Everything is cancelled: COVID-19 pandemic drastically changes daily life
This has been a challenging start for the first quarter of 2020. Everything was cancelled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. March 17, 2020 is when Alberta declared a public health emergency. As of April 21, there were 3,095 confirmed cases and 61 deaths in the province, with 37,374 confirmed …
A snapshot of Sundre
I’ve previously shared some insight into my ventures as a photographer and offered some tips gleaned from my own experience. This time, I wanted to tell you a bit more about a little place called Sundre: the town where I operate my business and where I find my inspiration to …
A year for positivity and inspiration
I can’t believe the first month of the year is already almost over, and so far, things are actually looking up! I started 2020 with a positive outlook and the resolve to be more productive this year, as well as to make a conscious effort to step further out of …
My Year End
OK, before December ends, I just need to write at least one more blog for my website as part of my commitment. Better late than never! The past year has been challenging yet fulfilling for me. Although I started setting up my photography business in October of 2018, the business …
Consistency requires commitment
Time has flown since the last time I updated my blog, and it’s been a while since my last post. I admittedly still need to work on more consistently uploading new content to my website. So, what have I been up to these days, you might be wondering? Well, for …
Rome wasn’t built in a day
It’s been almost one year since I decided to formally turn my hobby into a business. I will be honest, financially, it is not getting there yet. Since I am still just getting started, I am more likely to spend rather than earn money. Not that I am complaining, because …
Learn, learn & learn
I have a full-time job in the banking industry wherein I work with small businesses, identifying what they really need from what they want. I admittedly never expected to end up in this type of career as I had no prior banking or lending experience, nor was I familiar with …
Being a photographer with a full-time job
Having a full-time job and doing photography on the side is stressful yet fulfilling at the same time. For those who do not know me, I am a master of nothing. But I like to think I’m a jack of all trades. I know a little bit about many things, …
Just the beginning…
In October 2018 I started a photography business. I honestly had no idea how to start a business aside from needing equipment, funds and skills ready. However, the administrative side of things, not so much. I simply started by getting business cards, which I considered to be part of my …
Maila’s first paid event!
I honestly did not know how to start this blog but with gratitude June 28, 2019 came. After preparing for this event by watching tutorial videos, acquiring gear and practising what I’ve learned, the day finally came when I got to apply my newfound knowledge and equipment. I had been …