I’ll never forget the night that one of my closest friends called from the hospital. An MRI had revealed a large tumor in her 6-year-old son’s cerebellum. He was heading into surgery. I kept vigil with her that night and, when he suffered a stroke intraoperatively (a known risk given the size and placement of […]

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 […]

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 […]

You need a Dramamine to watch my early films they’re so shaky. 😄 Here are a few tips on camera movement do’s and don’ts if you’ve flipped over to video and stabilization is your nemesis. Do: make small movements. A little goes a long way. Big camera movements are a beginner’s calling card…don’t make it […]

Are you ever dissatisfied with your small beginnings as a photographer or filmmaker as you scroll in this space? Does it make it hard for you to show up on social media and to share your work? If that sounds familiar, then this reminder is for you: don’t despise small beginnings. IG is crack for […]

It happens to every creative at some point. Our skills are improving and creativity is flowing, when suddenly we hit a wall. Editing a gallery or film feels like moving through a dense fog and the things that once thrilled us, now terrify us. I like to personify this feeling as Resistance. Creativity is the […]