• How to travel with your wedding dress: The bride DM edition! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of my brides asked what's the best way to travel with your wedding dress. While I have a ton of knowledge when it comes to planning a wedding day, this is an area I have zero experience in. So I took to my stories! Swipe to see a few of the best DM responses that should tell you everything you need to know - straight from brides and flight attendants! Idk about you but traveling with my dress would cause me anxiety, and these messages would definitely make me feel better! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Is this helpful? Should I do more Q&A's like this? What other questions do you have for me? Let me know in the comments!
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    How to travel with your wedding dress: The bride DM edition! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of my brides asked what's the best way to travel with your wedding dress. While I have a ton of knowledge when it comes to planning a wedding day, this is an area I have zero experience in. So I took to my stories! Swipe to see a few of the best DM responses that should tell you everything you need to know - straight from brides and flight attendants! Idk about you but traveling with my dress would cause me anxiety, and these messages would definitely make me feel better! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Is this helpful? Should I do more Q&A's like this? What other questions do you have for me? Let me know in the comments!
  • "20 years from now, what do you want to remember the most about this season of your lives?" ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ DEEP QUESTION, RIGHT? But I ask this on my couples questionnaires before every session. While I mostly ask lighthearted questions, this one is my favorite. It makes me giddy to know that my photographs last beyond a lifetime, and they can transport you back to a specific moment in time. For Nicole and Murphy, it was most important that their future kids know how adventurous they are. And I think our beach and cliffside session showed that perfectly! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Head over the the link in my bio to check out the blog from their adventure session!
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    "20 years from now, what do you want to remember the most about this season of your lives?" ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ DEEP QUESTION, RIGHT? But I ask this on my couples questionnaires before every session. While I mostly ask lighthearted questions, this one is my favorite. It makes me giddy to know that my photographs last beyond a lifetime, and they can transport you back to a specific moment in time. For Nicole and Murphy, it was most important that their future kids know how adventurous they are. And I think our beach and cliffside session showed that perfectly! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Head over the the link in my bio to check out the blog from their adventure session!
  • Ayyyy guys. It's been a minute. Well, it's actually been a month. But I'm kind of back! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A lot has changed since I've seen you all last. 2020 has thrown a lot at me. Most of this year's bookings were completely wiped out due to COVID... and then my breakup happened. (Oh yea, I addressed it, but that's all you're getting from me for now!) I never heard the universe speak SO dang clearly to me: Go home. So here I am, chillin' with Peter and my fam in Texas, waiting things out until I can shoot in Hawaii full time again. Once I made the decision to come home, it's like everything fell into place. (BTW If you are booked with me in Hawaii in November or December or anytime after don't worry, I fully plan on being there for your big day!!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've learned so much throughout this year. The number 1 thing being that nothing is promised to us. You have to be able to adapt to change. This year looks nothing like what I anticipated. The moment I stopped fighting it, was the moment I could see the positives and roll with the punches. I have a new plan for the next few years, and I can't wait to share it all with you ❤️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Until then, I am booking safe "socially distanced" couples and limited family sessions throughout Texas in October and November. Head to my highlight to see where I'll be and when! If you're not in Texas but want to frolick together somewhere else, feel free to slide in my DMs, you guys know I love a good adventure!
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    Ayyyy guys. It's been a minute. Well, it's actually been a month. But I'm kind of back! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A lot has changed since I've seen you all last. 2020 has thrown a lot at me. Most of this year's bookings were completely wiped out due to COVID... and then my breakup happened. (Oh yea, I addressed it, but that's all you're getting from me for now!) I never heard the universe speak SO dang clearly to me: Go home. So here I am, chillin' with Peter and my fam in Texas, waiting things out until I can shoot in Hawaii full time again. Once I made the decision to come home, it's like everything fell into place. (BTW If you are booked with me in Hawaii in November or December or anytime after don't worry, I fully plan on being there for your big day!!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've learned so much throughout this year. The number 1 thing being that nothing is promised to us. You have to be able to adapt to change. This year looks nothing like what I anticipated. The moment I stopped fighting it, was the moment I could see the positives and roll with the punches. I have a new plan for the next few years, and I can't wait to share it all with you ❤️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Until then, I am booking safe "socially distanced" couples and limited family sessions throughout Texas in October and November. Head to my highlight to see where I'll be and when! If you're not in Texas but want to frolick together somewhere else, feel free to slide in my DMs, you guys know I love a good adventure!
