Early in my business I REALLY struggled with work life balance. I was working full time in the corporate world, trying to build a new photography business, trying hard to be an attentive wife and a present mom, oh, and also studying part time at UVA for a humanities degree. I really struggled back then […]

Last week I introduced a new blog and educational series that is so near and dear to my heart. It is THE reason that I get up every morning, put one foot in front of the other, live out my passion in my work, and continue moving forward when I feel like so many things […]

One thing that Eric and I have made a priority every year for countless years is to set aside a week long beach vacation with our children. We have become beach hoppers moving from beach to beach each year, searching for the perfect place. While we have loved each place we’ve stayed, we’ve liked traveling […]

Can I be 100% real with everyone right now? While so so rewarding, parenting is HARD! A daily struggle and balancing act. With four children, the household can be somewhat chaotic at times and there are many moments that I question what I’m even doing. I’m certainly learning as I go because there isn’t a […]

Each year Shoot & Share,  a wonderful community of photographers, puts on a fabulous photo contest.  It is a huge event!  The contest consists of 25 categories ranging from engagements to animals.  Each photographer is permitted to submit up to 50 photos.  After all of the photos are received, the anonymous voting begins.  This is […]

While vacationing in Hilton Head last year, I said to my husband, “Will you please take a couple of photos of me breastfeeding Hayes on the beach?” Without hesitation he said, “Of course!” I thought I may be met with some type of hesitation or concern but was so happy that I wasn’t. Nursing my […]