Last week, I spent the day with two of my favorite creative friends for a much-needed photographer content day and it reminded me how powerful these kinds of connections really are. I’m not someone who’s had a huge circle of friends. When you move as often as I have over the past 20 years, friendships […]

Why I Reschedule Sessions: My Photography Weather Policy If you’ve lived in North Carolina for more than a week, you know: summer weather here is chaos. Storms pop up out of nowhere. The humidity is outrageous. And lately? It’s been downright unpredictable. That’s why I wanted to pull back the curtain on my photography weather […]

A Small Room, A Big Difference: My Laundry and Pantry Refresh I didn’t plan a full laundry and pantry refresh. I just wanted the space to feel a little more like me. But, one crazy idea late on a rainy Sunday night and suddenly I was painting trim, swapping bins, and installing a new light […]

Keep It Whimsical: My Podcast Interview with Patricia Benitez One of the most beautiful surprises of building a photography business is how deeply woven some clients become in your life story. A few months ago, I had the absolute joy of joining Patricia Benitez, a former senior client and now podcast host, on her show […]

Why I’m Selective About Conferences – My Review of The PUSH Conference When it comes to photography conferences, I don’t sign up lightly. Travel, registration fees, and time away from my business and family mean the return has to be worth the investment. I’ve attended several in the past that offered useful tips or short-term […]