and sign up to receive the Model Team info webinar. Spots are limited, and are first come first serve! . . . Make your Senior year unforgettably EPIC! Come join the team! . . . . . http://bit.ly/2SpmY7I

02/11/2019

"With courage you will dare to take risks, have the strength to be compassionate, and the wisdom to be humble. Courage is the foundation of integrity." -Mark Twain . . . . . http://bit.ly/2E51O66

02/10/2019

I love this shot of . The lighting, the clothes (thanks, !), the hair and makeup (s/o to ) was so perfect at Cascades Park! . . . I opened up 20 extra senior sessions for the Spring, since this is the LAST YEAR I am going to be taking regular senior clients outside of the model program! Be sure to DM me or hit up my contact form on my site. I would love to create an unforgettable experience for your senior portraits! . . . . . http://bit.ly/2E1L6on

02/09/2019