Maybe my fellow special needs parents would relate to this - but don't you hate that anxiety right before and after an assessment? After it was finally over, I got cake pops for the kids as a reward because it was a hard hour and a half. There's just so much to worry about. Things like... did they see what I see? Am I going to have to fight for services once again? Was the way he acted consistent with what I see at home? Probably not... since it's a unique situation, a new environment and a person he's never met wearing a face shield and a mask 😵. Welcome to my inner monologue 😌. But then I reminded myself, we're okay. This is normal. The worries are valid, but my kids do and will have everything they need one way or another. #specialneedsmama #specialneedsfamily #speechdelay 
Today is #smallbusinesssaturday and I hope that if you shopped, you shopped small! Even if you didn't, here are five ways you can still offer your support without spending a dime! #shopsmallthischristmas #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusinesslove 
Missing these beautiful days in our neighborhood 😭, the second picture was taken yesterday 😣. I had to pull over and take a picture when I left to run errands because the orange overcast looked and even felt SO weird. #prayforrain #californiafires #orangesky #californiaentrepreneurs 
This was the last day I got to do a full photoshoot in a normal setting, you know, before the whole world changed. I definitely miss it. This year I'm going to be homeschooling full time like so many other families and now I'm up to my head in research with that, weighing our options and figuring out what kind of approach we are going to take to learning at home. All this while figuring out how to continue running my business with the shutdowns in place and the impact it's had on all my current and prospective clients. It's... a lot. I just want to say to all the entrepreneurs who are parents, in particular: just keep holding on. This year is going to be (and has been) incredibly hard. Some people are struggling to work, some aren't working at all, some are handling grief through all this with the loss of loved ones, and so much more. We are all going through it and we need to have patience and understanding with others, as well as ourselves. No matter what your situation is, chances are you will be doing business very different, at least temporarily, and that's okay. Go at the pace you are comfortable with and don't feel you have to prove anything to anyone other than yourself. We got this. #weareinthistogether #latinaownedbusiness #latinxbusiness 
Yes, it's okay to let your clients see the real you.⠀ ⠀ All of us have insecurities, and it can be hard to let your guard down at first... but trust me, it's the best thing you'll ever do. Stop wondering if you'll lose people - you will! ⠀ ⠀ It's about shifting your mindset to seeing that as a good thing. Most of us have heard "just be yourself" or, "who cares what everyone else thinks," nearly our whole lives. Yet, for some of us, it can seem so impossible to put it into practice. We hold ourselves back because we fear the judgement. ⠀ ⠀ The thing is, real confidence comes from the practice of trusting yourself.⠀ TRUST that there is not a damn thing wrong with the way you are. TRUST that you were made this way for a reason. And TRUST that the right people for you, will love you for it. Client 💕:@dubonfloraldesign Photographer: @helloadrichavez MuA:@jirehartistry . . . . . . #beyourselfeveryoneelseistaken #businessplanning #biggirlgoals #brandphotography #brandphotographer #personalbrandingphotography #personalbrandingtips #morganhillbrandphotographer #entrepreneurmindset #mindsetshift #mindsetreset #riseandgrind #starttodaynottomorrow #latinaprofessionals #supportwomenownedbusinesses #santanarowbusiness #sanjosebusiness #bayareaflorist #bayareaphotog #photographerslife #businessphotography #southbayarea #happyhealthyhumble #brandingdesign #brandingphotography #brandingstrategy #brandingidentity 
The term "brand yourself" really kind of pisses me off 😬 It's because it implies that you need to change yourself in some way. So what ends up happening is that you create this persona that might be vaguely like you - or not like yourself at all. You post pictures and talk about things you aren't even interested in because you think that's what everyone wants to see and what people will gravitate towards. . In reality, you should never have to change yourself to be "on brand", you should change your brand to be more like you. . . ✨ Today when I do my video for my #30daysofinstastories challenge, I'm going to do some q&a on branding! If you have a question you've always wondered about or want to hear my thoughts on something message me or comment with your question below! 😘 #socialmediatips #brandingquestions #businessquestions 
And the holiday festivities have begun! I love this time of year 💖🎄⛄ #christmastime #uglysweaterparty #datenight 
Hope you had a fun and safe Halloween! 🎃 I had the best time with my family. I am also pretty proud of the diy costumes I did for my husband and myself 😁. If you want to see more, check out my stories ♥️ #happyhalloween #halloween2019 #halloweenmakeup #friday 
Got to see this little guy today before I went to coffee with his Mama. Can't deny it, I love capturing sweet moments like this whenever I get the chance. 😍 #newbornphotography #mamalove #thatnewbabysmell