hello there!
i have been thinking just a bit lately in the midst of being busy. having a photography website, a photography blog, a personal blog, and a facebook page is…well, kind of a lot. i am in the process of revamping my photography website which i am excited about! i absolutely love you all and am so thankful for all that read this little space. just last month, i had around 30,000 hits to both of my blogs. what a blessing! so, with all of this being said, i am considering shutting down my photography blog and posting my recent sessions as well as my personal posts on this blog only. this means that if a client comes on my blog to see some of their recent photos, there might be a post underneath of theirs about how leland spilled cereal over our carpet or something about what i’m learning as a mom. and truthfully, i am ok with that. i want my clients to know who i am- not just a person behind a camera. my faith, my family, what i do….it makes up for who i am. the name of this blog might be changed to arielle elise photography but i’m not sure yet. it would be less for me to update and i would have one professional website and one blog. i’m totally just thinking and would LOVE your thoughts!! yay or nay? good idea, bad idea?
hope you are having a beautiful and blessed day!
love,
arielle
Nicole Neesby says
sounds like a great idea to me!
i love looking at people’s real lives. . . it’s really refreshing to see beyond the ‘professional’ face.
xoxo
ashley says
i think it’s a great idea! i just did something similar. i revamped my entire photography site and created a main page for everything i do. i’m in total simplication mode lately. i loooove everything i do, i just don’t want it to take over my days. i think your clients will connect even more with you anyway doing it that way :)
Crystal Marie says
New follower. I love you blog. I’m all for whatever makes it easier for you. I won’t mind your beautiful photos on here all the time. It give me more wonderful stuff to look at to look at.
Blessings,
Crystal Marie
jennifer blair says
I’ve been thinking about the same think lately. Having 2 blogs just seems like a lot. I haven’t decided yet though.
jenni-austria-germany says
yes. i like this plan. i also LOVE this picture.
Ashley Sisk says
I love this idea – and granted, I mostly like it because that’s what I hope to do with my own site…but it just makes sense. I want my clients to hire me for being me – and that includes my faith and my life. I’m sure it’s the same for you. Good stuff.
Kimberly says
I think it’s a great idea to combine the blogs. yay for dual-functionality/simplicity! ;) I do love the name ‘A Beautiful Journey’, though… maybe you could combine the blogs but keep this name? of course, you can decide whatever you like and I’ll still be visiting often, regardless what you choose. :)
thanks for all the inspiration you share!
a sister in Christ,
Kimberly
Laura says
I think it’s a great idea. You have beautiful pictures on both and so I don’t think it would be a problem at all!
Elisa Farrow says
I think that is a really good idea! It will make it easier on you, and I think allowing your clients to see the whole you will actually be a really cool/good thing! I would book you for sure :)
Taylor says
Great idea! I’d love to see it all in one place!
MommyGates says
I think its a great idea! I know being a mom its hard to find time to do things (like updating a website)…so why not make it easier on yourself. I enjoy reading your blog and looking at your pictures and to have them all in one spot would be really cool.
Mary says
great idea. i’m fully, fully, 100% in support of people knowing who you are in your personal and in your business life.
doubt you’ll send anyone running for the hills, beautiful girl!
Amy says
do whatever will make you happiest! just don’t shut down this blog! :)
Lindsey says
I’m new here, but I vote yes! :) Good idea! I’m interested in seeing the photography stuff, but am only following this blog, so it’d be nice to have them combined, and probably easier on you. :)
the olive tree says
I think it is a great idea! Why not make the work load easier on you ;) I am sure your blog readers would love to see your photos!
barbie f. says
i think that is a fabulous idea! less work for a working mama? sold! :) also, could you call it “a beautiful journey:photos by arielle elise” or something like that? i just love the name of this blog. :) and you have a beautiful name as well, so combine them? just my two cents. :)
Librarian Lisa says
I’m all for simplicity. Go for it!
Bri R. says
sounds like it would really simplify things for you…and we’ll keep on reading no matter what you decide :)
xoxox
Heather says
Great idea, girl! Do whatever makes YOU happy! ;) xo
Andrea says
Love that idea! I totally think you should do thAT:)
sarah says
i would love to see all of your photos in one place! & simplifying life is always a good idea!! :)
Jennifer says
I think it’s a great idea. to see the both of you in one place will make the blog more complete and more genuine i think. and besides, i will enjoy seeing more of your work.
beth says
I would love that!!! I can’t keep up with both but am very interested in both! And I support anything that would give you more time for your family!
