Late Again… But Here’s Why

Once again, I’m late with my monthly post. Not because I’ve been lazy—but because, honestly, I’ve been stuck.

Running a creative business isn’t just about taking nice photos. It’s wearing all the hats—marketing, admin, editing, branding, pricing, strategy—and most days, it’s overwhelming.

And don’t even get me started on pricing. That’s a minefield. Everyone has a different opinion on what your work is “worth.” One person says it’s too much, another says you’re undervaluing yourself. The pressure to justify your prices and your value while keeping clients happy? It’s a lot.

But lately, something much more serious has been weighing on my mind—something that goes way beyond pricing or social media strategies.

My husband is currently studying counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and criminology. As part of his studies, we’ve been having some very eye-opening conversations about how technology is misused—particularly how photos, especially of children, can be stolen, manipulated, and distributed in extremely disturbing ways.

I’m talking about the dark web. I’m talking about AI-generated content. I’m talking about people out there doing things with photos that no decent person would ever imagine.

And that made me stop and seriously rethink the way I show my work online.

Right now, I haven’t photographed anyone under the age of 16. But I know I will, eventually. Families will become part of what I offer—and that comes with a responsibility I don’t take lightly.

So I’m making a decision now, before I ever reach that point:

I will not be posting any photographs of children on my social media.

Not for likes, not for engagement, not even as a showcase of my work. Their images may still be part of my private, client-only portfolio—delivered securely and respectfully—but they will not be available for open viewing online.

This is about protecting the younger generation. It’s about respecting the trust clients place in me. And it’s about taking a stand in an industry where that line isn’t always clear.

To be clear: If you’re a client, you are absolutely welcome to share your images. They’re your photos, your memories. If you’d like to post them, go for it! I’d just appreciate a tag or credit if you do. But as for my business platforms, I’m putting boundaries in place now that reflect the kind of photographer—and person—I want to be.

This might not be the most SEO-friendly move. It might even make showcasing my work a little harder. But that’s a trade-off I’m willing to make for the safety, respect, and dignity of the families I’ll one day work with.

So yes, this post is late. But maybe it’s one of the most important ones I’ve shared so far.

📩 If you’re curious about how I handle images, what privacy options I offer, or if you’re thinking about booking a session and want to talk it through—please reach out. My inbox is open and I’m happy to chat.

Thanks for sticking with me—especially on the messy, quiet, thoughtful days.