• Behind the scenes from today’s shoot for @holanthreads! It’s always fun teaming up with other mompreneurs. . . Are you a mom who also has a side hustle? I’d love to hear about it and how we might be able to work together! . . #joyfulexposures #joyfulexposuresphotography #bts #momtog #photographer #indyphotographer #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionphotographer #documentyourstory #clothing #kidsclothes
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    Behind the scenes from today’s shoot for @holanthreads! It’s always fun teaming up with other mompreneurs. . . Are you a mom who also has a side hustle? I’d love to hear about it and how we might be able to work together! . . #joyfulexposures #joyfulexposuresphotography #bts #momtog #photographer #indyphotographer #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionphotographer #documentyourstory #clothing #kidsclothes
  • The call came while I was working last week. In-between my counseling clients I had a voicemail that didn’t say mom was okay and that I needed to call. It’s instant anxiety and heart ache when these voicemails come (I haven’t had one in a long time).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mom was being pushed back to her room in her wheel chair and her foot caught the floor and she went forward. Rug burn on face and her knee. My heart sank.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Friends, anger comes fast and furious for me. However, I was able to communicate effectively and not let anger consume my conversation. Because I was able to do this I was able to hear the nurse on the other side in tears because she felt so bad. Previously, that wouldn’t have phased me. I would have pushed with anger and demanded a plan to keep this from happening. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As much as I fight and push to keep mom safe the reality of Alzheimer’s is that it is a violent disease. I, nor the facility, can guarantee her safety. It's our reality. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #joyfulexposuresphotography #joyfulexposures #joyfulfam #momentsmatter #tellyourstory #sincerestoryteller #myjourney #adoptivemomma #adoptionbuildus #familyphotographer #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #adoptionphotographer #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #daughter #caregiver #dementiasucks #endalz #myeveryday
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    The call came while I was working last week. In-between my counseling clients I had a voicemail that didn’t say mom was okay and that I needed to call. It’s instant anxiety and heart ache when these voicemails come (I haven’t had one in a long time).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mom was being pushed back to her room in her wheel chair and her foot caught the floor and she went forward. Rug burn on face and her knee. My heart sank.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Friends, anger comes fast and furious for me. However, I was able to communicate effectively and not let anger consume my conversation. Because I was able to do this I was able to hear the nurse on the other side in tears because she felt so bad. Previously, that wouldn’t have phased me. I would have pushed with anger and demanded a plan to keep this from happening. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As much as I fight and push to keep mom safe the reality of Alzheimer’s is that it is a violent disease. I, nor the facility, can guarantee her safety. It's our reality. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #joyfulexposuresphotography #joyfulexposures #joyfulfam #momentsmatter #tellyourstory #sincerestoryteller #myjourney #adoptivemomma #adoptionbuildus #familyphotographer #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #adoptionphotographer #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #daughter #caregiver #dementiasucks #endalz #myeveryday
  • “A child born to another woman calls me mommy. The magnitude of that tragedy & the depth of that privilege are not lost on me.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I recently got to document this Adoption Story. Friends, adoption is beautiful but it is not void of pain. It’s a part of any adoption story.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m so thankful for the beauty that can come from pain and for how this story will continue to unfold. I'm looking forward to documenting their in home newborn story later this week. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionstory #webelongtogether #lovemakesafamily #fosterlove #fostertoadopt #adoptionday #tellyourstory #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #courtroomsession #adoptionislove #adoptionrocks #adoptionphotographer #adoptionphotography #fostercare #takesavillage #worththewait #adoptiveparents #birthfamiliesmatter #indianaadoption #adoptionindiana #openadoption #joyfulfam #joyfulexposuresphotography #adoptionjourney #adoptionbuiltus #unitedmotherhood
