02/02/2026
First post of the year!
I know it’s been quiet here since December and I know I have mentioned to clients that this year is probably going to be the last year for the business.
I did renew my business licence for 2026 and I am still booking limited spots for studio sessions this winter and will do a few days of outdoor minis in the summer and fall. If you have a gift certificate, please use them this year. For now that is the plan and I will update here if anything changes. I am still working on finishing my courses to pivot to a different line of work.
2025 marked the 12th year of Veroni Photography, but unfortunately, it was also a clear indication that I could no longer keep the business going. As everything goes up in price, I understand that people’s priorities have also changed. Photographs are priceless and as much as I have put my heart and soul into this business, I understand that it’s a luxury service and has been relegated to the bottom of many people’s priority list budget-wise. The cost of doing business keeps going up (licences, insurance, equipment, subscriptions, etc) but sales have been dwindling even faster.
As my kids are getting older, I’ve also come to realize that I would like to spend my weekends with them when the weather is gorgeous (which we don’t have a lot of in Alberta). I loved the flexibility that running my own business afforded us and that I was able to be there for them during the week. But I admit that I miss the weekends when I could be spending time with them outdoors or just hanging out at home as a family.
I wholeheartedly appreciate everyone who has supported our business and came back year after year. Above all, I will miss the clients who have become close friends over the years and all the babies that I have seen grow.
Please know that I didn’t make this decision lightly. Many tears were shed and many brainstorming sessions of just finding new ways to keep the business afloat. It breaks my heart to have to close the doors, but it is no longer sustainable and 2025 cemented the fact that it is time for me to move on.