I definitely meant to get this posted on Monday if that tells you anything about how this week is going...#doingthebestican. But, if you saw my blog post last Friday, then you know we have a HUGE and very exciting announcement! That's right, we are pregnant! Some days I cannot believe we are finally here! We are now just shy of 13 weeks and it has been one wild and emotional ride. I cried the happiest tears at my 8 week ultrasound when the doctor told us that Baby Moore had a strong heartbeat (158 bpm) and was measuring exactly 8 weeks. At the time this ultrasound was taken (11 weeks 1 day), we got to see our baby actually LOOK like a baby. I just love seeing their tiny hands and feet! We decided to do genetic testing because I'm adopted and my medical history is 30 years old, and everything came back completely normal. We also got to find out the gender earlier this week and I seriously cried. Not because it was a particular gender -- honestly I would've been happy no matter what -- but because we're finally here. We finally get to know what our precious baby is going to be. Now to just keep it a secret for another couple of weeks...seriously I'm dying! I will admit that the nausea and morning sickness has been kicking my butt over the last few weeks. With our first two pregnancies, I had nausea, but I was never far enough along that I vomited or really felt too sick to do anything. This time...whew...it's a different story. I'm hoping it'll die down soon now that we're entering the 2nd trimester, but if you have any suggestions on how to deal with those, I'm all ears!! But I do want to say to all the mamas out there who are still trying, who are currently going through IVF, who are mourning the loss of a child taken too soon...please know that you are still seen. My heart is still with you, and I am thinking about you everyday. I know how pregnancy announcements feel when you are in that stage of life. I know the pain and hurt that comes with seeing a post like this and I just want you to know that you are not forgotten. Keep your chin up, mama. I know it's hard, but you are going to get through this, I promise 💛 Know I am praying for you everyday!! 
There is a HUGE announcement that just hit the blog, and you need to head on over there right now to check it out!! I was starting to think that I would never get to write this post, but today it's live and I'm still pinching myself to make sure this isn't a dream. What are you waiting for?? Head to the link in my bio to find out the big news!!! 📷: @annietimmonsphotography 
If I'm being totally honest, it's taking almost everything I have to not put up Christmas decorations yet. Normally, we are complete sticklers for waiting until after Thanksgiving. After all, Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays here at the Moore household. We love spending time with family, and we love heading to the lake house where we get to hang out all day by the bonfire, chopping wood, and chase little nieces/nephews around while the REAL adults make all of the delicious Thanksgiving food (anyone else relate to that? haha). It's a tradition that we've always loved and look forward to every year. But, as we all know, 2020 has been a real dumpster fire, and I completely understand the need to already start celebrating such a happy and beautiful time of the year. It's been tugging at my heart, but unfortunately, Zach is standing firm on me. We did make a deal that if there's any kind of snow in Chapel Hill before Thanksgiving, I can start putting up Christmas decorations, so keep your fingers crossed for me! My heart is longing for Thanksgiving to finally be here so it can finally kick off my favorite season of the year. Zach will be done with his doctoral classes for the semester, and he'll get off 2 weeks from work (the perks of working at a University!). But until then, I'll just be over here working away on these gorgeous fall weddings dreaming of pumpkin pie, green bean casserole, and stuffing. Oooh the next couple of weeks will be so hard! #socialsquares 
It's been a quiet couple of weeks around here, but I'm SO happy to say it's because the team and I have been crazy busy editing fall sessions and weddings! After missing out on wedding season this past spring, it's nice to be able to get back into the grind of a busy season. And I admit that fall weddings and shoots are my favorite! I just love seeing all the fall colors 🍁💛 While we know the world isn't fully back to normal, we are incredibly thankful that sessions are starting to pick back up for most photographers. The photography industry has been hit harder than most this year, and our hearts are with all of the small business owners who rely on this industry to be able to afford their rent, to put food on their table, and to take care of their families. I know this year has been hard, but we're going to get through it (promise 💛). If you’re struggling, don’t be afraid to ask for help from your audience, from friends within the industry, and from your friends and family. We're all in this together, and there are people out there who want to help you make it through this challenging season. Keep your chin up, love! You can do this! #socialsquares 
