Wednesday 20 July 2011

Taking A Break

Well, last week I got all into a big promotion on my product photography, and that afternoon the tables turned for me. 

You see, we somewhat half expected to hear the news, but it's best to not get your hopes up on things to avoid disappointment later on. 

To make a long story short, we're expecting twins and I will not be taking many more product photography orders right now.  I will try to keep my shop open as best as possible, as I have already changed my shipping and ordering policy.  I don't want to let go of all the promotion I've done and close down the shop, but if the long run, if it's necessary, I guess I'll do that and work on custom orders only.

Sometimes life throws you a curve ball, but I'm really excited for the new happenings in our family-and if it means putting my hobby on hold, that's okay with me too!

24 comments:

Bella the Bead said...

CONGRATULATIONS CRYSTAL!!! Twice the LOVE to you and your growing family!!! <3

Susie Tenzer said...

congratulations! that's so exciting! your photos are wonderful, so I'm sure you'll keep up your work in some capacity. good luck

Unknown said...

Congrats! How Exciting! You're going to be one busy lady :)

Jessica said...

Congratulations! I have been trying to have children for a year and a half and I had a quite rare condition that caused problems with both my pregnancies. Luckily that condition is fixed (I have a blog that I discuss it all on: Too Beautiful for Earth) so hopefully soon I will have a healthy pregnancy. Much luck and love to you! <3

2justByou said...

Curve balls can be tough...You gotta know how to hit 'em. You're great, and no matter how long your break, I'll be a supporter when you get back in the game!
Good luck, and keep in touch. Enjoy your family.
~Kim

Prodigy Crafts said...

Congratulations!!!

Unknown said...

YAY! TWINS! CONGRATULATIONS! Your family should ALWAYS come first. Good luck & may God bless you and yours!

CalliopeCreations said...

Congratulations. You'll still have time to take some wonderful pictures. You just won't have time to maintain your shop for now.

Best wishes to you and your family.

Tabitha said...

Wow - congratulations! I have a friend who is pregnant with twins, and it's her first pregnancy. Sounds like you've got your work cut out for you, but what a joy!

magdamagda said...

wow that's wonderful! I think having twins is something so special! congrats!

Jill Q said...

Having twins is so rare and exciting, and think of all the new subject matter you'll have to photograph!

Unknown said...

Double Congrats! My cousin had twins a month before I had my youngest son, and I know they can be a challenge, but just think of all the double cuddling and love you're going to get!!!

bountyofbeads said...

Taking care of those new babies will be so, so rewarding for you. I can't wait to see all the new photos that you will be sharing once those babies are here. Tough decision but one that you won't regret.

Krisztina Clifton said...

OMG! How exciting!!! And probably a little overwhelming! Best of luck to you.:)

Leah R. Hood, Jewelry Designer & Artisan said...

Yeah! Congrats to you :D

Linda B said...

Of course you're making the right choice. Congrats on your babies, expect to see pics.

Sewinggranny - Mona said...

Congrats...Crystal...how wonderful for you. Just think of the beautiful subjects you will have in a few months to photo!!

theMayflower said...

that's fantastic! congrats!!

ElfRenee said...

Congratulations!!

Dee said...

Congratulations, I know you are looking forward to their birth! Keep up the beautiful photography as you can!

CamillesCloset said...

Take care of yourself, so you are health for those beautiful babys. Your pictures are great.

Unknown said...

Congrats!

petitehermine said...

Wow, CONGRATS!

Desert Shine Jewelry said...

Wow! Nothing better than babies...except maybe Grandbabies! Congratulations!