• Taking on constructive criticism and seeing my own role in injustice is hard but it must happen for change to begin. Why did I delete my muted post? Because I learned that it was unhelpful - that I can step back silently to amplify Black voices without saying I’m doing so. This is hard work and it is far from over. When I get it wrong (not if, when), This is my prayer: Make me like you Jesus -- a righteous advocate, a deep empath, and an eager listener. Give me eyes to spot injustice and recognize my privilege. Give me ears that listen and understand. Give me boldness to use my voice to speak against racism and oppression. Give me wisdom to know when to speak up and to know when it’s more important to elevate another’s voice. Teach me to love deeply and carry the burdens of those in pain. 🖤 Graphic by @candacereels of @femalecollective
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    Taking on constructive criticism and seeing my own role in injustice is hard but it must happen for change to begin. Why did I delete my muted post? Because I learned that it was unhelpful - that I can step back silently to amplify Black voices without saying I’m doing so. This is hard work and it is far from over. When I get it wrong (not if, when), This is my prayer: Make me like you Jesus -- a righteous advocate, a deep empath, and an eager listener. Give me eyes to spot injustice and recognize my privilege. Give me ears that listen and understand. Give me boldness to use my voice to speak against racism and oppression. Give me wisdom to know when to speak up and to know when it’s more important to elevate another’s voice. Teach me to love deeply and carry the burdens of those in pain. 🖤 Graphic by @candacereels of @femalecollective
  • ✨10 bridal hairstyles that will look gorgeous in your photos✨ It can be so hard to decide how to wear your hair, whether you should grow it out, or get it cut sassy & short. It all depends on what you hope your day to look and feel like. Take your dress' neckline into consideration as you're choosing a hairstyle as well as if you'll be wearing a veil or not. It's better to truly feel like your best self rather than grow your hair out for your big day, only to feel relieved to cut it immediately after. Scroll to see some of my all-time favorite bridal hairstyle looks & head to today’s blog for even more inspiration!
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    ✨10 bridal hairstyles that will look gorgeous in your photos✨ It can be so hard to decide how to wear your hair, whether you should grow it out, or get it cut sassy & short. It all depends on what you hope your day to look and feel like. Take your dress' neckline into consideration as you're choosing a hairstyle as well as if you'll be wearing a veil or not. It's better to truly feel like your best self rather than grow your hair out for your big day, only to feel relieved to cut it immediately after. Scroll to see some of my all-time favorite bridal hairstyle looks & head to today’s blog for even more inspiration!
  • Quarantine SHMARANTINE 😜 You can keep growing your business from the comfort of your own safe home. In the past 30 days, I’ve seen a 21% increase in my impressions on @pinterest 📍What does that mean? It means people are still looking for fresh content and inspiration for their weddings. I make sure I always pin my recent work (and now that I don’t have recent work, I’ve been pinning some of my BEST work to highly strategically curated boards). I usually send off 3-4 pins a day, that is seriously all it takes!! 🤯 Swipe to see my current top 3 performing pin images! Also shoutout to @jtreynolds01 for being so popular lol 😂
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    Quarantine SHMARANTINE 😜 You can keep growing your business from the comfort of your own safe home. In the past 30 days, I’ve seen a 21% increase in my impressions on @pinterest 📍What does that mean? It means people are still looking for fresh content and inspiration for their weddings. I make sure I always pin my recent work (and now that I don’t have recent work, I’ve been pinning some of my BEST work to highly strategically curated boards). I usually send off 3-4 pins a day, that is seriously all it takes!! 🤯 Swipe to see my current top 3 performing pin images! Also shoutout to @jtreynolds01 for being so popular lol 😂
  • 🍾how to pop champagne for photos🍾 Craving a non-covid related wedding tip? Here you go my dear! My business is practically named after this activity so you’ve come to the right place, hunny! Now, whether you’re popping champagne at your wedding or your engagement session, there are just 3 things to keep in mind. 1️⃣ a good shake 2️⃣ good aim and 3️⃣ a good attitude Sidebar: Unless you are a baller millionaire, don’t use your best champagne for these moments. By popping and spraying a bottle of champagne you can lose like half of the bottle & how sad to waste your tastiest bubbles rather than sip them! Okay back to business. Remember: shake, aim, attitude. You’ll need to give the bottle a very strong shake. Then you’ll aim the bottle so the cork is facing upward at about a 45 degree angle and jussssst to the side of the photographer’s camera (if you point it too far to the side of the photographer, we won’t be able to capture your happy faces!). Most importantly, your attitude. You want a celebratory photo, not a scared to get sticky photo, so don’t pull your face back in fear, rather smile, laugh and embrace the fun, sticky shower. Head to the blog to get the full breakdown on all the must-have pics you need when poppin’ bubbly! Cheers!🥂