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    “A child born to another woman calls me mommy. The magnitude of that tragedy & the depth of that privilege are not lost on me.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I recently got to document this Adoption Story. Friends, adoption is beautiful but it is not void of pain. It’s a part of any adoption story.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m so thankful for the beauty that can come from pain and for how this story will continue to unfold. I'm looking forward to documenting their in home newborn story later this week. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionstory #webelongtogether #lovemakesafamily #fosterlove #fostertoadopt #adoptionday #tellyourstory #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #courtroomsession #adoptionislove #adoptionrocks #adoptionphotographer #adoptionphotography #fostercare #takesavillage #worththewait #adoptiveparents #birthfamiliesmatter #indianaadoption #adoptionindiana #openadoption #joyfulfam #joyfulexposuresphotography #adoptionjourney #adoptionbuiltus #unitedmotherhood
  • Play is the highest form of research. - Albert Einstein⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Im doing my best to commit to memory her tiny hands. The way that she says, hold you me when she wants held. How she reaches for my finger to walk. How she wants me close. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The way she will break out in dance and sing baby shark. I want to remember it all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #motherhood #planoly #joyfulexposuresphotography #joyfulexposures #joyfulfam #momentsmatter #tellyourstory #sincerestoryteller #myjourney #adoptivemomma #adoptionbuildus #familyphotographer #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #adoptionphotographer #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #daughter #myeveryday #childhood #childplay
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    Play is the highest form of research. - Albert Einstein⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Im doing my best to commit to memory her tiny hands. The way that she says, hold you me when she wants held. How she reaches for my finger to walk. How she wants me close. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The way she will break out in dance and sing baby shark. I want to remember it all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #motherhood #planoly #joyfulexposuresphotography #joyfulexposures #joyfulfam #momentsmatter #tellyourstory #sincerestoryteller #myjourney #adoptivemomma #adoptionbuildus #familyphotographer #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #adoptionphotographer #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #daughter #myeveryday #childhood #childplay
  • Hard to believe that we are already into the 2nd month of 2019. I’m starting a few days late (but at least I’m starting😂). I’ll be writing two attributes/characteristics on a heart and putting on her door each day. An attribute of God and something I love about my sweet little girl. I’ll be searching for a few crafts to do with her this month as well. Any faves? #joyfulexposuresphotography #joyfulexposures #toddlerlife #crafts #adoptivemomma #childofgod #tellyourstory #indianafamilyphotographer #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionphotographer
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    Hard to believe that we are already into the 2nd month of 2019. I’m starting a few days late (but at least I’m starting😂). I’ll be writing two attributes/characteristics on a heart and putting on her door each day. An attribute of God and something I love about my sweet little girl. I’ll be searching for a few crafts to do with her this month as well. Any faves? #joyfulexposuresphotography #joyfulexposures #toddlerlife #crafts #adoptivemomma #childofgod #tellyourstory #indianafamilyphotographer #indianapolisadoptionphotographer #adoptionphotographer
  • Wind chill of -40 in Indy today. I don't think I have ever felt a cold like this before. Most of the city is closed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Wednesdays are my day here at the counseling office & I am still working. I have a long break this afternoon so I am returning some emails and finalizing plans for some upcoming things!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've seen a lot of mommas posting their snow day activities with their kiddos. I want to hear what you are doing as you are stuck inside all day? Cuddling? Crafting? Movie watching? Let me know!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #familyphotographer #familystory #joyfulexposuresphotography #joyfulexposures #joyfulfam #westfieldfamilyphotographer #carmelfamilyphotographer #broadripplefamilyphotographer #documentyourdays #sincerestoryteller #tellyourstory #indyfamilyphotography #indianafamilyphotographer #familymatters #momentsmatter
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    Wind chill of -40 in Indy today. I don't think I have ever felt a cold like this before. Most of the city is closed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Wednesdays are my day here at the counseling office & I am still working. I have a long break this afternoon so I am returning some emails and finalizing plans for some upcoming things!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've seen a lot of mommas posting their snow day activities with their kiddos. I want to hear what you are doing as you are stuck inside all day? Cuddling? Crafting? Movie watching? Let me know!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #indianapolisfamilyphotographer #familyphotography #familyphotographer #familystory #joyfulexposuresphotography #joyfulexposures #joyfulfam #westfieldfamilyphotographer #carmelfamilyphotographer #broadripplefamilyphotographer #documentyourdays #sincerestoryteller #tellyourstory #indyfamilyphotography #indianafamilyphotographer #familymatters #momentsmatter