Design Aglow Issue #10: The Next Big Thing

I was having a bout with insomnia a few months back, and couldn’t sleep.  So, while Greg snored away I was secretly reading Twitter with my comforter pulled over my head.  It’s amazing how bright those iphones can be.  Anyway, as I read through tweets about photography workshops, Big Brother, the latest from CNN, more Big Brother I found the most amazing tweet from Lena Hyde of Design Aglow: seeking beautiful studios to feature in upcoming issues!  Me being exhausted, yet unable to sleep thought well, I’ve got some new shots of the studio, let’s give it a try.  I jumped out of bed as Greg mumbled something…and, I replied something along the lines of email, pictures, TWITTER, Lena…and, I think he was back to snoring by the time Twitter came out of my mouth.  I ran down to the computer, emailed over a few pictures at some ungodly hour, and low and behold I received a call from the one and only Lena Hyde the next day.  We spoke a bit about the studio, why I decided to go forward with it, how I decorated, etc.  I couldn’t believe we were just chatting away like we were long lost friends.  Next thing I know I receive an email about submitting photos, and another about scheduling an interview, and we were off!

For those of you nonphotography friends reading, Lena Hyde is an incredible children’s photographer residing in Palm Beach, Florida.  She hosted a workshop, Learnfest, with 3 other photographers last April…right around the time I was deciding what my next step was for my business.  It truly is because of Learnfest that I decided to take the leap with opening the studio.  Lena also has a company called Design Aglow.  I draw a lot of inspiration from their blog, and have utilized many of their product offerings over the years.  It is one on my most coveted websites to visit!

To not only be on their blog right now, but to be a part of Issue #10: The Next Big Thing, is a huge honor for me.  I definitely don’t think I am the next big thing, but I like to think I am always trying to search out what is new and different for my business and for my clients.  Design Aglow has definitely been a part of that! So, without further ado, here are a few snippits from the article currently out.  The whole article is 18 pages long, so I am unable to post it in it’s entirety.  But, I would definitely recommend purchasing the fabulous Issue #10.  It is over 170 beautifully crafted pages, with incredible stories and loads of inspiration!