Just another hobby?

As a stay-at-home-mommy, I get a lot of great ideas about projects I want to do around the house, hats I want to knit, blankets I want to sew...and the list goes on and on.  Most of the hobbies I take on end up getting left behind because they take more time than I'm willing to give ::or than I think I have:: to complete them!

  

When I graduated from A&M (about 5 years ago), I decided to buy a 'nice' camera as my graduation gift to myself.  I've always enjoyed taking pictures and convinced my husband that I could learn how to do this 'photography thing' and told him how much money we would save because we would never have to pay for pictures of our children.  I have taken a lot of portraits of our little boy, but I also have an awesome bestie who happens to be a photographer.  If you're in the Dallas area (or anywhere, you never know where she'll go!), you should check out Elle Dee Photography- she's amazing!

Anyway, in the past couple of years, people have asked me to take portraits for them.  It all started when a friend of mine asked me to take some maternity pictures of her when she was pregnant with her little boy.  Photography has become something that I am passionate about.  It excites me when I can capture a moment and turn it into something for people to treasure for a long time.  

I say all of this to ask...is this just another hobby?  That may be all it turns out to be, but for now I've decided to make it the hobby I focus on.  I've learned a lot about photography in the past couple of years and love it when I can use what I've learned to create beautiful images for people.   I created this blog as a way of showcasing my photo sessions.  I honestly got tired of posting my portraits on facebook- wanted something slightly more professional.  If you are interested in portraits or know someone who is, {babies, children, family, maternity, seniors, etc.} please contact me for pricing and scheduling information (jbeallphoto@gmail.com)  I also do event photography {birthday parties, wedding/baby showers, anniversary celebrations}.  I would love to capture memories for you!