Sturbridge, MA Professional Photographer | Studio Grand Opening Recap
On June 26th 2021 I had my official Grand Studio Opening to unveil the space to my friends, family, clients, and fellow creatives. The Studio Grand Opening turned out more amazing than I ever thought possible! After the launch of my improved website, my product promo video, and updating my studio page the last step in my launch was the studio grand opening!
Studio Grand Opening
I really wanted this event to be a fun celebration for this new exciting step in my business and be surrounded by the people that care about me the most. I felt so happy to be around people that believe in me and encourage me to chase my dreams. We celebrated by enjoying some deliciously creamy chocolates shaped in a camera from Rose Bud Chocolates, taking silly polaroid selfies and sipping some seriously good Joe from The Sturbridge Coffee House. I had an amazing time chatting and laughing all afternoon.
GREAT DREAMS AREN’T MEANT TO BE CARRIED BY A SINGLE PAIR OF HANDS
It is really important to me to support other local small business because of that for this launch I teamed up with other local businesses to create a one of a kind experience. If people booked with me that day they received a gift card to another local small business! It was a big hit and everyone loved them! Baba Sushi donated a $50 gift card. Alice’s Fitness And Dance donated a $30 gift card (which is where I get my fitness on Alice and Brad offer some amazing classes like pole fitness, dance fitness, kickboxing, self defense etc) BT’s Smokehouse donated a $20 gift card. The Painted Stone Emporium donated a $25 gift card. Sadie Greens donated 2 gift cards. Micknuck’s donated 4 $10 gift cards. Twiddle T’s Pottery donated a $25 gift card. My dad has been one of my biggest supporters of my dreams and generously donated a $25 Yankee Spirits gift card, a Teds Package $25 gift card, a Empire Buffet $25 gift card and a Oxhead Tavern $25 gift card.
I don’t think I could have pulled of this event without the help of some amazing local businesses that sponsored this event. I would like to give a HUGE “Thank You” to all of my incredible sponsors for supporting my successful launch! These local businesses do amazing things for our community and in their own business so I really urge you to give them a follow on their social media handles.
Donation Sponsors
and my Dad!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
In addition to these wonderful sponsors I have to give a shout out to my amazing team who continue to push me out of my comfort zone and drive this small business of mine to success! Thank you to my wonderful Jaime Caitlyn Photography team!
Jayne Bowler for your continued support and encouragement, for helping me pose all these lovely people, and for being my amazing assistant!
To my amazing business agent John Piselli for always helping me to see the positive when I feel anything but and for seeing my potential you always knew was there but I didn’t and for pointing me to the very best of the industry.
To my wonderful mentors Chelsea Nye & Missy Shananhan who took me under their wing and taught me everything they know about this industry! You two have been rocks in a constant moving stream. I want to sincerely thank you both for guiding me, your never ending support, and the feedback to constantly push me to do and be better and always improving my skill set. My internship with you two ladies has changed my life for the better and I will forever be grateful.
To my sister Danielle Elkins for being my organizer when I am overwhelmed and for keeping me always sane even though I drive her crazy.
To my mother Kim Holstrom who I owe everything to. Thank you for all the sacrifices you make, for shaping me to be the woman I am today. For everything you have done and continue to do for me to be successful and excel at life. You truly are my best friend and I am so grateful that God gave me a mom like you. To the rest of my family Bobby Moehring, Uncle Sal, Uncle Mike, Gramps + Annie, Cousin Sarah and Brie. Thank you for all of your unwavering support and belief in me.
And most importantly I owe all to God for always guiding me in the right direction and for knowing what ids best for me more than I do. For being my refuge, my strength, my everything. Thank you for your comfort, joy, salvation and for your infinite love. If you call they will come.
I would be lost without you all!
Thank you to every single person that came to my studio grand opening or cheered me on in the form of comments and kind words on social media. Your kindness and encouragement mean the world to me. For now, enjoy the photos from event!
