Today is the day!!! ⠀ We won. And it has been a LONG FOUR YEARS.⠀ ⠀ I remember the backlash against Trump so clearly, and how they produced some of the biggest protests the world has ever seen. ⠀ ⠀ When the travel ban was put in place, thousands of people went to airports in support of the Muslim community. ⠀ ⠀ When Trump worked to create division, I sought out unity and made so many new, like-minded friends. We hunkered down and supported each other.⠀ ⠀ When I was told many times to "just get over it" and "quit being hysterical,” I decided to unapologetically speak out and risk alienating my business. Surprise, it only attracted like minded clients!⠀ ⠀ It was only a matter of time until there was a national crisis. Cue COVID: scary lockdowns, potential loss of business, and general panic in the air.⠀ ⠀ Then stats came out about the virus disproportionately affecting the black, brown, and poorer communities.⠀ ⠀ And so they astroturfed and pushed businesses to reopen.⠀ ⠀ Then the racial justice movement reached a fever pitch over the summer with the murder of George Floyd. And I’m still actively working on being a better ally. ⠀ ⠀ Everything we cried about on that night in 2016 has come true. 400,000 dead Americans. White supremacy out in the open. The checks and balances pushed to the brink.⠀ ⠀ BUT FOR TODAY - This is a reminder that we earned this victory, and we are allowed to celebrate!⠀ ⠀ Tomorrow, we get to work. ⠀ ⠀ Texas isn't a red or blue state. It's a non voting state. And I'm going to work to get out the vote! 
My version of "dark and moody" looks like this 🖤🖤🖤⠀ ⠀ I'm so inspired by arrangements and settings that look like an old Baroque painting 🤩⠀ ⠀ Flowers by the incomparable @jubileeflowerco ✨ ⠀ 
💜 You deserve love. 💜 You deserve happiness. 💜 You deserve a partner that picks you up when you are down, supports your dreams, and never judges your flaws. When I think of the above, this couple comes to mind. Sara and Van were one of the most fun and loving couples I have ever photographed! When it comes to your wedding, it's most important to be yourself. If that means we get a photo of you in all of your goofball energy, so be it! Here's to better times, like their wonderful wedding day in 2017 🥂 Planner: @southern_affairs Hair/Makeup: @the_styling_stewardess 
”I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo.⠀ ⠀ “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”⠀ ⠀ J.R.R. Tolkien – The Fellowship of The Ring⠀ ⠀ I look forward to a time where I don’t have to keep coming back to this quote. I believe better days are coming ❤️ 
This was such an ideal day - an intimate Halloween wedding with dreamy weather and dapper attire. (Seriously, look at these two!) I love when couples allow their wedding day to be a true reflection of who they are. Rocking colorful hair? Yes, please! Getting married on a holiday that means something to you? Heck yes, let’s do it! No matter what your love looks like, I’m here and ready to celebrate it with you!