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Left image: Me (Bailey!), McKenzie, Jamie. Right image: McKenzie & Jamie all set for a new client to arrive in the studio! They’re always warm & welcoming. They break the ice, make my clients belly-laugh, and refill mimosas when required. Above all, they make my clients feel absolutely gorgeous inside + out! McKenzie & Jamie […]

The truth? Today’s launch has been freaking me out. Being immersed in a sea of countless educators, speakers, webinars, courses, and e-books, I have felt both afraid and ashamed of my desire to teach. Does the following sound familiar? Anytime I launch something new for my business, I worry that… …people will think I’m just doing it […]

Sleepless nights. A surge in Clorox wipe usage. Endless paper towels. Razor-sharp teeth. Puppy kisses that turn into “I’m-actually-biting-your-face-but-I’m-so-cute-I-get-away-with-it.” Nope, it’s not the Dog Mom Olympics; it’s our first fostering adventure! After spending a few years on our bucket list, fostering finally became a reality. In November, we attended foster training at Animal Allies. Then, a few days after […]

It’s your one-year anniversary. You open Facebook to post a photo from your wedding day, and begin typing, “Holy cow, a year already?! We said our vows, honeymooned in Iceland, and adopted Puff Daddy, the fluffy white rescue pup. Cheers to many adventures ahead!” You think to yourself, “Perfect! I’ll tag my husband, then I’ll post it to Facebook. […]

When I met Tara for coffee earlier this spring, we immediately clicked. This woman is a fiercely talented newborn & family photographer based in Grand Rapids, MN. Although she doesn’t capture weddings on her own, she’s been second shooting with me this season (and rocking it!). Be sure to check out her business, A Splendid Adventure Photography (hello, […]

Hey, you! I see you over there, applying a Ludwig filter to your next Instagram post. Can I bug you for a minute? Before we dig in, I have to tell you: This post has been sitting in my “drafts” folder for months. It’s a topic I’ve been dancing around, but it needed time to […]