The Great Leap of Faith
It’s yours, take it,
Leap like a lunatic
Over the chasm below
Erupting as you go
Your true self awaits you
NOW you will know
– Jane Evershed
Today is the first day of my new life. I am excited to announce that I am now a full-time photographer for Jessica Barker Photography. I am both excited and scared, happy and sad, elated and nervous, however, deep down in my heart of hearts, I know this choice is a good one.
As hard as it was to leave my day job, I know this decision is right for me, for my family and for my passion. I look forward to growing my business, expanding my skills and living my dream. Thank you to all of you who support and love me – I couldn’t have made this huge change without you!

April 1, 2010 at 10:45 am |
How exciting. I’m doing this exact same thing starting May 1st. Good luck!
April 1, 2010 at 11:00 am |
So happy for you Jessica- you are a talented, strong woman and I can’t wait to see where this road takes you. Someday, hopefully sooner than later I can make the big jump too!
April 1, 2010 at 11:05 am |
Congratulations! That is fantastic news.
April 1, 2010 at 11:11 am |
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April 1, 2010 at 11:46 am |
Congratulations, Jessica!
Emily
April 1, 2010 at 1:14 pm |
Congratulations Jess, that is awesome! I remember that day like yesterday when I went full time. It’s SO scary but I’m sure you’ll do awesome!!!
April 1, 2010 at 1:21 pm |
I’m so proud of you! You are an inspiring and fabulous woman, and I’m excited for your new life! Brava!
April 1, 2010 at 2:38 pm |
Congrats!! That’s so exciting!
April 1, 2010 at 10:23 pm |
Wooooooohooooooo! You go, girl!
April 7, 2010 at 10:37 am |
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April 7, 2010 at 7:35 pm |
Congratulations Jess!!! What an exciting step!
May 14, 2010 at 9:42 pm |
Congratulations Jess! I’m inspired that you’ve taken that leap to do what you love to do. I can tell by your passion that you will make a huge success of it. Rock on! I love your blog! Great to see all of the new experiences.
April 1, 2011 at 8:25 pm |
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