For this giveaway we will be getting to know me. Haha!! The giveaway will be a mini shoot, anda disc of your photos. The giveaway will probably only go for a few days, so that we can take advantage of the nice weather coming up.

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Hi.

Well, hi there!

Tell us a bit about yourself.

Ah, jeez. Well…I am a stay at home Mom and a photographer, which has come to be my favorite combo of things, because it gets me out of my shell. I can be pretty introverted, and being behind the camera helps with that. I’m a dreamer, maybe too much, I love being outdoors, reading poetry, and all manner of cheesy old-fashioned things.

If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?

Dreamy (not in the looking sense), Intuitive, and odd? I don’t know.

Tell us the name of your business, and a little bit about how you got started, and what sparked your interest in it.

Cloudy Day Photography. This was a tough one. I didn’t want to use my name, because it’s too hard to spell. I was trying to think of something whimsical and different, to fit my style. I love windy, cloudy days, so there ya go.

I’ve always loved photography. As a kid I always had little film cameras, and could hardly wait to get the film developed. Occasionally I would have whole bags of film waiting. In high school I took SLR photography classes, and loved it!! There was something amazing about the cameras, and learning to develop the film in the dark room. If I had the time, I think I’d like to dabble in film again. Anyhow, a little over a year ago I officially started my business, and I love it.

How long have you been in business?

Ha. A little over a year.

What did you start out making and why?

Friends! Just kidding. Um, pretty pictures.

What was something you wish you would have done differently from the start?

I don’t really know…Maybe figuring out the whole website and pricing thing, but I sort of like how the progression has gone. I’ve been able to learn as I go, and my husband helps a lot with the website, SEO part of things, which has been really nice.

What has been your most embarrassing moment, if any?

I am pretty much embarrassed a lot for no reason, but I can’t really think of anything specific…yet.

If you could do any one thing, or add any one thing to your business, what would it be?

I would love to have my own studio space, to decorate as I please. I would rather shoot outdoors, but would like to have that. I’m blessed to have a studio space available, though. Also, I have a dream lens/camera combo that I am working toward, and I would be able to keep my camera as a back up, second shooter camera. Soon, I hope.

What is your biggest weakness in business, and do you have any tips for anyone starting a business of their own?

Search engine optimization, advertising, blah blah blah.I don’t like to put myself out there, so that has been a struggle, especially in this small business saturated world, it’s hard to get yourself out there. That and actually charging a set price. I always want to give people discounts or do shoots for free, because I like people, but I also want to help my family. I try to do both.

Describe your style in 3 words.

Whimsical, dreamy, poetic?

What is your favorite color?