October is pregnancy loss awareness month 💛 The truth is 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss, and it’s not talked about enough. Women are made to feel like they can’t share their experience. They’re made to feel like they’re not allowed to grieve their lost babies. They’re told to bottle it up and move on. They’re told things like... “At least you can get pregnant.” “Have you gotten tested to see if anything is wrong with you?” “You shouldn’t talk about it so much.” “Why are you sad? You weren’t that far along.” “It was God’s will.” “You need to move on.” These are just a few phrases I’ve been told over the last year, and this is the reason I share my story. This is why the silence needs to be broken on pregnancy loss. Women are suffering in silence and we need to create a world who embraces them with open arms. Would you consider saying any of the phrases above to a person who just lost their child to cancer? Would you say it to someone who just lost their grandparent? Probably not, so WHY are these things said to women who have experienced pregnancy loss on a daily basis? People think they’re helping, but the truth is that it’s absolutely devastating. I know there are so many people in this world who will never experience this kind of loss, but as a society, we need to try harder to understand the emotions that come with losing a pregnancy. It’s not just a physical torment that lasts for a day, it’s also losing all the dreams you had about who your child was going to be or about how your life would change. It’s being a mother with no earthly children to hold. It’s seeing others have successful pregnancies and crying your eyes out because yours was taken away from you. Pregnancy loss is so much more than what people think, and I hope this month I’m able to shed some light on what it’s really like for mamas who experience this. 
If you haven't heard, we are expanding! We are looking for an associate editor to join our team and the applications are open! BUT! There's only 1.5 hours before the doors close on the application, so head on over to the link in my bio to fill out the application if you haven't already! If you're struggling to bring in new editing clients and fill your schedule, or you're feeling overwhelmed because you're trying to run your business and you feel like you can't do it all, then this position is perfect for you! Stop worrying about all of the extra tasks that come with running a business and get back to doing what you love! The application will officially close at 5pm EST tonight, so don't wait! If you have any questions, just shoot me an email at hello@emilymoorephoto.com. 
🚧PRIVATE PHOTO EDITORS🚧 Are you struggling to bring in new editing clients and fill your schedule? Are you feeling overwhelmed because you're trying to run your business and you feel like you can't do it all? If you answered "Yes" to both of those questions, then slow that scroll and keep on reading, because this opportunity might just be what you need to get your LIFE back! I am SO excited to announce that I am looking to bring on a new associate editor this fall! As a member of my team, you won't have to worry about bringing in new clients, marketing, blogging, and all of the extra time-consuming things that take away from editing. You'll still get to work one-on-one with clients and build a personal relationship with everyone you work with. You'll also get to work completely on your own schedule, which means you can help your kids with distance education all while earning an extra income. If this sounds like something you'd love to be a part of, I hope you'll consider applying! The application is now open, so if you are interested in becoming a private photo editor and joining my team, head to the link in my bio and fill out your application TODAY! I have been absolutely blown away by the response to my Associate Editor position so far and I cannot wait to move forward with the application process. Don't forget that the application closes at 5pm (EST) on Wednesday, September 30th, so make sure you get your application in before it closes! If you have any questions, shoot me an email at hello@emilymoorephoto.com! Until then, friends, have a wonderful weekend!! 
🎉🎉Today's my birthday, and I am officially the big 3️⃣0️⃣ 🎉🎉 Not sure where my 20s went, but I suppose that's normal. People keep asking me if 30 feels any different, and honestly, so far it's just been another workday at home with the pups. 29 was certainly the most interesting year. With 2 miscarriages and spending most of the time quarantining during a global pandemic...to say it's been bananas is probably an understatement. Here's to hoping that 30 is a MUCH better year!! So farewell, dear 20s! I'm happy to say that overall, you were pretty wonderful, and I cannot wait to see what the 30s has in store for me! 📷: @candileonard_photo