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Monika Normand Creative

How to Start Your Photography Business in a New State

Equal parts exciting and scary, right? Three years ago, I found myself in the exact same position you’re in. I didn’t know one single person in the whole state of Texas. Every friend, job and client I am lucky to now have in my life came from scratch. If I can do it, so can you. This advice all comes from the standpoint of a photographer, but I truly feel these tips can be applied to any business owner who is relocating. What I’m here to tell you is: it’s completely doable and here’s how.

Ellen’s : Best brunch spot in downtown dallas

Ellens Dallas Restaurant West End

That’s what you’ll read along the banner of Ellen’s Restaurant here in Dallas: “Grits Rule”. If that doesn’t say welcome to the south, then I don’t know what does!

Being from New England, things like “grits” aren’t really in my vocabulary so it was quite the interesting and exciting experience to work with Ellen’s Restaurant and all it’s southern flair last week. The Ellen’s team sources and combines their ingredients in incredibly thoughtful ways to make absolutely delicious dishes with a southern twist. It’s unlike anywhere I’ve eaten before.