Come On In and Stay A While

Welcome to the blog of Staja Studios. We are STAcey and JAson Thon, the dynamic duo (self proclaimed) behind Staja Studios! This blog serves as our way to keep in touch with everyone we know, like, and love. We thought it would be a fun way for people who know us to keep up with what is going on in our lives and studio, and a wonderful way for those of you who may have just met us to learn more about who we are.
We would like to bring together our professional and personal lives. You can expect to see pictures from our latest weddings, engagement shoots, portraits, etc. As well as some personal, fine art, family pics, and other projects. In addition, we will be sharing our "Cheers and Jeers", and other random ramblings about whatever strikes our fancy. In the future we are also looking for ways to make things more interactive, if you will. This may include voting for a particular marketing piece, contests, and various other activities.
Thank you all for stopping by, and don't forget to - Get Captured!
- Jason & Stacey Thon

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

What's The Best Part Of Your Job?

We couldn't help but post this question after a great e-mail we received today.

When we are taking pictures at a wedding, we are often asked, "What is the the best part of your job?". The other one we often get is, "Do you have fun doing this?".

There are times when things can be difficult, but we couldn't think of a better job.

#1) From a creative standpoint, there aren't many other types of photography where you are allowed so much creative freedom to capture an image. There's not a lot of creativity allowed in shooting a plate of mac-n-cheese, ask Stacey, she's been there.

#2) We get to meet and work with so many wonderful people and build great relationships over time. We may shoot their wedding and then in a couple years take pictures of a new baby (Hi Kerri!).

#3) There is one reason that stands out above all though. Nothing is more rewarding than the feedback you receive from a job well done. We would like to share the following e-mail we just received from Sarah & Todd after they saw their slideshow.

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Wow-speechless! You're making me cry! I wanted to Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the help you gave us through the entire wedding process, you are both such wonderful people who are incredibility talented. We are so grateful that we had you there that day!

Sarah & Todd



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When you get an e-mail like that, you know you have a truely wonderful job. Sarah and Todd have had to go through some tough stuff during their engagement that we could easily relate to. After getting to know their story, knowing that we were able to help make their day easier is the best feeling.

In conclusion, if you are lucky enough to be doing something you love, persue it with everything you have. I know we are!!!

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