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    🍾how to pop champagne for photos🍾 Craving a non-covid related wedding tip? Here you go my dear! My business is practically named after this activity so you’ve come to the right place, hunny! Now, whether you’re popping champagne at your wedding or your engagement session, there are just 3 things to keep in mind. 1️⃣ a good shake 2️⃣ good aim and 3️⃣ a good attitude Sidebar: Unless you are a baller millionaire, don’t use your best champagne for these moments. By popping and spraying a bottle of champagne you can lose like half of the bottle & how sad to waste your tastiest bubbles rather than sip them! Okay back to business. Remember: shake, aim, attitude. You’ll need to give the bottle a very strong shake. Then you’ll aim the bottle so the cork is facing upward at about a 45 degree angle and jussssst to the side of the photographer’s camera (if you point it too far to the side of the photographer, we won’t be able to capture your happy faces!). Most importantly, your attitude. You want a celebratory photo, not a scared to get sticky photo, so don’t pull your face back in fear, rather smile, laugh and embrace the fun, sticky shower. Head to the blog to get the full breakdown on all the must-have pics you need when poppin’ bubbly! Cheers!🥂
  • Help Chris & I decide what to do for date night tonight: 👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏾 go for an evening walk 🍷 open a bottle of wine 🍽 cook a new meal together 🏠 research houses on the internet haha Vote in the comments! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
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    Help Chris & I decide what to do for date night tonight: 👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏾 go for an evening walk 🍷 open a bottle of wine 🍽 cook a new meal together 🏠 research houses on the internet haha Vote in the comments! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
  • GUAU✨ Today I got to do my first IG takeover!! Hop on over to @elcaminotravel stories to hear about my trip to Colombia with them. We also played a funny version of 2 truths & a lie, so go see how well you know me! 😜
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    GUAU✨ Today I got to do my first IG takeover!! Hop on over to @elcaminotravel stories to hear about my trip to Colombia with them. We also played a funny version of 2 truths & a lie, so go see how well you know me! 😜
  • let’s talk about REFRAMING. It’s the art of shifting your perspective & refocusing your thoughts to find a silver lining in the midst of something difficult or uncomfortable. For some reason, I am hard wired to reframe tough situations. It’s why I come off as positive and optimistic regardless of what may be happening. Of course, reframing isn’t always a healthy tactic — I’ve learned a lot about that during quarantine, as I learn to allow myself to sit with sadness and not try to escape it. But some days, being able to reframe a problem (peep my stories to see today’s problem ha) is what helps me keep my chin up. It’s what fuels me to be the support that my couples need right now. Is reframing a way that you’re coping with covid-19? Edited with @cheersbabepresets
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    let’s talk about REFRAMING. It’s the art of shifting your perspective & refocusing your thoughts to find a silver lining in the midst of something difficult or uncomfortable. For some reason, I am hard wired to reframe tough situations. It’s why I come off as positive and optimistic regardless of what may be happening. Of course, reframing isn’t always a healthy tactic — I’ve learned a lot about that during quarantine, as I learn to allow myself to sit with sadness and not try to escape it. But some days, being able to reframe a problem (peep my stories to see today’s problem ha) is what helps me keep my chin up. It’s what fuels me to be the support that my couples need right now. Is reframing a way that you’re coping with covid-19? Edited with @cheersbabepresets
  • I’ve got updates, people! The last couple days I’ve spent calling/emailing/texting (yes texting - California is high tech like that) our local government getting clarity for what safe behavior looks like right now for my business and businesses like mine. Watch my story today to hear what they had to say! (I’ve also made a story highlight labeled “covid update”) ✨ Photo by our lovely associate, Julia!
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    I’ve got updates, people! The last couple days I’ve spent calling/emailing/texting (yes texting - California is high tech like that) our local government getting clarity for what safe behavior looks like right now for my business and businesses like mine. Watch my story today to hear what they had to say! (I’ve also made a story highlight labeled “covid update”) ✨ Photo by our lovely associate, Julia!
  • Happy 5 o’clock California 🥂May you find joy today and may your bar cart be fully stocked! #cheersbabeengagement #losangelesweddingphotographer #losangeleswedding #engagedaf #palspringsweddingphotographer #palmspringsphotographer #palmspringswedding #newlyengaged #bridetobe #howheasked #engagedlife #LAbride #firstsandlasts #radlovestories #littlethingstheory #whimsicalwedding #weregettingmarried #theknotweddings #weddingcountdown #imgettingmarried #2021bride
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    Happy 5 o’clock California 🥂May you find joy today and may your bar cart be fully stocked! #cheersbabeengagement #losangelesweddingphotographer #losangeleswedding #engagedaf #palspringsweddingphotographer #palmspringsphotographer #palmspringswedding #newlyengaged #bridetobe #howheasked #engagedlife #LAbride #firstsandlasts #radlovestories #littlethingstheory #whimsicalwedding #weregettingmarried #theknotweddings #weddingcountdown #imgettingmarried #2021bride