It’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted anything here on my blog, or even much on social media for that matter. Several months in fact. Reason being… we’ve been planning to have to move (again) out of state because my husband’s employer closed their office here in San Antonio. It looked like we were likely going to have to move back to the DC area. (Which I did NOT want to do.)

So since August of last year, my hubby had actually been working (and living as a “geo-bachelor”) in DC, while we stayed here in our San Antonio home. And since we didn’t think we would be here much longer, I didn’t do much marketing for this area.
Ok. I didn’t do ANY. 🫣 😆
Those four months he was away just happened to be the busiest four months since I started my photography business back in 2014! Now, I am sooooo grateful to be so busy with my clients! ( I just wished it wasn’t when I was parenting solo!) It was a rewarding, but very exhausting, four months.

Long story short, the other position he’d hoped to get fell through. And as I started begrugingly looking for homes in DC/VA (soooooooooo expensive! 😱), my husband– as sort of “hail mary” to be able to stay here with his family– reached out to his Army Reserve unit and… they instantly snatched him up for active duty! (Turns out they’d wanted to get him on board long before this!) 🤷‍♀️ 

So, thankfully, after 4 long months, my hubby is finally home again! 🥰 He’s putting on cammies once again each morning, which is a little strange to see. But I’m so thankful he’s home!

Plus, I am thrilled to announce that we no longer have to move! We get to stay here in San Antonio!!!

So I am now officially *STILL* booking newborn and family sessions!

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And this meant: I could finally start my second studio space! 🎉

Another perk of realizing we no longer have to move (and I no longer have to set up a new studio in another city!) is that I can start projects here in my Stone Oak home studio that I didn’t think I’d be able to do!  

Prior to our *supposed* move, I’d wanted to create an additional shooting space here. But I’d chosen not to start it because, well… that’s foolish to do when you have to move in a few months!

But once I found out we get to stay here in San Antonio for at least another 2 years, I IMMEDIATELY started planning it! It’s small but mighty corner in my office (n our huge bonus room on our 2nd floor)- which is my favorite room in our home because of all the lovely natural light.) 

Not only did I start planning it last month, it’s already about 97% finished!

Here’s what I did!

First and most important thing was to create a floating floor- a beautiful neutral wood floor that would be a simple, subtle backdrop for babies and families.  It took a while (I’m picky!) but I found the PERFECT shade and texture of flooring. 

I got about halfway through laying it down when I got sick (January was NOT a good start for me!).  My sweet husband knew I was stressing about not finishing it, so he took it upon himself to knock out the rest of it.  

He’s my biggest cheerleader.  🥰

The other important part of this space was something large enough for a family to sit on for portraits (comfortably) but minimal enough to fade away in the image.  I found an huge ottoman that was the PERFECT size, and covered it with a fabric the exact shade of neutral I was looking for!  (I have to say, I’m not super skilled at sewing, but I’m pretty pleased with how the slipcover turned out!) 

Lastly, a new permanent curtain rod. Ugh. I hate hanging curtain rods almost as much as I hate doing laundry.  (Almost.) New sheer curtains to diffuse light.  And our spare single bed loaded with new pillows and a gorgeous crocheted bedspread handed down in my family. 
Lastly, just a fresh coat of paint, and some proper photos with my camera (instead of iPhone pics🙃) and it’ll be official!

I also Ordered the new, flush LED studio light (that I’ve been eyeing for a couple years) that should be arriving in the near future.

I’ve been calling it Studio B! Sounds super techy and artsy, right? (Or maybe like a west hollywood nightclub…)🤷‍♀️😆

And here is a peek from the first sessionI shot here! I first photographed this sweet family when baby brother was still in mom’s belly. Look at him now! 😍