• Last night I looked at Matthew and said, “I’m really impressed with myself this week. I’m on top of it, I got so much done.” He replied, “It’s Monday.” 😂😭🙃 So here’s to you embracing your week with the same confidence I had yesterday. Cheering you on, friend! 🙌🏻✨
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    Last night I looked at Matthew and said, “I’m really impressed with myself this week. I’m on top of it, I got so much done.” He replied, “It’s Monday.” 😂😭🙃 So here’s to you embracing your week with the same confidence I had yesterday. Cheering you on, friend! 🙌🏻✨
  • Going along with my last post, it sounds like y’all want to dive a little deeper into some time hacks. One of the best lessons I’ve learned is to be PROactive not REactive. Here’s the difference: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨ PROactive: You are ahead of the game. You plan ahead, make things happen in your own time BEFORE they happen to you. You are taking responsibility for things that will come your way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On a business level, I know brides will come to me with certain concerns at certain months out, I’m PROactive to be ahead of them & answer their questions before they have them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On a personal level, I have a family medical history so long that any doctor would be intimidated. Therefore my health is my number one priority in my life because I know there are some cards that aren’t in my favor. I’m PROactive to eating well, consuming minimal alcohol, and taking care of my mental health through various things like reading, time off, yoga, etc. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨ REactive: You are responding to things that happen, often using blame of your schedule, circumstances, or conditions. You often feel like you are drowning but blame your situation on various things, not yourself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On a business level, you are constantly putting out fires. You are having to apologize because you are late on deadlines or not providing the level of work wish because you think you don’t have control. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On a personal level, you are likely low on energy, potentially moody/snappy, and overall overwhelmed. This is because you feel drained for having lack of control over your time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So how do you fix it? How do you go from REactive to PROactive? 👇🏻 -Accept responsibility for your schedule, time, and decisions. No more blame. -Stop focusing on things that consistently drain you. (Your boss, your commute, your partner: if your partner drains you should fix that) and turn attention to moving forward. -Start small, prove to yourself you are in control & can be ahead of the game. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thoughts? 🥂🌊🤘🏻
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    Going along with my last post, it sounds like y’all want to dive a little deeper into some time hacks. One of the best lessons I’ve learned is to be PROactive not REactive. Here’s the difference: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨ PROactive: You are ahead of the game. You plan ahead, make things happen in your own time BEFORE they happen to you. You are taking responsibility for things that will come your way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On a business level, I know brides will come to me with certain concerns at certain months out, I’m PROactive to be ahead of them & answer their questions before they have them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On a personal level, I have a family medical history so long that any doctor would be intimidated. Therefore my health is my number one priority in my life because I know there are some cards that aren’t in my favor. I’m PROactive to eating well, consuming minimal alcohol, and taking care of my mental health through various things like reading, time off, yoga, etc. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨ REactive: You are responding to things that happen, often using blame of your schedule, circumstances, or conditions. You often feel like you are drowning but blame your situation on various things, not yourself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On a business level, you are constantly putting out fires. You are having to apologize because you are late on deadlines or not providing the level of work wish because you think you don’t have control. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On a personal level, you are likely low on energy, potentially moody/snappy, and overall overwhelmed. This is because you feel drained for having lack of control over your time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So how do you fix it? How do you go from REactive to PROactive? 👇🏻 -Accept responsibility for your schedule, time, and decisions. No more blame. -Stop focusing on things that consistently drain you. (Your boss, your commute, your partner: if your partner drains you should fix that) and turn attention to moving forward. -Start small, prove to yourself you are in control & can be ahead of the game. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thoughts? 🥂🌊🤘🏻
  • At the end of our dinner she asked, “What can we do to set you up well for wedding day?” The question came from a sweet Mother of the Bride for one of my 2021 couples. And I just stared back in awe. Here’s why: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This year I will hit over 100 weddings since I started my business. 1 0 0 WEDDINGS. And in my entire time as a photographer, I have never been asked that. Obviously, my couples are a dream and support me but I loved how she worded the question. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Because here’s the thing, you can go into wedding day with expectations (of course!) and with hopes and ideas for photos (yes!) BUT the greatest thing you can do for your photographer is to tell them you are FOR them. This will NOT happen if you don’t trust them, which is another issue all together. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So here’s some ways to support your photographer: -Clear communication -Ask for their advice -Tell them photos that are your must haves pre-wedding -Being for them, this includes: listening to their advice on locations, trusting their photo timeline, warning them about crazy family or friends (and helping protect them from that person, let’s be real, it happens) -Voicing any an all concerns BEFORE wedding day to set up a game plan (things like rain, family photo organization, etc.) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What do you think? Any others you would add as a bride, bridesmaid, planner, photographer? I’d love to hear 🥂🌊✨
