Megan Thurman Photography?

While we were in Arlington, I had a couple of friends ask if I could take family pictures for them.  Of course I said yes, and it once again put that little idea in my head that I should start my own photography business.  I’m still mulling over things, but I actually did take one little step and talked to my playgroup friends about it, which led to another photo shoot scheduled for this weekend.  I’m excited, but also a little nervous.  Derek pretty much hit the nail on the head when he told me he knew I was scared to even try because I am scared people will think I’m not good enough or that I will fail.   Issues, much?  But he was totally right. Now that I’m almost 30, maybe it’s time to get over some of these I’m not good enough hang-ups.

But that’s not what this post is about.

I just wanted to share the pictures I took of my beautiful friends.  And share that I had fun with it and I’m interested in gaining more experience.  So, if any of you are local and would like me to take some pictures, email me (megan at the thurmans dot net) and we can talk about the details.

First up, one of my lifelong bff’s, RyAnn and her family.

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(his eyes are really that blue in real life.  They both have such gorgeous eyes!)

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Next up is Derek’s lifelong bff, Ryan.  And I love Maggie, too, but we wouldn’t know each other if not for Derek and Ryan.

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Be nice to me…I’m telling you, I’m scared to even blog these and mention anything about being a photographer!  This is good for me, putting myself out there a bit.  Thanks, Ry and Ry (and Mag), for letting me practice on you guys!

14 Replies to “Megan Thurman Photography?”

  1. MEGAN!!! I FULLY support you going into a photography business!!! You take AMAZING photos! You captures life so beautifully and so well! I love seeing your pics because it encompasses LIFE and JOY and moments that take your breath away! You are SO talented and gifted in that!! I say GO FOR IT!! 🙂

  2. Meg, you did a GREAT job!!! And, I totally understand the not good enoughs. I deal with that DAILY!!! I think photography would be a fun business for you. And, you can take my families’ pictures anytime you’re here and want to. Love you!

  3. These pictures are beautiful – as are all the pictures you take of your family too! I think you can totally have a photography business if you want to. Your talent, combined with your wonderful personality will be like wildfire! As a fellow artist, I know how you feel – it’s scary to put yourself out there and those self doubts are SO loud in our head. But, my advice….go for it. Life is too short to not follow your heart, dreams, passions. Good luck in whatever you choose!

  4. They are good! I just did my first wedding a month ago, and I was SOOO nervous. You can’t redo that! Once it was over, I was so happy because it turned out to be a lot of fun. I posted some on my blog too.

    These are great though, and I especially like the one of the two boys.

  5. I think you’re great. And, if you’re having fun and enjoying it, even better! You have a great eye, and the ability to frame really well. I say, go for it!!!

  6. I told you the last time you “pretended” to be a photographer that you could practice on my family anytime. I always enjoy looking at your pictures. I don’t know if you knew Haley Burgett in high school, but she’s a photographer now. Here’s her website to look at and maybe you could contact her for some advice:
    http://haleybphotography.com/blog/

  7. So when are you coming to SA to photograph my family? I figured it was just a matter of time. I partly read your blog because of the great photography (and because I love you, of course).

  8. Megan, these are awesome! And so are the ones of your boys and the black and white of Camryn in the above post! I so wish I were near you so you could take our family pictures! Way to go and TOTALLY go for your own photography business! You rock! 🙂

  9. Ok, while I was looking at your post about the kids playing in the snow I thought to myself what beautiful pictures you take! Go for it! What do you have to lose except some space on your memory card!

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