In case you didn't know, about 18 months ago we decided to buy a bar and restaurant. My head said no but something else told me yes... When I asked the universe for a sign I googled the business and it said "A little slice of Paris by the sea in Byron Bay" Paris?! Need I say more?!
Obviously, the past 18 months have not been the ideal time to own a hospitality venue! It has become a family affair with all hands on deck - even Lila was working the door some nights! (And doing a fantastic job by the way!)
Throughout this time I have kept juggling my shoots but for my own mental health I just can't keep up the juggle any longer. Sometimes you just need to surrender and let go. It's for this reason I've made the tough decision to put a pause on my photography bookings for a while. I know my life purpose is to help people feel better about themselves so it's just a small hiatus while we concentrate on this Supernatural adventure... Of course you know I've asked for signs, and they are all there. Loud and clear. Surrender. (And focus)
When we would travel around Europe, Grant and I used to talk about owning a little bar one day… And because of this we really want to make sure we give this place a good go!
We will be making some changes to Supernatural to truly make it our own, something we had planned to do when we bought it but didn't make sense then. We were purely in survival mode. But now, we're taking a deep breath and starting again... We will close on 31st July for renovations and re-open on 11th August which just happens to be the Sturgeon Full Moon - the 'coming of harvest,' This full moon moon harnesses the power of resilience and perseverance. How bloody fitting!
So while we concentrate on this project I won’t be taking on any new photography jobs. I can’t say exactly how long my photography hiatus will be but I know I will be coming back with more gusto and inspiration (or I’ll be a completely jaded and burnt out hospo worker - ha ha no, surely not?!)
To my incredible repeat clients and everyone I've worked with this year I bloody love you and so thankful you trusted me with your photos. Anyone already booked or quoted on will be honoured of course, I just won't be taking on any new bookings. Please stay tuned though and sign up to my newsletter and follow me on Instagram HERE to be the first to hear about when I am back shooting.
And if you feel like a vino and a sexy night out in Byron Bay, you can find me at Supernatural... @supernaturalbyronbay
