News & Updates
Hello Friends.
I thought I would catch you up on some news since I have not written in a while, sorry for that, however, I honestly have not had a lot of downtime lately. Finally through the holidays meaning Thanksgiving and Christmas...
So let's bring you up to speed. I joined a BNI (Business International Networking) Spokane Referral Exchange -group located in my beautiful town of Spokane Valley. This was such a wonderful decision. I get the opportunity to meet and network with some amazing professionals and we have such a wonderful time uplifting one another and helping each of us grow as professional business owners. So that keeps me busy.
This past winter I had this brilliant brainstorm to retrofit our GMC Suburban into a home away from home photo mobile. So my husband and I have been researching exactly what it takes for me to be comfortable, safe, and productive in the " Photo Mobile " called Deliah. We are planning to have me out on the road by April of this year hopefully if everything goes smoothly.
So far we have purchased a solar system Opeus which we have already used once. So far I am impressed. I love that it has so many options. Count em (3) outlets. This stinking thing can run a blender if I wanted. I am thinking of getting a magic bullet to make smoothies in the morning, however, my priority is COFFEE. The Opeus can handle it. An issue that I have gotten an education about is what you can plug in and how long will it last. How many volts is the item you are plugging into the generator? It matters.
The second and really important item is a bed for me to sleep on. I wanted something with a great deal of cushion for support and comfort. We found a tri-fold by Millard. I wanted something I could fold up and get out of the way so I can sit on a bench support and work on post-processing during the day. We have all the lumber that is required for the build and I am so excited to get started and get out there and get some amazing landscape photographs. As soon as we get started I will begin posting videos of our progress on my YouTube page. I tell you what I have so many pins on my camping board on Pinterest. I didn't realize when I had this brainstorm that this is a "Thing". Many are out living 24/7 in a vehicle, Van, Truck, and have been doing really well at it.
Our top requirements:
- Safety
- Comfortable Bed
- Power
- Internet
- Food Storage & Cooking
- Water (Drinking, Shower, Cooking)
- Did I say Comfort? Yes my bones are demanding (Laughing)
- Bathroom
- A place for me to work and store my equipment
Added to my news is that I bought a DRONE this past fall. Now both my husband and I have enrolled in an online school to learn how to fly the darn thing. I have to admit, after ordering the four books that we need to participate in the course and pass a test that we have to pay $150.00 to take the exam and receive what's called a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate; I am a bit nervous. It is a ton of information and tests are not something I excel at. But I am determined to do it. I watched someone fly a drone, a fellow photographer when we were photographing the East Coast this past fall. It was so wonderful to see how beautiful Acadia was from the birds-eye point of view.
Speaking of education I am working on checking off one of my serious goals. I am working on receiving a Master Photographer Certificate. The course should if I stay on track take me six months to finish.
Hope you forgive me now for not having written in a few minutes.
Product Update: My 2022 Calendar will be taken off of the shelf on March first. So if you want one, go to my website and get yours while supplies last.
I will try to do better at posting more.
Hugs and Love to All
Laura
