The heart is the most flexible muscle in the body. It’s really remarkable how it will always stretch to make space for new people we love. I had the special privilege of meeting a family with giant hearts stretched by foster babies over the years. They were content to love on those babies for the […]

I first met this little beauty in the hospital when she was a day old for a Fresh 48 session. Her adoring parents were smitten then, even more so at her newborn session six weeks later, and exponentially more at this six-month First Year session. That’s the thing parenting books don’t tell you. That your […]

If you’ve struggled with the pace your business is growing…here’s my heart for you—and how I believe you’ll forever value firmly rooting your business. I was watching my 13-year-old daughter yesterday in total awe. In the day-to-day, I often fail to stop and appreciate her “flowering.” I would never speed up time to make my […]

This is the second Moving Portrait I’ve had the privilege of creating starring this little wonder. Her mama (a talented family/wedding photographer) has a gift for words and self-records love letters that have me in tears as I edit. She also has a gift for making Winnie feel deeply seen and thoroughly celebrated. I love […]

I’ve been doing a fair bit of mentoring lately and am always transparent on my intake Zooms. I tell potential mentees, “Don’t choose to mentor with me because you want to fast-track your business or make six figures. Choose me because you want to shoot with heart and intention.” I know my lane and I’m […]

When a friend gets a new puppy and wants a film, you say yes without hesitation and have a little fun with the edit. No less than three friends have adopted new puppies in the last month and I’m suffering from puppy fever. I have my breed all picked out for the day I need […]