• It feels a little bit like forever until I will shoot another wedding or collaborate on a styled shoot. It’s hard to stay inspired and feel creative when the future seems so far off. ✨ So, here’s a shot from a favorite shoot last year that makes me smile and reminds me of the joyful creative projects that I know WILL return, one day.... ✨ Venue // @habitatseya Planning + Styling // @rachelkendallevents Floral Design // @steelcut_md + @steelcutflowerco Photography // @toriwatsonphoto Videography // @corkandbannerfilms Makeup // @amiedeckerbeauty Rentals // @smthingvintage Paper Goods + Signage // @bareinkco Custom Bridal Gown // @jagowns Custom Groom Tux // @indochino Groom's Bowtie // @thetiebar Custom Rings // @angelamonacojewelry Cake // @sugarbakers_cakes Signature Drink // @tenthwardco Model // @rjessamy
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    It feels a little bit like forever until I will shoot another wedding or collaborate on a styled shoot. It’s hard to stay inspired and feel creative when the future seems so far off. ✨ So, here’s a shot from a favorite shoot last year that makes me smile and reminds me of the joyful creative projects that I know WILL return, one day.... ✨ Venue // @habitatseya Planning + Styling // @rachelkendallevents Floral Design // @steelcut_md + @steelcutflowerco Photography // @toriwatsonphoto Videography // @corkandbannerfilms Makeup // @amiedeckerbeauty Rentals // @smthingvintage Paper Goods + Signage // @bareinkco Custom Bridal Gown // @jagowns Custom Groom Tux // @indochino Groom's Bowtie // @thetiebar Custom Rings // @angelamonacojewelry Cake // @sugarbakers_cakes Signature Drink // @tenthwardco Model // @rjessamy
  • 30 more days of social distancing. Oof. Not the news that any of us wanted, but probably the news we all expected and knew needed to happen. 🌸 In spite of this ongoing challenge for all of us, I’m grateful for the honest and encouraging conversations I’ve had with friends. For the way it’s created intentional time to really enjoy and connect with Aaron, and make memories with the kids. 🌸 And guys, I cannot overstate how grateful I am for SPRING. We had some cold rainy days this past week, but beautiful blooms and days of sunshine intermixed have seriously been saving my sanity. And feeling the movements of this sweet baby boy growing inside of me ground me to the present and the joy that it involves, regardless of everything else around us. 🌸 Also, @johnkrasinski made a great video sharing GOOD news and it started my week off great. So tell me something you’re enjoying or something that’s good in your life below so we can celebrate the joys together! 👇🏻 PC: @jenny.bphotography #20weekspregnant
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    30 more days of social distancing. Oof. Not the news that any of us wanted, but probably the news we all expected and knew needed to happen. 🌸 In spite of this ongoing challenge for all of us, I’m grateful for the honest and encouraging conversations I’ve had with friends. For the way it’s created intentional time to really enjoy and connect with Aaron, and make memories with the kids. 🌸 And guys, I cannot overstate how grateful I am for SPRING. We had some cold rainy days this past week, but beautiful blooms and days of sunshine intermixed have seriously been saving my sanity. And feeling the movements of this sweet baby boy growing inside of me ground me to the present and the joy that it involves, regardless of everything else around us. 🌸 Also, @johnkrasinski made a great video sharing GOOD news and it started my week off great. So tell me something you’re enjoying or something that’s good in your life below so we can celebrate the joys together! 👇🏻 PC: @jenny.bphotography #20weekspregnant
  • So, up until last night, I’ve been doing ok. I’ve been doing well, even! But the combination of different bits of news last night, for some particular reason, changed all of that. 🌿 All the fear and lack of control and feelings that I’m not doing enough to keep myself and my family safe (bc I didn’t know I was supposed to be obsessively wiping down every grocery item, etc) piled onto each other and I broke down. 🌿 As the tears flowed and I struggled to get a deep breath (as is already normal for me when dealing with underlying stress) all I could do was pour it out in prayer. All I could do was repeat to myself that the God of all creation has already known my beginning and end since the foundations of the world were being laid. And that is true for each of my loved ones, as well. 