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    At the end of our dinner she asked, “What can we do to set you up well for wedding day?” The question came from a sweet Mother of the Bride for one of my 2021 couples. And I just stared back in awe. Here’s why: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This year I will hit over 100 weddings since I started my business. 1 0 0 WEDDINGS. And in my entire time as a photographer, I have never been asked that. Obviously, my couples are a dream and support me but I loved how she worded the question. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Because here’s the thing, you can go into wedding day with expectations (of course!) and with hopes and ideas for photos (yes!) BUT the greatest thing you can do for your photographer is to tell them you are FOR them. This will NOT happen if you don’t trust them, which is another issue all together. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So here’s some ways to support your photographer: -Clear communication -Ask for their advice -Tell them photos that are your must haves pre-wedding -Being for them, this includes: listening to their advice on locations, trusting their photo timeline, warning them about crazy family or friends (and helping protect them from that person, let’s be real, it happens) -Voicing any an all concerns BEFORE wedding day to set up a game plan (things like rain, family photo organization, etc.) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What do you think? Any others you would add as a bride, bridesmaid, planner, photographer? I’d love to hear 🥂🌊✨
  • This is how I want you to feel on wedding day. 🤘🏻🥂 Things you are probably hoping for as a bride and groom: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -authentic, natural photos -incredible guest experience -the freedom to maximize your time with your hype crew because of an easy, planned out day (photo timeline is a huge factor here!) -and a dang good time ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We can make that happen together. Just a couple days left to get in on a complimentary engagement session when you book an 8 hour package or more (ends on January 31). 2020 & 2021 couples, let’s do this! 🌊✨
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    This is how I want you to feel on wedding day. 🤘🏻🥂 Things you are probably hoping for as a bride and groom: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -authentic, natural photos -incredible guest experience -the freedom to maximize your time with your hype crew because of an easy, planned out day (photo timeline is a huge factor here!) -and a dang good time ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We can make that happen together. Just a couple days left to get in on a complimentary engagement session when you book an 8 hour package or more (ends on January 31). 2020 & 2021 couples, let’s do this! 🌊✨
  • Did you hear the news?! I am a new member of @the.wing SF! ✨ To say that working from home has been hard on my heart would be a MASSIVE understatement. I mean, I couldn’t be more of an extrovert. I don’t even slightly have any introvert in me. GIVE ME PEOPLE, PLZ. 🤓 A lot of you have reached out saying you have weird WFH/work schedules so I would love to encourage you in what I am *trying* to stick to: 1. Getting dressed everyday AND doing my hair, this is a big deal seeing as I adore @lululemon and want my hair in a scrunchie at all times. 2. Moving my body everyday, full workout or a walk. 3. No working from the couch aka emails from my phone when I am home (YIIIIKES). 4. Saying no to shoots on days of the week that I am blocking off for just computer work. 5. Take clear breaks and clear end times aka working in daylight and not editing at night. 6. Wake up the same time everyday, shoot or no shoot.🤘🏻 All in all, people will respect you and your time when you make boundaries and say no. Any tips for me?! I’m so excited to go in and have a place to work from a few days a week. 🌊🥂🙌🏻
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    Did you hear the news?! I am a new member of @the.wing SF! ✨ To say that working from home has been hard on my heart would be a MASSIVE understatement. I mean, I couldn’t be more of an extrovert. I don’t even slightly have any introvert in me. GIVE ME PEOPLE, PLZ. 🤓 A lot of you have reached out saying you have weird WFH/work schedules so I would love to encourage you in what I am *trying* to stick to: 1. Getting dressed everyday AND doing my hair, this is a big deal seeing as I adore @lululemon and want my hair in a scrunchie at all times. 2. Moving my body everyday, full workout or a walk. 3. No working from the couch aka emails from my phone when I am home (YIIIIKES). 4. Saying no to shoots on days of the week that I am blocking off for just computer work. 5. Take clear breaks and clear end times aka working in daylight and not editing at night. 6. Wake up the same time everyday, shoot or no shoot.🤘🏻 All in all, people will respect you and your time when you make boundaries and say no. Any tips for me?! I’m so excited to go in and have a place to work from a few days a week. 🌊🥂🙌🏻
  • I am on SUCH a high. Y’all. Shooting a conference this past week has me SOARING on all sorts of ideas, goodness, and inspiration. Hearing from @brittseva @loriharder @jasminestar @mikemichalowicz @emilyaarons and so many others was such a treat. I wish I could dump all of the knowledge bombs I heard from talks and conversations into each of y’all’s brains but here are some highlights. 🤘🏻 -When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change. -Self-care is more than bubble baths and face masks. It’s also not just a buzz word but a crucial part of your overall happiness. -Financially healthy companies are small daily financial wins. -Money is an energy exchange. If one of these sticks out to you and you want to talk/dig deeper, DM me. I want share all the things I took away from this week. 🌊🥂📸
