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My fiance is deaf.⠀ ⠀ Well...not completely deaf. But he is severely hearing impaired. He was nonverbal until he was about 7 or 8.⠀ ⠀ As you can imagine, growing up as a deaf kid in the 80s was difficult. ⠀ ⠀ His teachers often stuck him in the back of the class because they didn't know how to communicate with him. ⠀ ⠀ Classmates were brutal and he was often the outcast.⠀ ⠀ Despite all of this, he has accomplished so much. He is currently on his third career in law enforcement, the first being a musician and the second being a chef. I love that he feeds me and knows his way around some handcuffs 😘⠀ ⠀ I say all of this, because this dude turns 40 this year and we both made a pact to make this the year we live selfishly and unapologetically. ⠀ ⠀ He has made it his mission to work to overcome his worries about others judging him for the way he talks. ⠀ ⠀ He has been active in this pursuit, and his determination to push through 40 years of baggage that he has accumulated has inspired the fuck out of me. ⠀ ⠀ Yesterday I asked everybody to share an image that I took of them in honor of our 10th anniversary and he shared his, however, I didn't reshare it because I felt he needed his own post. ⠀ ⠀ Never underestimate the impact that your growth will have on those around you. ⠀ ⠀ If you stay silent about your story you don't allow others to witness the courage, strength, and determination it takes to push through adversity. ⠀ ⠀ I leave you with this: ⠀ Your story matters more than you know 🖤⠀ ⠀ #deafawareness #hearingimpaired #deafcommunity #deafworld #maleboudoir #dudoir #norfolkboudoir #757collective #hrva #norfolkphotographer #757localbiz
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10 years. Whoa. If you would have told me that I would be doing this 10 years ago I would have laughed in your face. Photography isn't a real job! is what I told my mom when faced with the decision to continue being an ABA Therapist (and pay crazy amounts in childcare) or go full time with something that I never thought could sustain a family. I planned on being a sex therapist. My aim was to empower women and couples to heal and thrive by taking ownership of their sexuality. I wanted to break down the stigma and shame often felt around these discussions so that couples could have healthy and satisfying relationships. I wanted to educate and elevate because I believe empowered women have the power to not only inspire those around them, but to inspire the next generation. Well, this business that I started in college to afford more photography equipment has been my saving grace during so many periods in my life. While I didn’t plan on being a photographer, I am happy to say that I am living out my dreams and doing just what I had originally set out to do, just with a camera in my hand. Through boudoir I realized just how much more of an impact I can have outside of the traditional therapy setting and our process has done in one session what years of therapy have worked to accomplish. I’m here to support you through your journey towards OWNING your sexuality, embracing your authentic self, and stepping into your power. #thatglowuptho #decadeofbadassery #tenyearchallenge #tenyearsago #smallbusinesssuccess #hamptonroadsboudoir #norfolkboudoir #virginiaboudoir #757photographer #757localbiz #757collective #virginiaisforlovers #rvaboudoir #rrdnfk #nfk #ghentnorfolk
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I need your help!!! 🖤🖤🖤⠀ ⠀ We just received the design concepts back from our interior designer and I love them all 🤦♀️⠀ ⠀ I am no good at this!⠀ ⠀ We are working on the lounge for the new studio and I need all the help I can get!⠀ ⠀ Help a sister out! ⠀ ⠀ Which one is your favorite and why?⠀ ⠀ Comment below 👇 #interiordesign #norfolkboudoir #NewGalOnGranby #norfolkboudoir #newstudio #thatnewnew #hamptonroadsphotographer #norfolkphotographer
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You know what day it is! 🍑🍑🍑 I cannot wait to feature this babes session on the blog soon! She is such a special kind of badass and I am so thankful that she trusted me with this gift for her groom! #TushyTuesday #norfolkboudoir #hamptonroadsphotographer #hrva #757localbiz #lingerieaddict #757collective
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Who is your 🖤Valentine🖤 this year??? Tag them below!!! I’m a firm believer in celebrating every day, but I’ll never pass on a little extra lovin 😍 Whether it be loving on yourself or a partner, I hope you have a great day tomorrow!!! #norfolkboudoir #celebratelove #loveislove #valentinesdaygift
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Today I grabbed ☕️ with April of @mixandshinepr at @meaculpacafe to discuss the direction we are heading in with the new studio! I broke my coffee fast to try out their goods and I think I may be in trouble...it was fucking delicious and the food is even better! I’m making it a point to check out all of the local businesses in the Railroad District so that I can better know my new neighbors! Ahhh!!! It’s so surreal! We are getting closer to opening by the day! The best way to get to know your new community is to get out of your car and walk around! Have you checked out the @railroadnfk? Who wants to join me for coffee?! 🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️ #nfk #buylocalnorfolk #coffee #rrdnfk #757collective #downtownnorfolk #757photographer #norfolkboudoir #757localbiz #ghentnorfolk
