My first post and many thanks

The past 3 years have been a whirlwind of activity. Two children, running a photography company, building a new home, and making room for family activities all have been a blessing and a challenge. As photographers know, we take solace in the times we can be shoot and be creative. It is everything else that happens between shoots which makes a company successful. There are many to people to thank in my first post. First, Jesus Christ, who gives me the strength and ability to do what I do. My beautiful wife Tara, the backbone of our home, who raises the kids while I'm off photographing weddings. You inspire me to be the best I can be. All the photographers who have had a hand in helping get me started in this amazing career, John Gaudette, Richmond Gibbs, Richard Coad, and Mike Gibson, thanks for the hours of conversation about the trade we love and lending your years of experience to a newbie to the business of photography. You all provided valuable advice from equipment to pricing to clients to a photographer wanting to explore not just taking photographs, but running a business. Those who have continued to help me in my creative approach and given me invaluable wisdom along the way, Kevin Keelan...K2, you will forever be "the man" who revolutionized the way I view light and you will be a friend for the ages. Jeff Hawkins for your mentoring in shooting with excellence and being top notch in all aspects of photography. Jesse Clements, thanks for the fun times on shoots and challenging one another to get the best shot possible. You possess creative talent, keep using it. As I launch this new website special thanks to Chris, my former student and webmaster who built my first site. Thanks for producing a great product which helped lauch my business to the web. With a new look and a new site, thanks to photoidentities for making an incredible flash product for photographers. You guys know and understand the needs of photographers. I am excited about the canvas you provide to display my work. Thanks for the great customer service. To finish my first post...there are many things to say, but as most of you know who want to start or have been blogging, less, most of time is more I will leave you with my motto...work hard, play hard, rest hard, live life with no regrets and make the most of your opportunities. Keep searching for that perfect photo!
Grace and Peace.