You can always bet if I am writing a post about a senior session, some where in that post I will be talking about confidence. It's not that I want to inflate their egos, but I am huge believer in self-confidence, in owning your skills and abilities and loving what makes you unique, strong and WORTHY of self love.
Read MoreYesterday I was talking with my friend about the expectations vs reality of motherhood. Our conversations came around to me sharing a comment I had received while about and about.
"You don't look like the haggard mom of three boys!"
Wait, what? My minds said. My mouth said. ""don't be fooled, I can clean up nice when I get the time." Win for being mildly passive aggressive.
Read MoreThe other day I was browsing one of my local Facebook photography groups to find answer an to a question that was posted. As I browsed through the comments I landed on one that made my blood boil. It was snarky, it was rude, and it epitomized the fear and frustration that I encounter when networking with other photographers in my local photography industry.
Read More"Your work is amazing. But I was only looking at spending $50-$100."
I am going to be honest. Every time I hear this its like getting kicked in the gut. But it also kicks me into full drive to work even hard to achieve my dream of owning a successful small business.
Read MoreI love my job of being a photographer. While its definitely doesn't carry the same responsibility as being a parent or paramedic, it has its own responsibilities when it comes to enriching lives.
I know you may think that statement might be taking it too far. But I don't.
Read MoreThe other day my husband ask me "how are you going yo survive raising this much testosterone?" Most days I don't have a friggin clue. They confuse me and astound me at the same time. And right now they're still into smothering me. Sitting right under my arm, leaning into me, getting as close as possible.
Read MoreThis past fall I was given the privilege of photographing over 70 families over 3 days of mini sessions. You know what the common theme was? We haven't had a professional images done since: __________. Insert a any number of years from 2 to 4 to even 10 ...
Read MoreI have a confession. I am OBSESSED with baby toes. I am in the process of curating images for my website (the same look, but new branding colors and new images!!!...I'm pretty geeked about it!) and I realize I have an affinity for pudgy little newborn toes! Not to mention their soft little hands making little baby gestures. Sigh...so sweet.
Read MoreI leave 2015 with so much gratitude for the inspiration that presented itself to be capture and look forward to putting that inspiration to work capturing simply authentic families, seniors and love in 2016.
Read MoreIn these moments I found myself, I found a new style. I found that I love regular moments that tell a story of a life; of celebrated relationships; fun activities. I bonded with unexpected details that make a story warmer, more real. An expression of concentration, or the spirit of how a child plays, or simply the comfort of two people in love holding hands. And I found I wanted to capture perfection in moments, not in poses.
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