I don't even really know where to start with this post... I could probably type for DAYS but I'm going to try and keep it as simple as possible (no promises, haha!) Basically if you've followed me for awhile, you know that this week I was supposed to be here in California...
Read MoreThis past weekend Shaun and I were in Wenatchee for my sister's reception! They already got married in July (check that wedding out right here!), but wanted to have a party in the fall so they did just that and it was SO much fun! Riley was a total party animal...
Read MoreI've known Gracie and Kenny for about two years now! Gracie contacted me when I first moved to our town for some pictures of her and Kenny! At that time they were dating and not yet engaged. I secretly said to myself, "Ahhh, I hope when they get married...
Read Moredon't know WHAT it is about FALL time, but it is just my favorite. It's probably the pumpkin spice lattes, changing colors on the trees and crisp air that makes me fall in love with the season over and over again with each passing year. Riley and I went on a little adventure...
Read MoreKara and Saun's love story all started on a snowy day at Mission Ridge: one snowboarding lesson, one bruised tailbone, and one Mike's Hard Lemonade later - for Kara's 21st birthday - they didn't fall in love BUT fast forward two weeks, at the ever classy Applebee's Bar...
Read MoreWhen I decided to start my own business and take that business full time I thought that maintaining a nice work & life balance would be a breeze. I fantasized about waking up at the crack of dawn before the baby, sipping on espresso and answering emails...
Read MoreWhen Stephanie first contacted me about her and Donnie's upcoming wedding, I was over the moon! I've known these two for many years as we all went to school together! They are a few years older than me but I was a baby Freshman when Donnie...
Read MoreI'm so excited about this blog post today! I had the incredible honor of photographing Camille and Cory's beautiful Hampton Hideaway wedding recently! Camille and I actually went to high school together and had not seen much of each other in nearly 11 years...
Read MoreIt's no secret that I'm passionate about website design and standing out online and I've learned a thing (or ten) along the way! It's also no secret that having a website serves as a portal for so many opportunities. Many of those opportunities are missed...
Read MoreI'm mad that you moved me to a place far away from everything I know. I'm mad that I don't see you enough anymore. I'm mad that I don't get the same attention that I'm so used to getting from you. I'm mad that you didn't prepare me enough for all...
Read MoreAlright, I'll be honest, talking about SEO is boring. Seriously, Search Engine Optimization? Doesn't that bring you back to that one course with the professor who had the most monotone voice that nearly put you to sleep every class? Perhaps, but trust me...
Read MoreI photographed the Davis family when baby Jaylen was only 10 days old! When her mama got in touch with me for pictures again this fall, I was so excited! It's really sweet to watch these babies grow up and that I get to help document these precious memories!
Read MoreAs a photographer, website designer, and educator, I have several facets of my business that require time and organization. When I found Honeybook, I knew that my life and business would completely change for the better, I just didn't know how much just yet!
Read MoreOh burnout... I wish you didn't exist. But you do, so I think it's time to talk about it. I want to talk about it especially as yet another year is coming to an end (almost - we still have some time left!) 'Burnout' is a word we often hear in the creative community...
Read MoreI'm fired up about this post today, friends! I love talking about website design and lately I've found the extra drive to want to TALK about why it might be time to hire a website designer because I think this topic isn't discussed enough. At least not in the photography community.
Read MoreI couldn't think of a better time to write this post while everything is fresh in my mind on what I've learned venturing into the world of wedding photography. I want to share five things I have learned that helped me not only become a better photographer...
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