{"id":26107,"date":"2023-04-29T15:59:29","date_gmt":"2023-04-29T15:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iqphoto.com\/blog\/?p=26107"},"modified":"2026-04-06T20:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T20:51:14","slug":"how-are-we-doing-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqphoto.com\/blog\/how-are-we-doing-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Embracing Balance: Blogging, Photography, and Life."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"brz-root__container brz-reset-all brz brz-root__container-page\">\n<section id=\"846a6dec938cb3e0e43c_khmkcxhvpnvnujnlkettobvfcdytvevdrnse\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-q8di59\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-14jkgy6 brz-css-fcowli\" data-brz-custom-id=\"jafndzptskvxkvnpixommcvaqyohdzleaopa\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-iobugx\">\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-cp47sb brz-css-c6qbdg\" data-brz-custom-id=\"lxqserbpqlbuzyxnkpafpquexnrbvbqdjqdc\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-1atb28b brz-css-1vloggd\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-44jp0r brz-css-18manzw\" data-brz-custom-id=\"odirqeqbdeanjhdmlqavgimudtizjjifxlws\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-61a705 brz-css-d1ht3t\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1dyqli6 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-gr55ye\" data-brz-custom-id=\"kzeuxmbjvbmjkharxfudyhgqvyfodivmhnpk\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h1 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading1 brz-css-p4r_m\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-omvia\" data-uniq-id=\"xerhj\"><span>The Art of Embracing Balance: Blogging, Photography, and Life.<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1dyqli6 brz-css-1h7lhhw brz-css-7j8a6q brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-3osqb7 brz-css-1ggrhxc\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1dyqli6 brz-css-5xsfdu brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-gr55ye\" data-brz-custom-id=\"khapzaedrnxdtjlbxgywbbfpztexerfiwjeh\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-subtitle brz-text-lg-left brz-css-byX5z\" data-uniq-id=\"nXKBV\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-rY_k7\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Hello, dear readers!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-subtitle brz-text-lg-left brz-css-mWlaV\" data-uniq-id=\"dNnWC\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vWcIX\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-subtitle brz-text-lg-left brz-css-gofVX\" data-uniq-id=\"qDBJr\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-rXiQw\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">It&#8217;s been quite some time since I last shared a blog post with you, and I wanted to take a moment to address why that&#8217;s been the case. As a photographer, my heart and soul are dedicated to capturing the love and emotion of the weddings and events I am privileged to be a part of. This devotion often means that other aspects of my business, like blogging, take a backseat, but that&#8217;s not necessarily a bad thing!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1dyqli6 brz-css-1h7lhhw brz-css-1thzksp brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-3osqb7 brz-css-1qzcwbq\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-44jp0r brz-css-1rqxn4v\" data-brz-custom-id=\"bvrjajpmuiuileeinwixowqrhvjrqeqjmodn\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-61a705 brz-css-drd29c\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1dyqli6 brz-css-1as7hej brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-1wimfod brz-css-y1vyjv\" data-brz-custom-id=\"ikeyxstchzzrremdfzetuihhbznsxggbmotx\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iqphoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/brizy\/imgs\/Joseph-Avatar-SFPP-311x311x0x0x311x303x1682782426.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1dyqli6 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-gr55ye\" data-brz-custom-id=\"jpbuxvhwvcbwbvfbysqzikhdbwmhtsqgbycv\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-paragraph brz-text-lg-center brz-css-urUt3\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Hi there and thanks for visiting!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"966cdfca2ae9f59de145_deowpuozbaupxvvdlqrslvbdcojstpjymdkj\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-q8di59\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-14jkgy6 brz-css-f92v6q\" data-brz-custom-id=\"mnnvwbmehiejebdqdwulquslxchvylrbpkux\">\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-iobugx brz-css-thvgoc\">\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-cp47sb\" data-brz-custom-id=\"pezkqbfrzpviawfnkjgdzapcfwrrchvkcsqk\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-1atb28b brz-css-1vloggd\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-44jp0r brz-css-wvlmaz\" data-brz-custom-id=\"cuwlqtnlibgpnfycfollsjtkogtvztwvjxdh\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-61a705 brz-css-g2n250\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1dyqli6 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-gr55ye\" data-brz-custom-id=\"ktxtstsfesxbdftjuhpnlwtczchpvznhhwzs\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-zyeOO\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-bauuu\" data-uniq-id=\"oqlqd\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Last year, our studio was blessed with an incredible surge in demand, covering numerous large weddings, elopements, engagements, and family sessions. This workload required us to prioritize our time