You know, I didn’t grow up saying I wanted to be a photographer. I always thought about it, imagined what it would be like, always had a camera in hand but it was more of a dream I never verbalized or even thought about much because I really didn’t think it would/could ever happen. It was like saying I want to be a astronaut.

There is so much that goes into where I am today. Little moments like my mom making us stop on our road trips so she could get this great picture, taking pictures on my little camera as a kid with my 110 film, getting my first “real” camera as a Christmas gift at 14, being a missionary kid and seeing the world through a different way, dreaming of how I could turn my bathroom into a darkroom. All those little things that made me appreciate photos, how they capture the beauty and hardship in this world, the little things in life, how memories will be our souvenirs.

This past week has been full of remembering those little things and looking forward to big things. This week I went all in, with much hyperventilation. Because really, if you are going all in, well, its a little scary:)

This week I leased a studio.

Not just a studio for me. But with a dear friend who helps balance my crazy! (thanks Becky:) ) I’m so excited to be on this journey with her! Lots to tell and show in the near future (first we’re going to paint…you will thank me for this since the whole place is blue when we got it I’ll show before and afters when we are done) but for now, a 5 on Friday dedicated to our studio and all the little things:)

1. Since we are keeping separate businesses we wanted to have a studio name for the place. The name kind of found us.. studio317.

Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

2. We’re on the look out for a couch or loveseat. The one above is one that I’m loving. oh, Ikea

3. our logo. and the website that is coming…

4. Community. That is what we are striving for. This isn’t just a place for us to work, its a place to build community! So, if you are a Knoxville photog, we’d love to have you be part of some fun shoots and meetups we have planned (stay in the know here) or contact me for all the inside scoop of how you can utilize the studio for your business!

5. We are busy painting and getting stuff installed…all that fun stuff! Stay tuned for a fun open house night here in the next month or so! Here is one of the colors (above) that we are using…much better than the blue in there:)