I've been keeping journals since I was in the 3rd grade and I'm so glad to share some of my most intimate life moments with you here! Here, you'll find inspirational and encouraging stories of me and other broken people like me. We are all jars of clay who have been afflicted in every way, but not crushed...struck down by not destroyed. Here, you do NOT have the right to remain silent, so as you read, grab your favorite snack and drink and leave a comment...share YOUR story. I can't wait to connect with you in this beautiful safe space.
One of my ultimate goals as a portrait photographer is to own a studio. A physical location where clients can come, let their hair down, have a good time and leave with the most beautiful portraits of themselves they have ever seen. I may not have a store-front just yet, but I’m so excited to […]
I’m not a perfectionist, but I can be pretty hard on myself. The dreams, goals and expectations I have for myself are really high and when I do fall short, I can get really down and sometimes feel like I am not doing enough. Like I am not enough. But as I’ve been spending less and less time […]
Before I start this blog, let me say that the gear does not define the photographer. While I do love my equipment and believe in investing in my business, the truth is, I didn’t start with the equipment that is in my bag now. It’s my passion for people and my passion for what I do that helps […]
Dear Amanda, I’ve actually been meaning to write this for quite some time now, but in this season of giving and gratitude, as I sit and reflect on how far I’ve come, I figured there’s no better time than now. I simply want to say….Thank you. Thank you for being you. A lot of people […]
In my last CLIC post, I talked about what I learned and the amazing relationships I fostered while I was there! My brain is STILL spinning from all the knowledge I soaked up!! But now…it’s alllllll about the love and beauty!! As I begin to capture other couples dolled up in beautiful wedding attire more […]