02/17/2023
As some of you saw yesterday, Iāve made the difficult decision of closing down Golden Coast Studio. It hasnāt been an easy or quick decision but I know that this next chapter in my business will be filled with growth and fulfillment.
To be honest, the studio no longer brought me joy. My passion for photography started to dim and my focus shifted from creating art and connections to spreadsheets, managing rental times, building maintenance, non stop refurbishing, tough conversations about stolen or broken items, and overall the loss of my creative flow.
Running and owning a studio is so much harder than people think. And although I found the energy to do it, I was taking away from other areas of my life that provided me with more peace and happiness.
I put so much of my worth in having a studio and Iāve realized that I donāt need that validation to consider myself a professional. Itās hard comparing yourself to other business owners and creatives and not put yourself down. Itās hard to build self esteem intrinsically and not rely on the praise of others. What makes you successful isnāt what you have, the accolades in your resume, or money in the bank. Success is defined by you and the fulfillment you have within your choices and actions.
All of this to say, having a studio just wasnāt my calling. But it has brought me closer to my community and Iāll never take for granted the amazing opportunities itās provided for me.
Stepping away from the studio is bittersweet, so to commemorate my last days, Iām offering mini sessions for the entire month of March. Iām walking away from this chapter with a bang and want to soak in every last opportunity to enjoy what Iāve really loved about it, the ability to capture you and your loved ones in a cozy, bright, and intimate environment.
Mini sessions will be $250 for 15 digital images during your 20 minute session. Email to book at [email protected] or click the email button in my bio.
Thank you all for coming along with me on this journey. Iām excited for whatās to come and to share with you more art, more realness, & more of my creative energy š¤