2022 Word: BUILD

Every year, instead of creating goals for myself or my business, I give myself one word. 2019 was “Magic”, 2020 was “Patient” (ironic), 2021 was “Content” and for 2022 I decided on “Build”. I was trying to find a word that I could work towards in all aspects of my life. This year is the year of change.

One Job

In 2022, I am going “full-time” with my photography business. While I have been working full-time for years as a photographer, I am finally just committing myself to ONE job. The past four years have been wonderful but there’s always been something else on my work mind. Whether that was being a full-time student-athlete or working as a marketing coordinator. I always had two jobs. This year I am extremely excited to just have one job. What does this mean? More individual time for each client, able to take more seniors, and quicker turnaround time!

We’re Starting a Family

As far as my personal life goes, I have a HUGE change coming very soon. My husband, Brandon, and I are expecting our very first child in March. We are having a baby boy and we are simply over the moon excited (and nervous)! While being a mom has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl, the thought of it becoming real life in just about 10 weeks seems overwhelming. Will I be a good mom? Will I provide enough attention and love? I have so many new thoughts in my head as his due date approaches but I am excited to see how God uses us and shapes us into parents in this new season of life.

Why “Build”?

“Build” seemed like the perfect word to wrap up all things new coming my way. I don’t want to build the perfect or dream business. I don’t want to build a business that makes the most money or is the busiest. I want to build a business that will capture my seniors in their best light. I want to build a business that makes me excited to work every day. I want to build a brand that seniors are comfortable being themselves with me. I want to build a business that supports my family. I want to build a family that is happy, loving, supported, and focused on God. Yes, this word has so many meanings and aspirations but I am thankful I do not have to do it alone. With God by my side, I hope that in 2022 I can build (or at-least start building) all the things I have had my mind on for so long.