Focus Friday
BLOG + VLOG of AUTUMN THEODORE PHOTOGRAPHY
"She's killing it." How often have you heard a friend say this about someone? Or better yet, has anyone said it to you? How does it make you feel? It's meant to be a compliment, but can it weaken your confidence?
Over the past year, I've talked to other people who have been referred to as folks who were "killing it," and they feel the same way. Some of them have only recently started a new business or project and are still figuring it out. Others aren't yet making enough money to support themselves, and they certainly don't feel like they're "killing it." There are even some who are so stressed from the work that they're doing, that it doesn't seem worth it to be complimented with such a phrase.
And that's ok. It's all ok. No matter if you're using the phrase or receiving the phrase, know that it's intended to be a compliment, and that's it. If you said it, you probably made the person feel good. If you received it, congrats, people see what you're doing and believe in you! Just like the old adage, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," so is "he/she is killing it." It's all about perception, and has nothing to do with truth. Those being told they're "killing it" are not perfect - because no one is! Don't let others' hard work and accolades tear down your confidence about whatever it is that you're pursuing. You're doing great. Keep going. I believe in you. Happy Friday! Autumn
0 Comments
August was a wonderful month, and it was especially amazing because of my collaboration with Allie Lehman and Megan Leigh Barnard. The three of us were doing personal (aka "for fun") creative portrait projects this past winter, and decided to put a gallery show together. We called it Ten by Three: A Badass Portrait Series since we each photographed 10 women in our own creative ways. The photos below are in this order:
The most beautiful thing I learned was that without this collaboration, the project wouldn't have been fun, or even possible. We needed each other to make this gallery show a success. And for me, that so closely matches the Creative Babes motto of "Fuck Competition. Build Community."
Thank you to everyone who supported, helped, and loved us through this process. It was so fun, and we look forward to future collaborations not only with each other, but also with other amazing creatives in our beautiful city. <3
Happy Friday! Autumn Everyone has heard the old adage, "If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life." After lots of hard work over the past few years, I can finally say that I don't feel like I work, in the traditional sense of course. (There's still a lot to be done!) Photo by Angela Fortin Studio Photography My favorite things about being a photographer may or may not surprise you:
What are your favorite parts of your work? Happy Friday! Autumn Generations often love to prod at each other, saying how their generation is better than the next/last. While I try very hard to avoid this ugly banter, I far too often hear Gen X-ers complaining about Gen Y-ers or Millennials "playing on their phones. Below, you'll find a list of how I "played on my phone" last week. Here is the non-exhaustive list of WORK I did on my phone while shooting Cause Collaborative event highlights for nearly 9 hours this past Friday:
I caution folks who might assume "kids these days" are endlessly scrolling through Instagram, shopping online, or playing a game. My ability to embrace technology allows me to grow my business faster. (While occasionally scrolling through Instagram or shopping online - I can admit it!) What are genius ways you use your phone? What stellar apps do you love that bring you joy, ease, and efficiency to your life? Comments are welcome below! Happy Friday! Autumn Well maybe not EXAAAAACTLY. But there are an insane amount of similarities. Doubt me? Keep reading. I started my business in the summer of 2012, which means I'm about to celebrate my "baby's" 5th business birthday! Ever since, I've taken lots of mental notes (and talked to lots of other business owners) about the strange reasons we can justifiably call our businesses our "babies." Businesses = babies because...
Whether you're raising a business or a baby, you're doing a great job and I promise all your hard work will bring you lots of joy. Happy Friday! Autumn |
Writing and vlogging to entertain, educate, expose, and encourage.
Subscribe!Categories
All
Archives
January 2022
|
A few of my favorite shots, available for purchase for both personal and commercial use. SEE GALLERY
|
READY FOR BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY?
I created a free resource guide to help maximize your photography experience, no matter who you're working with. |