Congratulations! What's next? π This past week was a big for a lot of couples. Did you know that 40% of all engagements each year happen between December and February? If you're newly engaged or finally starting to plan for the next steps, I'm sending help your way. Digitally, of course. π So you've told family & friends, posted a selfie with your new β¨accessoryβ¨ but what's next? π Finding an engagement photographer is a must. Let me help you with some tips I shared at the link in my bio for how to hire an engagement photographer. Spoiler Alert: you can scroll to the bottom of the post for the TLDR; version. π #engagementphotographer #dallasengagementphotographer #dallasweddingphotographer #LGBTQ #dancingwithher #dancingwiththem #lambdalovers #lgbtlove #engayged #marriageequality #kendrascott 
Today, I'm getting personal. Can I share my story with you? β β β β β β β β β For a lot of LGBTQ+ folx, coming out to friends and family can be one of the most traumatizing experiences they face in life. If it weren't for the chosen family I had surrounded myself with and support system I had built in the years and months leading up to me coming out to my family, I don't think I would have had the strength to do it. β β β β β β β β β The first words out of my mother's mouth when I told her were, "you know that's a sin, right?" The conversation continued for a few more minutes and I was left with the questioning of, "would you really rather choose that life if it meant going to hell?" β β β β β β β β β Today on the blog, I share a glimpse into my coming out story and how it impacted me as both a photographer, and as an ally to marginalized communities. Follow the #linkinbio for the full post and tell me, friend, what is something hard you're facing that I can support you through? β β β β β β β β β #loveislove #lgbt #lgbtq #comingout #dancingwithhim #mensvows #lambdalovers #gayweddingphotographer #lgbtlove #marriageequality 
I've got a newsflash for you. It might seem harsh, but hear me out. β β β β β β β β β There is an incredible amount of diversity in the LGBTQ+ community, and yet most people only think of the L & G when they talk about queerness and queer acceptance. In the wedding industry - even more so. β β β β β β β β β I have experienced wedding vendors, first-hand, who would LOVE to serve a same-sex couple because #loveislove, but they don't consider the Trans community as valid. Or that Bi persons (once the chose a partner) end up in the gay or straight bucket. Most have never even heard the term 2-Spirit. Others don't even try to learn the expanse of identities that make up the queer community. β β β β β β β β β This is the violent erasure of the most underrepresented people in the LGBTQ+ community. This is tokenism in the most blatant sense. Gay and Lesbian individuals have long benefited from privileges that were won at the expense of Black Transwomen and more who society continues to shun and "other." β β β β β β β β β So, as we walk down this journey of allyship and intentional inclusion, please note that the journey isn't going to be surface level and it might feel uncomfortable for you. That's okay. Do the work anyway. If you still find you're not going to accept parts of the queer community that you "don't agree with," you can kindly see your way out the door. Our queer ass dollars can pay someone else's bills. β β β β β β β β β #dallasweddingphotographer #queerphotographer #samessexweddingphotographer #LGBTQphotographer #LGBTphotographer #LGBT #LGBTQ #Queer #Ally 
Today's the day! Are you ready for it?! π If you haven't already gotten your free ticket to the Creative Entrepreneur Conference, you still can! I'll be live at 10am CST discussing why you're not booking LGBTQ+ clients and how to build inclusion into your business. π³οΈβπβ β β β β β β β β The lineup of speakers for this event is insane and I am honored to be with them. If you missed yesterday's speakers, you can get all the replays with an all-access pass by following the link in my bio. OR you can follow the same link and sign up for free for the remaining speakers. π£β β β β β β β β β I'd love to hear what you take away from my session and I'll see you there! β€οΈβ β β β β β β β β #thecreativeentrepreneurconference 
I am once again telling you - @laylee_emadi is is hosting a FREE conference for creative entrepreneurs February 4-5th and you can get a ticket by following the link in my bio. #thecreativeentrepreneurconference #thecreativeentrepreneurcommunity #feeltheBern