I made a ton of New Years resolutions for 2013, and just like the years of resolutions in the past-I know that some of them are a little too extreme to keep!

However, THIS year will be the year that I actually stick to ALL MOST of my resolutions! Yes! This will be the year! I can feel it! In fact, here’s a little list of a couple of my resolutions that I plan on sticking to for this year {and hopefully the rest of my life!}

1. Go through a major re-branding haul for Emma Loo Photography! {This means new logo, new website, blog, paperwork, etc.!}

2. Buy all new equipment to get ready for the 2013 Wedding Season

3. Attend 2-3 Bridal shows in NC as Emma Loo Photography!

4. Lose weight! Run! Run! Run! {Hey! I’m already starting this one! I’ve already lost 10 pounds! woohoo!}

5. Get & stay more organized with my work!

6. Narrow down a wedding workflow post-production to three hours. {I can do this! No more wasting time on editing a wedding! I need to get the images edited, finished and given back faster this year! Pinki-promise!}

7. Blog at least 3-4 times a week.

8. Take my camera with me as many places I can, and take lovely photos! Capture EVERYTHING! {This is a big one for me! I find myself always keeping the camera at home when I needed it most!}

9. Move out and officially be “out-on-my-own” {This is a pretty intimidating task! I’m kinda nervous on the financial end, but I’m SO ready emotionally! Love you Mom, but I’m ready to go! }

10. Save money and be better with book-keeping and spending! {Stop buying crap I don’t need, that’s for sure!}

I’m pretty sure the most daunting task on this entire resolution list is #10! I’m terrible at saving money! I always find myself buying things that I don’t need!

SO… I want to know, what are some ways that YOU save money? OR…are you bad with your money like I am and are you wanting to change that?!? 

ALSO, what are some of your New Years Resolutions? Think you can stick to them this year?

I can’t wait to hear about them! Until then, enjoy your day! 

xo, -Emma Loo

I can’t believe that 2012 has already came and went by so fast. It seems like only yesterday I was unpacking my first ever camera, clicking all the unfamiliar buttons, and pressing the shutter to my first picture.

That was two years ago.

Now I’ve come this far, and I can’t believe it.  I look back on all of the progress I have made, and I am nothing but proud of myself, but I am also hopeful for my future. I know that I can only get better from here…and goodness, I am so ready for it.  

This past year was anything but relaxing. I had SO much on my plate. Between being a full-time student at school and then trying to run a business in another city…well, it was a little too much at times. However, I’ve come to realize that it’s my ever so amazing clients that make it all worth it. Nothing compares to the feeling I get whenever I make a client or a couple so happy with their photos. {I’m getting goosebumps just thinking about it now!}

I couldn’t ask for a better passion. I’m doing what I absolutely love.

I’m allowed to be myself. I can be as creative as I want to be. I have the drive to wake up every morning and even if it means answering my emails {something I dread doing, FYI}, I love every single mili-second of it.

I simply can’t wait to see what lies ahead for me in this next year, and even the years to come.  I strive to be within the pages of the industry’s best wedding magazines, however my work hung in a loving couple’s home to be cherished for years and years will be success enough for me.  I’m so completely blessed everyday to have my passion at my fingertips. There is nothing that can make me happier than having my camera in my hand, a beautiful ray of sunshine, and a moment I can capture that’ll last a life time.

It’s been a great year 2012. And I can’t wait for many, many more. 

So here’s a look back on the wonderful year that was 2012.

xo, Emma Loo

{disclaimer: these aren’t in any particular order…just simply pulled off of  the Emma Loo Photography Facebook page}