When you start shooting your kids’ stuffed animals like you shoot your kids, things take a weird turn. Pushed him a little more towards the light. Nestled Owl Blankie into the crook of his arm. Converted his portrait with your favorite B&W techniques. You probably need a job. Then you realize this and it makes…
Remember when I told you I was done? That feeling didn’t leave for a few days. I was really done. I was over all of it. I just wanted to runaway. I was texting a friend who was also done. She said, “I want to become one of those women that people are shocked she…
I’m partial to women who didn’t have the storybook entry into Motherhood. Anyone who’s been around the blog for a while knows this. My kids are still young and people around me are still having babies. I have a feeling this will be my trigger point for a while. And then it will become something…
During my laid-off time, I’m navigating a weird sea of emotions. I feel bad if he isn’t learning 90% of the time. I love that he can play and I can “work”. I love that we can lazily roll into the day. I hate that he plays video games for more than 20 minutes. I…
I believe in a good glass of wine. I believe that we can’t have it all. I believe that “All” is a place made up Marketing departments. I believe we outgrow people, places, and things. I believe we grow into what we need. I believe I’m not the best photographer. I believe I’m doing my…
PSA: Don’t feel like reading all my ramblings? I don’t blame you. Sort of… Skip to the end. Pretty please. When we were talking about moving, friends and family kept asking us the big question: What about the schools? And I responded the same way every single time without worry, caution, or regret: I…
The boys got long overdue haircuts. Mark is working late, so I figured I’d take some pictures to email him. Just asking the boys, “Can I take you picture for Daddy?” won’t work. Giving them a mission does. Being a photographer means you need to be creative and to think for yourself. What to do?…
