Yup, I said it! That nasty ‘F’ word that most fear hearing, failure. As a photographer and small business owner, the fear of failure is always lurking.
When Jamie K! Photography began, I had dreams of working with a million clients. (Okay, maybe not a million, but you get the point!) So far, I have been blessed with some absolutely incredible people!! Though, as someone who is always pushing the limits and looking for ways to think outside the box, I began to fall into a slump. My mind began to become filled with negative words, maybe you should just quit…you’ll never succeed…there are tons of photographers out there, why would anyone want to pick you. Talk about some spiritual attack, huh!! Through God’s unfailing love and the steadfast support of Cody, I realized I was in the middle of a valley season. The mountain top seemed far out of reach, in fact, I often could not see it! But one morning I woke up feeling refreshed and inspired. God even laid it on my heart to share my fear of failure with you! Talk about scary!! It took me months to actually click “publish” on this post. Yes, it sat in my drafts like that annoying box of Thin Mint Cookies in the cabinet when you’re trying to diet. So here it is. I finally clicked publish.
Why did it take me so long? I think sometimes, as the ‘face’ of Jamie K! Photography I feel the need to put on a cheerful, bubbly face and act as though life is perfect. The reality is, life is never perfect. : ) We are a hot mess without God’s grace and love!!
So there you have it, a dirty little secret most photographers would never admit out loud..we fear failure.
These are two items I have sitting on my desk.
The purple box was my Mom’s. I’ve had it for years, yet I still need reminded of what it says, “Feel the fear and do it anyway. Courage.” Behind that purple box of goodness sits a picture of Papa and I. (Check out my sweet pigtails..major cool points!) I love this picture. Papa is holding a wooden airplane and teaching me how to fly. It sits as a reminder that no matter what happens, no matter how many times I fly or fail, my family is always there to support me.
Feel the fear and do it anyway!
Love and Laughter,
Jamie K!