carefully to maintain our high standards of editing and service. Naturally, blogging didn&#8217;t make it to the top of our priority list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-eT02r\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-dstsv\" data-uniq-id=\"fpzmj\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-zh7Lm\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-mxnsg\" data-uniq-id=\"knrzb\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Our main source of new clients has always been word of mouth, and we dedicate ourselves to providing an exceptional experience for our couples. In fact, we&#8217;ve discovered that focusing on our clients and their needs has been more rewarding and effective than spending time on extensive social media campaigns or blogging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-pnmNq\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-pbwlq\" data-uniq-id=\"qcbny\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-iJIIg\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vhknx\" data-uniq-id=\"qnmna\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">When it comes to my personal life, I firmly believe in the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Whenever I have a moment of free time, I choose to spend it with loved ones, making memories and nurturing relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-xlT0k\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-xseoy\" data-uniq-id=\"sakan\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-eFuZj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-geegk\" data-uniq-id=\"abjry\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">As an artist, I am deeply committed to capturing the emotions and feelings of a wedding day. This passion drives me to create beautiful images, but it doesn&#8217;t always lend itself to writing captivating blog posts. I find it challenging to write about my clients when I don&#8217;t feel like I know them well enough to do their stories justice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-sha2q\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-huwiy\" data-uniq-id=\"huqdo\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-sFXav\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-gvenh\" data-uniq-id=\"ftali\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">My connection with the couples I work with often develops into friendships, and I prefer to keep those relationships personal and intimate. This means that not every detail of their special day is meant to be shared with the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-tzoir\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-bnkrq\" data-uniq-id=\"rujja\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-jz0LX\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-xkzcw\" data-uniq-id=\"srtzm\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">In today&#8217;s digital age, we are all inundated with content, especially in the wedding industry. I am cautious about adding to the noise, preferring to share only when I have something genuinely meaningful to contribute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-zHZJZ\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-zwgio\" data-uniq-id=\"usnoe\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-b8I8s\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-xerta\" data-uniq-id=\"rrmfl\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Fortunately, we have been blessed with a steady stream of clients, which allows us to focus on our passion for photography without feeling pressured to generate additional business through blogging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-tNXCr\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-uwiny\" data-uniq-id=\"xwpfd\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-hKmWX\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-iddnf\" data-uniq-id=\"afydz\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Lastly, I am not particularly fond of the social media frenzy. The obsession with likes, tags, and comments can be both addictive and detrimental. I would much rather invest my time and energy into creating lasting memories through my work than immersing myself in that world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-tPOKq\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-bkufy\" data-uniq-id=\"aznvf\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-iBJw3\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-illpm\" data-uniq-id=\"ivage\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">In conclusion, while my blogging may not be as frequent as some might expect, rest assured that my dedication to delivering exceptional photography and unforgettable experiences for our couples remains steadfast. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<footer id=\"e6dd73e6e19cfd1a52f6_nabostgugjvpkbaowyuntdcehtrdhuzjiszu\" class=\"brz-footer brz-css-n823zp brz-css-15ru08r\" data-brz-custom-id=\"nabostgugjvpkbaowyuntdcehtrdhuzjiszu\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-1vsajic\">\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-cp47sb\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zbrozgbavezwfkkrziypvoryfojsuvbbptwq\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-1atb28b brz-css-alefdu\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-44jp0r brz-css-1e2akem\" data-brz-custom-id=\"ilpwjzqbczvxumebvardylvhrlxskakqhcac\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-61a705\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-1dyqli6 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-gr55ye\" 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