Earlier this year, I felt inspired to put together an elopement styled shoot on our ranch. It could not have come together more perfectly. I pushed myself to go with a deeper color palette than I’m used to for my styled shoots and Nancy with Rhodesia Flower just nailed it!
Read MoreWhen I started this journey I'm calling #myfighttofeelbetter, I obviously wanted to shed weight that's literally been weighing me down for years. I wanted to enjoy activities without battling aches, pains, and headaches. And even moreso, I wanted to be happier, healthier, and more active altogether.
Read MoreI am finally getting these beautiful photos on the blog and I’m SO excited! I just delivered their final wedding gallery so things are a little backwards but that’s okay! Ahhh… Katie and Matt’s beautiful wedding in Bellevue was a dream!
Read MoreI believe in balance when it comes to running a small creative business. I also believe in creating a routine and schedule that allows you to have white space. I've made it a priority since starting a business that only continues to gain steam each month to take time to do things that matter to me.
Read MoreAs photographers, it’s our job to educate our clients on their rights when they receive digital files. What restrictions will you place on them and what privileges are you going to give? Majority of clients want an unlimited print release but are often confused with calling it a copyright.
Read MoreSo here’s the thing, there are a lot of photographers out there. It’s not like you didn’t already know that. So many in fact, it can be overwhelming. I've said it before and I'll say it again though, I truly believe that you won't find your own success if you are constantly comparing yourself to others.
Read MoreWhen I decided to say goodbye to my downtown studio (more on that here), I worried for about .1 seconds about having a clean white space to take pictures if need be in my house and that fear went away when I realized my house is basically a big studio!
Read MoreThis post is a little different than my norm, but I'm sharing it because I think EVERYONE needs to learn about Greetabl and start using them for all things GIFTS! GREETABL IS MY GO-TO CLIENT GIFTING COMPANY AND I WANT TO TELL YOU ABOUT IT!
Read MoreI feel as though my time in Wenatchee this summer was NOT long enough! Although I was happy to get back home and escape the terrible smoke that filled the valley while I was in town for a wedding and a few of my senior girls!
Read MoreI've heard it over and over again, "Hi! I am starting a new business and need a new logo!" My first reaction is, "Awesome!" and after I dig in I find that many business owners have given absolutely zero thought to their overall brand and aesthetic.
Read MoreIf you're wondering where this post is even coming from, I should set the foundation a bit and what all of this is even about! If you've followed me on social media for awhile now, you know that I've been on a health journey to change my life beyond so much more than a number on the scale.
Read MoreWhen dreaming of her new website, Sara envisioned three things: It would be clean, it would be organized, and it would be oh-so-pretty! She wanted a simple, uncomplicated space for visitors to come and be captivated by her delicate imagery.
Read MoreI believe in the reasons on WHY to hire a website designer... I wrote a post about it right here. However, I also wanted to write something to help anyone considering hiring a website designer a few things to think about before they do!
Read MoreThese two... ahhh their love is contagious and you could just feel it within the first few seconds of our time together. Engagement sessions are probably my favorite part of the wedding experience here at Emma Rose Company because it is my opportunity to get my couples familiar with the way I work and and how I approach everything to get the final result I'm after!
Read MoreMy first year moving to Southwest Washington was a little tough and majority of my shoots and weddings were still being scheduled over on the east side of the mountains where I'm from (about a 5 hour drive!) Well... that is wonderful and I do love taking pictures over there in the desert but it's been absolutely incredible this year getting to work with so many LOCAL couples, including these two!
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