Alissa - Thanks for these insights into your business! I'm just booking my first weddings for 2010 and am very interested in a mentoring session; what are your rates? Thanks!
Lydia - I'm in the middle of reading this book right now!
kelli - thanks, melissa. i'm just getting started and I love hearing your perspective on the business!
Li Ward - Woah. So needed to hear this. As a small business owner it seems totally counter-intuitive to NOT strive for absolute perfection, maybe because we feel that that translates into happier clients. But it just ends up driving you crazy and bogging you down. Thanks so much for this post!
Diana Kay - Melissa - it's easy to see why you are loved. Your work is outstanding yet you are down to earth and accessible. Thanks for the mentoring - well worth it. I highly suggest to anyone reading this post - stop waiting and schedule your session with Melissa because she has a lot to offer for your business and she is willing to share it all.
Christina Sandberg - I am currently reading the E-Myth...and your post nails it on the head! Thanks for being so giving to other photographers!
Gail - Melissa,
That quote of DJ's is SO perfect! Your workshop is a perfect one to address this topic. I have some friends who are really struggling with the whole "every image has to be perfect" and it can KILL you. I think a) getting a great workflow in place and b) working to nail your exposure IN camera are two ways you can help overcome that obstacle too!
Laura - I am a photographer just starting out, and this is what I think I needed to hear -- thank-you!
Becky Leonard - I would love a mentoring session. I don't know when, I need to work it into the budget. Could you give me an idea of cost?
Tanya Mills - Just what I needed to hear today! Thanks, Melissa!!
Alan and Karen Woo - What an awesome post and advice! Gotta skype with you one day from Australia.
Melisa - I have been stalking your blog for a while and after today's post I thought I would leave you a comment. I think it is so awesome that you do mentoring. What a great idea. I am just starting my photography business and just wish I had some one to help guide me along the way too. Thanks for the great info.
michelle sidles - Great advice! And I think you nailed quite a few of us on our perfectionist ways. David Jay's words sting and inspire at the same time. Thanks for sharing.
Katie Lewis - It's so funny that today you talked about this. Lately I have been struggling with balance. Currently I do everything by myself and I'm realizing that I just can't do it all. I have been looking into what it takes to hire a full-time employee, I hired my sister to be my office assistant and she is insanely organized so that will be helpful! It's really scary to let go of that control but I'm realizing how necessary it really is. Thanks for this post!
Tira J - Wow! What a wake up call! Thanks MJ! As I sit here editing a wedding and all of the bells and whistles that go along with it. I am definitely going to check out that book. And, I want to come to AZ for a session someday. Even if it is 100+ degrees! Love the heat!