  • For all my fellow workaholics, the self-employed, and the artists out there: You are more than your job. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Has anyone else been struggling with this?? I'll be the first to admit that for years my identity and self-worth has revolved around how well my business is doing. There has been no clear line dividing who I am from what I do. I am one with the photos and they are one with me 😂 So you can imagine that my mindset took a pretty hard hit with not being able to shoot and work as much as I have in previous years. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is something that has come up in my mentor sessions, so I want to share these reminders with you: ⁕ It's okay to not be busy. ⁕ You are more than what you produce. ⁕ You are loved and valued for who you are. ⁕ This slow season is beyond your control. ⁕ It's okay to be frustrated, but don't let it consume you. ⁕ It's okay to unplug from social media. ⁕ You are not alone in this struggle. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Stay positive out there folks ❤️
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    For all my fellow workaholics, the self-employed, and the artists out there: You are more than your job. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Has anyone else been struggling with this?? I'll be the first to admit that for years my identity and self-worth has revolved around how well my business is doing. There has been no clear line dividing who I am from what I do. I am one with the photos and they are one with me 😂 So you can imagine that my mindset took a pretty hard hit with not being able to shoot and work as much as I have in previous years. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is something that has come up in my mentor sessions, so I want to share these reminders with you: ⁕ It's okay to not be busy. ⁕ You are more than what you produce. ⁕ You are loved and valued for who you are. ⁕ This slow season is beyond your control. ⁕ It's okay to be frustrated, but don't let it consume you. ⁕ It's okay to unplug from social media. ⁕ You are not alone in this struggle. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Stay positive out there folks ❤️
  • Did you know that I haven't *always* specialized in intimate wedding & adventurous photography? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I started out assisting a wedding and portrait photographer in 2009. Buuuut between then and now I also worked as a news photographer at my college newspaper, dabbled in some magazine work, spent two years as a photojournalist in the motocross industry, and used to do product shoots for an ebay store at my house.. What?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I wanted to try it all. I wanted to gain skills I could use in any photography field. Aaaaand I'll admit I just had no idea what I wanted to do 🤷🏻‍♀️It wasn't until 2015 that I knew I wanted to pursue wedding and portrait photography full time. Everything came full circle, with all the little and big lessons in between. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So if you're just starting out in something new or feel that you are at a cross roads in your journey, remember: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - It's okay to not know what you want to do. - It's okay to be bad at something at first. We all start somewhere. - Take your time figuring out what you love doing and what you can stand to live without. - Don't be afraid to make mistakes, it's the only way to learn. - Don't be afraid to start over. Whether that's in a new niche, a new location, or a new field all together. - Follow your gut... even if it's telling you to get on a plane and start over somewhere new! - It's okay to do something just for fun. You don't have to turn every hobby into a business. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Can you relate to this? Which piece of advice did you need to hear the most? I have to remind myself of the last one pretty often!
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    Did you know that I haven't *always* specialized in intimate wedding & adventurous photography? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I started out assisting a wedding and portrait photographer in 2009. Buuuut between then and now I also worked as a news photographer at my college newspaper, dabbled in some magazine work, spent two years as a photojournalist in the motocross industry, and used to do product shoots for an ebay store at my house.. What?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I wanted to try it all. I wanted to gain skills I could use in any photography field. Aaaaand I'll admit I just had no idea what I wanted to do 🤷🏻‍♀️It wasn't until 2015 that I knew I wanted to pursue wedding and portrait photography full time. Everything came full circle, with all the little and big lessons in between. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So if you're just starting out in something new or feel that you are at a cross roads in your journey, remember: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - It's okay to not know what you want to do. - It's okay to be bad at something at first. We all start somewhere. - Take your time figuring out what you love doing and what you can stand to live without. - Don't be afraid to make mistakes, it's the only way to learn. - Don't be afraid to start over. Whether that's in a new niche, a new location, or a new field all together. - Follow your gut... even if it's telling you to get on a plane and start over somewhere new! - It's okay to do something just for fun. You don't have to turn every hobby into a business. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Can you relate to this? Which piece of advice did you need to hear the most? I have to remind myself of the last one pretty often!
  • Giveaway time!!! (Aka doing my part to make 2020 hurt a little less) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Lots of revamping going over here and guess what?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I want to do something special to help YOU revamp your photo biz! I know that the pause covid has put on business suuuuucks. But I have seen the bright side and the magic in putting in the work to prepare for the future. So I want to share the love and encouragement by giving away a FREE 1 hour mentor session! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My mentor sessions are for you if you.... - Want to break into the elopement + adventure niche - Need to revamp your website - Want to level up your client experience - Don't know how to stand out in an over saturated market - Are on the struggle bus of organization and workflows - Need an IG makeover - Want to ask me questions about how I run my business, what software I use, how I prep for sessions, anyyyything under the sun! Mentor sessions typically start at $500. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Enter to win: - Like this photo - Tag another photographer in the comments - Each comment is an additional entry, so tag as many folks as you'd like! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *The winner will be chosen on Wednesday, August 5th and notified via DM. You must be following me to win. The session will take place via Zoom during the month of August. This does not apply to current mentor sessions, but don't worry I have a treat for you if you're already booked!* ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Keep an eye on your DMs to see if you are the winner! Happy tagging and good luck! ✨
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    Giveaway time!!! (Aka doing my part to make 2020 hurt a little less) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Lots of revamping going over here and guess what?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I want to do something special to help YOU revamp your photo biz! I know that the pause covid has put on business suuuuucks. But I have seen the bright side and the magic in putting in the work to prepare for the future. So I want to share the love and encouragement by giving away a FREE 1 hour mentor session! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My mentor sessions are for you if you.... - Want to break into the elopement + adventure niche - Need to revamp your website - Want to level up your client experience - Don't know how to stand out in an over saturated market - Are on the struggle bus of organization and workflows - Need an IG makeover - Want to ask me questions about how I run my business, what software I use, how I prep for sessions, anyyyything under the sun! Mentor sessions typically start at $500. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Enter to win: - Like this photo - Tag another photographer in the comments - Each comment is an additional entry, so tag as many folks as you'd like! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *The winner will be chosen on Wednesday, August 5th and notified via DM. You must be following me to win. The session will take place via Zoom during the month of August. This does not apply to current mentor sessions, but don't worry I have a treat for you if you're already booked!* ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Keep an eye on your DMs to see if you are the winner! Happy tagging and good luck! ✨