Being the owner of a small business, I walk a fine, and ever changing, line between PERSONAL and BUSINESS.  I’ve heard the mantra, “It’s not personal, it’s just business.”, all my life.  This may be a legitimate statement when one considers the business practices among multi-national conglomerates, but when you are the owner, accountant, janitor, handy-man, chef, lawn mower, photographer, public relations … and on and on and on… business becomes very personal.

I don’t think this is a bad thing.  There are some things to consider, but when it is done, it is that my business IS personal that makes my business a success.  Sure, by keeping my business on a personal level, my clients get to see me at my most real.  They see my happiness and joy.  They see my new ideas being developed and my successes.  They also get to see me when I’m angry, sad, hurt or looking for a new idea.  They get the real me.  Not a version of me that is dreamed up by a group of 30 something professionals that sit in a room, studying demographics and trends.  I’m just me.  I’m personal.

It’s keeping it personal that has allowed me to move from having a long list of clients, to a long list of friends.  I know about my past clients’ achievements and heartaches.  I get to hear when they graduate from college, when they have a new baby and when they experience a loss.  I’m proud that it’s personal.  I love that I get to know my clients on a deeper than “business” level.  It’s the personal aspect that has allowed me the honor of returning to photograph numerous weddings for the same family.

So when it comes to business, keep it personal.  If it’s personal treatment you want, remember that it is the person who gives you that extra consideration…. not the business.  When you are in business, remember to keep it personal with other businesses as well…. because once you walk past the door of their business, they too are filling all those same roles.

Have a great week.

jb

It’s personal.  Keeping it personal allowed me to have been a part of each wedding of the people in this picture.  It’s more than business.

I love it. We finally got the snow I’ve been wanting…. and to celebrate, I gave away three photo sessions.

Here are a few of the pics from the sessions. If you want the opportunity to jump on one of these spur of the moment, free sessions.. you have to keep an eye on our facebook page.   Blair Photography on Facebook

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If so, check out our page on Facebook.  Blair Photography on Facebook

We have a special just for you… as long as you’re a fan of Blair Photography on Facebook.

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After two years of not having any changes in wedding pricing, we’ve finally had to re-evaluate our packages and pricing.  We’ve updated our wedding packages to include a coffee table book and more…  in all but our off-season package.  There are still a few galleries to update on our site, but I’m working hard to pick out the right photos.  Having too many awesome photos to pick from is a problem.  Maybe it would be easier if I had just a handful of great shots… but I don’t.   I’ve had so many great clients who have allowed me to get so many fantastic shots.  So, take a few minutes and check out the updated site.  b2weddings.com

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