A Statement of Faith?
Why a statement of faith for my photography business? Very simple. I am a Christian and I want to implement the grace of God in my life in all that I do. This business is not just to “make money” or to “take pictures”, its more than that. It’s a business to glorify God, to exalt and honor Him with the gifts and talents He has bestowed upon me. One of those talents being... well, you guessed it, photography.
The Goal
My goal with this statement of faith is also to make it clear that my main purpose is to honor God in all things. This means, I have the full authority to reject any request if I believe it goes against the word of God (The Bible) and the character of who God is based on the Holy Scriptures. The statement of faith for the business is below as well as the statement of faith that I follow.
Stand Firm. Be Strong. Never waiver. Glorify God.
The Vision
The Faith and Shutter LLC Vision is simple. To bring the memories of joyful smiles, laughs, and the beauty of family, friends, and love in not just an image but a lasting imprinted moment in time that allows us to be forever thankful to God. Exalting the gospel of God through talent, quality, professionalism and be a witness to the unbelieving world. To hopefully one day, grow and bring more talented individuals to glorify God with me (Eli).
1. Closed on Sundays:
The business (Faith and Shutter LLC) is closed all Sundays, including having the ability to view all content on the site. The business holds to a standard of the Lord’s Day as stated in Matthew 12:8 “For the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!”. We believe that we should be spending time at a local congregation exalting God with alms and hymns, as well as hearing the word of God for His glory alone. On a Sunday, it’s the day that the Lord has commanded us to rest, this includes businesses. Let us enjoy the Lord’s Day together. You can view a more in-depth analysis by looking at question 62 in, “The Baptist Catechism” below.
2. Ability to Deny Any Service at Faith and Shutter’s Discretion:
Faith and Shutter LLC stands firm on the word of God and will deny any service that is deemed contrary to the word of scripture. Faith and Shutter LLC is a Christian photography business. Faith and Shutter LLC is more than glad to photograph not just Christians but non-Christians as well. Although, the right to deny services is still maintained by Faith and Shutter LLC.
3. Fair Business:
We at Faith and Shutter LLC know how difficult it may be to find a good photographer for a good value. While Faith and Shutter LLC will try their best to accommodate pricing. We believe strongly that all laborers should have their recompense. We will always bring professionalism and quality as laborers of God, which is why our contracts are very important to us. It protects you and us in case of any mishaps. God calls us to a higher standard which is why it’s important to us that we follow the contracts to do business properly and glorify God.
4. 10% Tithing:
We believe at Faith and Shutter LLC that the Lord provides us with all the clientele we receive. With this contention, we also acknowledge the custom of giving 10% to our local church. 10% of ALL profits earned from Faith and Shutter LLC will go to the owner's church. A report filing will be created at the end of a business year.
Business Statement of Faith
All copyright for, "The Baptist Catechism" belongs to "Founders Minitries". Faith and Shutter LLC does not own or prophet from the Catechism or Founder's Ministries. Founder's Ministries is not allied or is in any way connected to Faith and Shutter LLC. All credit belongs to the Founder's Ministries.