03/04/2024
šØ Huge announcement!!! Studio XO is CLOSING. š±
Yes, you read that right. Weāre closing our doors after an amazing 5 years.
This may seem sudden, but let me explain.
A few months ago my grandma came to visit my new baby.
She brought her tarot cards.
During part of the reading, she told me there was going to be a death in my creativity.
And I sobbed. I knew this was comingā¦
The last couple years have been leading to this.
Itās been a rollercoaster of highs and lows for my business and my personal life.
From covid, a lawsuit, a wedding, and a baby, Iāve been knocked off my game a few too many times.
Itās been a treacherous climb with so many steep falls along the way.
Iāve been on the top too many times to count.
But Iāve also been thrown back to the bottom as many times or more.
And I canāt do the climb again. Not while I have a beautiful little boy depending on my love and joy and complete presence in his life.
Itās just not worth the risk to me to continue getting exactly where I want to be.
Just to be thrown off the edge again.
So my grandma was right. Itās time.
For the death of Studio XO as I know it.
But the death of something means the birth of something else!
So Iāve decided:
Iāll be a photographer,
But not a studio owner.
Iāll still design my luxurious sets and Iāll take clients.
But from now on Iām a free spirit.
Iām letting my creativity guide me. Not my bills.
Iāll shoot a new set every month until December.
Then decide where to go from here.
The studio officially closes in April.
When we close, the only option to work with me is my monthly session themes or with limited opportunities with VERY few dates available.
Or inspiration I dream up on a whim.
Limited edition has never been so limited.
Weāll create magic together in brand new ways!
But no more grind. No more overhead. No more stress. No more sleepless nights. No more overworking. No more arguments with my husband about responsibilities. No more fighting for my business to stay alive.
No more. Just. No. More.
I hope youāll all support us as we navigate this strange territory.
I need you now more than ever.
ā¼ļø What this means for you is any outstanding studio sessions need to be booked before April 12th.
Monthly and quarterly membership sessions will continue until December (as of now).
All product orders need to be placed by April and a payment plan committed to, or lose your images/products!
(Gift card balances will still be available to be used as we are able to do sessions elsewhere)
In the meantime, weāre taking a HANDFUL of regular studio sessions before we close.
Who wants a studio session before itās too late?
Please comment below and Iāll send you details.
P.S. This photo from my wedding perfectly sums up the way I feel about everything Iāve been a part of these past 5 years, whether it was helping you find yourselves again or for the first time. Helping you see your beauty finally. Helping you gain the self worth you desperately needed. Helping you pick the perfect photo to display up on your wall to cherish forever. Every minute was worth it and you all have such a huge place in my heart.
