Summer is finally here! It’s my favorite time of year, full of happy childhood memories of running through the woods, drinking straight from the garden hose, and going to the beach. Summer isn’t quite complete for me without a trip …
Tag: lifestyle photography
The Forethought of Grief
I became a mom almost 13 months ago, and so many changes came with it. The obvious struggles of newborn life were there, but also there was something else. The joy that accompanied my newborn into the world was given …
Procrastinators, Unite
I’m a classic procrastinator. I’ll have the blog post page open on my laptop, cursor blinking, and my phone will beep hello at me. I’ll pick it up, acknowledge the notification, and then dive headfirst into something distracting, for a …
All the Goals
I like to set lots of goals at the beginning of a new season, and the new year is no exception. I love to track and manage and organize goals and watch how I grow and check things off my …
Lifestyle Photography: Nothing Lasts Forever
I photograph everything I’m afraid I’ll miss one day: the obvious growth spurts and monthly milestones, obviously, but also the day to day moments.
Superguilt is My Super Power
I’ve been learning a lot about myself this year. I really thought I’d be able to do the mom thing and the full time job thing and the part time photography thing without any issues and carry on life without …
Sharp as a Tack
After a photo session with a client, I love to race home and immediately pore over the photos we took. It’s like Christmas morning, except I know what all the presents are, and it’s way more fun to share them …
Burning the Candle at Both Ends
One of my favorite idioms is “burning the candle at both ends.” I get it, I can imagine it. You get twice as much light, for half the time. You burn all of your energy by doing two things at …
Step Away from the Phone
My inner monologue sometimes carries a bullhorn to yell reminders at myself from within. It says things like, “don’t say that, you’ll regret it” or “Stop eating the cookies” or “Go to bed!” Most times, though, it pokes me with …
My Own Personal Yearbook
I like to keep cards and notes from the people I care about. When I’m having a hard day, I sometimes like to reread them as a little pick-me-up. They make me smile, and the inside jokes make me laugh, …