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    I am on SUCH a high. Y’all. Shooting a conference this past week has me SOARING on all sorts of ideas, goodness, and inspiration. Hearing from @brittseva @loriharder @jasminestar @mikemichalowicz @emilyaarons and so many others was such a treat. I wish I could dump all of the knowledge bombs I heard from talks and conversations into each of y’all’s brains but here are some highlights. 🤘🏻 -When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change. -Self-care is more than bubble baths and face masks. It’s also not just a buzz word but a crucial part of your overall happiness. -Financially healthy companies are small daily financial wins. -Money is an energy exchange. If one of these sticks out to you and you want to talk/dig deeper, DM me. I want share all the things I took away from this week. 🌊🥂📸
  • “Visualize the celebration of the goal. There is gratitude of the achievement before it happens.” I mean PREACH it @edmylett 👏🏻 I heard this on a podcast I was listening to yesterday morning and I got fired up. This is truly the secret sauce to fulfilling allllll those 2020 goals and resolutions. You can make all the lists. Do all the “right” things. But your motivation can drop QUICK. It happens to all of us. But this mindset: celebrating the goal in your mind before it’s even happened, thinking about what you will do, what you will FEEL if you accomplish it...That is motivation. That is a winner’s mindset. That’s beginning with the end in mind.🥂 I’d love to encourage you this week to think about the celebrations you will have when (not if...WHEN) you reach your goals, it’s a game changer. 🤘🏻🌊✨
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    “Visualize the celebration of the goal. There is gratitude of the achievement before it happens.” I mean PREACH it @edmylett 👏🏻 I heard this on a podcast I was listening to yesterday morning and I got fired up. This is truly the secret sauce to fulfilling allllll those 2020 goals and resolutions. You can make all the lists. Do all the “right” things. But your motivation can drop QUICK. It happens to all of us. But this mindset: celebrating the goal in your mind before it’s even happened, thinking about what you will do, what you will FEEL if you accomplish it...That is motivation. That is a winner’s mindset. That’s beginning with the end in mind.🥂 I’d love to encourage you this week to think about the celebrations you will have when (not if...WHEN) you reach your goals, it’s a game changer. 🤘🏻🌊✨
  • This year I’m choosing to do less adding and more refining in terms of goals. I’m going to sit down and look at my end goals but review my current systems and how I can adjust/change them to help move me forward. I’ve always made big, lofty goals (which I still will LOL) but I want to be more focused on what I already have and how it can get better. I’m often SO big picture that I am skipping out on how to maximize what I’ve got in front of me. 🤘🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m sure I’ll share more of that process and my goals on stories but I would love to hear some of your goals for 2020. Whether you comment or DM me if you don’t want to publicly share, I’d love to cheer you on. I’ll start: I want to read 20 pages a day in 2020. 🤓 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What’s yours?! Let’s inspire and encourage each other! 🌊✨🙌🏻 #southandwestphoto #goalsetting #smallbusinessowner
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    This year I’m choosing to do less adding and more refining in terms of goals. I’m going to sit down and look at my end goals but review my current systems and how I can adjust/change them to help move me forward. I’ve always made big, lofty goals (which I still will LOL) but I want to be more focused on what I already have and how it can get better. I’m often SO big picture that I am skipping out on how to maximize what I’ve got in front of me. 🤘🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m sure I’ll share more of that process and my goals on stories but I would love to hear some of your goals for 2020. Whether you comment or DM me if you don’t want to publicly share, I’d love to cheer you on. I’ll start: I want to read 20 pages a day in 2020. 🤓 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What’s yours?! Let’s inspire and encourage each other! 🌊✨🙌🏻 #southandwestphoto #goalsetting #smallbusinessowner
  • 2019, WE DID IT! I’m so proud of the work that happened this year. I’m so honored to know the people and the families and the friends I got to photograph and meet this year. I’m pumped for the love stories and hearts that will continue to grow for all my newly weds. And I am SO dang grateful for my friends and especially my angel husband who have cheered me on this year. 🤘🏻 This was one of my harder years because I knew growth and change had to happen within some parts of my business which meant I had to change along with it. That brought weird feelings and a lack of confidence but I’m already starting to see results from it and I am proud and excited. 2020, you are going to be fun!! Let’s do this thang 🥂💍✨
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    2019, WE DID IT! I’m so proud of the work that happened this year. I’m so honored to know the people and the families and the friends I got to photograph and meet this year. I’m pumped for the love stories and hearts that will continue to grow for all my newly weds. And I am SO dang grateful for my friends and especially my angel husband who have cheered me on this year. 🤘🏻 This was one of my harder years because I knew growth and change had to happen within some parts of my business which meant I had to change along with it. That brought weird feelings and a lack of confidence but I’m already starting to see results from it and I am proud and excited. 2020, you are going to be fun!! Let’s do this thang 🥂💍✨
  • Making friends in Hawaii who send you their drone shots is definitely a win! Thanks @hkshore for letting me play around and edit this shot! One of my very favorite parts of travel besides the food is meeting new people. Learning new stories, new faces, and sharing experiences & moments is one of the most beautiful gifts! 🤘🏻 It’s looking like I’ll be heading back to Hawaii the last week of May, if you want to book a shoot or if you are getting married that week, reach out! 🌴💍✨🌊
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    Making friends in Hawaii who send you their drone shots is definitely a win! Thanks @hkshore for letting me play around and edit this shot! One of my very favorite parts of travel besides the food is meeting new people. Learning new stories, new faces, and sharing experiences & moments is one of the most beautiful gifts! 🤘🏻 It’s looking like I’ll be heading back to Hawaii the last week of May, if you want to book a shoot or if you are getting married that week, reach out! 🌴💍✨🌊