Do the Hustle
“It was constant hustle for me the first three years (in business) full time.” I read this quote from a photographer-turned-business coach. It was advice in a Facebook group. I’m not certain the question that […]
2019
Shark Week Portraits
In honor of this most special week, I present my Shark Week Portraits. They are just like regular portraits, but, you know, with a shark in it. xoxo
Dogs and Diapers at 30,000 Ft.
We took our little dog, Scout, to Florida for a week. It was our first time flying with a pet and I was more than a little nervous, so after consulting with our amazing vet, […]
Can I Just Get the Digital Files
Dear potential client, I have no crystal ball, yet, I know you will be calling me this week for information about what I do. You might have seen one of my displays or my website […]
Dear Entitled…
Dear Entitled, I came across a screenshot of your “I have started a photography business” post in a “Classifieds” Facebook group: I don’t know your name, but honestly, even if I did, I wouldn’t use […]
The Lesson of the Sandcastle
It was darn impressive. I mean, it wouldn’t have won first place in one of those elaborate Sandcastle Competitions or anything, but still, someone had put a lot of time and effort into its creation. […]
Two Boys and a Flag
The flag caught my eye first, and then I saw them-two young boys, sitting on a fence on a Saturday afternoon, in the summer heat, large drinks at their feet. I rolled down my window […]
Pies for Old People
I think baking is a lot like photography: both take a bunch of different ingredients/components and combine them together to make something entirely new and entirely wonderful. I adore baking and it is no secret […]
I Should Have
“I SHOULD HAVE” I think those three words strung together are just about the saddest in the history of language. “I should have” indicates regret, a mistake, a lesson learned.And most of the time those […]