So today on the first day of 2013 I am still completely in awe of 2012! Last year held so many amazing opportunities, adventures, and especially new friends! Thank you so all of my clients and friends for making this year exceptional. I can’t even comprehend what 2013 will hold!

Lets go over some of the awesome that happened this past year:

- I met amazing new people both clients and friends…some even frients? (Clients-Friend Mashup)
- I bought a new car!
- I was blessed to be able to travel and shoot weddings/Engagements in Florida, Colorado, Chicago, St. Thomas, Long Island, Virginia, and Boston!
- I have lost close to 20lbs
- I started a ridiculous Youtube Channel
- I paid off a lot of debt
- I tripled the Lifestyle side of my business
- I reached my goal of using twitter properly and frequently
- I road tripped it down the east coast in my new car
- I discovered that I can fit 7 marshmallows in my mouth
- I was published in my first wedding magazine
- I learned that I have created at least 4 photo minions
- I have fallen even more in love with my career!

Things to look forward to in 2013
- I will lose as close to 30lbs before I turn 30! (3 more months! 10lbs to go!)
- Continuing to learn and grow in my craft
- Investing more in a hobby – creating more ridiculous content for you to laugh at
- Going to Mystic Seminars in CT
- Going to Playlist Live in FL
- Going to some kind of geek fest anywhere!
- Visiting my bestie in FL and going on a cruise
- Turning 30! Yes I am looking forward to that!
- and lastly, moving to North Carolina and the adventures all of that will bring!

In honor of the death of 2012 and the birth of 2013 here is a slideshow of some of my favorite wedding/engagement moments of 2012!

xoxoxo,
Mabyn

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Well, to answer your questions:

You’re moving?!  - Yes!

Where? – Greensboro, North Carolina!

Why? – For several reasons, but the biggest is that I have a great opportunity to help some friends in that area as well as expand my business!

When? – Currently there is no set date, but my aim is for February 2013

How? – Preferably by my car…walking would take me awhile.

Ok, ok so yes, I am moving and It’s come about rather quickly and not without some serious prayer and consideration. I can tell you that it’s been interesting trying to finish up wedding season and trying to plan a move at the same time…Can we say mental break down? uhhhg!

Here are some more answers to questions you may have:

What does this mean for your 2013 weddings? – The weddings that I have currently on the books I will be holding to. I  plan on coming back up to NY in June and staying through the majority of my wedding season.

Are you still booking in NY? – I am currently booking here in NY, but only through certain dates. If you have a wedding date from June 2013 through September 2013 I will be here in the area.

What if I’m getting married in 2014? – Do not fret! My goal is to keep a presence here in NY, that means I will need to shoot at least 3-5 weddings a year here in the CNY area. So please inquire!

What about your Lifestyle clients? – Any current clients that have scheduled shoots I will be holding to or rescheduling.

Are you still booking Lifestyle clients? – Yes, if we can arrange the shoot for the times I will be in NY then I have no problem booking.

How often do you plan on being in NY? – Other than the upcoming wedding season I have no set dates for when I will return to NY. Although ,my family and friends are in the CNY area and I plan on visiting them for most major holidays. Otherwise I will be posting both here on my website as well as on my Facebook fanpage any dates I plan on returning and will be available to shoot.

What about Travel fee’s? – Currently there will be no additional travel fee’s – although this could change

If you have any other questions about my move or how it will affect you please feel free to contact me at MabynLudke@gmail.com

Of course you know what this means right? Full on coverage of the move! I plan on at least blogging if not vlogging about my journey. You all know how much I enjoy moving…

I am so so so SO SOSOSSOSOSOSOSOSO thankful to my family, friends, NY clients, and fan base! You have been a constant encouragement and literally the loves of my life! My experiences here in NY can never be replaced and I will hold you all very near and dear to my heart! I hope to continue staying in contact with you all, even if it’s vicariously through Facebook! To say that I will miss NY can’t even begin to accurately describe how I will long to see you all, take pictures of your smiling faces, and laugh, laugh, laugh at some many wondrous things. As this chapter closes I am looking to the next one with just as much excitement as fear. There are so many new adventures to be had and I hope that you’ll all still take part in them, even if it’s just here on the blog. Thank you again for everything my friends. I love you!

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