For a long time I've been collecting information, magazines and books that inspire me. I study with other successful photographers from around the globe and participate in sevearl on-line communities. After years of this my head is left spinning with ideas. Many have become part of Kaiser Fine Photography while others await implementation or various steps to become a reality. For a long time I've drempt of having a long period of time to sit, reflect on where the business is, where it is going and which of these ideas I can get implemented without worrying about the day to day running of the business. This week is that week. I'm so excited. While if the weather is nice I may go to various spots to just be alone and think, I may end up just staying at home too, who knows where the wind will carry me. My main goal though is to come out of the week with new goals, products, a clear vision and a revitalized drive. Then again I always give myself too much to accomplish but it will be a seriously good start. I will sign in each day and keep you posted on my accomplishment.
So where did I come feom and where am I now?
I've operated Kaiser Fine Photography since February of 1990. Photography has been my passion and hobby since age 11 and I received a Bachelor of Fine Art in Photography. We moved to Scranton in 1989 and I worked at various businesses over a period of time after moving here. But I wanted to start doing photography again shortly after coming here. It was in February that a graphic artist that I worked with designed a business card for me and Kaiser Fine Photography was born.
I networked and started doing PR photography, something I've done since age 14. I enjoy meeting people and this grew the business. By 1997 I had a studio in my home and was laid off by my employer at the time. It was time for me to be full time anyway, it was just scarey to make the move myself, so it was made for me.
The business steadily grew and I've moved locations several times. I currently occupy a 142 year old house in Carbondale that my husband and I purchased in 2007. It was my dream to own my own building and have my own property for portraits. I actually found an old list of written goals that I carried in an old organizer. Of the 6 goals listed I had accomplished 5 of them and retracted from 1 for now (a level of staffing).
KFP has grown and I'm thrilled. Not without family sacrifice though but that is something I think all mothers deal with in some form. The business has had it's financial ups and downs but I've come through each stronger and savvier for the experience. Now it's reached a stage in the business life of "early maturity". It is time to revisit where the business is, the state of the industry and realign the vision a little and get excited again about what I'm doing. I cherish what I do and seeing the babies and children and families grow up over the years has been something I enjoy very much. Every one gets personal attention and I love the excitement of a session. New ideas inject new exitement not just for me but for you the client too. So let's see where we can take this! For today, I'm lounging around and relaxing until we go to a friend's house for a Labor Day party. Tomorrow I send Taylor off to school and start on my new venture!
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