Thoughts in my head...

After no time off at all last year I put into effect some "vacation" days, office closure days or whatever you want to call it. Well the big one is December 20 - January 20. Now with out actually leaving the area do you think I could really be away and not work at all during that time? Of course not. Remind me next year to take a vacation (we know a wedding photog doesn't get one from May-October).

I have been using the time to get ready for taxes, bridal shows and unbelievable photographing weddings. During this small one month period the studio will photograph 5 weddings. Yep 5. So all you brides don't think you can't do a winter wedding because we have had 5 couples do just that this year and they have all been fab so far.

For the most part I've taken a break from editing, processing orders and prints. I have been trying to answer e-mails and also phone calls and messages, but basically relaxing just a bit, paying attention to some home projects and brainstorming.

But my mind runs in overdrive and nothing really ever stops, you should see my 2008 list of goals and things to do to make them happen. When I say watch the blog over the next few months and year I mean it, you could be sorry and miss out if you don't.

Well since I normally do a year in review I thought I had better. 2007 was big for AC Ellis Inc. and myself. Let's see if I can list some of the big things: New wedding and portrait websites, my family moved into our new home, the business moved into a new studio, Erin came on as a graphic designer with regular hours and as an office assistant too, Maria joined the team as an associate photog and is booking up well, we photographed about 30 weddings, and way too many portrait sessions to count, became incorporated, I photographed in Oregon, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Kansas, we expanded our offering for sessions and products, and I think most important meet some wonderful people who are our clients and friends.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted AC Ellis Inc. who has allowed us to push ourselves technically and creatively by giving us so much free reign on YOUR day. To everyone who came back for more. It is a huge compliment to not only be hired for your wedding day, but for your children, intimates, graduates and extended families. Please know that we do appreciate you and I hope we do well at showing it. Speaking of which, so that we can show it more be sure to keep us up to date on your current mailing and e-mailing addresses, trust me no horrible junk and daily spam, just cool offerings and treats. E-mail me at word at acellis dot com to update us and who hoo check those mail boxes.

Ok enough rambling by me. If you read this far and can comment on one change I made to our web presence yesterday I'll send you one of those treats. Only valid until midnight and must be something different than the other comments.

Thank you all so much!
CA, Erin and Maria (yeah I'm speaking for them too)

PS. Guess who is currently taking some time to paint her new house... Erin! Her kitchen is red and it rocks, I told her I wore off on her, I'll have to go take some pics soon.

A little image from our New Years Eve (yes you can get married on a Monday) wedding. Just to tide you over.