Jenny asked: “Lyndsay, I have a blog for my etsy business but struggle with posting more personal content the way you do. I’d really like to move my blog more into the lifestyle category but don’t know how much personal stuff is TOO much. Also, do you consider safety issues that might come along with…
I’ve been collecting old cameras for a long time but haven’t tried shooting with any of them. Weird, huh? Then I recently got this Diana Mini 35mm and am officially driving Anderson and Kingston crazy playing with it! It’s not really vintage but delivers similar results as an old toy camera. The Diana Mini is…
[...] pictures above are all that I could salvage from two rolls of film shot with my Diana Mini. And we shot most of it on vacation in NYC last month. Thank you drug store photo center for [...]
Definitely like my Holga, I love these! My beach pics we took look very 70s show as well. So much fun to go back to playing with film!
Balance. The B Word. I get emails at least weekly about finding balance. People want to know how I do it. How I balance being a wife and mom with running a business. Does the fact that I haven’t answered any of these emails in over a month tell you anything? Truth is, sometimes I…
love, love this post. it’s so hard to find balance. i struggle with work, house, family and maintaining my relationship with God. at the end of the day all that matters is your relationship
with the people you love and God. everything else can wait.
Pops, I got that phrase from you. :) Love you too!
Your comment, “I am learning…” is something I say regularly. In 58 years I don’t think I’ve learned anything TOTALLY. Rather, I am still learning to be a husband, a daddy, a faithful Christian, a pastor, etc. Thanks for being honest. I love you.
For the record, I think you’re doing a wonderful job.
THIS IS SO HARD FOR ME! I have SO MUCH I want to do, ‘need’ to do, make, sell, etc…but after these 42 dresses, I’m really realzing, all I really NEED to do is SIT and BE STILL. Thank you for this. Thank you for the reminder that the boys at home are really the only ones that matter! THANK YOU! xoxoxoxo
I kinda hate the world balance. :) to me it makes it seem like everything has to even out with my time. But the reality for me is that I’m never going to be able to give the same amount of time to my family as I do blogging, photography, etc. Something has to take priority and that’s my family first, always. I say no a lot! and it’s really helped to wage everything against is this a benefit to my family? does it take away time from them? could it be better spent elsewhere? these are questions i ask myself before committing to anything.
i love what you said about finding what works for you! it’s so true because every family is different. :) thanks for sharing today!
Thanks for this!!! I really needed it!
I’m so excited to show you this painting my friend Monica Foye did. It’s ridiculous! Last year I saw this painting on Vintage Revivals and decided I needed an equally GINORMOUS piece in my dining room. So of course I went straight to Monica. If anyone could make it happen, she could. She suggested we…
Thanks so much Kristen!!
Yay, I can comment now! I LOVE this camera art!!!! I want to pin it, but you don’t have a pin button on your posts!
I am so in love with this I can’t even find WORDS. ME!
If I had room in my house I’d SO love one of these. Maybe I’ll have my own office one day ;) Your friend is super talented!! Thank’s for sharing!!
LOVE THIS!!! WOW!!! BEAUTIFUL and POWERFUL!
I’ve owned Pink Coffee Photo for 5 years. And while I do not consider myself an expert on how to run a business, I do feel like I’ve learned a little bit along the way. Sometimes the hard way! When I started writing this article I thought about how I wish someone would have sat…
These tips are awesome! I am a beginner photographer, aspiring to start her own business. Its VERY intimidating, but if I take my time its very attainable! Thanks again for the tips, they seriously help a lot!
Hey, thanks for these tips! They encourage a “starting out” photographer like me. :)
Not that I will be looking to move into the photography business anytime soon – but thanks for all the advice. I think your words of wisdom can be applied to lost of different business types.
As a client for the past 3 years – I think you offer a unique experience and it is well worth every penny you charge. Thank you for sharing your AWESOME talents!
This is a great list of tips and lessons, thanks for sharing it.
I’ve learned so many things about being a business owner and how I want to run my business these last few years. I’ve realized mostly the type of clients I want to work with, and who value my work.
This is great info! I’m struggling with pricing right now. Hopefully you don’t mind but I’m sending you an email with some specific questions. Thank you for reaching out with helpful advice.
Very helpful! Its nice to hear from other photographers, that we all share similar challenges when first starting out. Thanks for the tips!
Thank you for this, very helpful
Thank you thank you for this article! I’m printing it and doing a little regrouping this weekend. Needed this really bad!
SO proud of you! Also, this gem is my favorite:
“I’m a southern girl. That means I am polite. Almost always. But I’m also feisty. And when I need to stand my ground, you better watch out!”
Amen sister! Bless your heart. ;)
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pinkcoffeephoto - Hey Barbara! I’m so glad it was helpful for you. Thanks so much for visiting Pink Coffee. :)
barbara - Hey there! I’m new to this whole blogging thing (just started my blog about a month ago) so this is really helpful, thanks!!
Also love your photos!!
Jenny - THANK YOU THANK YOU so much for answering this. I agree with so much you said and plan to start writing a personal post each week. You have no idea how much this advice helps me!