This first picture right above pretty much how I describes how 2016 was; surprisingly blissfully happy! The year started out rough with spenging the first months of the year in the hospital when our family had quite the scare. Our little boy Boston decided to come 10 weeks early and weighed just 2 lbs. 0 oz. With me spending 21 days in the hospital on bed rest and Boston spending 46 days in the NICU, you could say we were so done with the hospital life and were SO glad to come home! Even though Jessica Ajeman Photography started when I bought my camera August 2015, taking a 4 month break while we were in the hospital I kind of lost my drive. I took some needed time off to take care of my baby, being with family, and deciding what I really wanted to do with photography. I decided then and there that this was not just a hobby but a dream job I wanted to make happen. After deciding to make Jessica Ajeman Photography happen, we moved the next month to Logan Utah. It was basically like starting all over-new people, new clientele, new industry, new world. What I did not know what that everyone and their dog was becoming a photographer in Utah. Why did they need another one? What would I be able to contribute to the wedding photography world? I got very discouraged and thoughts of quitting came into my mind. I decided that if I was going to be thrown into the 'just another Utah photographer' mix- I was going to stand out. I wanted to take it seriously, be a legit legal business, and give my clients more than just pictures. I want give my clients an experience where I have an impact on their life through photography. I want to bring light and joy into their lives where maybe there was none through my pictures. I have met other amazing photographers that were able to change my view on everything about my business and the WHY of it. I learned that it is not all about competition but coming together as a community and helping each other out so we can all be successful. The moment I decided to take my business seriously, commit to it, and put in the work to improve, I started to see results. I have improved so much and learned tons in the past 6 months. Since moving to Utah in July, I have been able to do 66 sessions (some were in AZ when I visited), but still! I have been crazy busy and am glad I can slow down a bit and let my business take off slowly but surely! I just want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that has believed in me and supported me so far, especially to those who have from day one. This dream becoming a reality would have not been possible without you! To show you how far I have come in 2016, I wanted to share a few of my first photos I took this past year compared to the last session I did. Promise me you'll scroll through the first ones REALLY quickly!! I am almost too embarrassed to show you them, but I want to be real. I want those you are just starting out in photography to not get discouraged if some of your images look like the first ones! Keep practicing and don't give up! You got this! I am so excited for what this new year brings and the brides that have already booked! Here’s to a new year filled with change and improvement! THEN: NOW:
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Jessica Ajeman
1/6/2017 11:28:44 am
It is the best! Yes it was so hard not to!! I didn't take one picture in the hospital with my nice camera and regret it now!!
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Melisssa
1/5/2017 09:14:23 pm
Your work is beautiful! I am so proud of your growth!
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Jessica Ajeman
1/6/2017 11:29:11 am
Thank you so much! You're so sweet!
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Hiliary Stewart
1/6/2017 10:02:26 am
I love seeing this! This post was such an inspiration! Love ya, girl!
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Jessica Ajeman
1/6/2017 11:29:47 am
Yay I'm so glad! Thank you!! <3
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