05/30/2026
Today I would like to introduce my lead assistant (and apprentice) - Rhianna. 🎉 It's a crazy story of how we met. I went to Starbucks ☕️ one early morning to meet up with my kiddo before school. It's important to know, this is not a normal or typical thing for me to do. She came in and asked me if I was the person she was meeting for a job interview. I told her, I'm sorry but I am not hiring at this time. I said this yet fully knowing that I did need to hire someone, but financially it wasn't in my budget. As I waited on my kiddo, editing some images, I noticed that no one was meeting her. Feeling compassion that she was getting stood up, I asked...what job were you interviewing for? She said it was a position that helped a lady to manage things who worked with foster kids. Being a former foster child myself, I was definitely intrigued so I engaged in some small talk. This is when she shared that she was a photographer, just moved here, doesn't need much but something would help as she rebuilds a client base. This is when I shared that I was a photographer and have been for 30+ years. I showed her my images that I was working on and invited to join our local photographers network. This is when she asked if I would be interested in taking her on as an intern. I told her I was going out of town, and I would think about it but reach out to me next week. On Monday morning at 8am, she called. I was so impressed by her initiative that I asked her to meet with me. I broke down my plan and what I needed to achieve. I didn't have much right now but as I rebuild the business, I will be able to hire her. I am so excited as we have finally made it to the point of needing headshots and business cards as I am finally able to bring her in as my assistant and apprentice. ❤ I am so excited for this new chapter of Lamb Portrait Studio and especially excited to share it with someone that has helped me to bring it to life. 📷
