i'm still here. more pics to post. more pics to edit. i had covid 3ish weeks ago (thankfully no worse than a bad cold, and we all had it, and my 36 hours of miserableness was the worst of anyone in the house) but i'm finding i tucker out easily, especially in the recent heat … Continue reading What? It’s the end of May already? Scratch that, IT’S JUNE.
Author: Katie McMurry Photography
What? It’s the end of March already??
I swear I'm still here. Deep in Mitzvah season and getting into school and senior photos soon too, plus spring, and 5th grade yearbook creation, theatre rehersal carpooling, still unemployed husband and all the fun that comes with switching your health insurance from regular insurance to medicaid and trying to get two of your favorite … Continue reading What? It’s the end of March already??
Identifying my ideal clients: A List
people who HATE having their picture taken (raises my own hand in shame...er, solidarity)people who value photography but don't have the time or emotional bandwidth to be concerned about some social media worthy Pinterest perfect outcome - they just want nice pics to document this phase of life and don't care if their outfits are … Continue reading Identifying my ideal clients: A List
Brain. Huuuurrrrrts.
It's Wednesday. My brain hurts from trying to figure out online forms and payments products that fit my needs wtihout costing more than they'll be worth. I'm in this weird place - if I pay $$ for the A level of service and find out it doesn't cover enough and need to upgrade to B … Continue reading Brain. Huuuurrrrrts.
Cherry Blossom Report!!
Peak blooms will be March 22-25th!! PS - do NOT ask me to do pics at the Tidal Basin. Been there, done that, It was gorgeous and everyone should go see the sunrise during cherry blossom peak at the tidal basin. One of those DC things if you live here you have to put on … Continue reading Cherry Blossom Report!!
And now for something completely different. But not.
So, I'm sitting here at my desk. I've gotten my morning adminstrative tasks done, and now I'm picking up writing this post for the third time. It's been A Week. I feel like I have one of those weeks a couple times a month but this one really hit it. One week ago today, my … Continue reading And now for something completely different. But not.
Updated Pricing Update
For the folks following this blog with baited breath waiting to find out what my 2022 prices would be, you might have seen a month ago when I posted my updated price list! I was so excited! I was going to make actual money this year and maybe be able to have some leftover after … Continue reading Updated Pricing Update
Legal Beagle
It is incredibly daunting to go from doing photography “freelance” vs making this business “legit” as a sole proprietorship. Honestly I don’t think it’s going to change much about how I do my taxes and all but still. Reading up on all sorts of legal things about contracts and such and I have to wonder … Continue reading Legal Beagle
More Updates
To those three people following along on this journey, I did something "they" would not be happy to hear: I unfollowed a bunch of photography pages. Groups that are all about supporting small business photographers and helping you get better at website SEO and all that. OUT THE WINDOW. I learned some helpful stuff, no … Continue reading More Updates
Relief
January felt like it came with a side of flaming poo. Anyone else feel that way? Post holiday blahs, the crush of all our family birthdays spilling out weekly starting mid-month, the absolute worst weather of the year - add in omicron and it all combined to feel like a tidal wave of blahs that … Continue reading Relief