Three years of Studio Casually!! Someone pinch me. I can’t believe it’s been this long and also feels like I've aged a decade since I first opened the doors to my little side hustle that somehow became my entire life’s calling.⁠ ⁠ This space has truly changed my life. It’s pushed me, broken me down, built me back up, and taught me more than I ever could have imagined about running a business, leading a team, and following my vision (even when it feels impossible). What began as a dream and my entire savings account has turned into a home for thousands of creatives, small business owners, and community members.⁠ ⁠ If you know me personally, you know this hasn’t been easy. It’s been a million little (and large) sacrifices, long nights, early mornings, no vacations, so much trial and error, and a whole lot of learning as I go. There’s been so much joy, but also so much burnout, tears, doubt, and everything in between. Starting a small business isn't for the weak and it certainly isn't for the prideful.⁠ ⁠ And because I love a good data moment, here’s a little look at what these last three years have looked like:⁠ ⁠ Hosted over 1,200 photoshoots and events⁠!!⁠ 3 kitchen remodels⁠ 3 holes in the walls (shoutout theta chi fraternity 🫢)⁠ 4 different spaces⁠ 4 proposals⁠ 14 weddings⁠ 27 casual markets⁠ 63 rolls of white seamless paper⁠ 689 five-star reviews⁠ 1,148 tagged IG photos⁠ 4,429 photos taken in our photo booth⁠ ⁠ To my team, both past and present: you’ve kept this place running, growing, and full of life. You are the heartbeat of Studio Casually and I'm so proud to say my team represents me and my vision clearer than I could have ever imagined. You all embody what is SC, and I truly could not do this without you.⁠ You make me believe in me when I simply just don't believe in myself. Thank you. ⁠ ⁠ To our community: thank you for trusting me and this little dream of mine. For showing up, spreading the word, and making this space what it is. You’ve helped me grow not only this business, but myself. I'm more resilient, firm, focused and inspired than ever.⁠ ⁠ Here’s to 3 years and to everything still to come. ❤️⁠ ⁠ xx,⁠ Kate, Owner/Founder of Studio Casually