I’ve always wanted to work for myself. Since I was a kid. To be responsible for my future, working my own hours and occasionally spending an entire Tuesday in my pjs while still being super productive… That’s a fantastic life, no? And because I’m the most determined stubborn person I know, I knew it would happen. I just wasn’t sure what exactly it was that I would be doing!
But not too long ago, my hobby became my passion. I’ve been kicking my ass for the last few months… Early mornings, late evenings, everyday. Edit, work, edit, sleep, repeat. Throw in lots of shooting, very little cooking and nearly nonexistent cleaning and you’re looking at my last year 
I had two jobs. One that paid the mortgage and another that feed my soul. As of today, I am a one career woman. One job that takes care of my soul and my mortgage!
I thought it would take me many many months more to reach this point and I am beyond thrilled to have made it here sooner than expected! I am so incredibly blessed to be able to do what I love on a daily basis. I can’t thank my beautiful clients enough for trusting me with their memories. And thereby making my dreams become reality.
So it’s a big day here in the Hazelnut house! I’ve been giddily walking on air for weeks now and I don’t think the silly grin has been wiped from my face. Because really, watching your every dream come true… well, there’s nothing better than that!
WHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Kadidja // Dec 15, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Big congrats to you! You are a very lucky lady and I wish you much happiness and success! That must be such an amazing feeling.
Amanda Auer // Dec 15, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Yay yay yay YAY!
Anne K. in L.A. // Dec 15, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Congratulations!
Aileen // Dec 15, 2008 at 9:30 pm
congratulations!!!
AmyJean @RelentlessBride // Dec 16, 2008 at 7:20 am
I am so happy for you… your passions should be followed and i’m so glad i could be a part of feeding both your soul and your mortgage
Can’t wait to work with you!
Heather // Dec 16, 2008 at 8:48 am
Congrats. I’m so happy for you. I feel exactly what you felt, I’m in the “trying to figure it all out” phase right now… Enjoy your new found freedom.
nspeis // Dec 16, 2008 at 10:23 am
congratulations on all your success jordy. you deserve it based on your exceptional talent and your kind heart.
Mary Marantz // Dec 16, 2008 at 12:06 pm
that’s SO awesome!! there really is nothin better than that feeling! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
TheModernType // Dec 16, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Yay! So thrilled for you my dear! Can’t wait to play in Vegas with my new FULL-TIME photog friend!
Sam Ed. // Dec 16, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Love you! So excited for you! Now….come take beautiful pictures of me. Congratulations Jordy!
Ashley Rose // Dec 17, 2008 at 10:29 am
Wow just found your blog, and I am a newbie starting out in wedding photography! Thank you for posting this, its where i aspire to be one day
Cheers!
Jessica B. // Dec 17, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Good for you! You’re an amazing talent and such a sweet person. You totally deserve to be this!
Diabolina // Jan 5, 2009 at 6:50 pm
i thought i commented on this post. f to me. BEYOND THRILLED FOR YOU.
kisses,
D
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