12/05/2025
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E D I T I N G 💻
The absolute worst part of being a photographer.
The only thing that ever gives me doubt in my ability.
The only reason I ever miss deadlines.
The thing that causes me to disappoint people.
The thing that takes up more time than anything.
The chore that causes loss of sleep regularly.
The one thing that is always on my mind every minute.
The reason I can’t relax without guilt in my own home.
The chore I think about on vacation.
The reason I said no to my family and friends.
The task that is never complete.
The most stressful thing in my life.
The biggest weakness in my business.
The reason I constantly feel behind and guilty.
The bane of my existence.
The one thing the devil tries to use to convince me I am weak…less than…a disappointment…not capable…and, a bad photographer.
But, also…the one thing that transforms MY photos into YOUR ART. The one thing that showcases His masterpiece as I see it.
🙄It just so happens the hardest, most stressful, time consuming, and exhausting job is also the reward for a job well done. Life is funny that way.
😱Yes, I could leave your blemishes. I could avoid smoothing this. I could avoid removing that. I could send less photos…leave the highline poles…ignore the sky…leave the wrinkle in your shirt and the snot on your kids nose. I could leave your husbands skin red just bc he was hot and sweaty…leave your sons nose chapped and ignore your newborns dry skin. I could leave the grass how it looks in the raw photo instead of enhancing the color to its most beautiful form, and delete all the photos I don’t need to fulfil my obligation. I could slap a preset on all the photos at once and call it good! I could hire it done!
I COULD care less. (Yes, I said that right.)
But, that is not what I do. THAT IS NOT A COMANCHE SPIRIT🪶. You paid for exceptional work, not just an exceptional experience. To get results that are not common, you must also adjust your expectations to accommodate the extra work that is also…uncommon.
😴As I sit here tonight editing late into the night, yet again….I am exhausted! But, I also know this is a necessary evil to achieve remarkable results. Yes, it does suck for YOU to have to wait longer than a typical photographer requires. I know I shoot a lot of sessions and travel a lot of miles. Yes, it does suck for ME to have to sacrifice time with family and friends, sleep, relaxation, life, and sometimes wellbeing. But, I know the sacrifice is worth the reward. I hope you do also. It's worth it to you b/c you hired someone that does care and your final results will reflect that. It's worth it to me bc my kids get to watch me build a business that is exceptional. They get to see me hold customer services and product return in the highest regard. They get to see what it looks like to serve Him through work and how it is possible to do that while doing what you love. I’ve built my business on this very truth, and I am finally embracing it.
📸I will never be the photographer you hire for a “quick session” or a “few photos.” I don’t want to be. I do, however, want to be the photographer you hire to capture your most cherished memories and events in life. The photographer you hire when you want the best results and the most enjoyable experience. The photographer that can give you art for a lifetime, not just a season. Art takes time. I’ll keep sacrificing FOR greatness if you will too. Love you all!
Ev
🙅🏽♀️This is not a response to anyone or any message, please know that. My clients have been so patient and understanding this busy season especially b/c they went into it knowing turn around would be slow. But, I also know this time of year can easily turn that patience into Impatience for thr holiday. This is just how I'm feeling tonight as I know that I have 74 different clients patiently waiting on their photos. Just want to give you a quick reminder and pep talk of why you hired me. Maybe a little pep talk for myself also 😉
Evie Nusser Shriver
