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This past weekend I got to have a much needed girls weekend with some of my best girls. That kind of trip you knew you needed, but didn’t really realize how much. Lots of belly-hurting laughs, sweet talks, the most amazing charcuterie boards I’ve ever seen (thanks Ryana), shopping, dancing, and encouragement 💕 so, so thankful for the people I get to do life with. Hoping we’ll get to do this for years and years to come no matter what life throws our way.
Happy Valentine’s Day friends! 💕 I have absolutely LOVED seeing all of the beautiful photos you guys have tagged me in today. Wedding photos, engagement photos, family photos, and sweet little babes—I love seeing them all. It’s such a beautiful reminder of the stories I’m able to capture and the sweet journeys I have been on through this business. - I’m so thankful for the gift I have in my husband. I’ll take any day I can get to brag on him because he deserves it! He loves me so well, and I often feel so undeserving of living this sweet life I live ✨ - If today you are feeling lonely or forgotten instead of loved—I get it, and I see you. Here’s what you should know: there’s a Father who not only knows the depths of your soul, but also loves you fully despite your flaws. Although on earth this day may seem tough, cruel, or hard to some of us, we can rejoice today knowing that we have a Father who wants us always. He will never forsake us and nothing can take His love away from us. Although you may not feel that today, He wants that truth to live in your heart. You deserve to feel that today, and don’t let the enemy tell you otherwise!
One of my goals of 2019 is to show you guys more of who I am. I’ve realized over the past few months that the goal of my business is to capture the raw and the organic, yet I’m not always completely raw and organic with what I share about myself. I prize myself on giving you guys images that share the most genuine moments, yet I don’t emulate that in the images I share of my own life. Don’t get me wrong—I LOVE sharing images of my couples and the gorgeous weddings I have the privilege of shooting. But I don’t think I’m fair to myself and to what’s in the deepest parts of my core if I’m not able to share what makes me happy (other than photography) with you guys. - For the longest time I said, “I’ll eventually make a personal page so that I can post what I want to about life on that page.” Now that I type it out it sounds so ridiculous to me. Why would I not want to share real, raw, organic, and genuine photos of my clients AND myself? Why would I not want to celebrate the things happening in my life (big or small) with the people cheering on me and my business? - So for 2019 I want to worry less about the perfect feed and show you guys more of my life. Interior design is something I LOVE, but I never share photos of my home (except for on stories) because it’s not a wedding or a couple. I don’t share photos of me and my husband because we don’t get professional photos done often (so dumb right?!) And lets not forget to mention Nolan—I mean he definitely deserves more posts (I know you all want to see more of him 😉)! But that’s all going to change, and I’m putting this out there so that I can keep myself accountable to actually DO IT. - So here’s a photo of our master bedroom that I took a while back. Nothing special about it—it just makes me feel calm and is one of my favorite places to unwind after a long day. Excited about completely shifting my perspective on this little app that can often tell us we have to be perfect. Hoping some of you will join me in finding rest in the imperfect 🤗
These two were in front of my camera this past Saturday and it was so good for the soul 🤗 it had been a while since I had done an engagement session which always kind of makes me nervous and excited at the same time. I’m always worried I forgot completely how to be a photographer 😂 but I had SO much fun with them, and they were freaking naturals in front of the camera! I was inspired in all the best ways during our time, and their session may just be one of my favorites now. I’m so excited to share more—but all that to say, get inspired doing what you love guys 🙌🏼 even if you’re nervous, you may just surprise yourself with what you create under pressure!
This warmer weather is taking me back to this summer Alaskan wedding 🌿 saying this day was a dream would be an understatement!
Typically I’m not such a sucker for details, but this day had the most dreamy details ✨ a velvet ring box, dried florals, a sweetheart table with rattan chairs, gorgeous linens, and their entire venue covered with Persian rugs 🙌🏼 my love for interior design and weddings collided and I was SWOONING all day ✨