meet Savvy Sister Julie Afflerbaugh

Your Name: Julie Afflerbaugh

Location: Boulder, Colorado

How would you describe your style of photography?
 Classic, natural, sweet

What first drew you in to photography?  My love of travel at first.  Then in 2004, I got married and adored my wedding photographer.  I realized that I could be creative, do something I love and make a living.  I left a career in teaching to start my business.

Do you work out of your home or a studio? I have a detached garage next to my home that was converted into a sweet little natural light studio.

Tell us about your business before the Savvy workshop? Before I attended the workshop, I recently had my first baby.  I was feeling inspired about being a new Mom, but not so inspired about my business.  I was also feeling really overwhelmed about how to balance everything since I wanted to spend as much time as possible with Liam.

How has it changed since returning? I soaked up so much inspiration at the workshop that I came home ready to refocus on improving my work and getting back in touch with what I love about running my own business.  Melanie Mauer's presentation about creating a business that enriches our lives was exactly what I needed.

What do you think is the most important thing you learned from the Savvy workshop?  I learned how to be more successful at photographing newborns, how to make my brand more consistent, and how to streamline my business so I can spend more time with my family.

What was your favorite part? Meals were a blast.  I loved chatting with all the other women.

Fun facts we want to know about you:  When Sunset magazine arrives I read it in one sitting.  I never put my clothes away, but I like the rest of my house clean. Mountain biking is my favorite form of exercise.

Favorite Savvy indulgence: expensive dinners out

Favorite place to shop: anthropolgie

Favorite vacation spot: camping on a lake

Favorite blogs to visit: style me pretty, kiss the groom

Favorite subject to photograph: 9-12 month old babies

Favorite products you sell to your clients: books that tell a little story about their family

Favorite thing about being a photographer: being a part of really important times in people's lives

Describe your perfect day: I love sundays.  Riding bikes to brunch with family and friends. A lazy afternoon in the backyard playing with Liam. Cooking dinner with my husband. Watching Iron Chef before bed.

Your website:www.julieafflerbaugh.com
Blog:www.julieafflerbaugh.typepad.com