New year, new blog!

One of the things that I have been wanting to do for my business, is get a blog going! No better time than a new year, right? I plan on using this blog as a newsletter, of sorts for my photography business. I will be posting sneek peeks from recent sessions, announcing specials, possibly contests? I am not totally sure yet, so make sure you keep checking back in to see what I am up to!


I should probably introduce myself first. Those who would be reading this are probably past clients, current clients, and hopefully future clients. As well as friends and family wanting to keep up with what I am doing. So, for those who don't yet know me yet, my name is Jeannette Searcy. I am a photographer in the Orlando area. I am a wife to a wonderful fireman, and a mom to two beautiful boys. I graduated from FSU (go Noles) with a degree in child development. I always knew that I wanted to work with children, I just didn't know how!


I am often asked the question, "how long have you been doing this (photography)?" Seems like such an easy question, but it really doesn't have an easy answer. I have been taking photographs since I was a kid. I was the high school yearbook photographer in school (MANY years ago!). And after I had my first baby, my interest became much greater. I took some photography courses, and got a film SLR (single lens reflex) camera. I have since moved onto digital SLR cameras. And just a year or so ago, I decided to build up my portfolio. My boys were so happy that I was taking photos of other kids, so they could get a break from me! And then, a few months ago, I decided to make the leap into a photography business. (See, I told you it wasn't a quick answer!).


I have been so blessed to have such wonderful first clients with such gorgeous children! And I feel that I am really doing what I was MEANT to do now. I have so much fun photographing kids. And I really love being able to give parent's photographs of their children, just the way they REALLY are. It almost feels like it isn't work at all! THIS is what I have been looking for!


I invite you to stay up to date with my blog. Check back often, because I have some specials in mind! Not to mention, if you have a session coming up, you will get a sneek peek of a photo or two BEFORE your proofs are actually ready for you!


And before I sign off, I thought I would share a favorite picture of me and my boys. This was taken last mother's day by my mom. As you can imagine, I don't get on the other side of the camera all that often!