Important News ~ EBP Retirement!

Hi Everyone,
 
Many of you know that my husband and I have struggled with infertility for many years now and had given up the thought of having children of our own.  With that in account, I jumped full force into Emilee Beth Photography, striving to provide my clients with the type of images I would want of my own family.  Images that are meant to capture the love and emotion in both big events and everyday moments.  I have done this, all while continuing to work as a registered nurse.  The journey has been amazing one, although very tiring! 
 
This fall we were shocked and overjoyed to find out that we are expecting a baby of our own!  Just about a week later I realized I was heading down a slippery path with not being able to keep any food or fluids down.  Being my first pregnancy, I wasn’t sure if it was typical to be as sick as I was and tried to manage as best I could.  A few IV bags later and nearly two months of all day, every day sickness, we realized were just patching a bigger problem and last week I was hospitalized due to complication of severe dehydration. 
Thank goodness the baby has thrived through all of this though!

  
 
So now after being faced first with just the reality of adding a baby (which we are THRILLED about!!) to my very full plate, but now to also add a complicated pregnancy the decision was made that we will be closing EBP and I will be retiring as a professional photographer.  
Although it was very difficult decision, given my health,  it had also became a necessity.
 
If I could “just take pictures” there would be no worry of course!  The decision is based purely against the mountain of hours I spend running the business of EBP.  I cannot in good faith commit my all to a: what I know it takes, b: to offer my clients the best experience possible and c: to stay on top of my game technically.   This decision pains my heart as I look back over the past three years and not only am saddened at the loss of being able to capture continued memories for people I have grown to love, but as well to walk away from a business that Michael and I have poured our blood, sweat and tears into.  We have seen this business go from a small start up to a booming, thriving business in a very bad economy.  That is something that we will always remain proud of.
 
Effectively already, I have stopped booking both new clients as well as new sessions with my existing clientele who are not a part of a package.  
I will be working with my package clients to see that they have their commitments met so you will still some work from me!
 
I am currently not shooting any sessions, once I have a bit of strength back, I will be shooting (with my current package clients only) between then and May 15th.  From May 15th to September 15th I will be on a strict maternity leave.  September 16th through Nov 30th I will be completing all sessions and effective December 1st will be totally done shooting.  All orders must be placed by December 31st as effective January 1, 2013 EBP will be totally closed for all business. 
 
You may wonder what this means for you and your photography needs, well rest easily…
My good friend and area photographer, Melissa DeVoe of http://melissadevoephotography.com/  is a wonderful photographer who shares a very similar business practice, creative style and work ethic as we do here at EBP.  She is a great person and one who I know will care for your family, your children, your days old infants in just the same manner I have. 
I highly highly recommend giving her your business in the triangle! 
(For those of you outside the triangle, please do not hesitate to contact me and I am happy to offer recommendations in your area as well.)

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If you have any questions and/or concerns that stem from this news, please do not hesitate to contact me so we can discuss this further. 
It has always been and remains my goal to provide both a superior experience and product to my clients.