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โจFOCUSโจStaying focused is challenging for me in my every day work (hello enneagram 9๐โโ๏ธ). Even writing this post my eyes want to look towards my planner and my hand wants to click on a different tab on my computer. It's so annoying. ๐ . . I've been on the 'gram a little less this week because once I click on this little app I go down the rabbit hole. And....we all know how that goes. ๐ฌ๐ . . This week was one where focusing on social media was not a priority. I'm working on finishing my website redesign. Iโm working on redoing past blog posts that transferred from my old site. I also started back coaching at the crossfit gym, so that has meant when I DO dive back into photography work for the day I have things to GET DONE. ๐ . . Some things that help me stay more on task and focused are: -starting my day with a devotional and journal time to get my mind right ๐ -listening to instrumental/classical/movie score music while working. ๐ผ -putting my phone out of reach.๐ -Time Blocking. Continually on a journey to getting better at this. โฐ -Breaking down my to-do list into action steps to complete the task.โ . . Those are a few things off the top of my head that help me! Do you struggle with staying focused? Any tips you want to share with me?! Seriously, Iโd love to know!๐
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Space โจโจโจ Before quarantine life began I was yearning for space in my life. There were things that felt like they were constantly draining my energy and I didn't feel like I had enough time for things I really wanted to work on. Today it didn't feel genuine to not share what I've been reflecting on lately as I return back to coaching a few hours daily at the crossfit gym. . . . I didn't want to "space" to happen the way it did. I would have much rather been photographing my weddings that were supposed to happen in April and in May. There were several weddings I was also supposed to assist other photographers at during these months that are rescheduled. I thought I would accomplish more during this time, but learning to have more grace with myself is another lesson Iโm learning. . .โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ Here are a few things that felt good over the past 8 weeks: -Actually taking 1-2 days fully off of photography work -More time with my husband & a pushed back deployment.๐ -Daily walks + sunshine + random podcasts. -Way less time on social media. -More time for mindset work and journaling. -Work in our yard. -Video happy hours with my best girlfriends. -Redoing my website that I was never happy with and was always frustrated with. -A handful of photography education courses. -Finished a nutrition coaching certification. -Occasional work on personal blog & nutrition coaching brainstorming. -Nailed down a daily time blocking strategy that works for me. -Lots of nights grilled and hanging out on our patio. Thatโs all I can think of right now...๐ค . . What's one thing you've been able to enjoy from the extra "space" in your life lately?๐๐๐
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Your Wedding Day-The one day people are ridiculously pumped to see two people kiss. ๐๐๐ . . Second Photographer for @lauramurray ๐
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๐ฉโSmashing donuts in each other's faces" was one of the "5 Shots Not to Miss" Megan put on her pre-wedding questionnaire. ๐The majority of the cake/dessert cuttings Iโve photographed the couple has been super polite and has nicely fed each other their dessert. Not these two and it was worth it!๐๐ฉ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ . . So tell me: ๐ -Did you smash cake/dessert in each other's faces on your wedding day or were you nice to each other? ๐ฐ -If you're not married yet, what are you imagining would happen?!๐๐ฉ๐ง
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You want engagement photos with a mountain feel, but don't necessarily want to drive hours away or have to hike forever to get there. ๐คทโโ๏ธColorado makes it easy for the best of both worlds: mountain views within a short drive. ๐This particular photo is from a location right outside of Boulder. There are also great options outside of Denver that don't require driving too far down I-70 (always a plus). We may not have to full out hike, but most places I take my couples require quite a bit of walking! ๐
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Molly & Travis did a first look for their November wedding, so Iโm sharing a few quick benefits of doing a first look. Swipe to see a photo from their first look in the church and a photo from their husband and wife photos. ๐ค . . 1๏ธโฃTheir ceremony was later in the evening during a time of year where the sun sets FAST and early. After their ceremony it was literally dark, so we really had no choice there. ๐ . . 2๏ธโฃBecause they did their first look, we were able to knock out photos of family, wedding party, and all of their husband and wife photos BEFORE the ceremony. That's a lot of pictures right?! Of course! But this allowed them freedom to enjoy the rest of their night after the ceremony without having to worry about getting photos done. ๐