🌿 I struggle only because when all is well I have a false sense of security in my own ability to control my health and safety. But the truth is, pandemic or not, I’ve never been in control of my life, or my children’s or my husband’s or parents or grandparents. None of us ever know what tomorrow brings, and while that is always true, we - or at least I, speaking for myself - do a really good job of stuffing that uncomfortable feeling aside and living my life pretending it’s not true. 🌿 But the comfort I find in knowing that is ALWAYS true, is that it means nothing has changed about God’s control, provision or faithfulness in this season we are all in. He knew it was coming, even when we didn’t, and He will be faithful in the midst and when it’s over, no matter what we have to walk through. That surrender is still uncomfortable and scary, but knowing that He is constant is the one comfort I can find right now. 🌿 It would be nice to say that this situation never broke me. That I managed to make it through unscathed. But, it did break me for a bit, and I think that may have been better in the end. We don’t have to have it all together, friends. We don’t have to be ok all the time. But in those places of brokenness and weakness, the Lord will shine forth in powerful ways. And show us how to continue to band together in hope, instead of fear. 🌿 So how are YOU doing, right now?
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    So, up until last night, I’ve been doing ok. I’ve been doing well, even! But the combination of different bits of news last night, for some particular reason, changed all of that. 🌿 All the fear and lack of control and feelings that I’m not doing enough to keep myself and my family safe (bc I didn’t know I was supposed to be obsessively wiping down every grocery item, etc) piled onto each other and I broke down. 🌿 As the tears flowed and I struggled to get a deep breath (as is already normal for me when dealing with underlying stress) all I could do was pour it out in prayer. All I could do was repeat to myself that the God of all creation has already known my beginning and end since the foundations of the world were being laid. And that is true for each of my loved ones, as well. 🌿 I struggle only because when all is well I have a false sense of security in my own ability to control my health and safety. But the truth is, pandemic or not, I’ve never been in control of my life, or my children’s or my husband’s or parents or grandparents. None of us ever know what tomorrow brings, and while that is always true, we - or at least I, speaking for myself - do a really good job of stuffing that uncomfortable feeling aside and living my life pretending it’s not true. 🌿 But the comfort I find in knowing that is ALWAYS true, is that it means nothing has changed about God’s control, provision or faithfulness in this season we are all in. He knew it was coming, even when we didn’t, and He will be faithful in the midst and when it’s over, no matter what we have to walk through. That surrender is still uncomfortable and scary, but knowing that He is constant is the one comfort I can find right now. 🌿 It would be nice to say that this situation never broke me. That I managed to make it through unscathed. But, it did break me for a bit, and I think that may have been better in the end. We don’t have to have it all together, friends. We don’t have to be ok all the time. But in those places of brokenness and weakness, the Lord will shine forth in powerful ways. And show us how to continue to band together in hope, instead of fear. 🌿 So how are YOU doing, right now?
  • Yesterday’s maternity session was SO gorgeous. It was such a welcome opportunity to catch some cherry blossoms - in a safe, uncrowded location - and celebrate this sweet couple’s soon to be growing family! 🌸 Fresh air and Spring blossoms are CERTAINLY gifts during this uncertain time, and I’m grateful for all the small and big ways they’ve boosted my spirit this past week. 🌸 How have you been enjoying Spring even while social distancing? #toriwatsonphotography #springmaternitysession
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    Yesterday’s maternity session was SO gorgeous. It was such a welcome opportunity to catch some cherry blossoms - in a safe, uncrowded location - and celebrate this sweet couple’s soon to be growing family! 🌸 Fresh air and Spring blossoms are CERTAINLY gifts during this uncertain time, and I’m grateful for all the small and big ways they’ve boosted my spirit this past week. 🌸 How have you been enjoying Spring even while social distancing? #toriwatsonphotography #springmaternitysession