behind the scenes at emily photography

Running a photography business is oh-so-much more than just taking beautiful pictures, though of course that is the foundation of the business. But there are many, many behind the scenes hours that go into each shoot after the pictures have been taken! And today I want to give an absolutely huge thank you to the people who help me make that happen. Honestly, I couldn’t do Emily Photography without them!!

My amazing, wonderful husband. We are truly a team and he is as invested in my business as I am. He is the technology guru of the operation, and he keeps my blog and website running smoothly, works out computer bugs, makes sure all of the photos are backed up every day, and makes sure my equipment and computer are in good working order. He is my cheerleader, helps me decide on the best pictures for a shoot, encourages me, and stays up late with me when I’m trying to finish someone’s gallery at 1:00 in the morning and can barely keep my eyes open. He also talks me off the ledge when my computer isn’t working right and I freak out

The best babysitter we could ever imagine or ask for. She loves my kids as her own and they love her like a grandma. My kids love going to her one day a week. She does creative hands-on things with them, sends them home with fresh-baked cookies, works out her schedule to watch them extra days when I need to do shoots on a different day or a wedding on a Friday, and listens empathetically when I need to vent or ask parenting questions of her. She’s amazing and I can truly focus on my work knowing my kids are in good hands.

My assistant. She comes faithfully every week to brainstorm new ideas with me, help me stay on top of administrative details like maintaining my database and sending out mailings, and helps me with design work. She’s wonderful, organized, encouraging, thoughtful, and its just so nice knowing I have a right hand person who is truly committed to helping Emily Photography run smoothly and professionally.

My mom. Need I say any more? Seriously she is my biggest supporter and cheerleader and I don’t even have enough space for all the words I could write about how amazing she is and how helpful and encouraging. So I’ll just say thank you!!!!