Emily says
If its a way for you to spend more time with the fam and business then I say consolidate!! If you don’t mind having your clients read about your happenings, then it sounds like the two will merge happily together and it’ll all work out.
I love looking at your pictures any way, but always forget to go to your photography blog, so combining is a win win for me. :) …but probably for you more since it’ll all be on one. haha
Emily w/Amazing Grapes
leigh says
Great idea! It’s so nice to be able to consolidate!! :)
Love, Leigh
Katie says
Ahhh! I had a little bit of a panic attack at the beginning of this post, terrified that you were shutting down THIS blog!! This blog is one of my favorites, and I would be sad to see it go. I think a combined photography/life blog would be wonderful!!!
Tani says
I actually love the name of your blog! I personally think you should combine the photography with your regular blog like you were saying, but keep this blog’s name “A Beautiful Journey.” It still fits, I think. Though I’m sure whatever you decide will be wonderful, and I know I’ll be sticking around!
Jessica Zigenis says
I would love that idea! I love looking at your amazing photography, so for me, it would be a double bonus. :) You do what is best for you and your family girl. Follow your heart.
Lindsay Lee says
This sounds amazing girl! I stand behind you 100%. So excited for this next step in your journey!
Vanessa says
i think this idea is brilliant! what better way to witness & share your love for Jesus than by having your life be the influence. let your life inspire others! (& yes, keep this blog’s name the same.)
Lindsey says
Great idea! Go for it!! :)
Gaby says
It’s definitely a lot to keep up with, i would simplify. I’m sure no one will mind :)
kelly ann says
I think that’s a great idea! I used to have a music blog, a photography blog, and a personal blog a couple of years ago – and oh boy, it got way too hectic. Combining everything into one blog was the best thing, I love having everything in one place. :)
That photo is so, so, so gorgeous!
Kristal says
Sounds like a great idea! This is your blog so you get to do whatever you decide and enjoy. If it is something you are passionate about, go for it! Can’t wait to see!
Kristal from sincerelyarizona
Chetreanna says
i think your vision is perfect girl. I love when you provide the link to your photography and i always love the work you do. MERGE!! MERGE!!!
Karen says
It’s a great idea! Go for it! Simplify, it will make things so much easier for you and I think it would be great for your clients to see you for who you are.
Jazzy says
your website is so nice!
the picture in this post is so pretty :)
Lauren says
I am actually thinking about doing the same thing with my personal blog and photo blog! Small world!
I think that clients appreciate your work a lot more when they feel like they have a perosnal connection with you and that happens when they see more of your personal stories.
taylor yves says
sounds really good to me! less is more in my life, too. i’d love to see your photos on here.
Scout says
There’s a photographer in my town who does something similar, but it’s one website divided by sections and I like it. You can see her photos, and also her blog on one website. Sometimes the blog is about her latest shoots, other times it’s about her son and learning to deal with his autism diagnosis. Here, maybe it will give you some ideas:
http://www.katie-whitcomb.com/blog/
Amanda says
Make your life easier. I completely understand why you would do it and I would do the exact same thing.
Kelsey says
As a reader (and lover) of both of your blogs I think it is a great idea! In my opinion, photography is personal and your photos are part of you so it would be a quote natural transition.
Kristen says
I think it’s a great idea! And honestly, when I’m looking for new photographers, I always like the ones best that showcase who they are for REAL. Those are the people I choose to do business with!
Maria Chris says
Great idea! You should definitely do it! (: love your blog
lori says
Don’t have any advice or thoughts on your amount of social media but I LOVE your new layout. Very pretty!
Jess says
ha- funny- I was JUST thinking about doing the same ting with my blog..in the future when i have photography to put up– i think combining the too unless you are totally swamped with the business aspect- then def. separate the too. I know it’s more work, but more professional.
Katie says
Love what you’ve done with it…looks great!
Little One Love says
Love this idea! I recently simplified and got organized (with an actual date book!) and my mind has become so much clearer!
vanessa Chalmers says
that’s an excellent idea! and i love your outfit :)
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