28/07/2026
Update from Me ❤️
This is a post I’ve been putting off because it’s a hard one to write and I feel like I've been in limbo waiting.
As many of you know, I was in a car accident back in April. My dominant shoulder was injured and though I’ve tried to stay optimistic and keep pushing, I’ve had to accept that I’m just not physically able to shoot photography the way I always have.
It’s been a bigger challenge than I expected and it's crazy how much you realize you take for granted. Vacuuming, carrying groceries, or just folding laundry can cause major flare ups. Facebook show's the highlights of my life but behind the scenes, there are many nights with ice packs, a heating blanket, medications and just hoping tomorrow is better. The migraines and muscle spasms have been the hardest part. I never knew a shoulder injury could affect so much of the rest of my body.
📸 Photography events require hours of carrying heavy gear, shooting, lifting, and using my shoulder that I just can’t do without making it worse. Because of that, I’ve made the very very difficult decision to close my photography books for the remainder of the year.
This doesn’t necessarily mean forever. My doctors have told me recovery for this specific type of injury could take up to a year, but I’m holding onto hope that it'll be sooner. I need to be patient so I can give my clients the experience they deserve. Right now, I can’t confidently promise that to my clients.
Turning away sessions, weddings, events, and even one of my favorite yearly jobs, school photos, has honestly been very emotional for me. Photography has been such a huge part of my life for many years. YOU ALL helped support our family, introduced me to incredible people, and gave me memories I’ll always be grateful for. I can’t thank all of you enough for trusting me to capture your lives over the years.
✨ The silver lining. This life adjustment has pushed me to focus more on my real estate business. It isn't as physically demanding, it still allows me to build relationships and help families through some of the biggest moments of their lives.
So if you’ve ever worked with me or supported my photography business, I’d be incredibly grateful if you’d keep me in mind for any real estate needs, or send a referral my way. Please LIKE and FOLLOW Jamie Addington - Journey Real Estate. Your support has always meant more than you know and it continues to help our family.
I hope one day I’ll be back behind the camera with the same passion and creativity that made me fall in love with photography in the first place. Until then… you’ll still be seeing plenty of me, just helping people find their way home instead. ❤️🏡
— Jamie Addington
