As a photographer and business owner in general, I want any opportunity for updated pictures with my family. This urge becomes even more so evident when the sun is shining in our neck of the woods!
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As I sit down to write this post, there is some fear sitting in the back of my mind. It's not easy because I'm sharing something today that is really difficult, but also easy all at the same time about my business.
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I could write out how stinking sweet this little one was in the studio recently but I think I just need to let the pictures do the talking... Okay, I guess I have ONE thing to say, haha! I get asked all the time when the best time for pictures is with little...
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Since the end of wedding season (this past late fall for me!), I have not been taking many pictures. I've had some styled shoots, personal work, and studio sessions but it's been SLOW! When I say slow, I mean intentionally slow by choice. I needed a little...
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Riley's third birthday party was just so fun to design and execute in my downtown studio! Since getting a bathroom in my space, it has been SO much easier to host gatherings in my space. When I host at my home I am constantly in the kitchen...
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As I sit down to write this post, I have so many mixed emotions! First of all, it feels like yesterday that I was here with my 42 Day Check In but that was already 3 weeks ago! The days are flying by and each day I'm still feeling better and stronger.
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One regret I have from my own engagement was that we did not do formal engagement pictures. I had no idea at the time that it was a thing. One evening we were all up at my parents house and my sister said to Shaun and me, "You guys wanna go down...
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Since photographing both my sister and my brother's wedding this past summer, I have been emailed so many times asking me how I approach photographing family weddings. Did I charge? Did I enjoy the day? The list goes on. I'm excited about this post today...
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Since becoming a wedding photographer I've learned a LOT about myself and the business. When I first got started I was completely immersed in this whole idea of what a successful photographer looked like. They were on planes heading to epic locations and had portfolios that I drooled over...
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This post has been something I've been thinking about for awhile now to share with my people. In summary, for the past 42 days I've been on a #myfighttofeelbetter. I didn't think I'd have much to say but because of the results from this new lifestyle...
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Another year is upon us so as we dive into the grind of 2018, I want to reflect on 2017 and all that it was for this little business and life of mine! In all honesty, 2017 was a bit too busy but it was oh so good. 2017 came with some serious growth and opportunity...
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As I have ventured into the world of wedding photography, I've quickly fallen in love with detail shots. In a short time I have learned quite a bit about how to achieve those amazing detail shots with a few little tips and suggestions! I work it into my timeline with my brides...
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Tiffany reached out to me a few weeks ago letting me know that she and her family (all 15 of them!) would be headed up to Seabrook, Washington to celebrate her Mom's 60th Birthday and was wondering if I could come up for a family photo session! Of course...
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I had the incredible privilege of meeting and hanging out with Sam McFarlen recently in Palm Desert, California! We met for the first time at the airport bright and early on the way down and spent four amazing days and nights together...
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Harsh light is something I used to be afraid of as a photographer. "OH crap, there is NO SHADE? WHAT AM I GOING TO DO?" Then I surprised myself time and time again with just how much I love harsh light. I'd honestly be lying if I didn't admit that it used to terrify me but...
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