What. A. Year.
2021 was an incredibly busy year for my business as families who missed out on photos in 2020 came back in huge numbers. I was so grateful for each and every client, but I entered January of 2022 feeling burned out and exhausted. If I'm being completely honest, I spent the first 5 months of the year trying to talk myself into photographing clients again. I obviously couldn't stay away forever – because I LOVE what I do – so I decided to take it easy in 2022 and try to give myself room to breathe (even in the fall busy season.) This was, without a doubt, the BEST decision that I made for my business and my family this year.
As I sit here in late December, I can happily say that I feel about a million times less stressed out than I did at this time last year. Even more importantly, my family didn't suffer because of my work schedule this year, and that is worth its weight in gold.
On a personal level, 2022 was filled with huge personal losses and (what felt like) never-ending illnesses. In between that, we bought 60 acres with a canyon in southern Colorado, traveled to the Gulf over spring break, and spent some time camping at our home away from home in Westcliffe, among other things. It was a roller coaster of a year, with high highs, and low lows, but there is so much to be thankful for.
I will end this very similarly to last year's post with some much-needed thank you's. I wouldn't still be here celebrating 12 years of LSP without the help of so many:
I wish you all a safe and happy New Year, and I hope to see you in 2023. Cheers! 🥂
~Laura
PS: No post would be complete without photos, so scroll on for some of my favorite photos from 2022. (Not included below: 138 young children from Waterstone Preschool, but I can assure you that they were adorable, as always!)
Best of 2022 – Laura Smith PhotographyBest of 2022 – Laura Smith Photography, Colorado Family, Senior, and Newborn photographer
Best of 2022 – Laura Smith PhotographyBest of 2022 – Laura Smith Photography, Colorado Family, Senior, and Newborn photographer
Best of 2022 – Laura Smith PhotographyBest of 2022 – Laura Smith Photography, Colorado Family, Senior, and Newborn photographer
Best of 2022 – Laura Smith PhotographyBest of 2022 – Laura Smith Photography, Colorado Family, Senior, and Newborn photographer
Best of 2022 – Laura Smith PhotographyBest of 2022 – Laura Smith Photography, Colorado Family, Senior, and Newborn photographer
Best of 2022 – Laura Smith PhotographyBest of 2022 – Laura Smith Photography, Colorado Family, Senior, and Newborn photographer
Best of 2022 – Laura Smith PhotographyBest of 2022 – Laura Smith Photography, Colorado Family, Senior, and Newborn photographer
Best of 2022 – Laura Smith PhotographyBest of 2022 – Laura Smith Photography, Colorado Family, Senior, and Newborn photographer
Best of 2022 – Laura Smith PhotographyBest of 2022 – Laura Smith Photography, Colorado Family, Senior, and Newborn photographer
Best of 2022 – Laura Smith PhotographyBest of 2022 – Laura Smith Photography, Colorado Family, Senior, and Newborn photographer
Best of 2022 – Laura Smith PhotographyBest of 2022 – Laura Smith Photography, Colorado Family, Senior, and Newborn photographer
Best of 2022 – Laura Smith PhotographyBest of 2022 – Laura Smith Photography, Colorado Family, Senior, and Newborn photographer
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