• Just popping in with these peonies from my mom's yard! Aren't they stunning? For weeks I sent my mom pictures of the ten or so peony buds I had in my backyard as I slowly tracked their progress, and it turns out she had two beautiful peony plants in her yard that put mine to shame, but she never mentioned them. She let me feel proud of what I had grown. Isn't it sweet how moms do that?
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    Just popping in with these peonies from my mom's yard! Aren't they stunning? For weeks I sent my mom pictures of the ten or so peony buds I had in my backyard as I slowly tracked their progress, and it turns out she had two beautiful peony plants in her yard that put mine to shame, but she never mentioned them. She let me feel proud of what I had grown. Isn't it sweet how moms do that?
  • It’s been awhile since I’ve done #fridayintroductions. So, here’s a good old traditional one in case we haven’t met yet. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I launched my wedding photography business in 2017. I needed a way to spend my free time while Ryan studied in law school, and had desired to be a wedding photographer for years. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I didn’t know anyone in Virginia, so this was also such an easy way to meet people and make friends. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At the time, I was a fuels analyst! Talk about having jobs that are complete opposites. During the week I was knee-deep in reports, systems, and spreadsheets. In the evenings and weekends I was shooting engagement sessions and weddings, and trying to find time to edit. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When I look back at that time, I’m amazed at my productivity levels! I was even commuting two hours every day!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Last year, I left my job in Virginia, and bought a home in Louisville with my husband Ryan! We were destined to end up in the city where we fell in love. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is when I decided to take the plunge and pursue wedding photography full-time! (A decision I had to plan for over 6 months in advance so I wouldn’t have an empty calendar when we moved!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Even through all of the COVID craziness, I am proud to be a wedding photographer and business owner. I’m thankful to have so much schedule flexibility, to constantly meet the sweetest people, and photograph beautiful events. It brings me SO MUCH joy, and is totally worth the stress of being your own boss!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So, there’s my story! Any other small business owners out there relate?
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    It’s been awhile since I’ve done #fridayintroductions. So, here’s a good old traditional one in case we haven’t met yet. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I launched my wedding photography business in 2017. I needed a way to spend my free time while Ryan studied in law school, and had desired to be a wedding photographer for years. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I didn’t know anyone in Virginia, so this was also such an easy way to meet people and make friends. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At the time, I was a fuels analyst! Talk about having jobs that are complete opposites. During the week I was knee-deep in reports, systems, and spreadsheets. In the evenings and weekends I was shooting engagement sessions and weddings, and trying to find time to edit. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When I look back at that time, I’m amazed at my productivity levels! I was even commuting two hours every day!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Last year, I left my job in Virginia, and bought a home in Louisville with my husband Ryan! We were destined to end up in the city where we fell in love. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is when I decided to take the plunge and pursue wedding photography full-time! (A decision I had to plan for over 6 months in advance so I wouldn’t have an empty calendar when we moved!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Even through all of the COVID craziness, I am proud to be a wedding photographer and business owner. I’m thankful to have so much schedule flexibility, to constantly meet the sweetest people, and photograph beautiful events. It brings me SO MUCH joy, and is totally worth the stress of being your own boss!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So, there’s my story! Any other small business owners out there relate?
  • Sunset times are incredibly important when planning your ceremony! Make sure you do a quick Google search to find out what time the sun will set on your wedding date- you'll want to have time for portraits post-ceremony (especially if you are not doing a first look). Keep in mind the sun sets quite a bit earlier in the Fall and Winter, if you are having to re-schedule your big day.
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    Sunset times are incredibly important when planning your ceremony! Make sure you do a quick Google search to find out what time the sun will set on your wedding date- you'll want to have time for portraits post-ceremony (especially if you are not doing a first look). Keep in mind the sun sets quite a bit earlier in the Fall and Winter, if you are having to re-schedule your big day.