How are things looking for you/your business in this season? Slowing down for some much needed rest, or chugging along at a good pace?

We’ve been talking a lot about ideas, dreams, and big goals… but today is about movement. Drop this in the comments: 1. One thing you’re committing to do for your photo business in the next 72 hours 2. Why it matters 3. When you’re doing it (day + rough time) No novels, no pressure. Just a clear move you’re going to make. I’ll go first in the comments so y’all can see the format. Let’s hold each other accountable and stack some small wins this weekend.

I met my wife, Chelsea, at McNeese State University—though at the time, I had no idea how important that moment would be. I was sitting in her chair in the SUB office, up on the second floor of the student union. My fraternity brother, Kevin, was the president of the Student Union Board, and Chelsea worked there as a marketing coordinator. It was a quick interaction. Nothing dramatic. But the good Lord was already planting seeds. Back then, I’d take photos for my fraternity—mostly the guys with pretty girls for recruitment flyers. One day, I was scrolling through the pictures, and I noticed a shot of Chelsea by herself. I remember thinking, I’ve met her before. Just a small nudge, a little God wink. A little while later, Kevin went over to a friend’s apartment—Ashley, who also worked at SUB. And guess who her roommate was? Chelsea. At that point, I knew it was time to take my shot. So, I did what any smooth, 20-something college kid with limited game would do… I left my phone at their apartment on purpose to charge. I figured I’d have to come back for it, and maybe—just maybe—I’d get a chance to talk to Chelsea alone. And it worked. We sat and talked, and I learned she was an art major with a concentration in graphic design. Meanwhile, all I had creatively was a Rebel film camera. So I got strategic: I offered to let her borrow my camera for her class—but with one rule. Wherever the camera went, she had to take me with her. Those photo assignments slowly turned into hangouts… then into real dates… and before I knew it, I was asking her dad for permission to marry her. After we got married, we didn’t pick up the camera much. Life was happening. But when we found out we were expecting our first child, we bought a digital SLR right before she was born. Chelsea decided she wanted to stay home with our baby girl—and that’s when the idea of starting a photography business took root. Fast-forward to today: Chelsea still picks up the camera here and there, but her main focus is our kids and the graphic design side of the business. And me? I’m still behind the camera, doing what I love—and it all traces back to a college chair in the SUB office, one charging phone, a Rebel film camera, and God aligning every step long before we saw the full picture.

Welcome to Tademy Academy! Drop a photo of yourself + what you want to accomplish this year with your photography. No pressure — just clarity.